The Wetland Mapping Consortium is an interdisciplinary group of wetland scientists and managers interested in mapping and monitoring wetlands with remotely sensed images and/or using the resultant products to best manage wetland resources. Hosted by the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), this webinar will focus on new tools for wetland delineation used in the Chesapeake Bay. 

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6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q) is a transformation product of the tire anti-degradant, 6PPD. 6PPD-q is fatal to coho salmon and acutely toxic to multiple trout species in the United States. The chemicals have been found in stormwater, waterways, aquatic organisms, soils, air, and humans. This webinar, featuring presenters from the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC), will provide an overview of the science surrounding 6PPD and 6PPD-q. Attendees will gain insight into the current state of knowledge on topics such as the use of 6PPD in tires; toxicity in aquatic species; occurrence, fate, and transport; measuring and sampling; and mitigation measures.

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• View ITRC’s 2024 Guidance Document.

This webinar is intended to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection

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6PPD-quinone (6PPD-q) is a contaminant of emerging concern and is a transformation product of the tire anti-degradant, 6PPD. 6PPD-q was identified as fatal to coho salmon in 2020. Since that time, it has been documented as acutely toxic to multiple trout species found throughout the United States. 6PPD and 6PPD-q are carried by tire wear particles through the environment and the chemicals have been found in stormwater, waterways, aquatic organisms, soils, air, and humans.

This webinar, featuring presenters from the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) 6PPD team, will provide an overview of the science surrounding 6PPD and 6PPD-q. Attendees will gain insight into the current state of knowledge on topics such as the use of 6PPD in tires; toxicity in aquatic species; occurrence, fate, and transport; measuring, and sampling; and mitigation measures. The webinar will cover the ITRC 6PPD and 6PPD-q resources, including their 2024 Guidance Document. EPA will also provide a brief overview of recent 6PPD research at the Agency.

Dec 17 at 12 PM Pacific

https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/5917645938454/WN_9_84WRFGSdGxGy0aRGVKmw#/registration

EPA proposes to extend the compliance deadline for owners and operators of coal combustion residuals (CCR) surface impoundments to cease operation of their coal-fired boilers and complete closure of CCR surface impoundments larger than 40 acres by three years. EPA will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss this proposal on Jan. 6, 2026. Comments are due by Jan. 7. See the Public Comments section for more information.

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EPA Region 10 will host the second of two webinars on the GAP funding announcement. This webinar will focus on how to submit your application, including how to fill out the forms. No registration is required. 

• Join on Zoom at 1:00 Alaska, 2:00 Pacific, 3:00 Mountain. Meeting ID: 160 816 6160
• Join by phone: 669-254-5252. Meeting ID: 160 816 6160

The Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Preparedness (ACCAP) will host its next climate outlook briefing to review recent and current climate conditions around Alaska, discuss forecasting tools, and provide a forecast for January and early spring.  

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The U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network invites Tribal and Indigenous leaders, Indigenous community programs, Indigenous data-focused scholars, policy experts, and other data actors and practitioners to attend the Summit in Tuscon, AZ.

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Submit a proposal on using data for governance, the governance of Indigenous data, Indigenous data futures, or infrastructure.

• Submit an abstract

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is hosting this advanced training in Portland, OR. Participants will learn the eight healthy housing principles and how to apply these concepts when assessing and characterizing health and safety risks in homes. 

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New in 2026, the Alaska Forum on the Environment will feature a full-day Career Fair, offering direct access to week-of-training graduates and job seekers ready to launch environmental careers in Alaska. The all-day event will occur in person at the Forum in Anchorage.

• Register for the Career Fair
• Register for the Alaska Forum on the Environment

Kansas State University (KSU) offers an entry-level 16-hour course on radon measurement that is a prerequisite for the National Radon Proficiency Program measurement exam.

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Join Oregon State University, the Fire Adapted Communities Network, Northwest Fire Science Consortium, and their partners for the Fire Adaptation Workshop in Stevenson, WA. The workshop will focus on transforming how we adapt and coexist with wildfire, and is designed for those involved in wildfire adaptation in Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. 

• Register. Early bird registration ends Dec. 19.

Tribal environmental staff who are new to air quality are invited to join the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) in Las Vegas, NV, for this interactive training, which will include a pre-course assignment, and a live, 3-day course. After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify sources/issues/concerns of air pollution in your community
• Describe the health and environmental impacts of air pollution in your community
• Describe the regulatory and policy tools for addressing air quality and tribal resources
• Explain the basics of air pollution and movement
• Name possible elements of a tribal air program that could apply to your community
• Identify types of air quality assessment projects
• Discuss air quality monitoring activities appropriate for your community concerns.
• Describe the role of Tribal sovereignty in your Tribal Air Quality program.
• Describe methods of community engagement and outreach that are applicable to your communities and community leaders
• Plan a personal course of study that will meet the needs of your Tribal Air Quality Program.
  
  • Apply

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s Water Quality Workshop provides a forum for discussing surface water and groundwater quality methods, results, and policies. Registration will open on Dec. 15.

• View the agenda.
• Sign up for workshop updates here.

The agency is accepting presentation proposals addressing topics such as watershed management and restoration, nutrient and sediment reduction strategies, monitoring technologies and data management, groundwater and surface water interactions, PFAS and emerging contaminants, community engagement, and policy, regulation, and funding mechanisms.

• Submit a proposal by Nov. 9.

The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) developed this online training on hydric soils for wetland professionals. Learn how hydric soils are formed and how to recognize and interpret the information they provide when observed in the field.

• Module 01: Basics of Hydric Soils
• Module 02: Hydric Soil Processes
• Module 03: Landforms and Landscapes
• Module 04: Using Field Observations of Soils Onsite in Decision Making
  
  • Take the training

RACEJT provides environmental job training for unemployed, or under-employed residents, from rural Alaska communities of less than 1,500 people. Zender will offer two sessions in the spring: 

• Session 1: March 20 – April 3
  • Spring Break (at home): April 4 – 17
  • Partial-Day Virtual Classes (at home): April 14 – 16
• Session 2: April 18 – May 1

RACEJT includes 260 intensive hours of classes, 20 + certifications, 10 University of Alaska, Fairbanks (UAF) college credits, and a UAF Occupational Endorsement in Rural Waste Management and Spill Response. 

• Apply for RACEJT by Nov. 28.

Zender is offering the following question and answer sessions at 10:00 Alaska:

• Oct. 7: Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 859-3621-5983; Passcode: 568498 
• Oct. 14: Call-In Teleconference: 800-309-2350. Passcode: 52626#
• Nov. 4: Call-in Teleconference: 800-309-2350  Passcode: 52626#
• Nov. 18: Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 859-3621-5983; Passcode: 568498 

EPA’s Water Quality Standards (WQS) Academy provides WQS development and implementation information to WQS professionals associated with the federal, state, tribal and local agencies, as well as the private sector and the public. This 6-day virtual event will run from approximately 8:30am to 1:30 Pacific. Registration will begin this fall. 

• Sign up for the WQSnews listserv for WQS news and announcements.

Attend this course from the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Choctaw Nation to learn how to identify mold contamination, assess the extent of the problem, and develop effective remediation plans. The course will also cover best practices for ensuring successful mold remediation and preventing future contamination. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 

1. Understand the basic principles of mold biology and the conditions that promote growth.
2. Conduct through mold assessments and identify sources of contamination
3. Develop detailed investigation plans tailored to specific situations
4. Write a scope of work for recommended remediation strategies
5. Conduct post-remediation verification and clearance procedures
6. Apply principles of building science to prevent future mold growth.
    

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Oregon Water Future’s Collaborative is hosting 10 virtual water trainings between September and January. Trainings will discuss where your water comes from, how to read your water bills, how you can support rainwater harvesting, and other water issues important to your community. This program is for community members and leaders who would like to learn about water issues impacting Oregon and how they can help their communities. 

• Apply by Aug. 1

The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) is offering free online training classes, many leading to certifications, on solid waste management. The courses are offered on the Indian Health Service’s website. 

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  • Click on Classes. Under Regular Classes, select “Access to On-Demand Solid Waste Safety Trainings.”
  • Click on Classes. Under On-Demand Classes, select “Solid Waste Open Dump Site Assessment Part 1.”