Webinars

 

EPA Region provides Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities as well as Tribal Environmental Webinars. We don’t always list all of them here, so please visit the EPA Region 10 website for the latest information.

Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities 
Tribal Environmental Webinars

Upcoming Webinars and Training Opportunities

Spark the Fire Grant Writing Course – April 7-July 7

Spark the Fire is offering a Spring 2026 Certificate in Grant Writing course. The training is designed for professionals who want hands-on experience developing competitive grant proposals. The course is conducted online and includes weekly sessions, writing assignments, and feedback.

Completed Webinars

EPA’s Tribal Reserved Rights Rule: NTAA/NTWC Webinar Recording

On December 9, the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) and National Tribal Water Council (NTWC) co-hosted a webinar on EPA’s Tribal Reserved Rights Rule. The rule directs states to consider the impact of state water quality standards on tribal reserved rights, such as fishing, hunting, and gathering on ceded traditional tribal lands. There are legal challenges to the rule by 12 states.

Understanding NOAA’s Sea Level Calculator: Webinar Recordings

This webinar series from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will help you make the most of the quick views in NOAA’s Sea Level Calculator. The quick views present curated sets of data and interactive visualizations focusing on different dimensions of coastal inundation and sea level rise. Learn about:

Solid Waste Bootcamp: DEC Presentations

You wanted to attend the Solid Waste Bootcamp hosted by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation last week, but something came up? Happily, you can now download the presentations from the Solid Waste Bootcamp web page. Learn about recycling and backhaul, heavy and small equipment operation and maintenance, solid waste 101, burning, personal protective equipment (PPE), solid waste management planning, Class III landfill designs, the 4 C’s (control, consolidation, compaction, and cover), reuse ideas, and more!

Implications of the Supreme Court’s Sackett Decision for Protection of Wetlands and Waters: NAWM Webinar Recording

On May 25, the U.S. Supreme Court announced its decision in Sackett v. EPA, which established the standard for determining when a wetland, stream, or other water is a “water of the United States” (WOTUS) protected by the Clean Water Act. This webinar hosted by the National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) discussed the decision and some of its ambiguities, potential impacts on aquatic resource protection, and possible next steps for states and tribes.

We’re excited to share WOIA’s expanded Tribal support efforts through two programs focused on strengthening Tribal governance, environmental capacity, and long-term community success across EPA Region 10.Tribal Leadership ProgramSupports Tribal leaders with governance, environmental policy engagement, and regional coordination, including RTOC support, town halls, elections, leadership-focused GAP work, and outcome tracking.Tribal Staff ProgramBuilds Tribal staff capacity through training, mentorship, and technical assistance. Includes the Peer-to-Peer TEA Project supporting grants, planning, budgeting, reporting and program implementation. MEET THE TEAM LEADERS: Ashley Corrao – Tribal Leadership Program Directoremail contact: ashley@region10rtoc.netAshley grew up in Staten Island, NY and attended Dominican College of Blauvelt on a Division II softball scholarship. After college, she coached travel softball in New Jersey before heading to the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, where she worked as a kayak tour guide and bartender. After a year in Hawaiʻi, she followed her next adventure to Alaska—where she has now built a life in Big Lake for the past 11 years. She previously worked for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District for eight years, coaching high school softball and staying deeply connected to community development. In 2022, Ashley joined Region 10 as an Executive Assistant with RTOC. Since then, she has grown into the GAP Director role and now serves as the Tribal Leadership Program Director. She is passionate about supporting Tribal leaders, strengthening relationships with Tribes, and contributing to meaningful regional collaboration across Region 10.Maranda Hamme-Myers – Tribal Staff Program Directoremail contact: maranda@region10rtoc.net Maranda grew up in Craig on Prince of Wales Island and began her career in Tribal government as an Environmental Planner, later serving as an Environmental Manager. She has since supported Tribes, nonprofits, for-profits, and organizations across Southeast Alaska and beyond through grant writing, technical assistance, permitting, and program implementation. Her experience has consistently brought her back to one core priority: working directly with Tribes and supporting Tribal environmental programs. She is especially excited about strengthening the people behind those programs through peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, and practical capacity-building support. Outside of work, Maranda stays closely connected to Southeast Alaska’s waters—spending her time beachcombing, fishing, and tending to her family’s oyster farm. ... See MoreSee Less
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We're here at the NPAIHB Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference this week connecting with Tribal leaders, Tribal staff, and key federal and state partners working at the intersection of public health and environmental response. Being here keeps WOIA connected to Tribal priorities, strengthens coordination, and ensures efforts across Region 10 are aligned and responsive to Tribal needs. ... See MoreSee Less
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