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
Registration Open: ITEP Air Quality Training for Alaska Native Communities
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is accepting registrations for an entry-level, in-person Air Quality training designed for environmental staff from Alaska Native communities.
No previous experience in air quality or environmental science is required.
The course provides an introduction to outdoor and indoor air quality issues affecting Tribal communities and explores practical strategies to protect human health and the environment.
Topics include:
- Criteria pollutants and air toxics
- Outdoor air quality concerns, including road dust and open burning
- Indoor air quality, moisture, mold, and radon
- Household hazardous materials and healthy cleaning
- Home heating safety
- PurpleAir Network and air quality sensors
- Community outreach and education
Participants will also take part in hands-on demonstrations, building walkthroughs, and indoor air quality assessments using monitoring equipment.
ITEP encourages attendance from Tribal environmental, housing, and health department staff.
Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT)
Training Dates: September 9–10, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Alaska) each day
Format: Online | Cost: Free | Register
Participants must attend both days to receive certification.
Registration is now open for the Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT), a free online training offered by the Alaska Forum for operators of Class III landfills and open dumps serving rural Alaska communities.
This updated training expands upon previous RALO, RALA, and HHW courses to provide a comprehensive certification experience covering:
- Core responsibilities of landfill operators
- Personal and community safety practices
- Proper handling and prevention of hazardous materials
- Best practices for maintaining safe landfills and protecting community health
If you attended the 2026 Alaska Forum, you are already registered and can access the training through your virtual attendee hub.
This training may be of interest to Tribal environmental professionals, solid waste managers, landfill operators, public works staff, and others responsible for solid waste management in rural Alaska communities.
Tribal Fish Passage Working Group – Quarterly Virtual Meeting
Dates: August 25, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. AK
Format: Online
The Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Fish Passage Program invites Tribal environmental professionals, fisheries staff, natural resource managers, and partners to attend the next Tribal Fish Passage Working Group meeting.
This quarterly meeting will include:
- 🐟 Updates on Tribal fish passage projects (participants are encouraged to share project updates)
- 💰 Upcoming funding opportunities
- 📅 Conferences and training opportunities
Representatives from GeoEngineers will present on the use of large woody material (LWM) in habitat restoration projects, including:
• The role of large wood in stream ecosystems
• Restoration project types that incorporate large wood
• Design principles and engineering considerations
• Construction methods
• Technical guidance and planning resources
An agenda and calendar invitation will be shared with participants before the meeting.
For questions, please contact:
Andrea James
Environmental Program Manager (Fish Passage)
Chickaloon Village Traditional Council
This is a great opportunity to connect with Tribal partners across Alaska, share project updates, and learn about practical approaches to fish habitat restoration.
Proposed rulemaking process for unreasonable risks for 1,3-Butadiene; Regulation under TSCA – Ends Oct 9
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Tribes regarding regulatory management of unreasonable risk identified in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Evaluation for 1,3-butadiene.
TSCA requires EPA to issue a proposed rule under TSCA section 6(a) applying risk management requirements to the extent necessary to address the unreasonable risks one year after the date on which the final risk evaluation is published and publish a final rule two years after the publication date of the final risk evaluation. EPA’s final risk evaluation for 1,3-butadiene found unreasonable risk to human health. The final risk evaluation was published on regulations.gov (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0451) and announced via a Federal Register notice on January 5, 2026 (91 FR 264) and is available (with supporting documents), on EPA’s website.
This consultation and coordination process will be conducted in accordance with the EPA Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes and the Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty or Similar Rights. EPA invites you and/or your designated consultation representative(s) to participate in this process to discuss potential risk management to address the unreasonable risks identified in the 1,3-Butadiene risk evaluation from August 10, 2026 to October 9, 2026. During this period, two identical technical webinars will be conducted, covering the same information. To participate, OPPT invites you and/or your designee(s) to join us for one or both of the following sessions:
• August 25, 2026 Tribal Technical Briefing 1 from 2:00- 4:00pm (ET) Zoom Registration Link: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/bK-BCeMaQcWKhiSwKjIp9Q
• September 1, 2026 Tribal Technical Briefing 2 from 2:00- 4:00pm (ET) Zoom Registration Link: https://usepa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/FICHob5eQkWxz7lwSXiMlw
We look forward to your participation in this consultation and coordination process and hope that you or your designee(s) can join us for one or both technical webinars. If you have any questions, would like to request a consultation, are unavailable to participate in the webinar and/or have comments, including written comments or if we may be of additional assistance in the interim, please contact Amanda Miles at miles.amanda@epa.gov or (202) 566-0348.
ITEP Office Hours
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) continues to offer Monthly Office Hours covering topics including grants, indoor air quality, outreach and education, and Tribal air monitoring. These virtual sessions provide opportunities to ask questions, share resources, and connect with technical experts.
Zender Environmental Free Training Opportunity: Business of Trash & Solid Waste Planning Workshop – Sept 15-17
September 15–17, 2026| Zender Training Facility
3227 Arctic Blvd., Suite D | Anchorage, AK 99503
Zender Environmental is offering a free, in-person training focused on building sustainable and effective solid waste management programs for Tribal and rural communities.
This three-day workshop will explore how to manage a solid waste program as a utility, using self-assessment exercises and group discussions to identify strengths, address challenges, and improve long-term program sustainability. Participants will also hear from guest speakers on climate change planning for solid waste management and education and outreach strategies.
Small travel stipends are available for participants who need assistance attending the training.
Training is free.
Questions?
Contact April McCoy at amccoy@zendergroup.org or 907-277-2111.
The Alaska Forum, in Partnership with the EPA & the State of Alaska Offers their Annual No-Cost Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training and a 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
The Alaska Forum, in partnership with the EPA and the State of Alaska, is excited to offer our annual Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training and 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training.
Registration: https://cvent.me/dLXDw4
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
August 17–18, 2026 | BP Energy Center | Anchorage, Alaska
Required 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training (Choose one session below)
- August 3–7, 2026 or
- September 21–25, 2026
The HAZWOPER course is available in person at EMI Offices in Midtown Anchorage or online.
About the Training
The CERT program teaches participants how to prepare for disasters and respond safely during emergencies through hands-on instruction in disaster preparedness, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization.
The 40-Hour HAZWOPER course provides nationally recognized training on hazardous waste operations and emergency response, preparing participants for careers involving environmental cleanup, remediation, and emergency response.
Travel Reimbursement Available
Participants traveling from outside the Anchorage area who successfully complete both the CERT and 40-Hour HAZWOPER trainings may be eligible for up to $1,000 in travel and lodging reimbursement to attend the in-person CERT training to the first 12 respondents who indicate travel funding need. Funding is limited, and reimbursement is available for eligible participants.
This training is open to Alaska residents who are 18 years of age or older.
To participate in this no-cost training opportunity, participants must complete both the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course and the 40-Hour HAZWOPER training.
If you know individuals in your network who may benefit from this opportunity – including job seekers, tribal environmental staff, local emergency responders, public works employees, environmental professionals, or community volunteers feel free to pass this opportunity along!
Cybersecurity Procurement Checklist Tool Training – Aug 27 from 10:00 – 11:30 am PDT
EPA will demonstrate how to use the Cybersecurity Procurement Evaluation Checklist for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems to assess and compare cybersecurity vendors.
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool Training – Aug 26 from 10:00 – 11:30 am PDT
EPA will demonstrate how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems.
2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series
Description
Join us for presentations and Q&A focusing on how Tribal Nations, Native Villages, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across regions throughout the U.S.
Together, we will explore these topics on the following dates:
July 2nd – Fish & Wildlife
August 6th – Emergency Preparedness
September 3rd – Food Security
Date & TimeYou can choose to attend one or more of the following sessions.
Jul 2, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Aug 6, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Sep 3, 2026 12:00 PM Pacific
Completed Webinars
ANTHC Webinar Resources: Change Requests & Budget Revisions for EPA Grants
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) recently hosted a webinar focused on EPA grant change requests and budget revisions, providing practical guidance for Tribes and Tribal organizations managing EPA-funded projects.
The webinar covered two common scenarios:
• Reallocating previously approved travel funds to support an alternative training opportunity when travel is cancelled (such as the cancellation of the Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit (TELS))
• Submitting a formal change request to move unused salary and fringe funds into equipment purchases and other approved budget categories
Participants were reminded to follow their Tribe’s or organization’s internal policies and procedures before submitting change requests or budget revisions to their EPA Project Officer.
If you were unable to attend, the webinar recording is available here:
Recording | Passcode: h=#*T9kL
ANTHC has also made available supporting materials, including:
• Sample completed change request
• Sample SF-424A budget revision form
For technical assistance with drafting a change request or budget revision, contact:
Fred Dahl |fbdahl@anthc.org |tribalcapacitytraining@anthc.org
RTOC Webinar: (Un)Precedented Times: What the President Can and Can’t Do and What That Means for Tribes
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!
Pesticidal Air Treatment Devices: EPA Webinar Recording
On September 6, EPA hosted a webinar about research and regulation of pesticidal air treatment devices. The webinar provided an overview of EPA’s role in regulating pesticidal air cleaning and treatment devices, research on the effectiveness of these technologies against infectious aerosols, and work on developing standardized test methods.
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.
Federal Financial Reports and Closeouts: EPA Webinar Recording
On September 6, Nyketric Singletary, Financial Specialist for EPA’s Research Triangle Park Finance Center, and EPA Region 10 Tribal Coordinators Sophie Manaster and Susan Conbere hosted a webinar for a group of grantees on Federal Financial Reports (FFRs) and closeouts.
