The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is hosting its next Natural Resources Summit in Tulalip, WA. The summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, and staff in conversations about environmental stewardship and provide a space where natural resources professionals can convene.

• Register

This online course from the University of Alaska Bristol Bay will cover environmental, economic, and social impacts of energy systems, current energy use and resources, and pathways to sustainability, including efficiency and renewables. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 – 1:00 Alaska. Tuition assistance is available.

• Email Chandler Kemp at ckemp6@alaska.edu for more information or to enroll.

Applying for EPA’s FY 2025 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants? Here are a few resources to make your job easier:

• The TAB EZ Grant Writing etool provides a template for each of the EPA Brownfields grants and walks you through the proposal section by section. TAB EZ will be ready to go by September 20. Visit the TAB EZ webpage to get started. Reach out to Beth Grigsby (beth27@ksu.edu) if you would like assistance.
• Applicants may wish to review previous successful Brownfields grant applications.
• Attend a webinar:
  • September 19 at 8:00 Alaska, 9:00 Pacific, 10:00 Mountain. This webinar will focus on the FY 2025 Narrative ranking criteria for entities applying for Community-wide Assessment Grant funding, Assessment Coalition Grant funding, or Community-wide Assessment Grants for States and Tribes funding.
    • Join the webinar on Zoom
    • Join by phone: 646-828-7666. Webinar ID: 161 063 9674
  • September 24 at 8:00 Alaska, 9:00 Pacific, 10:00 Mountain. This webinar will focus on the FY 2025 Narrative ranking criteria for entities applying for Revolving Loan Fund Grant funding and Cleanup Grant funding.
    • Join the webinar on Zoom
    • Join by phone: 646-828-7666. Webinar ID: 161 402 2736

The Western States Air Resources Council (WESTAR) andthe Western Regional Air Partnership (WRAP) are hosting their fall business meeting in Reno, NV. There is also an option to attend remotely. Topics will include the end of Chevron and air quality, PM2.5, wildfire and prescribed fire smoke, and much more.

• Register

Hosted by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, EPA’s Waste and Materials Management Training Series for Tribes Conducting Waste Characterizations will be held in person in Maricopa, AZ. Participants will learn to design and execute a waste assessment to answer key programmatic questions, and how to assess the composition and quantity of the wastes being generated in their communities.

• Register

Hosted by The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), this entry-level air quality course will be held in person in Fairbanks, AK. Environmental staff from Alaska Native communities, including housing and health departments, are invited to apply. Learn about actions your community can take to solve air quality problems, protect human health, and preserve cultural values. The course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, small-group activities, and a building walk-through.

• Apply by October 2.

The  Northwest Environmental Justice Center (NWEJC) is hosting the Environmental Justice Leadership Institute, a series of webinars on environmental, water, transportation, land, energy, and air quality & climate justice issues. The Center provides free technical assistance and support for communities to address environmental and energy justice issues in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Sign up for the NWEJC mailing list to receive regular updates.

• Register

• September 25 – Transportation Justice
• November 20 – Air Quality & Climate Justice
• January 29, 2025 – Energy Justice
• March 26, 2025 – Land Justice

The Sikumiut (“people of the ice”) Field school aims to bring together sea ice knowledge holders from Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing. Sea ice knowledge holders of any discipline and career stage interested in learning about other ways of exploring and understanding sea ice are encouraged to apply. Fourteen participants will learn about sea ice using methods based on Indigenous Knowledge, On-ice Observations, Remote Sensing, and Numerical Modeling. The course will take place in-person in Utqiaġvik, AK and all travel, accommodation, and meal expenses will be paid.

• Apply by September 15.

This in-person conference, hosted by the Pacific Northwest Social Marketing Association, will feature social marketing experts speaking on behavior change related to public health, injury prevention, environmental health and protection, and community well-being in the Pacific Northwest.

• Learn more

Community-Based Social Marketing will host this introductory workshop on this marketing technique and how it is being applied throughout the world to foster behaviors that protect the environment. The workshop is intended for those who design or fund programs to encourage individuals or businesses to engage in environmentally beneficial behaviors, such as those involved in waste reduction, electrification, conservation, water and energy efficiency, transportation, and watershed protection. Participants will learn the five steps of community-based social marketing (selecting behaviors, identifying barriers, developing strategies, conducting pilots, and broad-scale implementation) and how to design and evaluate their own programs.

• Register. Early bird registration ends September 15

By knowing the types and amounts of the materials and waste your community is generating, you can better evaluate waste management options and identify opportunities for improvement. This in-person training in Maricopa, AZ, will enable participants to design and execute waste assessments to answer key programmatic questions, such as whether their outreach is working, how much organic material could be collected for composting, and how much more could be recycled.

• Register

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is offering a new service to help applicants develop inventories of potential Brownfield sites in their communities.

• Apply  

The National Association of Wetland Managers Annual State/Tribal/Federal Coordination Meeting will be held in person in Stevenson, WA, from April 8-10 with optional field trips on April 11. The purpose of this annual meeting is to support state and Tribal wetland program managers and other wetland professionals as they respond to challenges in the coming year. The theme for this meeting is Building an Evergreen Future with Wetlands, with a focus on fish and wildlife as well as treaty rights, cross-boundary issues, restoration, and climate change. Early bird registration runs from August 12-November 10.

• Register

Mid-format batteries are rechargeable batteries between 11 and 25 pounds with 300 to 2,000 watt-hour ratings. They include e-bikes, e-scooters, portable power stations, and outdoor power equipment. EPA is working to develop battery collection best practices and voluntary battery labeling guidelines to increase battery recycling, reduce landfill waste, recover valuable materials from used products. Register for the following working sessions:

• September 12: Mid-Format Batteries: Current Policies, Practices, and Trends
• October 15: Mid-Format Battery Recycling: Role of Manufacturers and Retailers in Promoting Safer Collection and Recycling 
• October 30: Mid-Format Batteries: Consumers Information Needs and Safety Concerns 
• November 21: Mid-Format Battery Recycling: Ensuring Safe End-of-Life Management 

Join the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) and EPA at 1:00 Alaska for a monthly call on all things GAP.

• Join on Zoom. Meeting ID: 987 6846 5636. Passcode: 304933

Registration is open for the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Coastal Training Program. A wide variety of classes are included, such as “Alternatives to Bulkheads” and “Determining the Ordinary High Water Mark.” All classes are eligible for Certification Maintenance (CM) credits through the American Planning Association and the Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals. Members of the Society of Wetland Scientists may also apply class hours towards re-certification.

• Register

This self-paced course offered by the University of South Florida (USF) College of Public Health is designed to empower participants to promote and apply best practices before, during, and after disasters. Participants learn how to effectively coordinate community-based responses, mitigate risks, and facilitate recovery efforts.

• Register                                                                     

Hosted by the Ak-Chin Indian Community, Part 3 of EPA’s Waste and Materials Management Training Series for Tribes will be held in person in Maricopa, AZ. Join this day and a ½ in-person workshop to learn how to learn how to assess the composition and quantity of the wastes being generating within your community by conducting a hands-on waste sort/characterization. By knowing the types and amounts of the materials and waste your community is generating, you can better evaluate waste management options and identify opportunities for improvement.

·        Register