Tribal Program

Green Casinos Workshop 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009; 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Red Hawk Casino, Shingle Springs Rancheria

A "green" casino complies with environmental regulations and demonstrates environmental leadership by maximizing pollution prevention, alternative energy, and conservation opportunities. Please join us for a one-day workshop to learn more about these requirements and opportunities, which can also be applied towards the operations of any existing casino.

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Two Region 9 tribes will be treated in the same manner as a state for major air pollution source notification

Pala Band of Mission Indians (PDF) (7 pp, 374 pp) |
News Release

Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (PDF) (4 pp, 205K) | News Release

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U.S EPA awards more than $50,000 to Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians for childhood lead poisoning reduction outreach

Grant focuses on prevention and screening | Full Story »

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Efforts to protect water supplies from leaking underground tanks result in record year

Over 100 inspections educate tank operators, protect water supplies | Full Story »

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U.S. EPA authorizes Navajo Nation to carry out program that protects groundwater

Tribal government to run underground injection control program | Full Story »

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FY 2009 General Assistance Program (GAP) Grant Notification

EPA, Region 9, is requesting Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) grant proposals from federally recognized tribal governments and intertribal consortia for FY2010 work plan program development activities.
Full Announcement