New at Tribal Programs
Region 7 Tribal Program
committed to help build tribal capacity to manage environmental programs in Indian country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air, and water resources.
Wastewater in Tribal Communities
website provides financial, technical and programmatic assistance to help tribal communities achieve adequate wastewater services.
Tribal Compliance Assistance Centerwill help tribal environmental professionals and facility owners meet environmental regulations.
OSWER Tribal Programs
provide relevant information about the programs and current efforts on how to improve outreach, consultation, and communication efforts with tribes.
Underground Storage Tanks Program in Indian Country
OUST is responsible for inspecting tanks and
helping to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and helping to ensure
petroleum contaminated sites are cleaned up.nnn
$10 million Climate Showcase Communities Grant Program
EPA is announcing the availability of up to $10 million in "Climate Showcase Communities" grants for local and tribal governments to establish and implement climate change initiatives. EPA requests proposals which create replicable models of sustainable community action, generate cost-effective and persistent greenhouse gas reductions, and improve the environmental, economic, public health, or social conditions in a community. more...
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Related Websites
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act).
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American Indian Environmental Office, Director, Hosts Conference Call with Tribal Leaders on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
On March 11, 2009, Carol Jorgensen, Director, American Indian Environmental Office, hosted a conference call with Tribal Leaders more...
Introduction to the Clean Water Act (CWA) Tribal Training
This webcast will provide an introduction to key sections of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and focus on how
Tribes can use those programs to protect human health and water resources on Reservation lands more...
Student Summer Employment Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is looking for energetic and highly motivated students for summer employment. more...
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:
A Guide to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments
This section provides information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), as well as links to EPA resources and other organizations. more...
New Guide Available: Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas
The Climate Ready Estuaries program has finalized a technical report entitled Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas. more...
Tribal Infrastructure Memoranda of Understanding
EPA – along with four other federal agencies including the Department of Interior, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development – have signed two tribal infrastructure Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). More about the MOUs
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