Tribal Programs in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9)

EPA’s Pacific Southwest Region (Region 9) is committed to helping Tribes strengthen their abilities to manage environmental programs in Indian Country, and to ensure that Tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air and water. The regional office serves 148 federally-recognized Tribes in Arizona, California and Nevada.

• Tribal Air

  

  The Tribal Air Program assists with air quality planning, permitting, rulemaking, enforcement and compliance, indoor air, monitoring and related technical support, grants, and climate change.

  Tribal Air Programs

• Tribal Water

  

  Tribal Clean Water Act programs and grants support monitoring, assessment, protection, prevention of polluted runoff in waterways and wastewater infrastructure.

  Tribal Water Programs

• GAP Funding

  

  The GAP (General Assistance Program) helps Tribes develop the capacity to plan and establish environmental protection programs to meet their individual needs.

  GAP Funding

• Federally-Recognized Tribes

  

  A list of all 148 federally-recognized Tribes, and a map of Tribal lands, in EPA's Pacific Southwest (Region 9).

  Federally-Recognized Tribes

• RTOC

  

  The Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) is a working committee of EPA and Tribal personnel co-chaired by an EPA representative and a Tribal representative.

  Region 9 RTOC

• Newsletters

  

  EPA Pacific Southwest's Tribal Program newsletters contain environmental news and announcements of upcoming meetings, webinars and training, grants, jobs and internships.

  Tribal Newsletters