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Tribal Environmental Information Resources

Recent News

  • Important Updates to the FY25 Exchange Network Competition posted on 5/5/25 - current and potential applicants should see the Exchange Network Grant Program page for more information.
  • Update for FY24 EN Grantees.  As of March 2025, 9 headquarters awards have not yet been awarded for the FY24 cycle. FY24 grantees who have not received their Notice of Awards (NOAs) are encouraged to keep a close eye on their inboxes for status updates, as EPA will be reaching out shortly to finalize workplans in accordance with new guidance.

EPA works to improve information management capabilities that support both EPA and federally recognized tribal environmental programs. This includes providing ongoing support and outreach to federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and EPA program offices and regions in their efforts to ensure appropriate use of tribal data and information in environmental decision making. Contact us for more information.

Exchange Network

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The Environmental Information Exchange Network is a partner-inspired, developed, implemented, and governed information network. It facilitates environmental data sharing among EPA, states, tribes, and territories.​

  • Learn about the Exchange Network​
  • Exchange Network Grants (Capacity  Building, Individual  and  Partnership Grants)​
    • How to Apply
    • Resources for Applicants
    • Previous Grant Projects
    • FY25 Exchange Network Applicant FAQs

Partnership and Training

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Partnerships are key to EPA’s work to increase the information technology and information management capacity necessary for tribal environmental program implementation. EPA’s Office of Information Management collaborates internally with EPA program offices and regions, and externally with tribal grantees, coalitions, partnership groups, and other federal agencies.

  • Tribes and the Exchange Network
  • Tribal Exchange Network Group (TXG) Events & Training Calendar (Technical Assistance, Data Academies and Conferences)
  • Institute for Tribal Environmental  Professionals (ITEP)​
  • Additional EPA Tribal Partnership Groups

Other Services

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  • Cross-Media Electronic  Reporting Rule (CROMERR)
  • Geospatial Resources
    • EPA Geospatial Data
    • EPA Geospatial Applications
    • Guidance for Using Tribal Boundaries, Areas, and Names Resources
  • Tribal Identifier Data Standard and TRIBES Service
  • Quality Assurance/Quality Control
    • Training Course 
    • Headquarters and Regional QA Managers

Related Information

  • Read the  OMS-EI Tribal Strategic Plan for FY2023-2027 (pdf) (563.82 KB)
  • Learn about The Penobscot Nation’s Water Resources Program
  • Meet the Tribal Exchange Network Group Members

Tribal Resources

  • Environmental Protection in Indian country
  • EPA Tribal Consultation Opportunities
  • EPA Grants Information
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Last updated on May 8, 2025
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