Current and Archived News and Stories

None to highlight currently – check back later! In the meantime, see other environmental positions on the main USET careers page.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting letters of intent and applications for several climate resilience grant programs including some funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These…

On July 19, the Bureau of Indian Affairs released the solicitation for this year’s Tribal Climate Resilience (TCR) Annual Awards Program. Up to $120 million is available for federally recognized Tribal…

From July 21–27, the Akwesasne Environment Division, in partnership with the Akwesasne Cultural Center for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, coordinated an empowering gathering where Tribal basket makers, ash harvesters,…

USET member Tribal Nations now have access to additional research funding, student training, and science engagement opportunities through USET’s membership in the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SECASC) Consortium. The…

There is now a full report and crosswalk of recommendations stemming from the Spring 2023 Workforce Dialogue Sessions available for review. Wildfire Risk Reduction Infrastructure Team - Tribal Sessions: This…

Calling all to submit an entry for the Muckleshoot Tribal College Journal (vol. 7). Journal submissions will be rooted in the theme of "Climate Justice" and its various manifestations (i.e.,…

The UN’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples takes place annually on August 9 and presents the opportunity to raise awareness of the cultural significance of indigenous peoples around…

The U.S. Forest Service is pleased to announce the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program request for proposals is now open for federal fiscal year 2024. Southern Region/International Institute of Tropical…

This is the first opportunity put forth in the Forest Landowner Support Program, which is funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). For the first funding opportunity, Agriculture Secretary Tom…

Multiple academic journals are promoting special issues planned to highlight Indigenous climate resilience in the coming year.   Muckleshoot Tribal College Journal: 150-200 word abstracts due October 20, 2023; Invited drafts…

From the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NECASC):  Climate change is threatening our region's aquatic ecosystems. A warming climate is causing more floods and droughts, while overtaxed water management infrastructure…