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SUMMARY:Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series is a two-part virtual training and technical assistance initiative designed to support Tribal Nations in addressing and eliminating the risks of lead exposure in Tribal children and eliminating lead in drinking water. \n\n\n\nThe series aligns with EPA’s 3Ts framework (Training\, Testing\, and Taking Action) and provides a structured pathway from awareness to implementation through webinars and follow-up working office hours. \n\n\n\nWebinars \n\n\n\n\nLead Exposure Risks & Community ResponseTuesday\, April 28 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on understanding risks of lead exposure in children and drinking water\, community engagement\, and communicating results.\n\n\n\nFrom Results to Action: Lead Remediation PlanningThursday\, April 30 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on interpreting sampling results and developing actionable remediation plans.\n\n\n\n\nOffice Hours \n\n\n\nStructured as working sessions (not passive Q&A)\, offering two tracks:Track A — Community Engagement & Program DevelopmentTrack B — Remediation Planning & Implementation Support \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal environmental health staff; Tribal water\, utility\, and maintenance staff; Tribal public health professionals; Tribal natural resource staff; Tribal education staff; Tribal program managers and leadership \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness of lead exposure risks in children\n\n\n\nStrengthen Tribal staff capacity to interpret lead sampling results\n\n\n\nSupport development of community outreach and education strategies\n\n\n\nProvide direct technical assistance for remediation planning and implementation\n\n\n\nAdvance Tribal-led lead reduction efforts aligned with EPA’s 3Ts framework\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Jakira Saunders\, OERM Lead Program Manager\, at jsaunders@usetinc.org or 804-501-8112\, or Ben Peyton\, OERM Sr. Technical Assistant Specialist\, at bpeyton@useting.org or 615-872-7900.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-lead-reduction-webinar-series-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series is a two-part virtual training and technical assistance initiative designed to support Tribal Nations in addressing and eliminating the risks of lead exposure in Tribal children and eliminating lead in drinking water. \n\n\n\nThe series aligns with EPA’s 3Ts framework (Training\, Testing\, and Taking Action) and provides a structured pathway from awareness to implementation through webinars and follow-up working office hours. \n\n\n\nWebinars \n\n\n\n\nLead Exposure Risks & Community ResponseTuesday\, April 28 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on understanding risks of lead exposure in children and drinking water\, community engagement\, and communicating results.\n\n\n\nFrom Results to Action: Lead Remediation PlanningThursday\, April 30 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on interpreting sampling results and developing actionable remediation plans.\n\n\n\n\nOffice Hours \n\n\n\nStructured as working sessions (not passive Q&A)\, offering two tracks:Track A — Community Engagement & Program DevelopmentTrack B — Remediation Planning & Implementation Support \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal environmental health staff; Tribal water\, utility\, and maintenance staff; Tribal public health professionals; Tribal natural resource staff; Tribal education staff; Tribal program managers and leadership \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness of lead exposure risks in children\n\n\n\nStrengthen Tribal staff capacity to interpret lead sampling results\n\n\n\nSupport development of community outreach and education strategies\n\n\n\nProvide direct technical assistance for remediation planning and implementation\n\n\n\nAdvance Tribal-led lead reduction efforts aligned with EPA’s 3Ts framework\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Jakira Saunders\, OERM Lead Program Manager\, at jsaunders@usetinc.org or 804-501-8112\, or Ben Peyton\, OERM Sr. Technical Assistant Specialist\, at bpeyton@useting.org or 615-872-7900.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-lead-reduction-webinar-series-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260825T174547
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T193255Z
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SUMMARY:Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series is a two-part virtual training and technical assistance initiative designed to support Tribal Nations in addressing and eliminating the risks of lead exposure in Tribal children and eliminating lead in drinking water. \n\n\n\nThe series aligns with EPA’s 3Ts framework (Training\, Testing\, and Taking Action) and provides a structured pathway from awareness to implementation through webinars and follow-up working office hours. \n\n\n\nWebinars \n\n\n\n\nLead Exposure Risks & Community ResponseTuesday\, April 28 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on understanding risks of lead exposure in children and drinking water\, community engagement\, and communicating results.\n\n\n\nFrom Results to Action: Lead Remediation PlanningThursday\, April 30 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on interpreting sampling results and developing actionable remediation plans.\n\n\n\n\nOffice Hours \n\n\n\nStructured as working sessions (not passive Q&A)\, offering two tracks:Track A — Community Engagement & Program DevelopmentTrack B — Remediation Planning & Implementation Support \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal environmental health staff; Tribal water\, utility\, and maintenance staff; Tribal public health professionals; Tribal natural resource staff; Tribal education staff; Tribal program managers and leadership \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness of lead exposure risks in children\n\n\n\nStrengthen Tribal staff capacity to interpret lead sampling results\n\n\n\nSupport development of community outreach and education strategies\n\n\n\nProvide direct technical assistance for remediation planning and implementation\n\n\n\nAdvance Tribal-led lead reduction efforts aligned with EPA’s 3Ts framework\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Jakira Saunders\, OERM Lead Program Manager\, at jsaunders@usetinc.org or 804-501-8112\, or Ben Peyton\, OERM Sr. Technical Assistant Specialist\, at bpeyton@useting.org or 615-872-7900.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-lead-reduction-webinar-series-2/2026-05-05/1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation\, prevention\, and preparation in the disaster management cycle.  \n\n\n\nThe Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team\, creating a space to share best practices\, discuss public health strategies\, and collaborate on preparedness efforts. \n\n\n\nWhen: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes\, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required. \n\n\n\nWho should attend: You must be an employee\, citizen\, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join. \n\n\n\n\nTribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members\n\n\n\nHealth Directors\, Physicians\, Medical Staff\, Behavioral Health Professionals\, Public Health Nurses\n\n\n\nEmergency Response / Coordination Personnel\, Homeland Security Personnel\n\n\n\nEmergency Services Personnel\, First Responders\, Public Safety Personnel\n\n\n\nEpidemiologists\, Data Specialists\n\n\n\nRisk Management Personnel\, Community Planners\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Health Staff\, Public Works Personnel\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Anna Garrett\, USET Senior Epidemiologist\, at agarrett@usetinc.org\, or Haley Tulis\, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant\, at htulis@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-public-health-preparedness-and-resilience-task-force-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health,Homeland Security and Emergency Services,Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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SUMMARY:Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The Tribal Lead Reduction Webinar Series is a two-part virtual training and technical assistance initiative designed to support Tribal Nations in addressing and eliminating the risks of lead exposure in Tribal children and eliminating lead in drinking water. \n\n\n\nThe series aligns with EPA’s 3Ts framework (Training\, Testing\, and Taking Action) and provides a structured pathway from awareness to implementation through webinars and follow-up working office hours. \n\n\n\nWebinars \n\n\n\n\nLead Exposure Risks & Community ResponseTuesday\, April 28 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on understanding risks of lead exposure in children and drinking water\, community engagement\, and communicating results.\n\n\n\nFrom Results to Action: Lead Remediation PlanningThursday\, April 30 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm EasternFocus on interpreting sampling results and developing actionable remediation plans.\n\n\n\n\nOffice Hours \n\n\n\nStructured as working sessions (not passive Q&A)\, offering two tracks:Track A — Community Engagement & Program DevelopmentTrack B — Remediation Planning & Implementation Support \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 4 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am Central/11:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 5 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Eastern\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend: Tribal environmental health staff; Tribal water\, utility\, and maintenance staff; Tribal public health professionals; Tribal natural resource staff; Tribal education staff; Tribal program managers and leadership \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness of lead exposure risks in children\n\n\n\nStrengthen Tribal staff capacity to interpret lead sampling results\n\n\n\nSupport development of community outreach and education strategies\n\n\n\nProvide direct technical assistance for remediation planning and implementation\n\n\n\nAdvance Tribal-led lead reduction efforts aligned with EPA’s 3Ts framework\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is open! \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please contact Jakira Saunders\, OERM Lead Program Manager\, at jsaunders@usetinc.org or 804-501-8112\, or Ben Peyton\, OERM Sr. Technical Assistant Specialist\, at bpeyton@useting.org or 615-872-7900.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/tribal-lead-reduction-webinar-series-2/2026-05-05/2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Natural Resources,USET Programmatic Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T000000
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Meeting
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATES of May 12-14\, 2026 for the virtual 2026 Bridging the Gap Meeting co-hosted by the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas and the USDA Forest Service Eastern and Southern Regions. We are looking forward to a great virtual meeting! \n\n\n\nThe poster session will be back in 2026. Additional information will be forthcoming on this opportunity. \n\n\n\nRegistration for the meeting and additional information will be coming soon.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/bridging-the-gap-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260825T174547
CREATED:20260217T173443Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar series\, which was co-hosted by the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)\, South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center\, and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Center was so popular that the regional Tribal Community Resilience Liaisons have partnered to offer another series in 2026! This year’s series will explore how Tribal Nations\, Native Villages\, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across the U.S. \n\n\n\nJoin for presentations and Q&A focusing on how Tribal Nations\, Native Villages\, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across regions throughout the U.S. \n\n\n\nExplore these topics on the following dates: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 5: Fire\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 2: Resilient Infrastructure\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 14: Water\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 4: Forestry\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 2: Fish & Wildlife\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 6: Emergency Preparedness\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 3: Food Security\n\n\n\n\nFor any questions\, contact Anissa McKenna at amckenna@aihec.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/2026-tribal-community-resilience-webinar-series/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Community Resilience,Natural Resources,Tribal Organization Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T120000
DTSTAMP:20260825T174547
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SUMMARY:USDA Forest Service Tribal Forum: Updated Tribal Action Plan
DESCRIPTION:Honorable Tribal Leader\, \n\n\n\nYou are respectfully invited to participate in a Forest Service Tribal Forum on May 21\, 2026\, from noon-1pm EST\, regarding forthcoming updates to the agency’s Tribal Action Plan. \n\n\n\nBy now\, you are likely familiar with the 2023 publication\, Strengthening Tribal Consultations and Nation-to-Nation Relationships: a USDA Forest Service Action Plan. This Plan is still active and applicable and has proven as a resounding success for Tribal Relations in federal land management\, providing agency guidance to fulfill federal trust and treaty commitments and support Tribal self-determination. The updated Tribal Action Plan retains the basic structure and format of the 2023 Plan; however\, the original Plan requires periodic updates as it is also a living document. \n\n\n\nEmpowering agency leaders and staff to meet the many priorities that Forest Service and Tribes share in stewarding these ancestral lands\, the updated Tribal Action Plan is intended as a flexible tool that incorporates new legislation and authorities\, new regulatory focus\, and situates the Plan within current leadership direction. \n\n\n\nForest Service Office of Tribal Relations will gladly accept your feedback and advisement regarding the Tribal Action Plan update until its publication\, anticipated in the Summer 2026 timeframe. Please find a draft outline of the updated Tribal Action Plan attached for your reference. We look forward to hearing from you on the forum and incorporating your perspectives in the updated Tribal Action Plan. \n\n\n\nPlease register for the forum at the following link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/OsvbKFi-QO6Jw5o5lh48OAAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/usda-forest-service-tribal-forum-updated-tribal-action-plan/
CATEGORIES:Dept of Agriculture (USDA),Natural Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260528T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding the 2026 House Farm Bill: What It Means for Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:Join the Native Farm Bill Coalition for an overview of the House-passed Farm\, Food\, and National Security Act of 2026. This webinar will highlight key provisions across all 12 titles of the Farm Bill ranging from education\, nutrition\, forestry\, and broader Tribal priorities. Presenters will also discuss where gaps remain\, and what to expect as the Senate starts conversations about the Farm Bill.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/understanding-the-2026-house-farm-bill-what-it-means-for-indian-country/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Natural Resources,Tribal Organization Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Native Farm Bill Coalition (NFBC)":MAILTO:nfbc@indianag.org
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