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EPA Environmental Justice Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous People: Traditional Knowledge – Federal Agencies’ Considerations

Virtual Event

This webinar will discuss how some federal agencies are considering traditional knowledge in the implementation of their missions. This webinar is one of a two-part webinar mini-series on traditional knowledge. The second webinar, planned for October, will focus on how federally recognized tribes and indigenous peoples engage federal agencies on traditional knowledge. Webinar Details: Date […]

EPA and Dept of Army proposed rule to “Waters of the U.S.”

EPA and Army Take Action to Provide Certainty for the Definition of WOTUS On November 18, 2021, EPA and the Department of the Army (“the agencies”) announced the signing of a proposed rule to revise the definition of “waters of the United States.” This proposal marks a key milestone in the regulatory process announced in […]

EPA Potential Revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside Allocation Formula

Virtual Event

EPA Potential Revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside Allocation Formula The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Indian tribes to inform potential revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside (DWIG-TSA) allocation formula. The allocation formula is used to determine how DWIG-TSA funds are […]

Environmental Protection Agency to Host Tribal Listening Session on Draft Lead Strategy

Environmental Protection Agency to Host Tribal Listening Session on Draft Lead Strategy The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed and is seeking comment on a draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposure and Disparities in U.S Communities on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 3:00pm ET. The draft Lead Strategy lays out EPA’s approach to strengthen public health […]

EPA’s Webinar: Reducing Pesticides in Water Systems Specific to Tribal Lands

Virtual Event

June 14, 2022 | 2-3:30 PM ET | Followed by a 30 minute Q&A Register EPA Region 6 (South Central), in collaboration with the Eight Northern Indian Pueblo Council’s Office of Environmental Technical Assistance and the EPA’s Center for Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is hosting a 4-part webinar series on reducing pesticides in water in Indian Country through IPM. […]

U.S. EPA Informational Webinar for Tribes on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding Programs

Virtual Event

Tribal Governments are critical partners in achieving the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s mission to protect human health and the environment, especially as the climate changes. Consistent with the Agency’s policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes, EPA is offering your tribe the opportunity to consult on the financial assistance programs identified in the Inflation […]

Webinar: Food Sovereignty – Healthier Foods, Cultural Practices and Food Security

Virtual Event

Tribal Nations have been seeking to reestablish food sovereignty as a way to not only provide healthier and more traditional foods, but to also revitalize traditional food sources and mitigate the effects of potential human-made and natural disasters.  COVID certainly raised the level of awareness of how a disaster, in this case a pandemic, can […]

Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” (2023 Rule)

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]

Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” (2023 Rule)

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]

Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” (2023 Rule)

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]

Revised Definition of “Waters of the United States” (2023 Rule)

Virtual Event

Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]

EPA Webinar on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

Virtual Event

July 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator competitions are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic $27 billion investment made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these grant competitions will help combat the climate crisis […]