NEWS The Tribal Newsletter is published free monthly To receive a copy, call: AK: Barb 907-271-3419 ID: Jim 208-378-5691 OR: Don 503-326-5015 WA: Alison 360-753-8185 LETTER ^5 Region 1 Tribal ewsletter SEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Vol. 21 No. 11 November 2012 http://yosemite.epa.gov/RlO/TRIBAL.NSF/Newsletter/Issues Conferences and Workshops November 1 - 3 American Indian Science & Engineering Society National Conference & Career Fair, Anchorage, AK www.aises.org/nationalconference 5 - 6 American Indian Alaska Native Climate Change Working Group (AIANCCWG) Fall Meeting. Contact Shareena Baker: shereena_rose@hotmail.com 6 - 9 Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management, Anchorage, AK jrtemte@anthc.org, 907-729-3749 or 800-560-8637, ext. 3749 8 - 9 West Coast Salmon Summit, Mill Casino, Coos Bay, OR. Sponsored by the Coquille Tribe. www.SalmonSummit.org or 541 -888-6629 13-16 Annual Tribal Energy Program Review, Denver, CO. Contact tribal@go.doe.gov Reservation deadline: October 26 26 - 30 22nd Annual BIA Providers Conference, Collaborating to Strengthen Alaska Tribal Nations, Anchorage, AK. Phone: 1-800-645-8465 27 High Risk Designation Grantee Training, Anchorage, AK. Contact Santina Gay at gay.santina@epa.gov 27 - 30 National Tribal Water Council meeting. Chandler, AZ. Contact Daniel Chythlook: drc0515@yahoo.com 29 - 30 Oregon Tribal Environmental Forum (OTEF) Fall Meeting, Roseburg, OR. Contact Heather Bartlett: heather.bartlett@cowcreek.com or 541-492-5205 December 3 - 4 NPETE EPA Financial and Administrative Grant Guidance and DBE Training, Anchorage, AK. www.petetribal.org or 207-771-9020, x304 4 - 6 EPA National Tribal Science Council Meeting, Seattle, WA. Contact Monica Rodia at 202-564-8322 5 - 7 Alaska Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Training, Anchorage, AK. www.zendergroup.org/sw.html or phone 907- 277-2111 10-12 Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim Sustainable Salmon Initiative (AYK SSI) Chinook Salmon Outreach Workshop. Anchorage, AK. Workshop will address causes of declines of Yukon, Kuskokwim and Unalakleet River Chinook salmon populations critical to subsistence communities. Contact Linda Ulmer: lulmer@fs.fed.us ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 't S Conferences and Workshops - 2013 January 10-11 NPETE EPA Grants Management training, Seattle, WA. www.petetribal.org or 207-771-9020, ext.304 14-18 American Indian Air Quality Training Program "Air Quality Computations" (Level 1). Flagstaff, AZ. Preregistration deadline: November 19, 2012. Download course application materials at: www.nau.edu/itep 15-16 NPETE EPA Financial and Administrative Grant Guidance and DBE Training, Kotzebue, AK. www.petetribal.org or 207-771-9020, ext. 304 16-18 Rural Alaska Landfill Operator (RALO) training. Bethel, AK. www.zendergroup.org/sw.html or phone 907-277-2111 17 NPETE EPA M> day Accounting Fundamentals, Kotzebue, AK. www.petetribal.org or 207-771-9020, ext. 304 February 4 - 8 15th Annual Alaska Forum on the Environment, Anchorage, AK info@akforum.org, www.akforum.com/or call toll free 888-301-0185 19-21 Climate Change Adaptation Planning, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. Contact Susan.Wotkyns@nau.edu For more information on EPA Tribal trainings, webinars, grants, and opportunities for Tribal consultation, visit www.epa.gov/indian/calendar/index.htm Veterans Day November 12, 2012 U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day (Veterans Day) for November 11,1919. This year we observe it Monday, November 12, 2012. In proclaiming the holiday, he said "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will befilled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace andjustice in the councils of the nations SAVE THE DATE!! Region 10 Tribal Environmental Summit Planning is underway for the next EPA Region 10 Tribal Environmental Summit to be held October 7-11,2013. The Summit will be hosted by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians at the Northern Quest Casino and Resort in Spokane, WA. ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 When it Rains, It Pours: Global Warming and the Increase in Extreme Precipitation from 1948-2011 The Frontier Group has released a report indicating that the effects from global warming are being felt in the United States and globally. The report's analysis of more than 80 million daily precipitation records from across the contiguous United States reveals that intense rainstorms and snowstorms have already become more frequent and more severe. The report indicates that extreme downpours are now happening 30 percent more often nationwide than in 1948. In other words, large rain events or snowstorms that occurred once every 12 months, on average, in the middle of the 20th century now occur every nine months. The report also states that the largest annual storms now produce 10 percent more precipitation, on average. To view this report, visit http:/ /bit.ly/SnzBbZ Tribal Climate Change Funding Guide The Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Project at the University of Oregon and the EPA Region 10 Tribal Program Office developed this guide. See http:// tribalclimate.uoregon.edu/publications/ COMET Program Announces Climate Modules The University Corporation for Atmo- spheric Research (UCAR)'s COMET Program, sponsored by NOAA's National Weather Service, announces the publica- tion of a new training module, "Introduc- tion to Climate Models." The new module illustrates how climate models work. Because the modeling of both weather and climate share many similarities, the content throughout this module draws frequent comparisons and highlights the differences between the two approaches This module explains not only how, but why climate models differ from weather models. In addition, the module explores the differ- ence between weather and climate and shows how models are built to simulate climate and generate the statistics that describe it. It concludes with a discussion of how models are tuned and tested. This module is aimed at the weather forecasting community, which is already familiar with National Weather Pro- gram models. Non-forecasters with an inter- est in weather and climate may also find the module useful: littp://bit.ly/climatemodule Links to websites outside of EPA are provided for additional information that may be useful or interesting to our readers. We cannot attest to the accuracy of these third-party sites, nor does EPA endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications. -3 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 Interior seeks nominations for the Advisory Committee on Climate Change and Natural Resource Science On October 4, the Department of the Interior published a Federal Register notice announcing the intent to create a Federal Advisory Committee for the USGS National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center and DOI Climate Science Centers, and inviting nominations for membership. Written nominations must be received by November 19, 2012. The Committee will provide advice on matters and actions relating to the establishment and operations of the U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center and the DOI Climate Science Centers. In doing so, the Committee will obtain input from Federal, state, tribal, local government, nongovernmental organizations, private sector entities, and academic institutions. The Federal Register notice can be viewed at http:/ /1 .usa.gov/Toe4AJ Additional inquiries should be directed to Robin O'Malley, romalley@usgs.gov Climate and Land Use Change Effects on Ecological Resources in Three Watersheds During the early 2000s, the EPA's Office of Research and Development, Global Change Research Program, supported three watershed assessments to evaluate different approaches and tools for understanding and managing climate and land use change impacts on watershed ecological resources. In this report, EPA comparatively analyzes the three case study approaches in order to develop recommendations that may be useful as guidance to others conducting similar assessments. For more information, visit http:/ / go.usa.gov/YvkA Shrinking Snow Depth on Arctic Sea Ice Threatens Ringed Seal Habitat University of Washington scientists found that the habitat required for ringed seals animals under consideration for the threatened species list to rear their young will drastically shrink this century. Visit http://bit.ly/RdXpeV ITEP's Tribal Climate Change Newsletter Receive the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals's new monthly Tribal Climate Change Newsletter. It includes news items, resources, announcements about funding opportunities, conferences, and training, and other information relevant to tribal climate change issues. To get on the mailing list, click on the "climate change" page at http:/Avww4.nau.edu/itep/ 4 - ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 Annual DOE Tribal Energy Program Review The annual U.S. Department of Energy Tribal Energy Program Review will provide an overview of the wide range of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects under way in Indian Country. The annual gathering provides Tribes an opportunity to network, report on their energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, and learn from the experience of other tribes pursuing similar projects. Currently, the program has more than 50 active projects. The Tribal Energy Program Review will take place from November 13 through November 16, 2012, and will be held in Denver, Colorado, at the Renaissance Denver Hotel. There is no registration fee for attending, but advance registration is required. For more information and to register, visit ^0 http://teeic.anl.gov/news ITEP's 20-year Join the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, EPA and Northern Arizona University in celebrating 20 years of collaboration and service to tribal environmental programs. The celebration will be held Friday, November 2, in Flagstaff, AZ. Since 1992, ITEP, under a Memorandum of Understanding between EPA and the university, has committed itself to serving tribes through outstanding, culturally- relevant education and training programs Anniversary that increase environmental capacity and strengthen sovereignty. ITEP's work throughout the years includes numerous projects and activities including work on: air quality solid and hazardous waste climate change emergency response educational outreach To register, visit https://www4.nau.edu/ itep/forms/form_20Anniv.asp Abandoned Mobile Home Toolkit This tool kit at www.epa.gov/ abandonedmobilehomes was developed by Region 2 in response to concerns expressed by representatives from several Indian nations about health, safety and environmental issues associated with abandoned units. The tool kit consists of several video sequences that demonstrate the steps required to deconstruct mobile home units including assessment of structural integrity, safety, tools and methods. The video sequence concludes with the repurposing of the recovered materials to construct a tool shed. The toolkit also includes a Best Management Practices document, a data base of recyclers in Region 2 and a bibliography of resources for further information. Contact: Lorraine Graves 8 212-637-4099 ^0 graves.lorraine@epa.gov T R A I N I N G - 5 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 EPA Funding Opportunities Fiscal Year 2013 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program http://go.usa.gov/YGZF Deadline: November 9,2012 FY13 Guidelines for Brownfields Assessment Grants http://go.usa.gov/YvkJ Ltd (downloads a PDF to your computer) Deadline: November 19,2012. Environmental Education Regional Grants Solicitation Notice for 2012 http:/ / epa.gov/ education/ pdf/ solNotice2012.htm Deadline: November 21,2012 GAP Proposals The EPA Region 10 Tribal Trust and Assistance Unit announced the funding opportunity for Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) grant proposals from federally recognized tribal governments and intertribal consortia in Region 10 for FY2014 work plan activities. due January 15 Announcement letters have been mailed to all tribal leaders, and the full announcement has been emailed to tribal environmental staff Draft work plans and budgets are due January 15,2013. The announcement will be available on the Region 10 webpage shortly at http://l.usa.gov/RnwAbB EPA Announces Opportunity to Apply for 2013 Environmental Justice Small Grants EPA is seeking applicants for a total of $1.5 million in environmental justice small grants to be awarded in 2013. EPA's environmental justice efforts aim to ensure equal environmental and health protections for all Americans, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. The grants enable non-profit organizations to conduct research, provide education and develop solutions to local health and environmental issues in communities overburdened by harmful pollution. Grants are available for up to $30,000 each.For more information about the Environmental Justice Small Grants program, visit epa.gov/ environmentaljustice/grants/ ej-smgrants.html For the 2013 Request for Proposals and schedule of pre-application teleconference calls, go to http://l.usa.gov/ThZyWB Watershed Protection through Clean Water Act Grants including technical assistance, financial assistance, education, training, technology transfer, demonstration projects, and monitoring to assess the success of specific nonpoint source implementation projects. www.epa.gov/ owow_keep/NPS/ cwact.html EPA is administering Clean Water Act grant programs in ways that encourage watershed protection. Under section 319 of the CWA, states, territories, and tribes receive grant money which support a wide variety of activities 6- ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 Brownfields and Land Revitalization RFPs EPA has posted the FY 13 Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup grants Request for Proposals.. For more information please go to ^0 www.epa.gov/swerosps/bf/applicat.htm Deadline: November 19,2012 Federal Surplus Property Available to Tribes The Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program (also known as GSAXcess or Federal Excess) allows certain organizations, including tribes, to obtain excess federal property the government no longer needs. Equipment available in the system ranges from vehicles, boats, and office furniture to consumable office, field and laboratory supplies and equipment. Tribal governments may find the Federal Excess is a source of low-cost equipment and supplies needed to support programmatic work. For more information or to register for system access, please visit ¦^0 www.gsa.gov/portal/content/10Q733 EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Guidebook EPA's State and Local Climate and Energy Program has released a guidebook to aid local governments design and implement Greenhouse Gas Reduction programs. Covered topics include solid waste and materials management, energy efficiency, transportation, community planning and design, and renewable energy. This easy-to-read guide provides action- able information as well as case studies highlighting strategies that communities have used to reduce GHG emissions and save money. For more information visit the web site at http://l.usa.gov/S21Dbg EPA Releases New 2012 Guidelines for Water Reuse Water reclamation and reuse have become increasingly important in both U.S. and global water supply communities, in achieving efficient resource use, ensuring protection of environmental and human health, and improving water management. EPA has released the Agency's 2012 guidelines for water reuse. The 2012 reuse guidelines update and build on the EPA's previous reuse guidelines issued in 2004, incorporating information on water reuse that has been developed following the release of the 2004 document. In addition to summarizing existing U.S. regulations, the document includes water reuse practices outside of the U.S., case studies, information on planning for future water reuse systems, and information on indirect potable reuse and industrial reuse. Disinfection and treatment technologies, emerging contaminants, and public involvement and acceptance are also discussed. For more information and to view a copy of the document, visit ^ www.waterreuseguidelines.org/ - 7 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 Update on National Tribal Water Council FY 2012 - 2015 Strategic Plan -Daniel Chythlook, NTWC Representative for Region 10 The National Tribal Water Council developed a strategic plan to provide a comprehensive guide to the strategies and activities that NTWC intends to implement to achieve its goals. NTWC was established to advocate for the best interests of Indian Tribes and Alaska Natives in matters pertaining to water. The intent of the NWTC is to advocate for the health and sustainability of clean water, and for the productive use of water for the health and well-being of Indian Communities and Alaskan Native Villages. NTWC was established in 2007 to serve as a technical and scientific body to assist the EPA, Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Tribes, tribal communities and organizations with research and information for decision making regarding water issues and water related concerns that impact Indian and Alaskan Native tribal members, as well as other residents of Alaskan Native Villages and Indian Country in the United States. NTWC interacts primarily with EPA's Office of Water, but also does so with other federal agencies, or actions that maximizes the protection of Tribal environmental priorities, interests and needs. It is not the intention of NTWC to replace government-to- government relationships between tribes and the federal government, or to represent the interests of any specific tribe. Its role is to communicate and advocate general positions, views, beliefs and concerns of the Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Villages to EPA and relevant organizations at the regional and national level. While numerous important issues have been brought to the NTWC, the consensus is to focus strategic planning efforts on the following: 1. Increase EPA delegated water quality standards programs in Indian Country and Alaskan Native Villages. a) Achieve greater program success through increased EPA technical 8c financial assistance. 2. Improve Indian Tribes and Alaskan Na- tive Villages access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation infrastructure by: a) Increasing statutory allocations from federal entities responsible for safe drinking water and basic sanitation. b) Supporting statutory/policy changes that allow for operation and main- tenance costs for Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Village facilities. 3. Support direct EPA allocations to Tribal water programs (CWA Section 106,319, and 104(b) 3 programs). 4. Identify and develop EPA policy/guide- lines for direct Indian Tribal and Alaskan Native Village participation in state/fed- eral NPDES permit processes that have impacts to Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Village water resources. For a more detailed report from the NTWC representative, please contact Daniel Chythlook at drc0515@yahoo.com EPA Awards $1.2 Million to Improve Indoor Air Quality EPA announced it will provide a combined $1.2 million in funding to 32 state and local governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations for indoor air quality projects. The funding will help improve indoor air quality, which will better protect the health of Americans in classrooms, communities and homes across the country, www.epa. gov/iaq/regional_funding.html 8- ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 Developing Negotiated Rule Making On July 3,2012, HUD published a Federal Register notice announcing its intent to initiate negotiated rulemaking for the purpose of developing regulatory changes to the funding formula for the Indian Housing Block Grant program authorized by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996. The link below explains how persons may be nominated to serve as members on the negotiated rulemaking committee. The deadline to submit nominations is November 19,2012. For more information, http://go.usa.gov/Yv8Q_ Weatherization and Indoor Air Quality Weatherization and other energy efficiency upgrades can have negative impacts on occupant health and safety if not accompanied by appropriate indoor air quality (IAQj protections. With an increase in weatherization and energy efficiency improvement activities, consider including incentives for ensuring that energy upgrades are accompanied by appropriate lAQjictions. Read more at www.epa.gov/iaq/climatereadiness/ weatherization.html A EPA and NOAA Release Publication Waterfront Smart Growth and Hazard Mitigation "Achieving Hazard-Resilient Coastal & Themes include opportunities and chal- Waterfront Smart Growth: Coastal and lenges; siting and design; plans and policies; Waterfront Smart Growth and Hazard engagement, communication, and educa- Mitigation Roundtable Report," co-authored tion; and gaps and needs. This report is part by EPA and the National Oceanic and of work conducted under a joint agreement Atmospheric Administration, presents between EPA and N OA A to help coastal ideas shared by smart growth and hazard communities become more environmentally, mitigation experts related to building hazard-resilient coastal communities. economically, and socially sustainable. epa.gov/smartgrowth/publications.litm#water Is Your Landfill Ready For Winter? To minimize potential damage, landfills should be inspected prior to winter. Removing sediment and debris from drainage ditches, cleaning culvert inlets/ outlets, restoring down drains and rip rap and re-grading settled areas to prevent ponding are all worthwhile tasks. Effective preparation can minimize ero- sion that can cause a variety of problems at landfills including slope damage, exposed waste, downstream sedimentation, failure of roads or drainage systems and destruc- tion of habitat. Don't let winter prepara- tion be one of those "out of sight, out of mind" things. -9 ------- ion 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 EPA Releases National Estuary Program Interactive Map The Environmental Protection Agency announced recently that it has released its first interactive map, NEPmap, which contains more than a decade's worth of water quality and habitat data for estuaries of national significance, water.epa.gov/type/oceb/nep/index.cfm Middle Kuskokwim GIS Database and Map Web Version: http://206.174.44.99/GTC_GIS_ Web Georgetown Tribal Council houses a GIS database and map used to track changes occurring naturally or to track pollution arid potentially determine its ori- gins. Has the capability to hold not only baseline wa- ter quality information, but other information that may be added in the future (historical subsistence use areas, wildlife and salmon populations, etc). Use of this database limits the loss of information through turnover and moving office locations by having a cen- tralized location for data storage, easily accessible online. With the impending development of Donlin Gold mine and associated economic development, water quality data collection is becoming more common this database and mapping system offers a place to store this information so that it can be used as a col- lective source of invaluable baseline data. Specifications/ Abilities Arc GIS Version 9.3.1 Map covering 150 River Miles from Katskag to Sleetmute Microsoft Access database input Web mapper located and easily accessible at http: //206.174.4A .99/GTC_GIS_ We b Currently entering Information such as: pH, temperature, conductivity, DO (dissolved oxygen), metals, total coliforms, SVOC, VOC Linked from www.georgetowntc.com Could be linked from your websites as well Contact person: Kate Thalhauser 907-274-2195 Kathryn.thalhauser@georgetowntc.com Simply submit data to IT specialist at GTC, and view your data online with the rest of the middle Kuskokwim region GEORGETOWN tribal council ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Alaska Operations Office ALASKA NEWS EPA GAP Training Approach for 2012-2013 i Over the years, EPA has implemented many different approaches to IGAP training in Alaska. This year, we will be conducting in-depth training that is capacity-centered. We will offer several mini trainings throughout the year, instead of one large fall gathering. Our theme this year is Supporting Sustainable Tribal Environmental Programs. We hope that you will find that our approach to training this year is responsive to Tribal needs, and that each Tribe will choose to attend only the mini workshop or Webinar that best fits your capacity building goals. EPA will set up each workshop or Webinar to complement the new GAP Guidebook. Stay tuned for training announcements to come your way via upcoming EPA Newslet- ters, via the AKInFoBox email, or from your EPA GAP Project Officer. We look forward to your participation and feedback! Orutsararmiut Native Council Summit Orutsararmiut Native Council's Natural Resources and Environmental Program is hosting a Regional Environmental Summit in Bethel, AK on May 21st- 23rd of 2013. Topics include: Brownfields; Air; Water; Solid Waste; Recycling; Backhauling; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; Mining; and more! IGAP/Brownfield Project Officers will be meeting with grantees at this time. If you have any questions or need more info please e-mail Rhea Maxie, Environmental Conference Coordinator: ^0 rmaxie@nativecouncil.org 8 907-543-2608. Tribal Grant Guidance Training What: U. S. EPA Financial and Administrative Grant Guidance and DBE Training When: December 3-4, 2012 Where: Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association 2231 E. International Airport Rd, Anchorage, AK 99518 What Time? 9:00 a.m. each day Cost: Free of Charge A 2-day comprehensive Financial and Administrative Guidance for U.S. EPA Assistance Agreements training will be provided by the National Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE). Register at ^ http://bit.ly/grantguidetrain or contact Sarah Gross, sgrosse@maine.rr.com, 8 207-771-9020 ext. 304. A L A S K N E W S -11 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 A L A S K N E W S Rural Alaska Community Environmental Job Training Program (RACEJT) v w Graduating Class of 2012 Photo by Lynn Zender Will you be hiring any unemployed community members for environmental work such as solid waste work, site cleanup, tank inspection, etc. under your IGAP or other grant workplan this year?? Or is there a project coining to the village this year that might hire locally? Do your community members need job training? Applications due Nov 21 for Job Training Zender Environmental Health and Research Group is operating the second year of their Job Training Program (RACEJ T) for unemployed rural residents. Accepted applicants will receive 4 weeks of training to qualify them to work as Rural Environmental Technicians. This training includes: HAZWOPER; Solid Waste Management I & II; Rural Alaska Landfill Operator (RALO) Certification; and much more. For More Information or to download the RACEJT application, visit ^p] www.zendergroup.org/racejt.html CONTACT: April Reed Autumn Bryson ^9 areed@zendergroup.org abryson@zendergroup.org S 907-717-4754 S 907-444-1276 12 - ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 Rural Alaska Community Action Program (RurAL Cap) Recruiting now for Americorps RurAL Cap is now recruiting Full-Time AmeriCorps Members for their 2013-2014 BIRCH (Building Initiatives in Rural Community Health) and RAVEN (Rural Alaska Village Environmental Network) AmeriCorps teams. Request information by calling 8 800-478-7227 or email Charlie Ess, RAVEN Program Coordinator at cess@ruralcap.com or SoniaVent, BIRCH Program Coordinator at svent@ruralcap.com. Download the application and forms at www.ruralcap.com AmeriCorps Members are recruited locally and work to address your community's needs. Past projects have included: beach clean-ups, health fairs, recycling, community gardens, tobacco prevention, cultural activities, and youth groups. Get things done in your community! The program year begins January 14, 2013 and requires a commitment to one year of service. Members receive living stipends, an education award, on the job training, and much more. If you know someone who is a self-starter looking to make a difference, call RurAL Cap today! Good News from the U.S. The USDA has announced nearly $29 million will be spent to plan, build and upgrade water and sewer systems in 16 Alaska villages over the next several years. A majority of the money will be spent on plumbing for 123 village homes where residents currently use honey buckets as toilets and collect rainwater to drink, according to the USDA. Department of Agriculture Plumbing for those homes - in Kwethluk, Toksook Bay Eek and Lower Kalskag - will be paid for with about $21.9 million funneled through the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. Projects are expected to be completed by 2015. Read more at http://bit.ly/UaRTtM Home Energy Efficiency Checklist: For Alaska Homes If you are interested in purchasing a quality home - or want to learn more about how to make your home more energy-efficient - this guide provides a quick way to assess home energy performance: www.alaskapower.org/pdf7 ConsumerChecklistAlaska.pdf V J Trash Talk Maintaining equipment is very important because NO equipment maintenance program will sooner or later result in NO equipment. Grease it and change the oil and filters. You can't afford not to! A L A S K N E W S - 13 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 A L A S K N E W S Healthy Alaskans 2020 Healthy Alaskans 2020 is a joint effort be- tween the State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, to set health goals for Alaska that contribute to the vision of Healthy Alaskans in healthy communities. The collaborative nature of this initiative will allow individuals in communities from all over Alaska to contribute information and ideas in every step of the process. The information will be used to track changes in health status of Alaskans and to serve as a point of reference for health policy development. More information and the health priorities survey is available online at www.hss.state.ak.us/dph/ha2020/ Train the Trainer to reduce children's exposure to environmental health hazards Eco Healthy Child Care offers Train the Trainer: Reducing Children's Exposure to Environmental Health Hazards Within the Child Care Setting. > Tuesday, November 6 Denali Family Services Building, Anchorage > Friday, November 9 10am to 4pm, Westmark Hotel 8c Conference Center, Fairbanks Learning Objectives: 1. Participants will learn about major envi- ronmental health issues affecting young children. 2. Participants will understand why children are uniquely vulnerable to environmental hazards. 3. Participants will explore preventative actions to reduce environmental health risks. Cost: $25, CEUs are available Register on-line at ^ www.cehn.org/EHCC_TtT_ Registration For more information, visit www.cehn.org or e-mail cehn@cehn.org EHCC is a voluntary endorsement program available to all child care providers, both home and center based. EHCC delivers technical assistance and training to child care professionals on reducing toxics, while endorsing providers committed to best- practice techniques and creating a market demand for these providers. In this 4.5-hour Train the Trainer session, you will learn how to help child care providers take simple steps to protect the children in their care from common environmental hazards: Pesticides and Pest Prevention Poor Air Quality Household Chemicals Lead Mercury Radon Treated Playground Equipment Compounds in: Furniture 8c Carpets Art Supplies Plastics 8c Plastic Toys 14 - ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter November 2012 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter * % Vol. 21 No. 11 November 2012 &EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency REGION 10 TRIBAL PROGRAM 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, ETPA-085 Seattle, WA 98101-3140 Toil-Free: 800-424-4372 Phone: 206-553-0542 Fax 206-553-0151 Got News? The Region 10 Tribal Newsletter invites you, our readers, to submit ideas and articles for consideration and to share your successes and challenges. Photographs are also welcome. Please submit articles to IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON Don Creek - f EPA, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 500 Portland Oregon, 97205 ^0 email creek.don@epa.gov ALASKA Barbara Fleek - r EPA, 222 W. 7th Avenue #19 Anchorage, Alaska 99513 ^0 email fleek.barbara@epa.gov V_ Tribal ALASKA Todd Bender, Tribal Coordinator 206-553-0344 Katherine Brown, Tribal Coordinator 206-553-7263 Michelle Davis, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-3434 Adrienne Fleek, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-6558 Barbara Fleek, Tribal Communications 907-271-3419 Tami Fordham, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-1484 Westley Foster, Tribal Coordinator 206-553-1604 Santina Gay, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-3413 J.R. Herbst, Tribal Consultation Specialist.... 206-553-2116 Sherry Kimmons, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-6322 Mahri Lowinger, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-6334 Cathy Villa, Tribal Coordinator 907-271-1270 IDAHO, EASTERN WASHINGTON, EASTERN OREGON Jim Zokan, Tribal Coordinator 208-378-5691 WESTERN AND CENTRAL OREGON Kris Carre, Tribal Coordinator 503-326-7024 WASHINGTON Diana Boquist, Tribal Coordinator 206-553-1586 Alan Moomaw, Tribal Coordinator 360-753-8071 To Report Spills and Accidents Note these emergency numbers to call in the event of HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS OR ACCIDENTS. Alaska 800-478-9300 Washington 800-258-5990 Idaho 800-632-8000 National (EPA) 800-424-8802 Oregon 800-452-0311 ------- |