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Conferences and Workshops
December
9-13 2013 Combined Training - Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Training
AND Sustainable Solid Waste Management Training, Anchorage, AK.
www.zendergroup.org/sw.html or H 907-277-2111
January
28-31	ATNI Winter Convention, Chehalis Tribe, Great Wolf Lodge, Centralia, WA.
8 360-273-7718
29-31	Compliance and Enforcement for Tribal Response, Superfund, and LUST
Programs, San Diego, CA.
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February
2-6	American Meteorological Society Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Focus on
Extreme Weather-Climate ^0 http://annual.ametsoc.org/2014/
3-7	15th Annual Alaska Forum on the Environment, Anchorage, AK
info@akforum.org, www.akforum.com/ or call toll free 888-301-0185.
March
18 Rural Alaska Landfill Operators (RALO) Training, Anchorage, AK.
^0 http://akforum.com/training.html
April
15 Rural Alaska Landfill Operators (RALO) Training, Anchorage, AK.
^0 http://akforum.com/training.html
For more information on EPA Tribal trainings, webinars, grants, and opportunities for Tribal
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December 2013
President Obama Signs Executive Order
on Climate Change
On November 1, President Obama signed an
Executive Order, "Preparing the United Sates
for the Impacts of Climate Change", that
directs Federal agencies to take a series of steps
to make it easier for American communities to
strengthen their resilience to extreme weather
and prepare for other impacts of climate change.
To implement these actions, the E.O.
establishes an interagency Council on Climate
Preparedness and Resilience, chaired by the
White House and composed of more than 25
agencies.
Under the E.O., the President also established
a Task Force on Climate Preparedness and
Resilience to advise the Administration on how
the Federal Government can respond to the
needs of communities nationwide that are
dealing with the impacts of climate change.
The Task Force members include state, local
and tribal leaders from across the country
who will use their first-hand experiences in
building climate preparedness and resilience
in their communities to inform their
recommendations to the Administration.
Tribal members on the Task Force include
Karen Diver (Chairwoman, Fond du Lac
Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, MN)
and Reggie Joule (Mayor, Northwest Arctic
Borough, AK).
The Executive Order can be found at:
http://go.usa.gov/WARF
Tribal Pollution Prevention Announces Enhanced Tools
for Tribal Environmental Professionals
The national Tribal Pollution Prevention
Network, or Tribal P2, is proud to announce
the launch of the newly renovated Tribal P2
website at http://tribalp2.org
The website provides resources, current
funding opportunities and events, and
collaborative connection assistance in 19
different topic areas - from Solid Waste to
Green Casinos to Climate Change.
One goal of the Network is to facilitate
collaboration among peers, mentors,
and experts in topics related to pollution
prevention.
To that end, the new website features an
interactive member map that provides
contact information for Network members
across the nation. Many of the Network's
members have agreed to be collaborators -
which means they are willing to share their
expertise with you. Visit the site to learn
about pollution prevention opportunities
and identify peers with expertise to share.
Join the Network listserv to receive
information on regularly scheduled
webinars, news, announcements and
funding opportunities pertaining to timely
and relevant P2 topics.
NOTE] The Tribal P2 Network was
formed in December 2003 from an EPA
grant issued as a result of tribal requests for
more specific tribal communication about
Pollution Prevention efforts directly relat-
ing to tribes. Tribal P2 consists of environ-
mental professionals from tribal entities,
local, state and federal agencies, academia,
and not-for-profit organizations around
the nation. The major objective of Tribal
P2 is to share information and identify
solutions to address environmental issues
affecting the tribal nations using pollution
prevention methodologies. Membership
in the Network now stands at over 250
individual participants, with more than 90
tribes participating.
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EPA Releases
Adapting to a
The EPA has released its draft Climate
Change Adaptation Implementation
Plans for public review and comment.
The Implementation Plans provide
detailed information about the actions
EPA plans to take across the country to
help communities adapt to a changing
climate.
The impacts of a changing climate —
including increased extreme weather,
floods, and droughts — affect EPA's
work to protect clean air and water.
The draft Climate Change Adaptation
Implementation Plans recognize that
EPA must integrate climate adaptation
planning into its programs, policies,
rules, and operations to ensure that the
agency's work continues to be effective
even as the climate changes. In 2009, all
federal agencies were required to develop
Climate Change Adaptation Plans by
Agency Plans for
Changing Climate
the federal Interagency Climate Change
Adaptation Task Force. EPA released its
draft agency Climate Change Adaptation
Plan on February 9,2013. The new
Implementation Plans provide information
about how EPA will meet the agency-wide
priorities identified in the draft Climate
Adaptation Plan released earlier this year.
The comment period on EPA's draft
Climate Change Adaptation Implementa-
tion Plans closes on January 3,2014. More
information on EPA's Climate Change
Adaptation Implementation Plans is avail-
able at ^ h ttp: //go. us a. gov/WAQB
For more information on EPA's draft
Climate Change Adaptation Plan, visit
^ http://go.usa.gov/WAnm
For more information about EPA's climate
adaptation activities, visit
^ http://go.usa.gov/WAnA
NOAA's Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook
Reports for State and Local Governments
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration and regional partners around
the US have teamed up to issue a series of
quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook
reports aimed at assisting policymakers as
they prepare for drought and other extreme
weather events.
The reports highlight trends in temperature,
precipitation, and climate in four regions of
the country: Central Region,
Southern Great Plains, Eastern Region, and
Western Region. Maps of areas of significant
fire potential and drought may help state and
local officials in their planning efforts. The
reports are available on the U.S. Drought
Portal, along with a number of other climate-
and drought-related resources.
For more information, visit
^ www, drought.gov/drought/content/
resources/reports
This newsletter contains information from multiple sources including tribes, newspapers, and
other sources. Any information or opinions in this newsletter do not necessarily represent the
views of the United States or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Climate Adaptation
Knowledge Exchange
CAKE, a joint project of Island Press and
EcoAdapt, aims to build a shared knowledge
base for managing natural systems in the face
of rapid climate change. The CAKE website
provides a virtual library, case studies, a
directory of people and organizations, and
tools, http://www.cakex.org/
Guidebook for Local,
Regional, and State
Governments
This guidebook, published in 2007 by ICLEI-
Local Governments for Sustainability, pres-
ents a detailed, easy-to-understand process for
climate change preparedness based on familiar
resources and tools. Visit:
http ://bit. ly/RRbzZO
Learn How Tribes Confront
Climate Change
Several American Indian and Alaska Native
communities whose health, economic well-
being, and cultural traditions depend upon
the natural environment are taking steps to
mitigate climate change.
The Tribal Communities page of EPA's
State and Local Climate and Energy
site is designed to be a resource for tribal
communities interested in implementing
climate change mitigation and energy
management projects that can reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and help to slow
the rate of climate change and its impacts on
economic and cultural sustainability.
For more information, visit www.epa.gov/
statelocalclimate/tribal/index, html
Climate Research
Planning for Climate Change
The Metcalf Institute at the University
of Rhode Island recently held the second
in a series of seminars on climate change.
Here are a few noteworthy points that were
offered Nov. 30 by 15 scientists, engineers,
planners and other experts.
> Snowpack in the Northeast has decreased
its annual volume by 11% since 1900.
Sea level is projected to rise between 2.5
and 6 feet by 2100.
The National Park Service is adapting to
climate change by replacing structures at
its coastal parks with movable buildings.
Asphalt parking lots are being replaced
with permeable, clay-based materials and
clamshells.
>
>
>	Salt marshes are considered ideal for
coastline protection, especially during
storms. It's been asserted that marshes
accrete, or essentially grow taller,
as the sea level rises. But Wenley
Ferguson, Save The Bay's restoration
coordinator, said marshes may not be
able to keep up with rising sea levels,
especially as erosion accelerates along
their edges.
>	Flood zones, as determined by
FEMA, don't take into account
expected sea level rise.
For more information, visit
www, enn. com/ top_stories/article/45290
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Climate Research
Poster Display in D.C Airport Shows
Severe Weather and Climate Change
A new "This is Climate Change" poster
depicting extreme weather was recently
installed at Reagan National Airport in
Washington, DC.
Sea-level Rise Outpaces Expert Predictions
The poster illustrates contrasting weather
events: drought and flooding. Recent
scientific studies are indicating a link
between the increasing frequency of severe
weather and climate change. The poster is
part of a global warming awareness project
sponsored by Del Mar Global Trust. Visit:
www.enn.com/press_releases/409Q
January 31, 2008 09:56 AM
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"fp Research reveals why sea levels are rising
faster than previously feared
November 5,2012 08:18 AM
Sea Level Rise may continue for
Centuries
June 26,2012 04:35 AM
Sea levels set to rise more than expected
due to 'deeply surprising' Greenland melt
December 15, 2009 09:55 AM
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In 2011, the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change
project an annual sea level rise
for last year of 2 millimeters
per year. According to new
satellite data, there appears to
be a stark difference between
their projections and reality.
Sea-levels are rising 60 percent
faster than predicted, at a rate
of 3.2 millimeters per year.
Global temperatures, on the
other hand, are continuing
to rise at the consistent pace
which IPCC predicted. The
study shows that the increased
rate in sea-level rise is not significantly
affected by internal variability in Earth's
climate system, but is rather reflective of a
general trend.
enn. com/top_ stories/article/45270/print
RELATED ARTICLES
(Environmental News Network)
T3 Latest scientists' views of sea level rise
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Tribal Waste and Response Assistance Program
The Institute for Tribal Environmental
Professionals is currently developing a new
course as part of their Tribal Waste and
http://www4. nau. edu/itep/waste/docs/
TrngAppl3_TRP-SDiegoCa.pdf
Response Assistance Program.
This course is titled "Compliance and
Enforcement for Tribal Response, Superfund,
and LUST Programs" and will be held
January 29-31 in San Diego, California. This
course will feature both tribal professionals
and legal experts as instructors. For more
information on this course, please visit
ITEP will accept 20 applications for
this course. If you are interested in being
considered for this course, please fill out the
application and send it to Roberta Tohannie,
at roberta.tohannie@nau. edu or fax it to her
attention at 928-523-1266. Those accepted
to the course will have their lodging expenses
covered. All attendees are responsible for
their own travel and per diem costs.
Self-paced Module Now Available Online
Preparing Hydro-Climate Inputs for Climate Change
in Water Resource Planning
This training module describes the process
of selecting the best available climate
projection information and using it to
develop "climate-adjusted weather" inputs.
They'll be used for modeling climate
change impacts. Free during the 2012-
2013 pilot period, www.usbr.gov/research/
climate/ training;, html
Lead Poisoning Prevention Courses from UC Davis
The Division of Environmental and
Occupational Disease Control at California's
Department of Public Health has developed
free online continuing medical education
courses on various occupational and
environmental medicine topics, including
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.
The courses provide information about
sources and risk factors for childhood lead
exposures, implementation of California
childhood lead screening regulations,
and designing appropriate environmental
interventions, www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/
deodc/Pages/CMEcourses. aspx
NPETE Tribal Training Program
The National Partnership for Environmental
Technical Education has provided training
assistance to Region 10 tribes over the past 5
years thru an EPA contract. EPA Region 10
has partnered with the organization in the
past during GAP trainings to bring grantees
up to speed on guidelines and requirements
At this time, there is no funding to continue
this effort.
Tribes can, however, complete the training
online at their own pace by going to
www.petetribal.org and clicking on "online
training".
EPA and NPETE are working together on
a best practices guide, including tips for high
risk grantees, which should be released early
next year.
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Competitive Funding Announcement under
Clean Water Act Section 319 Deadline Dec. 16
The FY2013 CWA Section 319 Tribal
Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Program
Request for Proposals for competitive
funding is posted. Proposals may be
submitted in hard copy to
Krista Mendelman by 5:00 p.m. local time
on December 16.
HP Krista Mendelman
USEPA Region 10 (OWYV-137)
1200 6th Ave, Suite 900
Seattle, WA 98101
Or submit electronically through Grants,
gov by 9:59 P.M. Mountain Standard Time
or 8:59 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, on
December 16.
See Section VII of the RFP for more details.
http://go.usa.gOv/W6k9
or
grants .gov/web/grants/search-grants. html
EPA GAP Grants
The EPA Region 10 Tribal Trust and	Announcement letters have been
Assistance Unit announced the funding	mailed to all Tribal Leaders, and the full
opportunity for Indian Environmental	announcement has been emailed to tribal
General Assistance Program grant proposals	environmental staff. Draft work plans and
from federally recognized tribal governments	budgets are due January 15,2014. Visit
and intertribal consortia in Region 10 for	http://yosemite.epa.gov/rlO/TRIBAL.NSF/
FY2015 work plan activities.	webpage/Tribal+Grants
National Endowment for the Arts Our Town Initiative
Grants Range from $25,000 to $200,000 in FY 2014
The National Endowment for the Arts will
provide a limited number of grants, ranging
from $25,000 to $200,000, for creative
place-making projects that contribute toward
the livability of communities and help
transform them into lively, beautiful, and
sustainable places with the arts at their core.
The Our Town initiative will invest in
creative and innovative projects in which
communities, together with their arts and
design organizations and artists, seek to
improve their quality of life, foster stronger
community identity and a sense of place, and
revitalize economic development.
The deadline is January 13,2014.
Eligible entities:
All applications must have partnerships that
involve two primary partners: a nonprofit
organization and a local governmental entity.
Local governments are defined as counties,
parishes, cities, towns, villages, or federally
recognized tribal governments. One of the
two primary partners must be a cultural (arts
or design) organization. Additional partners
are encouraged.
Visit http://go.usa.gov/W69h
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Water Restoration Funding
The National Association of Counties, the	to sustain local natural resources for future
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the	generations by providing modest financial
Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with	assistance to diverse local partnerships for
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,	wetland, forest, riparian and coastal habitat
USDA Forest Service , the US Fish and	restoration, stormwater management, out-
Wildlife Service, Southern Company, FedEx	reach and stewardship with a particular focus
and PG&E, are pleased to solicit applications	on water quality, watersheds and the habitats
for the 2014 Five Star/Urban Waters	they support.
Restoration Program.	_
6	Deadline
In 2014, NFWF anticipates that approxi-	Applications must be submitted online by
mately $1,800,000 in combined total Five	11:59 p.m. EST February 5,2014.
Star/Urban Waters funding will be available.
The Five Star/Urban Waters Restoration	For more information, visit
Program seeks to develop community capacity www, nfwf.org/fivestar/Pages/2014rfp. aspx
Other Grant Opportunities:
December 16,2013 -
Wells Fargo and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation -
Environmental Solutions for Communities - 2014 Request for Proposals
myw.nfwf.org/environmentalsolutions/Pages/2014rfp.aspx
January 8,2014 -
Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps State and
National Grant Competitions, Grant number CNCS-GRANTS-09062013
www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html

January 15,2014 -
Forest Service Community Forest and Open Space Program,
Grant Number: CFP-FS-1002014, http://go.usa.gov/W6EQ
Federal Excess Property Available
The Federal Surplus Personal Property	Tribal governments may find that the
Donation Program (GSAXcess or Federal	Federal Excess program is a source of
Excess) allows certain organizations, including	low-cost equipment and supplies needed to
tribes, to obtain excess federal property the	support programmatic work.
government no longer needs.	^	. r	r
°	°	ror more information or to register for
Equipment available in the system ranges	system access, please visit
from vehicles, boats, and office furniture	www.gsa.gov/portal/content/100733
to consumable office, field and laboratory
supplies and equipment.
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Rural Community
Assistance Corporation
RCAC is working with a new partner to
develop a tribal contact website, a training
calendar, and introducing a new program
called "TUG" Tribal Utility Governance as
well as a tribal utility newsletter.
This will be a useful resource to everyone in
tribal country For more information, contact
David C. Willis, 559-337-0360, or go to
www.rcac.org;
New App for Health of
Waterways
EPA has a new app and website to help
people find information on the condition
of thousands of lakes, rivers and streams
across the US from their smart phone,
tablet or desktop computer.
Available at www, epa.gov/mywaterway,
the "How's My Waterway" app and
website uses GPS technology or a user-
entered zip code or city name to provide
information about the quality of local
water bodies.
This new app provides easy, user-friendly
access to the health of a waterway,
whether it is safe for swimming and
fishing, and what is being done about any
reported problems.
EPA Releases Final
Guidance on Disposal
of PCB-Contaminated
Building Materials
EPAs summary of the final guidance on
Polychlorinated Biphenyl-contaminated
building materials revised documents are
available at
http://go.usa.gOv/W 6yG
PCBs have been demonstrated to cause can-
cer. They impact the immune, reproductive
and nervous systems, and they cause a wide
variety of other adverse health effects in-
cluding skin and eye problems, liver damage
and high blood pressure, according to EPA.
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EPA Finalizes Plan to
Provide Solid Waste
Management Capacity
Assistance to Tribes
The EPAs Agency-Wide Plan to Provide
Solid Waste Management Capacity
Assistance to Tribes is a strategy for building
tribal capacity to manage solid waste.
The Plan promotes the development
and implementation of integrated waste
management plans, a top priority of EPAs
tribal solid waste efforts, and describes how
EPA will prioritize its resources to maximize
environmental benefits.
The Plan implements the recommendations
made by a March 2011 EPA Office of
Inspector General (OIG) Evaluation Report,
"EPA Needs an Agency-Wide Plan to
Provide Tribal Solid Waste Management
Capacity Assistance". To view the Plan and
the OIG Report, go to epa. gov/osw/wyl/
trib al/capacityassist. htm
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Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship Program
at National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory
is now accepting applications for the 2014
SULI Summer Program. The deadline to
Benefits of the summer SULI program
include:
apply is 5 pm Eastern time on January 10.
Apply online at
http ://science .energy, gov/wdts/suli/
NREL is the only Department of Energy
laboratory that focuses on renewable energy
and energy efficiency technologies.
NREL advances the science and engineering,
and transfers the knowledge and innovations
to address the nation's energy and
environmental goals.
•	10 weeks engaged in a research project
under the direction of a laboratory scien-
tist or engineer
•	Professional development workshops
•	Stipend of $500 per week
•	Travel reimbursement
(for those who qualify)
•	Housing allowance
(for those who qualify)
For information, contact Linda Lung at
H 303-275-3044 or linda.lung@nrel.gov
Tribal ecoAmbassadors Program
The Tribal ecoAmbassadors Program supports
the development of locally-relevant environ-
mental solutions and the expanded research
capacity of our Tribal Colleges and Universi-
ties.
At the culmination of the year, each Tribal
ecoAmbassador will be expected to present
their research and findings to the Agency
next summer.
Selected professors from four different Tribal
Colleges and Universities are committed to
working with students, tribal governments
and EPA scientists to solve environmental
and public health issues ranging from decreas-
ing fish biotoxins using traditional methods,
to creating a local business using recycled,
carbon-negative building materials.
Returning Tribal ecoAmbassador David
Stone has written a very moving personal
account of his experience working with the
Tohono O'odham Community for our EPA
Greenversations at http://blog.epa.gov/blog
If you are interested in participating in the
program in future years, visit www.epa.gov/
ecoambassadors/tribal or contact EPA's
Marissa Mclnnis at mcinnis.marissa@epa.gov
WaterSense has Online Resource for Best Management
Practices for Commercial and Institutional Facilities
EPA's WaterSense program has created
"WaterSense at Work: Best Management
Practices for Commercial and Institutional
Facilities", an online compilation of best
management practices to help commercial
and institutional facilities better manage their
water use through efficient practices and
products.
"WaterSense at Work" addresses water use
in educational facilities, offices, restaurants,
hotels, hospitals, laboratories, and other
organizations. It presents numerous
tactics for businesses and organizations
to achieve water, energy, and operational
savings. "Water Sense at Work" also offers
case studies on different types of facilities
that have achieved savings by using water
efficiently.
For more information, visit:
epa.gov/watersense/commercial/bmps.html
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IDAHO, OREGON,
WASHINGTON NEWS
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Oregon and Washington Take
Steps to Eliminate Toxics
In July, the States of Oregon and
Washington adopted a new "green"
janitorial supplies contract, taking a
major step to reduce toxic chemicals
in government agencies and schools.
Common cleaners such as disinfectants,
floor and countertop cleaners, and
bathroom soaps contain toxic chemicals
that do everything from irritating skin to
disrupting hormonal balance in fish.
These cleaners are linked to asthma,
cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone
disruption and neurotoxicity.
The new "green" janitorial supplies contract
will reduce exposure to toxic contaminants
in public buildings and ultimately reduce
toxics flowing into our rivers and streams.
For more information, visit:
http://bit.ly/leI6EkF
Whole Watershed Restoration Initiative RFP
The Whole Watershed Restoration
Initiative is pleased to announce its 2014
Request for Proposals for community-based
habitat restoration projects in Oregon and
Washington.
The WWRI is a public-private partnership
between Ecotrust, the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S.
Forest Seivice, the Oregon Watershed
Enhancement Board, the Bureau of Land
Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, and the Natural Resources
Conservation Service.
The partnership focuses on restoring the
major ecological processes critical to the
natural function of entire watersheds. The
WWRI directs funds and resources to
select watersheds and restoration activities
that provide the greatest opportunity for
the recovery of native, anadromous salmon
populations across land ownerships.
Approximately SI.2 million will be available
in the 2014 funding cycle for projects within
the YVYVRTs Priority Basins.

Please note that some changes have been
made to geographic priorities, and are
described in the RFP. The deadline for
applications is January 9,2014 at 5:00 p.m.
PST and awards will be announced in late
March 2014. Tribes are eligible to apply.
To learn more about eligibility and to
download the RFP and application form, visit
the WWRI website at
www, ecotrust. org/wwri
Prospective applicants are strongly
encouraged to contact the WWRI to discuss
projects prior to submitting proposals. Please
direct questions to Kate Carone,
S 503-467-0814 kcarone@ecotrust.org
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
IDAHO, OREGON,
WASHINGTON NEWS
Funding Opportunity to Increase Water Conservation
or Improve Water Supply Sustainability
The US Bureau of Reclamation is making
funding available through its WaterSMART
program to support new Water and Energy
Efficiency Grant projects.
Proposals are being sought from states, tribes,
irrigation districts, water districts and other
organizations with water or power delivery
authority to partner with Reclamation on
projects that increase water conservation or
result in other improvements that address
water supply sustainability in the West.
Deadline: January 23,2014
Eligible Entities: States, Indian tribes,
irrigation districts, water districts, or other
organizations with water or power delivery
authority.
Applicants must also be located in the
western United States or Territories as
identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17,
1902 (which includes states/entities within
Idaho, Oregon and Washington).


U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Alaska Operations Office
ALASKA NEWS
2013 Alaska Tribal Conference
on Environmental Management
The Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium hosted another successful year of
ATCEM, where agencies, organizations, and
over 395 tribal environmental professionals
attended.
Members of EPAs Tribal Program conducted
a GAP Track of sessions specific to GAP
Guidance important changes, including
EPA/Tribal Environmental Plans, and
Capacity Indicators.
Almost half of the conference participants
attended EPAs training, which was a success
in helping grantees to become familiar with
the new requirements, to make for a smooth
transition for the coming project year. Tribal
representatives also attended a host of other
sessions in air quality, climate change, and
solid waste.
Joe Pleasant, Native Village of Kwinhagak
and Nick Carter, Native Village ofEek, reading
the New GAP Guidance Capacity Indicators
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Alaska Operations Office
ALASKA NEWS
2013 Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management
Continued
An important part of ATCEM involved
the dedication of the Environmental
Lifetime Achievement Award to the late
Walter C. Porter. Walter's many important
contributions to environmental protection
will be remembered through this award in
his name for recipients long into the future.
ANTHC gave awards to:
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Walter Clement Porter
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Award Name
Awardee (job title, community)
Youth Award
Leilani Luhrs, AmeriCorps member, Traditional Council of Togiak
Elder Award
Annie Christensen, President, The Native Council of Port Heiden
Individual Achievement Award
Oxcenia O'Domin, Tribal Environmental Program Associate, Chignik
Lake
Individual Achievement Award
Ms. Bobbi Anne Barnowsky, Environmental Coordinator, Old Harbor
Walter C. Porter Lifetime
Achievement Award
Deborah Friday-Aguchak, Environmental
Assistant, Chevak Native
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It
Deborah
Friday-Aguchak

Volunteer- Henry Neligan III
(Moose)
Craig Tribal Association
Community
Organized Village of Kasaan
Agency
Zender Environmental Health & Research Group
New Environmental Professional
N. Carol Wesley, Environmental Assistant,
Native Village of Noatak
Honorable Mentions will receive certificates of merit.
Anahma Shannon
Environmental Coordinator
Kawerak
Jon Waterhouse
Executive Director
Yukon River Intertribal Watershed
Council
Dawn Magnuson
Environmental Assistant
McGrath Native Village Council
Jessica Chernikoff
Igap Coordinator
Egegik Village
Hazel Lolnitz
Environmental Technician
Koyukuk Tribal Council
Brandon Garnett
Environmental Assistant
Arctic Village Council
Lifetime Achivement Award
Gerald Sam
Solid Waste Technician
Tanana Chiefs Conference
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Region 10
Tribal
Newsletter
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Vol. 22 No. 12 December 213
Environmental Protection	EPA	Trib
mm. Agency
REGION 10TRIBAL 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 as
separate files in jpeg or other graphic
format. Please submit articles and
pictures to:
IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON
Don Creek
-	f EPA, 805 SW Broadway, Suite 500
Portland, Oregon 97205
^ email creek.don@epa.gov
ALASKA
Santina Gay
-	r EPA, 222 W. 7th Avenue #19
Anchorage, Alaska 99513
^ emailGay.Santina@epa.gov
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
Kristy Fry, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-1085
Tami Fordham, Tribal Coordinator	907-271-1484
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
MaryAnn Porter, Tribal Air Liaison	907-271-1481
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
Don Creek, Tribal Liaison	503-326-5015
WASHINGTON
Diana Boquist, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-1586
Westley Foster, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-1604
Alan Moomaw, Tribal Coordinator	360-753-8071

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