NEWS The Tribal Newsletter is published free monthly To receive a copy, call: AK: Santina ....907-271-3413 ID: Jim 208-378-5691 OR: Don 503-326-5015 WA: Alison 360-753-8185 LETTER ^5 Region 1 Tribal ewsletter http://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/TRIBAL.NSF/Newsletter/Issues SEPA United States Environmental Protection Agency Vol. 22 No. 12 December 2013 t \ 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. ^0 http://www4.nau.edu/itep/waste/docs/TrngApp13_TRP-SDiegoCa.pdf 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 consultation, visit www.epa.gov/indian/calendar/index.htm1 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter 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. 2 - ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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. -3 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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 V J 4 - ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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 V "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 J 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 - 5 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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. 6- ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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 - 7 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 F U N D I N G 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. 8- ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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. s J 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 -9 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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 10- ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON NEWS r 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 - 11 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 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 Story Continues Next Page s> 12 - ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter December 2013 rs 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: r Walter Clement Porter January 23, 1944 - November 6, 2013 t J 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 j 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 - 13 ------- Region 10 Tribal Newsletter \ 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 ------- |