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Region 7 Tribal PortalRegion 7 Tribal Program
committed to help build tribal capacity to manage environmental programs in Indian country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air, and water resources.

Wastewater lagoonWastewater in Tribal Communities
website provides financial, technical and programmatic assistance to help tribal communities achieve adequate wastewater services.

American Indian Dream CatchersTribal Compliance Assistance Centerwill help tribal environmental professionals and facility owners meet environmental regulations.

American Indian Dream CatchersOSWER Tribal Programs
provide relevant information about the programs and current efforts on how to improve outreach, consultation, and communication efforts with tribes.

A 1930's to 1940's era gas pump on Navajo Nation (Region 9)Underground Storage Tanks Program in Indian Country
OUST is responsible for inspecting tanks and helping to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations and helping to ensure petroleum contaminated sites are cleaned up.nnn

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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and Related Websites
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). more...

American Indian Environmental Office, Director, Hosts Conference Call with Tribal Leaders on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
On March 11, 2009, Carol Jorgensen, Director, American Indian Environmental Office, hosted a conference call with Tribal Leaders more...

Student Summer Employment Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is looking for energetic and highly motivated students for summer employment. more...

National Water Quality Conference 2009
The Northwest Environmental Training Center is presenting the National Water Quality Conference 2009 Exit Disclaimer to be held on May 20 - 22, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. more...

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009:
A Guide to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Opportunities for Local and Tribal Governments

This section provides information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), as well as links to EPA resources and other organizations. more...

Access to Artistic Excellence Funding from the National Endowment of the Arts
This grant opportunity from the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) has $5,000,000 in funding available with 1500 anticipated awards. Anticipated award amounts will vary from $5,000 to $150,000 for one year. The focus of this program is to provide funding to encourage and support artistic creativity, preserve diverse cultural heritage, and make the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. more...

Request for 2009 Applications: Smart Growth Implementation Assistance
The Development, Community, and Environment Division in EPA’s Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation is seeking applications for technical assistance from communities that want to incorporate smart growth in their future development to meet environmental and other community goals. Applications are due at 5:00 pm EST, April 23, 2009. more...

New Guide Available: Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas
The Climate Ready Estuaries program has finalized a technical report entitled Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas. more...

Tribal Infrastructure Memoranda of Understanding
EPA – along with four other federal agencies including the Department of Interior, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development – have signed two tribal infrastructure Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). More about the MOUs


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