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Indian Program
EPA American Indian Tribal Portal
The EPA American Indian Tribal Portal is a gateway to EPA environmental information related to tribal governments, such as environmental policies, practices and laws.
Tribal Resources
Tribal Schools Compliance Assistance Notebook
EPA has released a report on climate change on human health, human welfare, and communities.
Report outlines national efforts to protect children from environmental risks over the past year.
If you have questions like, "How can I make my home more energy-efficient?" "What is recyclable?" "How do I learn about environmental conditions in my community?" Check out www.epa.gov
Take a tour of Energy Star @ Work
A state-of-the-art water reclamation plant recently opened in California. Look at animations of this system's process
The Energy Foundation accepts proposals on a continuous basis in the areas of power, building, transportation and climate.
The Tribal Energy Program supports a variety of energy-related projects on Tribal lands.
What can you do to prevent nonpoint source pollution?
USDA Rural Development operates a grant program, and Tribes are eligible for funding assistance.
To help consumers make well-informed choices when buying new vehicles, DOE has a new 2009 Fuel Economy Guide.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Indian Program is to accomplish the protection of health
and the environment in Indian Country by promoting the comprehensive implementation
of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory and voluntary programs,
in partnership with the recognized Tribes.
The mission of the Tribal Government Coordinator is to provide leadership and advice to the Region 4 regulatory program
and voluntary program offices.
Program Activities
The Region 4 Indian Program assists the Indian Tribes in the region as they build environmental programs and compliance capabilities and capacity. This program provides Tribal governments with information, training, and grant funding. In addition, the Indian Program addresses Indian issues and the impact of Region 4 activities on native Americans. There are representatives from each of the offices within the Region that work together to assist the Indian Program in meeting its compliance assistance and outreach obligations.
Region 4 Indian Program Contacts
Tribal Government Coordinator
William Patton
United States Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, South West
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104
Phone: (404) 562-8632
Facsimile: (404) 562-9961
E-Mail: patton.bill@epa.gov
Grants Administrator
Betty L. Winter
United States Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, South West
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104
Phone: (404) 562-8279
Facsimile: (404) 562-9961
E-Mail: winter.betty@epa.gov
Indian Lands Attorney
Joan Redleaf Durbin
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Accountability Division
61 Forsyth Street South West
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104
Phone: (404) 562-9544
Facsimile: (404) 562-9486
E-Mail: redleaf-durbin.joan@epa.gov