Contact Us About Tribal Programs in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska
This page provides contact information for EPA staff assigned to Tribal programs in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington (EPA's Region 10). You may also use the form below to send us comments or questions.
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Tribal Coordinators/Project Officers
EPA Tribal coordinators work in our Tribal Trust and Assistance Branch and serve as liaisons to Tribes in certain geographic areas as well as GAP Project Officers.
Adam Baron (baron.adam@epa.gov), 206-553-6361
Lucas DuSablon (dusablon.lucas@epa.gov), 206-553-2570
Mailing Address
EPA Region 10
Tribal Trust and Assistance Division (TTAD 12-D12-2)
1200 6th Avenue, Suite 155
Seattle, WA 98101
| Tribal Coordinator/Project Officer | Tribe, Village or Grant Name |
|---|---|
| Tia Allen allen.tia@epa.gov 206-553-1815 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Yukon-Koyukuk Delta and Nelson Island (Alaska) |
| Todd Bender bender.todd@epa.gov 206-553-0344 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Norton Sound (Alaska), Idaho, Washington
Tribes: Brevig Mission, Buckland, Chinik (Golovin), Council, Deering, Diomede (Inalik), Elim, Gambell, King Island, Koyuk, Mary's Igloo, Nome, Saint Michael, Savoonga, Shaktoolik, Shishmaref, Solomon, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet, Wales, White Mountain
Consortia: Kawerak, Inc., Maniilaq Association, Norton Sound Health Corporation, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, Upper Columbia United Tribes
|
| Katherine Brown brown.katherine@epa.gov 206-553-7263 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Bristol Bay, Southcentral (Alaska)
Tribes: Afognak, Akhiok, Chenega, Chickaloon, Eklutna, Igiugig, Iliamna, Kaguyak, Kanatak, Karluk, Kenaitze, King Salmon, Knik, Kokhanok, Larsen Bay, Levelock, Lower Kalskag, Nanwalek (English Bay), Newhalen, Nondalton, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Pedro Bay, Port Graham, Port Lions, Salamatof, Seldovia, Sun'aq, Tangirnaq (Woody Island), Tyonek
Consortia: Bristol Bay Native Association, Chugach Regional Resources Commission, Kodiak Area Native Association
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| Kris Carre carre.kristine@epa.gov 503-326-7024 Portland |
Geographic Focus Area: Oregon, Washington
Tribes: Coos Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw, Coquille, Cow Creek, Grand Ronde, Klamath, Siletz, Warm Springs
Consortia: Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
|
| Susan Conbere conbere.susan@epa.gov 206-553-6243 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Washington, Yukon-Koyukuk (Alaska)
Tribes: Lower Elwha, Makah, Muckleshoot, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Quinault, Sauk-Suiattle, Squaxin Island, Suquamish (WA); Anvik, Grayling (Holikachuk), Nulato, Shageluk (AK)
Consortia: Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, Yukon-Koyukuk Consortium |
| Sherry Davis davis.sherry@epa.gov 907-271-6322 Anchorage |
Geographic Focus Area: Eastern Interior, Upper Yukon, Yukon-Koyukuk (Alaska)
Tribes: Arctic, Beaver, Birch Creek, Cantwell, Chalkyitsik, Circle, Dot Lake, Eagle, Fort Yukon, Galena (Louden), Healy Lake, Huslia, Koyukuk, Manley, Mentasta, Minto, Nenana, Ninilchik, Northway, Rampart, Ruby, Stevens, Tanacross, Tanana, Tetlin, Venetie Tribal Government, Venetie Village Council
Consortia: Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, Tanana Chiefs Conference
|
| Lucas DuSablon dusablon.lucas@epa.gov 206-553-2570 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Tribes: Burns Paiute, Coeur d'Alene, Colville, Jamestown S'Klallam, Kalispel, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone Bannock, Spokane, Umatilla, Yakama
Consortia: Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC), Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation
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| Claudia Else Busch elsebusch.claudia@epa.gov 206-553-2115 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Washington
Tribes: Cowlitz, Chehalis, Hoh, Quileute, Samish, Shoalwater Bay, Skokomish
|
| Kristy Fry fry.kristy@epa.gov 206-553-1085 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Southwest (Alaska), Washington
Tribes: Alakanuk, Algaaciq (St. Mary's), Andreafski, Asa'carsarmiut (Mountain Village), Bill Moore's Slough, Chevak, Chuloonawick, Emmonak, Hamilton, Holy Cross, Hooper Bay, Iqugmiut (Russian Mission), Kaltag, Kotlik, Marshall, Nisqually, Nunam Iqua, Paimiut, Ohogamiut, Pilot Station, Pitka's Point, Scammon Bay, Togiak, Twin Hills
Consortia: Association of Village Council Presidents, Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network, Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council
|
| Santina Gay gay.santina@epa.gov 907-271-3413 Anchorage |
Geographic Focus Area: Aleutians & Pribilofs, Bristol Bay (Alaska)
Tribes: Akutan, Aleknagik, Atka, Belkofski, Chignik Bay, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Clark's Point, Curyung, Egegik, Ekuk, False Pass, Ivanof Bay, Kanatak, King Cove, Manokotak, Naknek, Nelson Lagoon, Nikolski, Pauloff, Perryville, Pilot Point, Port Heiden, Pribilof Islands Aleut Communities of St. Paul & St. George Islands, Saint George, Saint Paul, Sand Point, South Naknek, Ugashik, Unalaska, Unga
Consortia: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Aleut International Association, Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association
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| Jonny Law law.jonathan@epa.gov 206-553-1896 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: North Slope and Northwest Arctic, Southeast (Alaska)
Tribes: Angoon, Chilkat (Klukwan), Chilkoot (Haines), Craig, Douglas, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Kake, Kalskag, Kasaan, Ketchikan, Kivalina, Klawock, Kotzebue, Metlakatla, Noatak, Petersburg, Saxman, Sitka, Skagway, Tlingit and Haida, Wrangell
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| Sophie Manaster manaster.sophie@epa.gov 206-553-1965 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Kuskokwim, North Slope and Northwest Arctic (Alaska)
Tribes: Akiachak, Akiak, Ambler, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, Crooked Creek, Georgetown, Kiana, Kobuk, Kwethluk, Lime, McGrath, Napaimute, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Nikolai, Noorvik, Orutsaramiut, Oscarville, Red Devil, Selawik, Shungnak, Sleetmute, Stony River, Takotna, Telida, Tuluksak
Consortia: Association of Village Council Presidents
|
| Michael Ortiz ortiz.michael@epa.gov 206-553-6234 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Washington, Yukon-Koyukuk (Alaska)
Tribes: Alatna, Allakaket, Evansville (Bettles Field), Hughes (AK); Lummi, Nooksack, Puyallup, Snoqualmie, Stillaguamish, Swinomish, Tulalip, Upper Skagit (WA) Consortia: Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (WA)
|
| Catherine Vila vila.catherine@epa.gov 206-553-1544 Seattle |
Geographic Focus Area: Bristol Bay, Copper River (Alaska) |
Tribal Specialists
EPA Tribal specialists serve as general points of contact for Tribal work within each of our programmatic divisions.
| Tribal Specialist | Office/Division |
|---|---|
|
Sandra Brozusky |
About the Air and Radiation Division |
|
Vanessa Oquendo Annette Rife |
About the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division |
|
Matt Cox |
About the Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division |
|
Chris Eckley Sela Tahiry |
About the Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division |
| Alicia Guyette guyette.alicia@epa.gov 206-553-0716 |
About the Superfund and Emergency Management Division |
| Alex Fidis fidis.alexander@epa.gov 206-553-4710 |
About the Office of Regional Counsel |
|
Andrea Ramirez Puentes Sally Goodman |
About the Water Division |
| Vacant | About the Mission Support Division |
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