Region 10 Tribal calendar
This page highlights upcoming events and funding and technical assistance opportunities of interest to Tribes in Region 10.
Events
EPA's Air Permits Webinar Series
During this two-part webinar series, EPA and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) will help Tribes review and comment on air permits from sites that would impact Tribal lands. There will be time for an interactive Q&A session, so come with your air permit-related issues, questions, and concerns.Diisodecyl Phthalate (DIDP) and Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP): Tribal Consultation Technical Briefings
EPA will host technical briefings on September 9 and 11 as part of the Tribal consultation on developing a risk management strategy for DIDP and DINP. See the Tribal Invite Letter for details.
TSWAN's Tribal Green Summit
Hosted by the Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network (TSWAN) and the Snoqualmie Tribe, the Tribal Green Summit is dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability and Tribal waste management solutions. The summit will center around three key focus areas: composting & organics, waste reduction & recycling, and community resiliency & pollution reduction. The event will be held in person in Snoqualmie, WA.
National Tanks Conference & Expo (Spokane, WA)
This conference is designed for Underground Storage Tank (UST) / Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) professionals, including tank inspectors; cleanup specialists; state, Tribal, and territorial employees; federal regulators; and industry representatives. The conference will be held in Spokane, WA.
- Nov 17-20
Pacific Northwest Tribal Clean Water Act Training (Tulalip, WA)
Presented by the National Association of Wetland Managers, this training will address Clean Water Act programs including Section 106, Section 319, Section 303(d), water quality standards, and wetlands. It is intended for Tribes who work on these programs or are interested in pursuing Treatment in a similar manner as a State (TAS) status for one or more programs.
- Nov 19
Smoke Management in the NW: EPA Region 10 Virtual Workshop
This half-day workshop hosted by EPA Region 10 will bring together land managers, air quality professionals, Tribal and state partners, and public health stakeholders to continue advancing collaborative approaches to smoke and wildfire management across the region.
- Dec 8-15
Virtual Water Quality Standards Academy
EPA's Water Quality Standards (WQS) Academy provides WQS development and implementation information to WQS professionals. The course is designed for grantees with EPA water quality grants, such as 106 and 319. Registration will begin in the fall.
Funding opportunities
- Sept. 26
FY 2026 Brownfields Job Training Grants
Training programs funded by EPA’s Brownfields Job Training Grant equip graduates with essential skills for securing full-time, sustainable employment in sectors related to hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, and petroleum products.