Region 10 Tribal calendar
Below are some highlights of upcoming events, deadlines, and other items of interest to Tribes in Region 10.
Events
- July 16
Elevated Temperature Landfills: Case Studies, Indicators, and Knowledge Gaps
Elevated temperature landfills (ETLFs) are municipal solid waste landfills that exhibit temperatures above regulatory thresholds (145° Fahrenheit) due to abnormal chemical reactions within the waste mass. These reactions can cause changes in landfill gas composition, noxious odors, severe waste settlement, leachate seeps and outbreaks, and generate strong leachate, which can add to operator costs for facility management and impact human health. This EPA webinar presentation will provide examples of strategies different ETLFs have used to manage or control sub-surface reactions, the indicators or symptoms operators and regulators should be looking for, and some key questions that remain unanswered.
EPA's National Brownfields Conference (Chicago, IL)
Join the world's largest conference of brownfield professionals to hear about brownfield successes and why they worked; ways to engage your community; and best practices in remediation, redevelopment, and sustainability.
Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (Minneapolis, MN)
The Tribal Lands and Environment Forum is a joint effort between the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, the Tribal Waste and Response Steering Committee, and EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management.
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.
- 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
- August 13
EPA's Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program: Office Hours
WIFIA aims to accelerate investment in water infrastructure by providing long-term, low-cost supplemental credit assistance for regionally and nationally significant projects. Attend WIFIA’s Office Hours to learn more.