Region 10 Tribal Programs

Training and Technical Assistance for Tribes in Region 10

The table below contains a listing of some of the training opportunities for Region 10 tribes that are hosted, funded, or sponsored in collaboration with EPA. Additional details about upcoming trainings are also available in our Region 10 Tribal Newsletter and at Region 10 Tribal Environmental GAP Webinars.

To add or remove a training, contact the EPA Region 10 Training Team (IGAPTrainingTeam@epa.gov).

To add a training to your GAP work plan, contact your Tribal Coordinator/Project Officer.

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Training and Technical Assistance Opportunities for Tribes in Region 10
Training	Provider	Date	Topic	Type	Description	Primary Audience	Location
Tribal Environmental GAP Webinars	EPA	Various dates	Administrative	Webinars	EPA Region 10 hosts GAP webinars on a variety of administrative topics. Webinars are recorded and posted on the Region 10 RTOC website .	Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff	Online
Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients	EPA	On demand	Administrative	Online training	EPA's Grants Management Training for Applicants and Recipients is highly recommended for all GAP grantees. The training includes 6 modules: Introduction to EPA Grants. Demonstrating Financial Management System and Internal Controls Capability. Applying for a Grant. Accepting a Grant Award. Managing a Grant.	Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff	Online
Alaska IGAP Workshop	EPA	Annual (typically December/January)	Administrative	Workshop/class	EPA Region 10's Alaska IGAP Workshop focuses on developing mentor relationships, long-term planning, developing workplans and budgets, and encouraging collaborative solutions and best practices among tribal governments and inter-tribal consortia.	Tribal administrators, environmental staff	Anchorage
Pre-ATCEM Workshop	EPA	Annual (typically October/November)	Administrative	Workshop/class	EPA Region 10's Pre-ATCEM Workshop is a half-day training held the day before the Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM). The training covers basic GAP topics. Contact: Santina Gay (gay.santina@epa.gov).	Tribal administrators, environmental staff	Anchorage
Watershed Academy	EPA	On demand	Water	Online training	EPA's online Watershed Academy provides self-paced training modules and webcasts from national experts about a range of watershed management topics.	Environmental staff	Online
Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit	Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)	Annual	General environmental	Conference	The Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit provides tribal leaders in EPA Region 10 the opportunity to meet and share environmental concerns with other tribes and EPA. The summit is typically held in March or April in different locations throughout Region 10.	Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff	Various locations
Alaska Forum Online Environmental Training Courses	Alaska Forum	General Environmental		Online training	The Forum provides a wide variety of environmental trainings online throughout the year.	Environmental staff	Online
Capacity & Training: 7 Generations	Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)	Various dates	General environmental	Workshop/class	7 Generations introduces participants to a community-based approach for developing and implementing local environmental plans. The training focuses on team building, community involvement, identifying environmental concerns that can impact health, and learning about ways to address local issues. To find this training, click on the "7 Generations" tab in the middle of the page.	Tribal leaders and environmental staff	Anchorage
Emergency Management Framework for Tribal Governments	FEMA Emergency Management Institute	Various dates	Emergency management	Workshop/class	Assists tribal communities in understanding emergency management principles and developing and implementing comprehensive emergency management systems.	Environmental staff	Emmitsburg, MD
Emergency Operations for Tribal Governments	FEMA Emergency Management Institute	Various dates	Emergency management	Workshop/class	Assists tribal officials in developing organizational structures, operational procedures, and resources for effective emergency operations.	Environmental staff	Emmitsburg, MD
Mitigation for Tribal Governments	FEMA Emergency Management Institute	Various dates	Emergency management	Workshop/class	Gives tribal governments a foundation for reducing or preventing potential losses from natural or other hazards.	Environmental staff	Emmitsburg, MD
Emergency Management Overview for Tribal Leaders	FEMA Emergency Management Institute	Various dates	Emergency management	Workshop/class	Give tribal leaders an understanding of emergency management principles and practices in order to protect tribal citizens, lands and culture.	Tribal leaders and environmental staff	Various locations
Continuity of Operations (COOP) for Tribal Governments	FEMA Emergency Management Institute	Various dates	Emergency management	Workshop/class	Gives tribal governments a foundation for ensuring operation of essential government functions during emergency events.	Tribal leaders and environmental staff	Various locations
Building Strong and Effective Organizations	Foraker Group	Various dates	Administrative	Workshop/class, Webinars	The Foraker Group serves as a capacity-building organization for nonprofits and tribes across Alaska. In-person training is available on a variety of topics, such as: Board Development. Fundraising. Human Resources. Management. Marketing and Communications.	Tribal councils, tribal administrators, bookkeepers and accountants	Various locations
Air Quality Trainings	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Various dates	Air	Workshop/class	ITEP holds a wide variety of air quality trainings on topics such as: Indoor Air Quality in Tribal Communities (Level 1). Management of Tribal Air Program & Grants. Air Quality in Alaska. Introduction to Tribal Air Quality. IAQ Diagnostic Tools (Level 2). Air Quality Computations.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Climate Change Planning Training	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Various dates	Climate	Workshop/class	These ITEP trainings focus on climate change adaption planning.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Waste & Response Trainings	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Various dates	Solid waste	Workshop/class	ITEP holds a wide variety of solid waste trainings on topics such as: Developing and Updating Integrated Tribal Solid Waste Management Plans. Using Compost to Grow Food on Tribal Lands. Strategic Planning for Waste Diversion. Implementing and Managing Tribal Recycling Programs.	Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Various locations
Tribal Underground Storage Tank Boot Camp	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Various dates	Underground storage tanks	Workshop/class	This training provides in-depth detail and hands-on experience in assessing, inspecting and evaluating UST system installation and operation.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Solid Waste Summit	Solid Waste Alaska Taskforce (SWAT)	Annual (typically March)	Solid waste	Conference	The Solid Waste Summit focuses on helping communities achieve healthy, sustainable solid waste management programs by navigating regulations, serving as a technical liaison, connecting communities to resources and tools, working with communities to find locally preferred and doable solutions, and identifying and encouraging cross-organizational collaboration.	Environmental staff	Anchorage
Solid Waste Training and Technical Assistance Program	Zender Environmental	Various dates	Solid waste	Workshop/class	Zender holds a wide variety of solid waste trainings on topics such as: Sustainable Solid Waste Management Training. The Business of Trash: Effectively Managing Your Community's Waste Training. Alaska Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Training. Composting, Household Hazardous Waste, Backhaul, Safety Training. Freon Removal.	Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Various locations
Water Quality and Soil Sampling Training	Zender Environmental	Various dates	Water	Workshop/class	Zender's Qualified Sampler Training (Water Quality and Soil Sampling) teaches participants how to take water and soil samples to send for laboratory contaminant testing, how to test on-site for surface water fecal coliform, and how to sample and monitor for the basic water quality parameters using a YSI probe and turbidity meter. Passing this course satisfies the State of Alaska training requirements to become a qualified sampler.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Tribal Waste and Response Courses	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	On demand	Brownfields	Online training	ITEP's online training includes: Introduction to Brownfields. Brownfields Tribal Response Program Fundamentals.	Environmental staff	Online
Tribal Waste and Response Courses	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	On demand	Solid waste	Online training	ITEP's online training includes: Introduction to Hazardous Waste. Introduction to Rural Alaska Landfill Administration (RALA). HAZWOPER 8-HOUR Refresher.	Environmental staff	Online
Tribal Air Quality Courses	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	On demand	Air	Online training	ITEP's online training includes: Radon Fundamentals. Building Performance: Improving IAQ in Cold Climates.	Environmental staff	Online
Tribal Capacity & Training Webinars	Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)	On demand	Administrative	Webinars	ANTHC has a wide range of recorded webinars on administrative topics, including: Grant Writing Basics. Finance Tracking & Reporting. IGAP Roles. GAP Guidance. Resource Roundtable. Facilitating Effective Meetings. Tribal Environmental Planning. Effective GAP Management. Microsoft Basics. IGAP Grant Process. GAP Online.	Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff	Online
GAP Networking Calls	Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)	Monthly	General environmental	Teleconference	ANTHC hosts monthly GAP Networking Calls for GAP grantees in Alaska. The calls provide space to communicate program successes, share experiences, and ask for technical assistance.	Environmental staff and tribal administrators	Phone
LEO Network Webinar	Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)	Monthly	General environmental	Webinars	ANTHC hosts a monthly Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network Webinar for LEO members to discuss recent observations and view presentations by experts.	Environmental staff	Online
Environmental Studies Certificate	University of Alaska Fairbanks	Ongoing	General environmental	Education/job training	UAF's Environmental Studies Certificate addresses many of the environmental issues influencing Alaska communities and provides basic academic preparation for entry-level vocational environmental careers.	Community members	Fairbanks
Rural Alaska Community Environmental Job Training Program (RACEJT)	Zender Environmental	Annual (typically March-May)	General environmental	Education/job training	The RACEJT works to provide environmental training for residents of rural communities impacted by environmental health issues. Training is available on becoming a Landfill Operator, Environmental Technician, Emergency Spill Responder, Home Fuel Tank Inspector, Certified Sediment and Erosion Control Lead, Forklift Operator, Water and Soil Sampler, or Backhaul materials specialist. Applicants must be unemployed or under-employed and live in a rural village consisting of 30% or more Alaska Natives. Applications are typically due in November.	Community members	Anchorage
Alaska Humanities Forum Salmon Fellows	Alaska Humanities Forum	Ongoing	General environmental	Education/job training	Salmon Fellows receive a $10,000 award to advance changes that will assist in preservation of Alaska’s salmon. Fellows work collaboratively to define, propose, and implement innovative initiatives.	Community members	Various locations
Air Quality Conference Call	Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)	Quarterly	Air	Teleconference	ANTHC hosts a quarterly Air Quality Conference Call useful to any tribe in Alaska facing indoor and outdoor air quality issues. To request notifications of the call, email Mary Mullan (mjmullan@anthc.org).	Environmental staff	Phone
Tribal Healthy Homes Network Webinars	Tribal Healthy Homes Network (THHN)	On demand	Air	Webinars	THHN has three recorded webinars on indoor and outdoor air quality: IAQ and Public Health During Wildfire and Smoke Events. Crafting a Mold Remediation and Prevention Plan for your Tribe or Village. Methods to Assess and Document Mold Contamination.	Environmental staff	Online
Solid Waste Bootcamp	Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation	Various dates	Solid waste	Webinars	DEC's Solid Waste Bootcamp is a webinar training series that covers topics such as solid waste 101, how administrators and operators are different, what’s possible as an IGAP Coordinator, backhaul 101, and much more. Contact: Trisha Bower (trisha.bower@alaska.gov).	Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Online
Northern and Interior Alaska Solid Waste Training and Teleconference	Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation	Monthly	Solid waste	Teleconference	The Northern and Interior Region Solid Waste Monthly Teleconference serves Northern and Interior tribes facing solid waste issues. You must register monthly. Contact: Trisha Bower (trisha.bower@alaska.gov).	Environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Phone
Alaska Forum on the Environment	Alaska Forum	Annual (typically February)	General environmental	Conference	The Alaska Forum on the Enviromment is a large environmental conference covering a wide range of tribal environmental issues.	Tribal councils, tribal adminsitrators, environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Anchorage
Alaska Tribal Administrators Association Symposium	Alaska Tribal Administrators Association	Annual	Administrative	Conference	The Alaska Tribal Administrators Association Symposium focuses on best practices for tribal council and administrative collaboration to strengthen delivery of services to tribal members.	Tribal administrators	Anchorage
Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management	Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium	Annual (typically October/November)	General environmental	Conference	The Alaska Tribal Conference on Environmental Management (ATCEM) is an annual environmental conference for tribes, nonprofits, the state of Alaska, and federal agencies. The discussions focus on finding and implementing solutions to address the unique environmental concerns facing communities in Alaska.	Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Anchorage
BIA Tribal Provider’s Conference	Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)	Annual (typically November)	General environmental	Conference	BIA Providers covers a wide range of topics of interest to tribes. GAP may cover a portion of the travel costs if the grantee is attending sessions that relate to the tribe's GAP work plan. Check with your Project Officer.	Tribal councils, tribal administrators, environmental staff, landfill operators & administrators	Anchorage
National Tribal Emergency Management Conference	Northwest Tribal Emergency Management Council	Annual	Emergency management	Conference	The National Tribal Emergency Management Conference focuses on tribal disaster preparedness, recovery, hazard mitigation, and homeland security.	Environmental staff	Various locations
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Annual (typically May)	Air	Conference	The National Tribal Forum on Air Quality focuses on current policies, regulatory initiatives, and technical topics in air quality.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Tribal Lands & Environment Forum	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Annual	General environmental	Conference	The Tribal Lands & Environment Forum (TLEF) focuses on solid/hazardous waste management, brownfields, underground storage tanks, Superfund sites, emergency response, and water quality.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Alaska Rural Management Certificate	Alaska Pacific University (APU)	Ongoing	Administrative	Education/job training	The Alaska Rural Management Certificate provides foundational skills and understanding of management, as well as discussion and consideration of management issues in rural Alaska. The certificate is designed to provide relevant education for Tribal administrators, utility managers, and municipal managers and to improve access to management education.	Tribal administrators	Anchorage
Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program Certificate	Alaska Pacific University (APU)	Ongoing	Administrative	Education/job training	The Alaska Native Executive Leadership Certificate program focuses on executive leadership development designed to enhance and grow the capacity of future Alaska Native leaders.	Tribal administrators, environmental staff	Anchorage
Tribal Governance Program	University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF)	Ongoing	Administrative	Education/job training	UAF's Tribal Management Program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree and a Certificate in Tribal Management. Students obtain job-related skills and knowledge needed for positions within tribal and local governments and other organizations in rural Alaska. Concentrations are available in Community & Economic Development, Community Health & Wellness, Environment & Natural Resources, Tribal Governance & Law, Tribal Planning, and Tribal Transportation.	Tribal administrators, environmental staff	Anchorage
Smoke Management in the Northwest	EPA	Annual (typically March)	Air	Conference	The Annual EPA-Sponsored Smoke Management Meeting in the Northwest brings together burners both public and private, air quality regulators, researchers, and others to discuss smoke management and air quality protection in the Pacific Northwest. Sessions provide information about regional and national policies, new tools, available resources, forecasts and management plans.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Air Quality Planning for Wildland Smoke	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	On demand	Air	Webinar	A six-part recorded webinar series covering modeling tools and monitor information, response planning, communication strategies, and public health topics related to wildland smoke.	Environmental staff	Online
Swinomish Climate Change and Health Assessment Project Training Modules	Oregon State University	On demand	Climate	Online training	Two learning modules describe how the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community used the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's health assessment framework to better reflect indigenous health definitions and priorities, and how other tribe’s can tailor the process for use in their own community’s climate assessment efforts.	Environmental staff	Online
National Brownfields Conference	EPA and International City/County Management Association (ICMA )	Annual (typically December)	Brownfields	Conference	Training and networking sessions focus on cleaning up and reusing brownfield sites in order to to revitalize communities, spur economic growth, restore the environment, and protect public health.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Underground Storage Tank Operator Exams	EPA	On demand	Underground storage tanks	Online training	EPA developed class A and class B UST operator exams to help UST system owners and operators in Indian country meet the 2015 federal UST regulation requirements. Designated operators can access the exam, as well as EPA’s guidance documents, which can help them prepare for and complete the exam.	Environmental staff	Online
Water Quality Standards Academy	EPA	Twice a year	Water	Workshop/class	The Water Quality Standards Academy is an introductory course designed for those with six months to one year of experience with water quality standards and criteria programs. However, others may benefit from the course, including veterans of the water quality standards program who want a refresher course. Find a Region 10 contact for the Academy.	Environmental staff	Washington, DC
Wetland Delineation Certificate	Portland State University	Ongoing	Water	Workshop/class	Students will learn how to identify wetlands according to procedures established by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Time is split between the classroom and the field. Graduates are awarded a certificate of completion once they have finished all required courses: Basic Wetland Delineation, Hydric Soil Indicators for Regional Supplements, and Wetland Hydrology Indicators and Problem Situations.	Environmental staff	Portland, OR
Training Courses on Quality Assurance and Quality Control Activities	EPA	On demand	QAPPs	Online training	Online training is available in eight modules, including Introduction to Quality Assurance Project Plans, Introduction to Quality Management Plans, and Overview of the EPA Quality System.	Environmental staff	Online
EPA Grants Award Process	EPA	Various dates	Administrative	Webinar	EPA's Office of Grants and Debarment periodically hosts a webinar on grants topics, such as how to find and apply for grant opportunities, EPA's Grants.gov requirement, and preparing a budget.	Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff	Online
Quality Assurance Project Plans	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	On demand	QAPPs	Online training	This online series consists of nine courses and addresses all 24 elements of a Quality Assurance Project Plan.	Environmental staff	Online
Turbo-QAPP Videos	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	On demand	QAPPs	Online training	This online training includes 5 videos on using ITEP's TurboQAPP software. The software guides users through creation of a Quality Assurance Project Plan.	Environmental staff	Online
How to Plan Projects Using the Uniform Federal Policy for QAPPs	EPA	On demand	QAPPs	Online training	This online training includes 5 videos on how to plan projects using the Uniform Federal Policy for Quality Assurance Project Plans	Environmental staff	Online
Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information	EPA	On demand and in person	Brownfields	Online training, classes/workshops, and conferences	This site includes many resources and training opportunities, ranging from introductory to advanced.	Environmental staff	Online and in person
Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information	EPA	On demand and in person	Superfund	Online training, classes/workshops, and conferences	This site includes many resources and training opportunities, ranging from introductory to advanced.	Environmental staff	Online and in person
Contaminated Site Clean-Up Information	EPA	On demand and in person	Solid waste	Online training, classes/workshops, and conferences	This site includes many resources and training opportunities, ranging from introductory to advanced.	Environmental staff	Online and in person
Developing a Quality Assurance Project Plan	EPA	On demand	QAPPs	Webinar	This EPA Region 10 webinar focuses on basic QAPP requirements and how to write a QAPP.	Environmental staff	Online
Quality Assurance Project Plans: Technical Assistance	Various Providers	On demand	QAPPs	Technical Assistance	Multiple organizations, such as the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, ANTHC, ITEP and the TAMS Center (air), Yukon River Inter-Tribal Watershed Council (water), and Zender Environmental (solid waste, water), provide one-on-one technical assistance to tribes seeking to develop Quality Assurance Project Plans. Contact these organizations to learn more.	Environmental staff	Phone
RUBA Financial Management for Rural Utilities	Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation	Various dates	Administrative	Workshop/class	RUBA provides an overview of financial operations for rural utilities. If space is available, tribal administrators may attend. Topics cover basic processes and procedures for financial reporting, fund accounting, budgeting, collections, risk managements, audits, and rate setting.	Tribal administrators	Various locations
Water Operator Trainings and Certifications	Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation	Various dates	Water	Workshop/class, online, webinar	The State of Alaska offers a wide variety of trainings for Alaska-based water operators, such as Water Treatment Operator, Small Systems Webinar Series, Wastewater Analysis, Financial Management for Rural Operators, and more.	Water operators	Various locations and online
Residential Wood Smoke Workshop	EPA, Western States Air Resources Council, Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management, and National Tribal Air Association	Every other year in even years	Air	Workshop/class	This workshop covers a wide range of topics, including regulatory, voluntary, and technical issues, with a focus on lessons learned. For more information, contact Larry Brockman (Brockman.Larry@epa.gov).	Environmental staff	Various locations
National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference	Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)	Every other year in even years	Climate	Conference	This conference focuses on climate-related impacts, assessments, tools, adaptation, mitigation, and actions, and the intersection of western science and adaptation strategies with Traditional/Indigenous Knowledges.	Environmental staff	Various locations
Alaska Oil Spill Technology Symposium	Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation	Every other year in even years (typically in March or April)	Emergency management	Conference	Participants discuss oil spill research, emerging technologies, protective strategies, response capabilities and capacities in Alaska. The symposium provides an opportunity to learn about research developments, agency initiatives, emerging technologies, incident management, and more.	Environmental staff	Fairbanks or Anchorage
EPA Region 10 Tribal Training on Water Quality Monitoring (106) and Non-Point Source Pollution (319)	EPA, Squaxin Island Tribe	Every other year in even years	Water	Workshop/class	This training provides an opportunity for tribes to share the CWA 106 and CWA 319 projects they are working on and expertise they have gained. For more information, contact the Squaxin Island Tribe at tribalnonpoint2020@gmail.com.	Environmental staff	Shelton, WA in 2020
Tribal Climate Health Trainings	Tribal Climate Health Project	Various dates	Climate	Workshop/class, online, webinar	The Tribal Climate Health Project provides training materials, online self-paced training, and in-person training opportunities to help tribal health and environmental professionals prepare their communities for the public health impacts of climate change.	Environmental Staff	Various locations and online
ASAP Trainings	Bureau of the Fiscal Service	Various dates	Administrative	Online, webinar	The federal Bureau of the Fiscal Service offers a variety of trainings to help grantees understand how to use the Automated Standard Application for Payment (ASAP) system.	Tribal administrators, bookkeepers & accountants, environmental staff	Online

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