Tribal Pollution Prevention

Conferences and Meetings

RCC Web Academy: Recycling and Solid Waste Management Educational Series - 2010 - Third Thursday of the month through October from 1:00–2:30pm Eastern time - Learn about key issues, successful projects, and a variety of best management practices for creating stellar waste management programs. Hear from experts around the country on what works and what doesn't, and how to make your program more successful. The format for the calls will be a formal presentation followed by a question and answer session and discussion time. For more information, click the link above. To sign up for a webinar, click the title below.

Southwest Renewable Energy Conference 2010 - SWREC 2010 offers thoughtful evaluation and discussion of renewable energy development on tribal, federal, state and private lands. A diverse range of conference sessions, receptions and exhibitions will provide opportunities to network and share ideas with leaders in industry, research and government. For more information and to register click the link above.

  • September 15-16 in Santa Fe, NM

Intertribal Nursery Council 2010 Annual Meeting & Workshop - Hosted by USDA Forest Service and the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians BankSavers Nursery. Topics: overviews or updates from tribal nurseries, restoration efforts using native plants, native plant research projects, and conservation education efforts. For more information and to register click the link above.

  • September 21-23 in Arlington, WA

Remarkable Beyond Borders: Shaping the Future of the Crown of the Continent - Over the course of two days, we will examine what it means to live and work in the Crown of the Continent. We will celebrate the efforts of people and organizations to preserve the culture, heritage, communities, and landscape of the region now and for future generations. We will assess the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. And we will begin building the relationships and knowledge to shape the future of the Crown of the Continent. Participants will include local, state, provincial, tribal, and federal government officials and staff; civic and not-for-profit leaders; farmers and ranchers; energy and resource developers; business owners; university staff and students; tourism officials; historians; cultural authorities; and others. For more information and to register click the link above.

  • September 23-24 in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada

Indian Energy Solutions - The Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) developed this conference to bring together Tribal leaders, major national and regional Tribal organizations, federal energy policy officials, private sector energy companies and the unions to discuss the latest in energy resource science, management, development and protection. For more information and to register click the link above.

  • September 23-25 in Los Angeles, CA

19th Annual International Emissions Inventory Conference - Sponsored by US EPA. Conference will focus on how emission inventories inform emerging air quality and environmental issues, and highlights issues such as how inventories can be used to assess the impact the rapid growth of oil and gas production; how inventories need to change to support analyses of short-lived climate pollutants; quantification of emissions from new and emerging fuel technologies such as renewable fuels. Conference may be useful to those tribes interested in conducting a GHG emissions inventory. For more information and to register click the link above.

  • September 27-30 in San Antonio, TX

10th Annual BioCycle Conference on Renewable Energy From Organics Recycling - This Conference, organized by the editors of BioCycle magazine, brings together project managers and developers; local, state and federal policy makers and regulators; technology and system providers; farmers and farm representatives; researchers; public works and wastewater treatment plant staff; consultants; utilities and pipeline companies; investors; and others actively working on developing renewable energy programs and sustainable power and fuel sources from organic waste streams. To register click the link above.

  • October 18-20 in Des Moines, IA

Tribal Energy Program Review - The US Dept. of Energy's Tribal Energy Program Review will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Denver. This annual gathering is an opportunity for tribes to meet and learn from other tribes pursuing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. There is no registration fee; however, advance registration is required to ensure adequate seating and food service. To register click the link above.

  • October 25-29 in Denver, CO

2010 State-EPA Innovation Symposium: Environmental Protection for a Changing Climate and Greener Economy - Co-hosted by USEPA and its State partners. Symposium participants will have an opportunity to network, learn, and dialogue about what changes in climate and moves toward more sustainable business practices mean for the work of environmental agency personnel. Plenary speakers and breakout sessions will focus on: The Making of a Greener Economy- Emerging Issues and What They Mean for Our Work; Collaborating for Co-Benefits--Engaging Partners to Maximize Results; and From Climate to Classic Programs--New Tools and Strategies. To register click the link above.

  • November 1-4 in Madison, WI

National Congress of American Indians, 67th Annual Conference - The National Congress of American Indians addresses issues of concern for Native American communities such as health and environmental protection. Over 250 tribes are members and send their tribal government representatives to this annual conference. For more information, click the link above.

  • November 14-19 in Albuquerque, NM

ACES 2010 - ACES, A Community on Ecosystem Services, brings together government, non-governmental organization, academia, tribal, and private sector leaders to advance the use of ecosystem services and related science in conservation, restoration, resource management, and development decisions. The primary objective of ACES is to provide an open forum to discuss the latest and most innovative methods, tools, and processes for assessing ecosystem services while facilitating their effective use in planning and decision making. For more information, click the link above.

  • December 6-9 at the Gila River Indian Community's Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, Phoenix, AZ