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Resource Title	Region	State	Tribe	Resource Summary
American Indian Health				Brings together health and medical resources pertinent to American Indian populations including policies, consumer health information, and research. Links are provided to an assortment of resources on subjects such as: Tribal Information, Health Topics, Traditional Healing, Environmental Health, Research, and Health care Access.
Connected to the Earth	8	Montana		A do-it-yourself risk assessment tool for homeowners to evaluate environmental and health risks in and around their homes. From keeping drinking water safe to avoiding household hazards like lead-based paint, this series of 11 fact sheets tells how to detect hazards and get started on reducing or eliminating them. (Full text available in pdf format.)
Tribal Decision-Maker's Guide to Solid Waste Management				Provides a variety of options and technical assistance solutions to help tribes and Alaskan Native villages protect their environment and the health of their members. Includes recommendations for developing and implementing an integrated solid waste management (ISWM) program.
P2Rx Auto Repair Topic Hub		Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada		Descriptions of typical material inputs, wastes and pollution prevention options in the automotive repair industry. The hub also includes a bibliography of on-line resources with more information and industry demographic data.
Indian Country Today				Published since 1981, this daily journal is filled with articles and editorials dealing with American Indian issues. It is available in hard copy and on-line (not full content). Sections include: News from the Nations, Lifeways, Trade & Commerce, and more.
P2Rx Auto Body Topic Hub				This guide has basic information about pollution prevention for auto body shops and links to a collection of online resources. Information describes industry demographics, key processes and the materials used and wastes produced in auto body facilities, why pollution prevention is a preferred alternative, operating practices and products which reduce waste and pollution and a glossary of commonly used terms.
P2Rx Electronic Waste Topic Hub				Describes electronic wastes (TV's, video and computer monitors, printed wiring boards, relays, switches, etc.) and the environemntal hazards involved in improper disposal in landfills and associated with the computer chip manufacturing process. Also links to many on-line resources for more detailed information.
P2Rx Food Service Topic Hub				This hub describes wastes generated from food service operations, the environmental regulations that apply and options for preventing pollution and waste. Also, provides a brief history of the evolution of the food service industry in the United States along with economic and demographic information. Includes links to a bibliogrphy of on-line resources for further information.
P2Rx Hospitality Topic Hub				Focusing on facilities that provide lodging or short-term accommodations and meals, snacks and beverages for travelers and vacationers this hub describes the industry demographics, the main waste streams and operations, various regulatory factors and pollution prevention opportunities. References to a bibliography of on-line resources for more detailed information are also given.
P2Rx Household Hazardous Waste Topic Hub				Describes what household hazardous waste is and the scope of the issue in the US for agencies wishing to conduct collection events. Gives information about disposal and treatment options as well as consumer education. Includes an extensive bibiliography of on-line resources for more detailed information.
P2Rx Meat Processing Topic Hub				Describes current economic and environmental information related to the meat processing industry in the United States. Basic steps for beef, pork, poultry and fish processing are discussed along with strategies to reduce water consumption, wastewater, organics/solids generation and energy use and other pollution prevention opportunities specific to individual processing steps. Quantifiable pollutant generation data for processes is also included along with a bibliography of links to on-line resources.
P2Rx Mercury Topic Hub				Overview of mercury sources and issues including: health effects, releases to the atmosphere, mercury in products, mercury travel in the environment, fish advisories and assistance approaches. Includes an extensive bibliography with links to on-line resources and a database of mercury projects in the U.S.
P2Rx Metal Fabrication & Machining Topic Hub				Gives an overview of the industry and the types of products it manufactures with information about the key processes and raw materials used; waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, and economic impact of inefficient operations; and technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste. Also links to a bibliography of on-line resource and a database of activities by assistance programs in this area.
P2Rx Metal Finishing Topic Hub				Overview of the metal finishing industry including small shops and metal finishing operations that are part of a larger manufacturing process. Gives information about the key processes and raw materials used, waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, economic impact of inefficient operations, technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste. A bibliography of on-line resources is included for more detailed information.
P2Rx Pollution Prevention (P2) Topic Hub				Describes and defines pollution prevention (P2), the preferred strategy for handling waste, and explains the "waste management hierarchy" (reduce, reuse recycle). Contains a description of typical sources of waste and an overview of common approaches to devising pollution prevention options. Also contains links to generic P2 checklists and a list of incentives for implementing pollution prevention and source reduction. Not specific to one industry.
P2Rx Printing - Flexography Topic Hub				Describes the working process of flexographic printing with input/output process diagrams and outlines regulatory and compliance issues found in each step of the process. Includes activities and materials that help reduce the toxicity or volume of waste generated and/or released into the atmosphere and addresses the costs and liabilities associated with waste management. A bibliography of on-line case studies, fact sheets, and reports is given to provide more detailed information.
P2Rx Public Lands Topic Hub				Introduces the role pollution prevention (P2) can play in achieving public land management missions. Provides information about various public land agencies and demographics and an overview of tools available to assist managers, maintenance personnel, interpreters and technical assistance providers. Describes the environmental, economic, regulatory and social benefits of pollution prevention for public lands and surrounding communities.
P2Rx Publicly Owned Treatment Works Topic Hub				Information about several key processes used in POTWs and pre-treatment programs, waste streams, environmental compliance, worker health and safety, and economic impact of inefficient operations and technologies and operating practices that reduce the hazards, quantities and costs of waste. A bibliography of related on-line resources is presented for more detailed information.
P2Rx Residential Construction Topic Hub				Introduces the importance of resource efficient construction or �green building� practices for builders, designers, architects and pollution prevention assistance providers. Describes considerations for the pre-design, site analysis and building design phases of residential construction. Discusses consumer preferences and trends with information to help builders manage costs, market resource-efficient homes and find assistance.
P2Rx Textile Manufacturing Topic Hub				Provides a description and history of textiles industry in the US along with an overview of key processes, the waste streams produced, opportunities for more efficient manufacturing, and economic and regulatory incentives to improve process efficiency. A bibliography of key resources is also included with links to on-line publications about specific issues.
Youth Education and Pollution Prevention				Describes environmental education methodologies, how they can affect creative thinking and behavior change and how pollution prevention can be the practical application of such learning. Also links to on-line curricula and activities with pollution prevention themes and reference and research materials appropriate for K-12 youth.
Climate Ready Water Utilities Toolbox				The CRWU Toolbox provides access to resources containing climate-related information relevant to the Water Sector. These resources include several categories of information and can be searched by geographic region, water utility type and size, water resources, climate change impact, and climate change response strategies. These resources will be updated frequently to provide the most current Water Sector climate change information.
The Columbia River Virtual Field Trip: an Amazing Watershed Journey				Learn about Columbia River history, geology, the headwaters region, First Nations and Native American culture, current issues and challenges to the river, make educational connections, and provide glimpses of sustainability about the future of the river with readings on the river from multiple perspectives. Designed for middle and high school students and teachers in conjunction with Tramline, an award-winning creator of virtual field trips.
High Performance School Design On-Line Training				Helps architects and engineers design more sustainable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient K-12 school buildings. The 25-course curriculum includes an online curriculum with CHPS and LEED� design criteria. Areas covered include: site design; lighting and electrical systems; energy efficient building shell; water conservation; recycling systems, waste management; health and productivity; and more. Learning Units in Health, Safety and Welfare under the American Institute of Architects� Continuing Education System are offered. Registration is required but the courses have been underwritten through state and federal support and are currently offered free of charge. The courses were developed by the Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC), Building Media, Inc., the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the Architectural Energy Corporation, and the Collaborative for High Performance Schools. The program is based on the U.S. DOE Rebuild America program�s National Best Practices Manual for Building High Performance Schools.
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)				ITEP was created to act as a catalyst among tribal governments, research and technical resources at Northern Arizona University (NAU), various federal, state and local governments, and the private sector, in support of environmental protection of Native American natural resources. ITEP accomplishes its mission through several programs. ITEP trains tribal environmental staff in issues ranging from compliance inspections, wastewater management, and water and air quality, to name a few. Educational and internship opportunities for students ranging from elementary school level through college are available, as is direct professional assistance. The TAMS center provides technical assistance and training, and the Resource Center can answer questions and furnish aid in a variety of environmental topics.
Tribal Lifeline Project				LifeLine� software is designed to estimate exposures and risks from one or more chemicals reaching individuals in selected populations via their diet, water supply, pets or from their use of consumer products. In 2002, US EPA responded to the need to expand that capability to consider Native Americans living on reservations and practicing traditional Native American lifestyles. The LifeLine Group was contracted to produce amendments to the basic LifeLine Software that would represent exposure scenarios for two types of Native American communities. Traditional diets based on hunted meats and gathered vegetables, seasonal changes of lodging, use of sweat lodges and other unique exposure scenarios are now part of the risk assessment model. The LifeLine Group is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization who creates and distributes state-of-the-art exposure and risk assessment software and related materials. The LifeLine Group copyrights its software and documentation and maintains ownership and version control for all of its programs. All software, including that developed under this contract, is made publicly available, without charge.
OPPTS Tribal Strategic Plan - Fiscal Years 2004-2008				The purpose of the Tribal Strategic Plan (TSP) is to promote the best use of resources to foster environmental gains in Indian country and other tribal areas, including Alaska (ICOTA). The Plan will serve as a guide to EPA/OPPTS and its regional partners as current programs and future initiatives are implemented in order to support successful pesticide and toxics management and pollution prevention. The TSP is based largely on the comments and recommendations made by over 100 tribal representatives.
Wind Powering Native America	8	South Dakota	Rosebud Sioux	On-line video documents the installation of the first Native American-owned, large, utility-scale wind turbine in Indian country, Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. A printable video transcript is also available.
Native American Wind Interest Group (NAWIG) Newsletter				Quarterly Newsletter presents Native American wind information, including projects, interviews with pioneers, issues, Wind Powering America activities, and related events.
OPPT Tribal News				EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics publishes a newsletter approximately twice per year including articles featuring tribal initiatives and issues. The publication "...seeks to provide an opportunity to promote a two-way dialogue with EPA and American Indian Tribes, including Alaskan Native Villagers, regarding a vast array of environmental issues and concerns that affect Indian country. The mission and hope of the publication is to maintain an open, constructive exchange of information between the federal government, Tribal governments, and Tribal organizations...."
National Mercury Reduction Programs Database				This searchable database shares information on local, state, and federal mercury reduction activities, results and who to contact for more information. Visitors to the site can search by state, product, or affected group. There are currently over 120 programs listed including twenty states, ten local programs, as well as regional, federal, and international programs. There is an online input form available to add programs to the database. If your program is not already listed, please visit the site and add information on your activities.
The Enterprise Foundation - Native American Program				The Enterprise Foundation has invested more than $80 million in Indian Country since 1996 to create more than 1,000 affordable homes. Enterprise�s New Mexico program serves as a model of other emerging Native American programs. Lessons learned are applied to the development and execution of work in California, Alaska, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Waste Management in Indian Country				EPA's Tribal Solid Waste Management Program encourages municipal solid waste and hazardous waste management practices in Indian Country that protect human health and the environment. The web site provides the following information: "Where You Live" case studies Grants/Funding information Regulations and Standards Educational Curricula and Tools On-line and ordering information for publications
Waste Reduction Tips for Hotels and Casinos in Indian Country				Tribally owned hotels, motels, resorts, casinos, and bingo halls have numerous opportunities to prevent waste when purchasing supplies and food, serving customers, or cleaning guest rooms. These facilities generate a tremendous amount of solid waste, including food waste, glass containers, metal cans, plastics, paper and cardboard. Waste prevention not only can help protect the environment and conserve natural resources, it makes economic sense.
Publications on Mining Waste Management in Indian Country				Descriptions of U. S. Environmental Protection Agency publications designed to assist tribal leaders, environmental personnel and the general public with mining and mineral processing issues. It includes publications relating to mining waste management and engineering practices. These publications discuss environmental impacts from mining operations, mining source reduction and recycling opportunities, and innovative techniques for waste management. They also address mineral processing of specific ores, such as lead, zinc, gold, iron, and copper, and focus specifically on EPA's mining research and waste management activities. Includes ordering information for hard copies.
Generating Electricity from Renwable Resources in Indian Country				These recommendations to tribal leaders from the Western Regional Air Partnership, are to assist tribes in developing renewable energy technologies in order to meet air quality and visibility goals established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. It can also help tribal leaders identify opportunities to use these technologies to achieve economic development and energy related goals.
Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistant Project				The Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistant Project helps tribes close or clean up high-threat open dumps, develop alternative disposal options, and establish integrated solid waste management and enforcement programs. Eligible entities applied for funding under one of four categories: proposals to develop integrated solid waste management (ISWM) plans and tribal codes and regulations; proposals to characterize/assess open dumps; proposals to develop and implement alternative solid waste management activities/facilities (including equipment acquisition); and, proposals to develop and implement cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dump waste sites in Indian Country.
Native Americans and the Environment				A non-profit project to: "to educate the public on environmental problems in Native American communities; to explore the values and historical experiences that Native Americans bring to bear on environmental issues; and to promote conservation measures that respect Native American land and resource rights." The site includes regional and subject listings of print and on-line resources. Users can search the bibliographic database by keyword or topics such as environmental justice, ethnoscience studies, conservation and management policy, traditional environmental knowledge and environmental worldview, natural resource utilization, traditional foods and their nutrition, land and treaty rights including access to and preservation of sacred areas.
Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun Resort	1	Connecticut	Mohegan	The Mohegan Tribe is a leader in pollution prevention and green purchasing efforts. Among their many environmental contributions they have implemented fuel cell technology, photovoltaics, heat pumps, and set up extensive recycling programs. The Mohegan Sun Resort, the third largest casino in the United States and a member of the Mohegan Nation, has also instituted many exemplary greening programs including installation of infrared sensors in hotel rooms for heating and lighting, training for every employee about pollution prevention, and establishing a rainforest in Costa Rica to sequester carbon produced by the casino. More information about their efforts are available on their web site: www.mohegansun.com/. The Tribe was honored with a 2004 National Pollution Prevention Roundtable "Most Valuable Pollution Prevention" (MVP2) Award for their Environmental Protection Department's outstanding programs.
Fish Advisories				Information about contaminants that could pose health risks when consuming fish. Website includes links to local fish advisory programs, a national listing of advisories, a newsletter, federal, state, Tribal contacts and more.
Removing Mercury Switches				48 second video from Michigan DEQ on dangers of Mercury Switches and specific examples of how to remove them from automobiles.
Tribes Supply Green Building Market with Certified Lumber				The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) provides third-party certification for environmentally sound forestry operations. Supplies of sustainably managed and harvested timber are important for green building programs like LEED. The First Nations Development Institute reported (2002) that tribes have gained increased control over their forests in recent years, and tribal foresters are seeking exposure for their sustainable forestry practices which are part of their traditional way of life. Tribes completing certification assessments include; The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs in Oregon, the Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho, the Confederated Salish and Kootneai Tribe in Montana, the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona, the Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico, the Spokane Tribe of Washington, the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota and the Ft. Bidwell Indian Community in California. Several of these have obtained full FSC certification. Twenty-seven more tribes have gone through scoping assessments.
Native Waters				Native Waters, an outreach program based at Montana State University - Bozeman, is dedicated to increasing awareness and respect for tribal water resources. This community education initiative supports the efforts of tribal leaders, educators, and students to develop contemporary, scientifically accurate, and culturally sensitive water education resources, programs and networking opportunities. The web site offers a film, "A Dream for Water," and educational exhibit entitled "Native Waters: Sharing the Source" including an educator's guide.
Hopi Nation Straw Bale Home	9	Arizona	Hopi	Red Feather Development Group is a nonprofit whose mission is to educate and empower American Indian nations to create sustainable solutions to the severe housing crisis in reservation communities. They teach affordable, replicable and sustainable approaches to home construction. As part of Red Feather's Elder Housing Initiative, a strawbale home was recently completed on the Hopi Reservation. It was built as a replicable model to introduce straw bale homes as a viable solution and provide housing for one family and a learning tool for others. Straw bale construction, especially when built with a frost-protected shallow foundation, provides an affordable and energy-efficient house. The home was constructed with community involvement, transferring straw bale construction skills to tribal members. This home also demonstrates efficient layout in a small footprint, the use of low-impact products (on both health and environment), and barrier-free design.
EPA-Tribal Protocol Regional Haze TIP Development and Rule				The goal of the Regional Haze Rule (RHR) is to eliminate human-caused visibility impairment in national parks and wilderness areas across the country. It contains strategies to improve visibility over the next 60 years. This protocol was published to encourage a collaborative EPA-tribal process of developing and reviewing Regional Haze (RH) Tribal Implementation Plans (TIPs). It was developed jointly by representatives of the Gila River Indian Community, the National Tribal Environmental Council (NTEC), and EPA.
Tribal Guidance for Section 309 of the Regional Haze Rule				A tribe that develops a Regional Haze (RH) Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) will actively contribute to helping reduce or eliminate haze in its airshed. This document is intended for the 185 federally recognized tribes located in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. It describes the Regional Haze Rule (RHR) and discusses in some detail the intricacies of adopting a TIP. This guidance accompanies the "Model TIP Template for Section 309 of the Regional Haze Rule."
Model TIP Template for Section 309 of the Regional Haze Rule				The 309 Regional Haze TIP template may be used by those federally recognized tribes located in any of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. The template contains general language and other elements that are necessary in obtaining U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval of regional haze implementation plans. Adoption of a regional haze TIP is optional for tribes. The template is a "working" document that allows tribes to insert additional language in their plans. It is accompanied by a 60-page guidance document entitled "Tribal Guidance for Section 309 of the Regional Haze Rule."
Putting Tribes on the Environmental Radar Screen				An article published in the Rural Matters journal discusses how Congressional Acts have often overlooked tribal concerns and how this has affected solid waste issues on reservations.
National Environmental Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse - Tribal Sector				A compendium of resources (many are on-line) dealing with tribal compliance issues. Subject areas include: schools, public water systems, solid waste, hazardous waste, construction waste, munitions waste, mining waste, wastewater management, general compliance, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), pesticides, regional tribal contacts, federal agency resources, and tribal organizations.
Building and Buying Green in Indian Country: A Practical Guide for California Tribes				157 page(s). This guide provides tribal project decisionmakers and planners with an overview of "green" building practices to help them evaluate and choose sustainable options as they develop projects with architects, contractors, suppliers, or other building professionals.
Healthy families, healthy homes		Oregon		The Oregon Environmental Council advances innovative, collaborative solutions to Oregon�s environmental challenges for today and future generations. Much of the information and guides found on this site are applicable to everyone.
Tribal Composting Nourishes Land and Tradition				This issue of U.S. EPA's Tribal Waste Journal focuses on a variety of innovative composting approaches, including: backyard, fish and wood waste, food waste and biosolids, vermicomposting in schools, green waste composting in an arid climate, mixed solid waste composting in Alaska, and cultural gardens and green roofs. It features the stories and experiences of the: Blackfeet Tribe of Montana, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Fond du Lac Reservation, Haines Sanitation, Inc., Ho-Chunk Nation, Kake Tribal Corporation, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Oneida Tribe of Wisonsin, Redwood Valley Rancheria, and Slat River Pima Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. It also contains an extensive list of useful resources, tribal, village, and state contacts; and the Kids Page. The Journal is published annually. It is available on the Web or free printed copies are available from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)--phone: 800/490-9198; e-mail: ncepimal@one.net. Document #: (EPA530-N-05-001).
Baca/Dlo'ay azhi Community School	6	New Mexico	Navajo	The LEED Certified Baca Dlo'ay azhi Community School, on the Navajo Nation reservation in Prewitt, New Mexico, serves students in kindergarten through grade six. The 78,900 ft2 building incorporates Native American cultural concepts, including an orientation that reflects the meanings associated with the four cardinal directions. The school employs daylighting, low-emissivity windows, shading, an efficient mechanical system, and a sophisticated energy-management system; energy use at the school is expected to be 20% below that of a minimally code-compliant facility. The school is also expected to use 30% less water than a conventional facility. Materials were selected for their recycled content and proximity to the building site. Daylighting, air filtration, a track-off entryway system, and a green housekeeping plan contribute to a healthy indoor environment.
Reducing and Recycling Mercury Switch Thermostats and Vehicle Components				This report presents recommendations for improving efforts to reduce and recycle mercury components that are found in thermostats and motor vehicles. Illinois EPA prepared the report in response to Public Act 93-0964. In drafting the report, Illinois EPA conducted research on mercury reduction and recycling programs in other states, reviewed technical studies and consulted with officials in the private and public sectors.
FOSTTAGram				FOSTTAGram is the newsletter of the Forum on State and Tribal Toxics Action (FOSTTA). Articles cover the activities and collaborations among the state and tribal projects of FOSTTA, highlights from meetings, toxic and pollution prevention issues of interests to the participants, as well as activities under way at EPA.
Tribal News - Echoes of Green in Indian Country				This 64 page newsletter includes news and events, discusses new technologies with case study examples, and referes to new resources. Some of the specific topics covered in this issue include: wind and solar power; green agriculture; green buildings, facilities and landscaping; green chemistry; green cleaning; green energy and lights; green engineering; green labels and purchasing; green meetings; and green tourism.
Treating Head Lice Infestation				Answers these common questions about this topic: How can I treat a head lice infestation? My child has head lice. I don't. Should I treat myself to prevent being infested? Should my pets be treated for head lice? My child is under 2 years old and has been diagnosed with head lice. Can I treat him or her with prescription or OTC drugs? What OTC medications are available to treat head lice? What are the prescription drugs used to treat head lice? Which head lice medicine is best for me? Should household sprays be used to kill adult lice? Should I have a pest control company spray my house?
A Guide to Tribal Energy Development				This online guide was designed to help tribal managers achieve energy goals by outlining a process of strategic energy planning for tribes interested in improving their energy security, sovereignty and local economy. It also provides information for tribal decision makers who are interested in alternative energy and energy efficiency information. The website has links to many of the forms and documents your tribe may need when developing energy resources on your tribal lands.
U.S. EPA Green Building Web Site				This web site provides a wealth of information pertaining to green building, including an overview, a discussion of environmental issues, resources for specific building types, internet hyperlinks to other online resources, news briefs, and information on the U.S. EPA implementation of green building.
U.S. EPA Green Building Resource Guide				A short fact sheet defining green building and outlining the resources which are available through U.S. EPA�s Green Building Programs (including internet hyperlinks).
GreenScapes - Environmentally Beneficial Landscaping				The U.S. EPA�s GreenScapes program provides cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for large-scale landscaping. This web site provides information on the benefits of GreenScaping, how to implement GreenScaping, the GreenScapes Alliance, success stories, and publications/ resources.
Digital Coast (NOAA)				Provides data and the tools, training, and information needed to turn these data into the information most needed by coastal resource management professionals. Some tools are web-based, providing direct online analysis and viewing, while others are downloadable extensions that provide new functionality for desktop geographic information systems.
Opportunities for Green Building Funding				A summary of various federal, state and local programs providing funding for green building projects (including internet hyperlinks).
Tribal Web Resources for Green Buildings & Pollution Prevention				Tribal environmental professionals and facility operators can access comprehensive material on environmental stewardship and regulations that may apply to tribal government operations. Find material on building and funding tribal environmental programs and contact information on federal, tribal and other organizations.
Profile of Tribal Government Operations				The Tribal Profile presents information on many aspects of tribal government operations affecting the environment. It provides tribes with key information about environmental regulations and can also help tribes build their environmental compliance programs. The Tribal Profile contains material on an array of available EPA technical and compliance assistance tools as well as financial and pollution prevention opportunities applicable to tribal operations.
Healthy School Environment Resources				Healthy School Environment Resources is your gateway to on-line resources to help facility managers, school administrators, architects, design engineers, school nurses, parents, teachers and staff address environmental health issues in schools.
Mille Lacs Tribal P2: Action to Reduce and Eliminate Mercury in Tribal Life of the Misi-zaagaa'igani Anishinaabeg	5	Minnesota	Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe	Powerpoint presentation given at the 2006 Environmental Summit in Atlanta, GA. Summarizes tribal situation and history. Describes several approaches taken by the tribe to reduce mercury in the waste stream.
National Tribal Compliance Assurance Priority	0			The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance developed the Draft Profile of Tribal Government Operations (Tribal Profile). We are currently distributing the Tribal Profile to tribes and tribal organizations throughout Indian country. We would greatly appreciate your assistance in reviewing and commenting on the Tribal Profile and forwarding it to your colleagues. Original comments deadline was May 31, 2006. What is the Tribal Profile? The Tribal Profile presents general information on many aspects of tribal government operations that may affect the environment. The Tribal Profile provides tribes with key information needed to comprehensively understand the environmental regulations that may apply to their tribal operations and facilitate compliance. In addition, the Tribal Profile can help tribes build their environmental compliance programs. The Tribal Profile also contains material on an array of available EPA technical and compliance assistance tools and financial and pollution prevention opportunities applicable to tribal operations. The Tribal Profile is one of the tools developed under the EPA National Tribal Compliance Assurance Priority to improve environmental compliance in Indian country through capacity building. Who is receiving the Tribal Profile? A hardcopy of the Tribal Profile was sent to: The National Tribal Caucus; Tribal Environmental Directors and Tribal Leaders; Tribal Organizations; EPA Regions; and Tribes and Tribal Organizations who request a copy.
Sustainable Economies	0		Gila River, Shishmaref, Stillaguamish, Passamaquoddy, Mississippi Band of Choctaw, Pueblo	This presentation outlines principles for sustainable communities and reviews strategies for tribal nation economic development. Several examples are provided of successful tribal sustainable development programs.
What�s Happening in the Arena of Tribal Pollution Prevention	5	Wisconsin	Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa	Powerpoint presentation given by Tom Wojciechowski at the 2006 Environmental Summit in Atlanta, GA. He discusses the environmental progress made by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Tom is a project manager/grant writer for the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Northern Wisconsin. He oversees a sustainable design process for three essential community facilities, an assessment project for commercial scale wind power development and energy efficiency projects.
The Nature of Indian Country and Barriers to Pollution Prevention	10			This presentation was given to a session of the 2006 Environmental Summit in Atlanta May 9. The presentation describes the author's experiences visiting facilities located on tribal lands throughout Region 10, to 1) identify and document facilities, 2) verify they are within the confines of the Reservation and, 3) determine which environmental programs are applicable. The author inventoried over 1500 facilities on 39 reservations for 22 different EPA programs. Key findings include the following: There were a total of 1087 air program issues identified. Facilities included 118 dischargers of waste to water ways, with 25 having NPDES permits and another 28 that may need permits. The author identified 55 toxic chemical issues among the facilities, and 158 facilities with hazardous waste issues. He found 42 facilities with solid waste issues. The presentation details various types of concerns within these broad categories. The author identified three key barriers to successful EPA funded Pollution Prevention programming in Indian Country: 1) differing views of the environment, 2) sovereignty issues and cultural differences, and 3) social and economic realities. These are discussed in terms of the author's experiences. A key conclusion of the study is that most of the existing problems could be solved with one-time fixes.
Reliable Prosperity - A Project of Ecotrust	10			ReliableProsperity.net provides a framework for an ecologically restorative, socially just, and reliably prosperous society. It includes "patterns", case studies and resources. The economic, natural and social capital patterns it includes are adaptable to local ecosystems and cultures, yet universal in their applicability.
Pokagon Tribal Complex Campus Plan	5	michigan	Potowatomi	The Potawatomi believe that the health of their people is tied to the health of the land, and the intent of this Campus Plan is to ensure that the development of the tribal land protects this tie with Nokmes Kignan, our Grandmother Earth. The Band desired a plan to develop the Tribal Complex on its property within the watershed in a way that would not only serve their administrative needs, but would restore health and stability to the land and water resources within their care.
Environmental Assessment Worksheet	5	Minnesota	Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe	Though a Commissioner's Order, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe began an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) review process, in order to have coordination between programs and departmetns with projects around the Reservation. Each EAW is assessed by different individuals with technical expertise regarding Air Quality, Archaeology/Cultural Resouces, Forestry, Land Leases/Titles, Solid/Hazardous Waste, Water Quality (both surface and ground) and Wildlife/Fisheries. Each category are then reviewed against both with Tribal Laws and Customs, and with Best Available Practices in environmental management. Often during this process, the short-coming of the community planners are flushed out so that they can better serve the public and the tribal resources. However, the process still lacks the ability to review for overall safety and with potential O&M costs impact to the tribe, so the DNRE is now working together with the other departments to try to close up these review loop-holes that can cause approvals of projects that negatively impact tribes' environmental and resource access. A recent change for the EAW process was to bring in a public comment period for all public infrastructure projects, in order to enpower the community with a voice on their resouces and environmental access.
7 Generations, Addressing Environmental Issues for Future Generations of Native American in New Mexico	6	mexico		The New Mexico Environment Department Pollution Prevention Program understands the diverse needs of the 21 pueblos and tribes in our state. Our program has worked with several tribes and pueblos to reduce their environmental impacts. We have resources to assist pueblos and tribes with environmental community surveys. Through our �7 Generations, Addressing Environmental Issues for Future Generations of Native American in New Mexico� pueblos and tribes can prioritize and determine environmental needs specific to their communities.
Methamphetamine: CLEANING UP METH	8	montana		Brief fact sheet on pollution issues and cleanup cautions for methamphetamine contamination. Includes clues for recognizing a meth lab, and links to additional information.
National EPA-Tribal Science Council	0			The National EPA-Tribal Science Council (TSC) was created in partnership with tribal representatives to help integrate Agency and tribal interests, specifically with respect to environmental science issues. The TSC provides a forum for tribes and EPA to identify priority environmental science issues and collaboratively design effective solutions. The Council seeks to increase tribal involvement in EPA's scientific activities - building bridges between tribal and Agency programs. The TSC is composed of a single tribal representative from each of the nine EPA Regions with federally recognized tribes, with an additional tribal representative designated in Region 10 to represent Alaska Native communities. There is also a single Agency representative from each Headquarters Program Office and Region. Agency representatives are designated by Assistant Administrators from the EPA Program Office and Regions. Tribal representatives are nominated by their Regional Tribal Operations Committees through the National Tribal Operations Committee. All TSC members must have an adequate scientific background to understand and work on tribal science issues effectively.
Tribal Portal	0			The American Indian Environmental Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed a "tribal portal" to help American Indian communities and supporters locate tribal related information within EPA and other government agencies. The Portal includes access to: "Basic Information" (e.g. EPA Indian policies, newsletters); "Grants & Funding;" "Laws & Regulations;" "Tribal Programs;" and "Tribal Contacts."
Tribal Water Quality Accomplishments	9		Hualapai Nation, Navajo Nation, White Mountain Apache, Gila River Indian Community, Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, Hoopa Valley Tribe, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, Shosho	Tribes in the American southwest have made great strides in their efforts to monitor and control nonpoint source (NPS) pollution on reservation lands. Many of these tribes� projects were recently highlighted in this publication. The document describes how the Indian tribes have used Clean Water Act Section 106 funds for water quality monitoring, thus enabling them to develop NPS pollution runoff control and management programs that ultimately improved environmental quality. The document describes the long-term results of water quality monitoring from the NPS management programs and other management efforts by 12 tribes in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Thanks to EPA and the other federal agencies that offer training and environmental program development and project support, increasing numbers of tribes are managing comprehensive water quality programs to protect, improve, and enhance natural resources for the benefit of all Tribal members.
Biodiesel Production		Alabama	Poarch Creek Band of Creek Indians	Laura Cook, Environmental Director for the Poarch Creek Band of Creek Indians describes the process involved with getting a biodiesel operation up and running on the reservation. Cooking oil from the 3 restaurants at their casino generates adequate oil for conversion to biodiesel to be used in the tribe�s vehicle fleet. After its initial success, the environmental program intends to expand their production to incorporate larger construction vehicles.
Transition to Green	0			This report highlights priority environmental recommendations for the Obama administration transition team endorsed by a coalition of national environmental and conservation organizations listed below1. Many organizations assisted in the creation of this report and we recognize their contributions. The report describes how the administration can resume Federal leadership on critical energy and environmental challenges affecting our economy, health and well-being in order to put our nation on a sustainable path now and for future generations.
Guide to Hazardous Waste Management at Tribal Health Care Clinics	0			Health care facilities generate a wide variety of wastes some of which are regulated as hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Once identified as a hazardous waste, the waste must be handled in a manner that conforms to all EPA regulations regarding hazardous waste.
Commercial Scale Wind Industry on the Campo Indian Reservation	0		Campo Kumeyaay Nation	This paper delivered to the American Bar Association outlines the opportunities, challenges, and lessons-learned of implementing a commercial-scale wind project, particularly the economic and tax policy issues
NAEPC Brochures: Pesticides, Recycling	9			NAEPC has good general informational brochures with guidance and resources to avoid pesticide exposure, and prevent landfill waste.
Energy Home Weatherization Assistance and Rebates				From energy efficiency initiatives - such as residential weatherization and state capitol retrofits - to renewable energy projects and financial innovations, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program projects are making a difference throughout the United States, its territories and tribes. This website is the gateway to finding weatherization programs in each state.
Indigenous Permaculture	9	California		Indigenous Permaculture revitalizes urban and rural communities and supports self-sufficiency through traditional native farming practices, food security, and appropriate technology. The month-long (60-hour) Certificate Training builds skills needed to grow one's own food, develop supporting sustainable energy and water systems, and design projects in one's own community.
Region 8 Tribal Wildlife Program	0		various	Information about tribal wildlife projects undertaken by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in conjunction with Region 8 Tribes
Tribal Participation in State Water Planning	0			Atta Stevenson, member of Laytonville Rancheria and President of Inter Tribal Council of California, has been deeply involved in the California state water planning process as a tribal participant. All states are recognizing the importance of planning to ensure clean and abundant water supplies for their people and their environment. States are in various stages of this planning process and Tribes must ensure that their voices are heard.
Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Brownfields State and Tribal Response Program	8	South Dakota	Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe	Montana State University provided the necessary training and educational guidance to successfully inventory and lab-pack hazardous chemicals at 5 schools on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. This work was accomplished in collaboration with the Cheyenne River Sioux Environmental Protection Department, Cheyenne Eagle Butte High School, Dupree School, Takini School, Timber Lake High School, and Tiospaye Topa School. Chemicals lab-packed include neurotoxins, carcinogens, suspected carcinogens, strong oxidizers, corrosive, caustic, toxic, ignitable, flammable, and potentially explosive chemicals. The schools� total student population is 668 and 84% Native American. A total of 1,750 pounds of chemicals were lab-packed by a hazardous waste broker and removed from the school system to a proper disposal/storage facility.
EPA Green Homes website				The EPA's green home website: Provides information on a wide-range of options for greening a home; Provides information for all types of residents and circumstances, including renters; Provides information for homeowners who want to "green" their homes to different degrees, with varying levels of resources and effort, from minor changes to major renovations; Aims to help residents prioritize among environmental and health issues and options; Has no commercial interests or advertising; Provides science-based information primarily from federal government sources. All information provided on this site has been reviewed by EPA experts.
Ecological Management for Culturally-Significant Wildlife		California	Sacramento Delta Region Plains Miwok	Don Hankins of California State University at Chico (a Sacramento Delta region Plains Miwok, a basketweaver, and a fire ecologist) spoke on the lack of cultural management that exists on a landscape scale. Cultural knowledge integration is one of his areas of investigation, and his exploration of the question showed him that traditional knowledge goals are the same thing as current wildlife management goals. A lack of cultural management in the landscape is closely tied to single species preservation approach. He presented several examples of tribal groups who are wedding wildlife and cultural management practices.
Algal Biofuel Production	1	Maine	The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point	The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, Maine's energy mission statement is to be 100% self-sufficient in energy, and they are working towards that goal by developing Algae Biofuel, Tidal Energy, and Wind Energy. Steve Crawford, Environmental Director of the Passamaquoddy Tribe described his pilot project � production of 500 gallons of heating oil from cultured algae.
Montana Weatherization Training Center	8	Montana		The training center's goal is to train the professionals who are on the ground weatherizing homes every day. Working closely with Montana's Human Resource Development Councils and Tribal associates, they focus on safe, efficient, cutting-edge techniques to address the health, safety, and energy efficiency issues present in low-income housing. The site offers valuable information on weatherization, including the newly-launched WXTV - online training modules.
Solar Power				Solar power is a renewable technology that can be used across a range of scales and climate zones. Three tribes present case studies on how they have incorporated solar into their power structures.
Native American Land Conservancy				The Native American Land Conservancy is dedicated to the protective management of endangered Native American sacred sites and areas. Founded in 1998, the NALC has acquired threatened cultural landscapes, formed cooperative agreements with tribes, public agencies and conservation groups, and organized conferences to promote the preservation of Native American sacred lands.
EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program				The IAQ Tools for Schools Program is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting, and preventing IAQ problems. Poor indoor air quality can impact the comfort and health of students and staff, which, in turn, can affect concentration, attendance, and student performance. In addition, if schools fail to respond promptly to poor IAQ, students and staff are at an increased risk of short-term health problems, such as fatigue and nausea, as well as long-term problems like asthma.
Tribal Climate and Energy Information				The Tribal Communities page of EPA's State and Local Climate and Energy site is designed to be a resource for tribal communities interested in implementing climate change mitigation and energy management projects that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help to slow the rate of climate change and its impacts on economic and cultural sustainability.
CAKE - Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange				CAKE is an online climate change adaptation website for people working on environmental management issues in the face of climate change. It includes a case study database of adaptation projects and ideas; a virtual library with resources such as journal articles, presentations, reports, and more; a directory of professionals practicing climate change adaptation; a community section with an adaptation expert advice column, calendar, and announcement board; and a tools section with list tools available online to help you process climate change information and make adaptation decisions. Among the case studies are 1) "Documenting Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Northwest Alaska," 2) "Relocating the Village of Newtok, Alaska due to Coastal Erosion," and 3) "The Igliniit Inuit Sea Ice Use and Occupancy Project."
Living in a Changing Alaska		Alaska		This website is designed to help individuals and families in small communities plan for the impacts of climate change in Alaska. Has an adaptation planning tool and a manual that guide the user through steps of the planning process. Although written for Alaska, it can be used and adapted by communities in other parts of the country. Provides fact sheets on ocean acidification, climate change and subsistence, and sea level rise and storm surge.
Tribal Climate Change Profiles	10			In 2010, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station (PNWRS) and the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program collaborated on the development of three tribal climate change project profiles, listed below, as a pathway to increasing knowledge among tribal and non-tribal organizations interested in learning about climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts. ITEP published the first of these profiles on the Tribes & Climate Change website.
Training for Water Professionals				The mission of the Montana Water Center is to investigate and resolve Montana�s water problems and to foster water-resources stewardship by: sponsoring water-related research; and providing training, education and support for water professionals and all water users.
Wind Power Generation				Indian Country offers some of the most lucrative sites for wind energy in America. Three communities present case studies.
Design for Reuse Primer				Funded by the US Green Building Council, the 15 diverse projects in the Design for Reuse Primer demonstrate new models of "building green." Material reuse is always integral to a sustainable vision of how to tread lightly on the earth, be economically pragmatic, and nurture a community. From a school for children with learning differences to a center for holistic living, these case studies are intended to provide insights about the material reuse process in a wide variety of context.
Green Building Funding Resources				A summary of various federal, state and local programs providing funding for green building projects for Region 9 states (AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Islands) and Tribal Nations.
Tribal Energy Program Publications				Links to Tribal Energy Program peer reviews, program reviews, and other program publications, including "Renewable Energy Development in Indian Country: A Handbook for Tribes" and the "Renewable Energy Development on Tribal Lands" brochure.
Tribal Energy Program College Student Summer Internships				Current college upper-classmen and graduate students, who are familiar with Native American culture and tribal issues, are needed to support Tribal Energy Program efforts with technical project tasks.
Tribal Energy Program Technical Assistance				Technical assistance through the Tribal Energy Program (TEP) is intended to assist federally recognized Indian tribes, bands, nations, or other organized groups and communities -- including Alaska Native villages or regional and village corporations -- with renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Leech Lake Green Team	5	Minnesota	Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe	The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, located in north-central Minnesota, formed a Green Team to help the tribe become a more sustainable community while also saving energy, resources, and money. The profile highlights several of the team�s projects, including the installation of passive solar heaters in tribal homes.
Indigenous Perspectives on Climate Change				This profile features Northern California-based ecologist Dennis Martinez and his thoughts on the roles of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and western science. For the past 40 years, Martinez has worked to facilitate dialogue incorporating both approaches to understanding the natural world. He has also been working with the Indigenous Peoples Climate Change Assessment (IPCCA), which is empowering local communities to do their own climate change assessments.
Renewable Energy Development in Indian Country: A Handbook for Tribes				This handbook was developed on behalf of DOE�s Tribal Energy Program by Douglas MacCourt of Ater Wynne LLP. The concept for this handbook grew out of National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) tribal energy workshops over the last few years. Tribes and Alaska Natives participating in the NREL workshops sought a guide that would explain some of the key business and development issues encountered by tribes in energy projects. It is offered as an accessible reference for those who are new to energy project development or seek a refresher on key development issues as they navigate the project development process.
Swinomish Tribe�s Climate Change Adaptation Plan		Washington	Swinomish Indian Tribe	The Swinomish Tribe has completed its climate change adaptation plan, which represents the culmination of two years work under a project funded by the Administration for Native Americans. The tribe�s adaptation plan and its climate change impact assessment (completed in 2009) can be used as a model to assist other tribal governments and jurisdictions with implementing strategic climate change planning policies and actions within their local communities.
U.S. Geological Survey Activities Related to American Indians and Alaska Natives				A new report by the USGS, U.S. Geological Survey Activities Related to American Indians and Alaska Natives --Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008, highlights how its science is being used by American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal governments in land and resource management. Many of the studies highlighted in the report were conducted at the request of tribal governments; some feature Native scientific interns working on research projects on tribal lands. Some of the studies are related to climate change issues.
Solid Waste Management on Tribal Lands	9			The Winter 2010 Green Casinos workshop took place at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino in Chandler, Arizona. The presentations from this workshop are posted on the EPA Region 9 site.
Best Practices Guide for Performance Partnership Grants with Tribes				This best practices guide is designed to help EPA and tribal officials understand and take full advantage of the features and benefits of Performance Partnership Grants (PPGs), in which states and tribes may combine multiple environmental program grants into a single grant. PPGs are one of the cornerstones in the National Environmental Performance Partnership System (NEPPS) that serves as the framework for EPA-state-tribal relations.
National Tribal Healthy Homes Support Center				The NTHHSC is a partnership of tribal interests. The Center will strengthen the capacity of tribal communities to assess homes for indoor health hazards such as: mold and moisture, carbon monoxide, household chemicals, drinking water, lead, asbestos, pesticides, radon, dust and dust mites, allergens, asthma triggers, and fire and safety hazards, and septic systems.
Tribal Climate Change Project				The Tribal Climate Change Project is a collaborative project between the University of Oregon Environmental Studies Program and the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. The project aims to understand the needs, lessons learned, and opportunities American Indian tribes have in planning for the physical effects of climate change. This information will be used to inform resource management decision-making in the context of climate change. This project is part of the USDA Forest Service 2010 Coordinated Approach to Tribal Climate Change Research. Other Forest Service Research Stations engaged in this type of research include the Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station and the Forest Service Northern Research Station.
A Guide for Tribal Leaders on U.S. Climate Change Programs				This guide summarizes key U.S. government programs addressing climate change, opportunities for tribal engagement and contacts for each agency. In addition to its immediate value to tribes and their partners, this information will provide important groundwork for research on understanding and improving the tribal consultation processes in the context of climate change. This guide also begins to include tribal, academic and non-governmental agencies and programs to assist tribes in addressing climate change
Climate Change 101: Understanding and Responding to Global Climate Change				These reports provide a reliable and understandable introduction to climate change. They cover climate science and impacts, climate adaptation, technological solutions, business solutions, international action, federal action, recent action in the U.S. states, and action taken by local governments. The overview serves as a summary and introduction to the series.
American Indian Responses to Environmental Challenges				Developed in collaboration with the Akwesasne Mohawk of northern New York, the Campo Kumeyaay Nation of southern California, the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe of northern Minnesota and the Lummi Nation of Washington state, the Smithsonian�s National Museum of the American Indian sponsors this site that targets middle and high school teachers, students and the general public. Visitors can see how tribes use their traditional culture, values and indigenous knowledge in combination with contemporary science and technologies to inform their environmental work.
Green & Healthy Tribal Schools Initiative Webinar Series				This webinar series from 2011 covered important information regarding green and healthy schools for tribal communities. Topics included Indoor Air Issues, Integrated Pest Management & Green Cleaning, Toxic Chemicals (Chem Cleanout, PCBs, Lead, and Asbestos), Energy Conservation and Waste Reduction, Mold, and Environmental Justice Grant Writing and Management.
Tribal Green Casinos Webinar Series				Find recorded webinars and supporting materials from the Tribal Green Casinos webinar series, on topics including: Energy Efficiency (Lighting & Beyond), Products and Green Building, Solid Waste and Food Recovery, Ventilation and Smoke Reduced/Free Facilities, and Amenities (golf courses, pool, spas, etc.).