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CIEA Environmental Chronicle - Vol. 51, Issue 2, May 2023


Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples

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1. Training Opportunity- In-Person California Drinking Water Trainings- RCAC: May and June


1. Auditing & Leak Detection
May 23 ∙ Fortuna, CA

We live in California & water is a pricey & limited resource that we need to use wisely to supply it to our customers. We must charge a fair & equitable rate to all our customers equally. California’s Human Right to Water law declares that “every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable & accessible water... Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3612

2. Financial Capacity Symposium
May 24 ∙ Fortuna, CA

The purpose of this training is to provide small water systems in California with tools necessary to accurately complete state required financial reports. The morning will focus on reviewing financial statements, specifically the Statement of Financial Position & the Statement of Activities to determine where to find the information to enter into the reporting database. The California State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Drinking Water and Division of Financial Assistance will discuss where to find the required financial forms, how to complete them & common errors to avoid in their completion. Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3611

3. CFCC Funding Fair
May 25 ∙ Sacramento, CA

Seeking funding for your infrastructure project? Obtain information about currently available infrastructure grant, loan & bond financing programs, & options. Connect with federal, state, & local agencies to discuss the financial & technical resources available.  The funding fair provides an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with program staff about specific projects & issues affecting their community. Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3720

4. Water Treatment Techniques 
June 7 ∙ Ukiah, CA

There are multiple techniques used by public water systems to provide safe, aesthetically pleasing water to their customers. These techniques have been established by state law, federal law and the industry. This workshop will cover most of these techniques as well as provide resources for the water treatment operator. Read more and register here: 
https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3578

5. Financial Capacity Reporting
June 8 ∙ Ukiah, CA

The purpose of this training is to provide small water systems in California with tools necessary to accurately complete state required financial reports. The training will consist of reviewing financial statements, specifically the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities, to determine... Read more and register here:
https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3577
 
6. Maintaining Water Quality
June 20 ∙ Redding, CA

Public water systems are required to provide safe drinking water. Methods for providing safe drinking water vary from system to system, but there are a handful of methods that apply to all systems. This workshop designed for operators and managers will cover the methods used by most water systems to ensure acceptable water... Read more and register here:
https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3729

7. Asset Management & Capital Improvement Planning
June 21 ∙ Redding, CA

Small water systems are often limiting their capital planning to replacement or upgrades. Many systems have limited financial capacity or lack the planning to save for major system upgrades. With asset management planning, the standards for capital planning integrate levels of service, more long-term... Read more and register here:
https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3696

 



2. Meeting Opportunity- California Water Commission meeting – May 17, 2023

The California Water Commission will hold a meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the California Natural Resources Building’s First Floor Auditorium, 715 P Street, in Sacramento. Please see the attached agenda for meeting details. Meeting materials will be posted at the following link: https://cwc.ca.gov/Meetings/All-Meetings/2023/Meeting-of-the-California-Water-Commission-May-17-2023.

The Commission will retain remote public participation similar to our online meeting format. This hybrid platform allows the public to participate in multiple ways. 

To participate in person, please join the Commission at the California Natural Resources Building, 715 P Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
To participate remotely, you may join the meeting on Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82425251686?pwd=QkJQblFPR2RzVm84cGQwTTU5UUs5Zz09). More detailed instructions on how to use Zoom and participate in the meeting can be found on the Commission website.
Offer verbal comments by telephone by calling one of the numbers below:
(408) 638-0968
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 824 2525 1686
Password: 951873
Individuals who only want to watch or listen can view the live webcast at: https://www.water-ca.com as it preserves interactive meeting resources for those who are commenting on items.  
Public comments made in person will precede public comments from remote participants. For those wishing to make an in-person comment, comment cards will be available at the meeting to establish a comment queue.

 

California Native American Tribal leaders and representatives and members of the public shall be provided an opportunity to address the Commission on any agenda item except for closed sessions. Comments shall be limited to matters within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Reasonable time limits may be established for comments (Government Code Section 11125.7), and the Commission has established a three-minute limit per comment. California Native American Tribal leaders and representatives who identify themselves during agenda item 7 will be given the opportunity to provide comments prior to public comment on agenda items as outlined in the Commission’s California Native American Tribal Leadership Comment Policy.

Written comments received at the Commission office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, will be made available to Commissioners prior to the meeting. Comments related to meeting agenda items will not be edited and will be posted to the Commission's webpage in their entirety. Individuals who require special accommodations are requested to contact the Commission by phone at: (916) 873-5774 or by email at [log in to unmask]

3. Webinar Opportunity- EPA EJ Funding and Technical Resources & Experiences of an Indigenous Community-Based Non-Profit – Part 1: May 24th

This webinar will highlight many of the U.S. EPA environmental justice financial and technical resources available to federally recognized tribes, state recognized tribes, tribal and/or Indigenous community-based non-profits, and others. The webinar will also include the experiences of an indigenous organization working to promote and address environmental and human health issues in communities, their experiences forming a community-based non-profit, key lessons learned, recommendations for those interested in and/or working to become a non-profit, and an overview of their work and ways of operating.

This webinar is part of the U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples - to build the capacity of tribal governments, indigenous peoples and other environmental justice practitioners, and discuss priority environmental justice issues of interest to tribes and indigenous peoples.

Date & Time: 
May 24, 2023, (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM PT), (2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET)

To register, please click on this link:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_v5heXOyhRy-NddAEGK4-kQ

Presenters:
 Sherri Norris, Executive Director, California Indian Environmental Alliance
 Alan Bacock, Tribal Program, Region 9, U.S. EPA
 Danny Gogal, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, U.S. EPA –
Overview of EPA EJ
 Ericka Farrell, Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, U.S. EPA (Facilitators)

Please note that the webinar is planned to be recorded and is expected to be available on the following EPA website a few weeks after the webinar:
https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-tribes-and-indigenous-peoples

For questions about this webinar, or the EPA EJ Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples, please contact Danny Gogal, Office of Environmental Justice, [log in to unmask]

4. Training Opportunity- Restoring Ancestral Lands Series

Do you want to learn about legal protections for your ancestral homelands? 

This series is for Tribal community members who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to establish, operate, and maintain conservation trusts. Learn from leaders in the field of Indigenous land trusts, Native American attorneys, and philanthropic advisors. 

Over six Saturdays between May 13 and June 24 you will explore:

History and Overview of Land Trusts
Setting Goals and Structuring your Land Trust
Land Trust Registration and Legal Requirements
Governing and Maintaining a Land Trust
Funding Strategies
Obtaining Interests in Land
Each session will begin at 11:00 am PDT and will provide time for participants and presenters to converse about relevant topics of interest.

BONUS! Every participant who attends all six sessions will receive a certificate of completion AND be entered into a drawing to receive a $100 or $50 Amazon gift card!

The first session will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 13, 2023. No session on May 27 (holiday weekend).

To apply, please hit the read more button below. 

READ MORE:
https://forms.gle/fVZaxaYvHgfBSRd48

5. Listening Sessions Opportunity- Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program Guidelines

The California Energy Commission (CEC) will host two Tribal Listening Sessions on the Equitable Building Decarbonization Direct Install Program Guidelines open to all California Native American Tribes and related partners. Both sessions will cover the same topics. 

The CEC aims to begin promptly at the start time posted and the end time is an estimate based on the scheduled presentations and proposed topics for discussion. Sessions may end sooner or later than the posted end time. 

 

Remote Attendance
Attendance Instructions to Join Zoom by Internet or Telephone 

Session 1: May 24, 2023, beginning at 3:00 pm 

Internet: Attend the meeting via zoom: https://energy.zoom.us/j/89975499823?pwd=bVcyNkVMeDMydnBpcFI2Zzh4bG9hdz09 or login in at https://zoom.us/ and use Webinar ID 899 7549 9823 and passcode 797331. 

Telephone: Call toll-free at (888) 475-4499 or toll at (669) 219-2599. Use Webinar ID 899 7549 9823 and passcode 797331. 
 

Session 2: May 25, 2023, beginning at 5:00 pm 

Internet: Attend the meeting via zoom: https://energy.zoom.us/j/86384816500?pwd=eE9neGJxbHJ6NlVTS3doR1lITVhFdz09 or login in at https://zoom.us/ and use Webinar ID 863 8481 6500 and passcode 389677. 

Telephone: Call toll-free at (888) 475-4499 or toll at (669) 219-2599. Use Webinar ID 863 8481 6500 and passcode 389677. 

6. Festival Event- River Fest: June 4th

The Tuolumne River Trust is thrilled to invite you to River Fest, a benefit festival for the Tuolumne River Trust, on Sunday, June 4th, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. This year marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day — what better way to celebrate than showing up for water and joining an unforgettable day filled with music, activities, and community spirit — all to support the Tuolumne River?

River Fest is a family friendly day of environmental education, live music and local vendors, with the goal of fostering a deeper connection between local residents and their water source - the Tuolumne River. 

While most of our work is rooted in MeWuk lands in the upper watershed we see this event as an opportunity to engage with our Bay Area audience. One of our primary goals with this festival is to activate a greater sense of bioregionalism for attendees and we want to emphasize this connection of not only where our water comes from but what and who's land we are on. We will be holding a grounding practice and land acknowledgment at the start of the event. 

A $10 off promo code can be entered through the Eventbrite check-out, which can be found in the read more button below. The code is CIEA.  

READ MORE:
https://www.tuolumne.org/river-fest

7. Day of Action- California Water Justice and Salmon: June 6th


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