View in Browser: http://list.ciea-health.org/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?A2=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL_NCRP;d4951cdb.2001p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### CIEA Environmental Chronicle - Vol. 1, Issue 3, February 2020 Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### 1. Opening Remarks- Valentine's Day The CIEA staff would like to humorously poke at Valentine's Day by highlighting the environmental impact it has, BUT CIEA also wants to pay tribute to the love we as Indigenous Peoples have for one another, for ourselves, and for the land and everything it offers to us. For a more detailed description of the impact Valentine's Day has on the environment, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to Vox where the article is archived. Again, we are so happy to be able to provide folxs with monthly announcements about training, capacity building, Tribal Self-Advocacy and funding opportunities, as well as water related news. Readers are more than welcome to send information about upcoming events, training, or news that you think would be beneficial for other Tribal members in other regions to know to our Communications and Public Relations Coordinator, Joel Sedano at [log in to unmask],. READ MORE: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/12/18220984/valentines-day-flowers-roses-environmental-effects 2. Funding Opportunity-Fisheries Restoration Grant Program, public comments welcomed for skype meeting on January 30, 2020 The Fisheries Restoration Grant Program is pleased to release the Draft 2020 Fisheries Habitat Restoration (FHR) Proposal Solicitation Notice (PSN) (Word) and the Draft 2020 FHR Guidelines (Word) for public comment. All comments shall be made in writing to [log in to unmask] by February 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. There will be a live web presentation reviewing the 2020 FHR PSN and Guidelines on January 30, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Interested parties can view the live presentation using the following Skype Link: link opens in new windowJoin Skype Meeting. If participants do not have speakers and/or a microphone on their computer they can join the presentation's audio by calling (916) 210-1965 and using conference code 58138. The 2020 FHR PSN will be open from March 3, 2020 through April 14, 2020. For more information please hit the read more button below where you can see the PSN and Guidelines. READ MORE: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Grants/FRGP 3. Funding Opportunity- Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 106 Water Pollution Control Program: Grants for Tribes US EPA (R9), Water Division, Tribal Water Section- Due Date February 02, 2020 Eligible Projects: The purpose of this program is to assist federally recognized Indian tribes in achieving environmental results by developing institutional capacity to administer water pollution control programs and to protect, improve, and enhance natural resources. Support will be provided for initiating, developing, or implementing a water pollution control program. Eligible project activities include: Hiring qualified water quality program staff to identify and prioritize water quality issues in order to plan, develop, improve, and maintain a water quality monitoring and protection program Developing a quality assurance program plan (QAPP) for monitoring and sampling surface and groundwater Performing water quality monitoring, sampling, and assessment activities Performing laboratory analysis of water quality samples Conducting studies related to water pollution control Implementing and enforcing pollution control measures, such as ordinances Developing a nonpoint source assessment report and management program for the CWA Section 319 grant program Developing a watershed-based plan with other key stakeholders in the watershed Leasing/renting office space for water quality program staff Purchasing, monitoring, and sampling equipment necessary for program implementation Training and travel for water quality program staff Sample work plans for fundamental, intermediate, and mature program types eligible for support are provided on pages 17-35 of the OldNOFA file. Funding through this program may be included in a performance partnership grant (PPG), which allows award recipients to combine funds from more than one environmental program into a single award/budget, as detailed on page 14 of the OldNOFA file. Ineligible Projects/Costs: Funds will not support: Sampling and analysis of surface and/or groundwater for drinking water purposes Construction, operation, or maintenance of wastewater treatment plants or drinking water systems Nonpoint source (NPS) management measures requiring construction Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) compliance monitoring Costs that are already financed by grant awards or other sources Notes: Primary Contact: Jason Brush Manager (415) 972-3483 [log in to unmask] First-Time Applicants Contact: Danielle Angeles (415) 972-3441 [log in to unmask] For more information, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the EPA website, where information about this grant can be found. READ MORE: https://www.epa.gov/tribal-pacific-sw/r9tribalcwa 4. EPA Training: Source Water Protection Strategies 2020 SCHEDULE February 4, 2020: Chico (Butte County) February 6, 2020: Visalia (Tulare County) February 19, 2020: El Centro (Imperial County)| City of El Centro Council Chambers, 1275 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243 February 19, 2020: Yreka (Siskiyou County) This free workshop is beneficial for water system operators & elected officials and public water system operators & managers. This free training event is made possible through a grant from the USEPA and the National Rural Water Association Topic: California Rural Water Association (CRWA) is offering a series of classes designed to enhance your working knowledge. Because prevention beats treatment every time! Source water quality degradation is a long-term and expensive problem. This class concentrates on identifying potentially contaminating activities near your wells or in your watershed and the best management practices that are available to help protect your community’s water sources. Attendees will earn 6 SWRCB Water Contact hours and/or 6 REHS/CEUs. Registration: 7:30 am Class Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (on your own) Please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the California Rural Water Association page, where more information and the registration form can be found. READ MORE: https://calruralwater.org/product/free-epa-training-source-water-protection-strategies/ 5. Meeting Announcement- The Annual Natural Resources meeting- February 12-13, 2020 at Federal Building located on 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 This is a reminder notice for the upcoming Annual Natural Resources meeting that will take place at the Federal Building located on 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 on February 12-13, 2020. Please hit the read more button below to be redirected to a link with documents related to the meeting that will contain the most up-to-date documents as the date draws near as well as hotels and restaurants near the event and an RSVP form. READ MORE: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1z6mnnkihAdws1HF1IjPrzEit1cZvWToM 6. Grant Opportunity: First Nations: "GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant" due Thursday, February 27, 2020 no later than 5PM MST First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is now accepting grant proposals through the GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant. First Nations will award up to 8 grants of approximately $32,0000 each for work contributing to building a national movement that will fulfill a vision of Native communities and food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced and supported by community policies and systems. This opportunity is targeting emerging projects that focus on developing Tribal Food Sovereignty. Please hit the read more button below to be redirected to First Nations website, where more information and details about proposal outlines, deadlines, and much more can be found. READ MORE: https://www.firstnations.org/rfps/6549/ 7. Funding Opportunity: Urban Flood Protection Grant Program PROPOSAL SOLICITATION OPEN -January 27, 2020 through March 25, 2020 Deadline: March 25, 2020 Eligible applicants include local and state agencies, joint powers authorities, public utilities, mutual water companies, nonprofit organizations, federally-recognized Native American tribes, or nonfederally-recognized California Native American tribes listed on the California Tribal Consultation List maintained by the Native American Heritage Commission. Approximately $87.5 million is available for Urban Flood Protection projects. Two funding cycles are anticipated. Grant Amounts: The minimum award for individual projects is $200,000. The maximum award is $6 million. Eligible Projects: Projects must address flooding in urbanized areas and provide multiple benefits. Eligible projects shall include, but are not limited to, stormwater capture and reuse, planning and implementation of low-impact development, restoration of urban streams and watersheds, and increasing permeable surfaces to help reduce flooding. Examples of projects: All projects must address flooding in urbanized areas and protect persons and property from flood damage. In addition to the project examples provided previously, the following list contains examples of projects and project elements that meet statutory conditions. It is not a comprehensive list. • Create green alleys or streets to reduce impervious areas, treat polluted stormwater runoff and mitigate localized flooding. • Remove, replace or improve culverts, bridges, at-grade stream crossings, or other structures that impede flood flows, block fish passage, or have other negative environmental impacts. • Acquire lands to accommodate periodic flooding as part of a flood management plan or project. • Retrofit/naturalize a stormwater detention basin by introducing trees, vegetation and soils to slow, spread and filter runoff, increase infiltration and create wildlife habitat. • Remove accumulated sediment in reservoirs to restore flood capacity, return associated dams to full operation, and protect downstream communities. For more information, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the California Natural Resources Agency web page. READ MORE: http://resources.ca.gov/grants/ufp/ 8. Law Seminars International Presents: The Seventh Annual Advanced Conference on Tribal Water in California- April 2-3, 2020 in Cabazon, CA Climate change and its impacts are occurring more rapidly than anticipated, and water supplies are feeling the impacts and will continue to do so in the future. At the same time the Trump administration is moving aggressively to speed up environmental review of water infrastructure projects and limit protections of endangered fish populations. That will be one of many critical federal and state policy topics we will cover during this program. You will also have an opportunity to hear practical tips for dealing with water quantity and quality issues. These include an update on the proposed Cadiz water project and a report on AB 658 which authorizes diversion permits allowing for excess surface water capture during high-flow events; Indian water rights settlements around the country; how to protect water quality through cultural water uses; tips for adapting Tribal water strategies to take advantage of opportunities arising from, or minimize the harm from, major recent court decisions; and how Tribes can most effectively influence the State of California's implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Planning Act. Throughout, we will explore ways in which Tribes, local governments, and water agencies can work cooperatively to ensure an adequate and sustained supply of water for mutually beneficial uses into the future. We hope you can join us. Please hit the read more button below to be redirected to the Law Seminars website to find registration info, agenda, and much more. READ MORE: https://www.lawseminars.com/seminars/2020/20TRIBWCA.php?utm_source=20TRIBWCA07&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Announcement 9. Training Opportunity: Tribal 40-HAZWOPER Training - APRIL 2020 Dear Colleagues: Please be advised that there will be free 40-Hours Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training/course(s) for Tribal members in April 2020. Trained individuals will help on the California wildfires within their ancestral tribal jurisdiction/lands. More details to will be forwarded upon receipt. Questions, I can be reached at (916) 255-3671. Thank you very much for your continued cooperation, valuable time, and partnership. Please have a safe and wonderful week. Respectfully, Carolyn Yee Project Manager/Regional Tribal Liaison/Brownfields Outreach Coordinator National Priorities List Unit Site Mitigation and Restoration Program (Cleanup) Department of Toxic Substances Control Sacramento Regional Office 8800 Cal Center Drive, 3rd Floor Sacramento, California 95826 (916) 255-3671 FAX (916) 255-3697 [log in to unmask] 10. Funding Opportunity: CalEPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Justice Grants- Due date: April 17, 2020 at 5PM Funding Seeks to Build Community Resilience to Climate Change Impacts SACRAMENTO — The California Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting applications for the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program. At least $1 million will be available during this funding cycle to eligible community-based nonprofit groups and federally recognized tribal governments, to support environmental justice-related projects across California. The maximum grant amount is $50,000 and the grant term is 12 months. “Communities that face persistent environmental stress are especially vulnerable to climate-related changes and impacts,” said Secretary for Environmental Protection Jared Blumenfeld. “Our EJ Small Grants Program is focused this year on building resilience to climate change and other pollution-related impacts through community-led solutions.” Grants under this program will be awarded on a competitive basis. CalEPA will prioritize projects that increase participation in environmental decision making at the state and local level, that promote community resilience, and contribute to the following objectives: · Improving access to safe and clean water · Mitigating, responding, and adapting to climate change impacts through developing and implementing community led solutions · Promoting pollution preventing and resource conservation · Reducing exposure to toxic pesticides and other chemicals · Building community capacity and strengthening collaborations with schools and local government to address cumulative pollution burdens and to uplift community knowledge Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020. CalEPA plans to announce the grant awards in June 2020. To obtain an application package, please hit the read more button below where you can visit CalEPA’s Environmental Justice Small Grants Program webpage. Applications can also be requested by writing to: California Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Secretary, Attn: Malinda Dumisani, EJ Small Grants Program, P.O. Box 2815, Sacramento, CA 95812 – 2815; by emailing [log in to unmask]; or by calling (916) 445-9480. Funds for this program are provided by the boards, departments and office within CalEPA. The CalEPA EJ Small Grants Program was established by Assembly Bill 2312 (Chu, Chapter 994, Statutes of 2002) to provide grants to eligible nonprofit organizations and federally recognized tribal governments. Since its inception, the program has awarded 180 grants totaling $5.3 million READ MORE: https://calepa.ca.gov/EnvJustice/Funding/ ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### "Everything here is formed in relation to every other living and nonliving thing from the earth. All our relations. 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