View in Browser: http://list.ciea-health.org/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?A2=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL_NCRP;226f55f.2002p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### CIEA Environmental Chronicle - Vol. 1, Issue 4, March 2020 Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### 1. Opening Remarks- Spring Equinox The CIEA staff would like to wish our readers a happy vernal equinox. The vernal equinox is when life flows back into Mother Earth. Let us all welcome her and continue to love, protect, cherish, and care for her well-being since she does so much for us as Indigenous Peoples. For a more information about the Vernal Equinox, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to Indian Country Today 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://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytoday/archive/equinox-heralds-new-beginnings-as-first-day-of-spring-dawns-QRMKPw-9UE6XUDM2bupfzg 2. Hearing: Delta Tunnel Hearing: Redding- March 2, 2020: Redding, CA The state of California is now holding a North State public hearing on the Delta Tunnel Proposal. This hearing is the result of a campaign led by Tribes and youth. Up until now the Governor, Feds, and water brokers have had only a couple Northern hearings on new dams, diversions and water policy even though it is our rivers and Delta they propose to divert. This January California's Governor Gavin Newson released his new water portfolio. The portfolio prioritizes the Delta Tunnel, Sites Reservoir, and voluntary agreements over regulation for flows from rivers into the Delta. These proposes taken together will seriously impact the North states rivers and communities, especially when the Trump water plan and Westlands Permanent Contact are factored in. Newsom then immediately started scoping on the newly proposed Delta tunnel. Out of the seven hearings that were planned none were in the North State. Newsom then backed down from his promise to fight the Trump water plan due to pressure from large water brokers like Westlands Water District, and he instead began negotiating with Trump. Trump is now coming to California next week. He is most likely coming to announce his plan to divert up to 22% more water from the Sacramento, Klamath Trinity and San Joaquin River systems is now finalized. Make no mistake, Newsom and Trump's water policies are for the 1%. They will make our rivers and drinking water more polluted and harm the North State's economy and fisheries while greatly increasing Californians water bills. The people of California largely do not support these expensive water protects, and war on our environment. Californians are saving water and working on real solutions. The question is will Governor Newson continue to side with the Trump Administration and sell out Californians to benefit desert farms and powerful water brokers? The meeting will be held on Monday, March 2. 2020 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Sheraton Redding Hotel at the Sundial Bridge at 820 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, California 96001. 3. 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: https://resources.ca.gov/grants/ufp/ 4. Training Opportunity: Leak Detection and Sampling- March 12, 2020: Laytonville, CA The California Rural Water Association would like to announce a FREE (Tribal Program) Training on Leak Detection and Sampling on March 12, 2020 in Laytonville (Mendocino County)| hosted by the Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria at 300 Cahto Drive, Laytonville, CA 95454-1239. For more information on the training or registration, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to CAL Rural's website where the information is archived. READ MORE: https://calruralwater.org/product/cla-val-tribal-program/ 5. Meeting: Burning in the Fog: Bay Area Prescribed Fire Council's 2020 Spring Meeting- March 26-26, 2020: Stintson Beach, CA The Bay Area Prescribed Fire Council presents Burning in the Fog: 2020 Spring Meeting Join prescribed fire professionals from throughout the greater Bay Area as we dive into the utilization of controlled burning and associated land treatments that are relevant in the coastal parts of the Bay Area. Wednesday the 25th will be filled with engaging presentations, local updates and engrossing conversations. Topics will include: burning for Coastal prairie, cultural burning, Sudden Oak Death, Rx fire surrogates and more. Wednesday night will feature a professionally catered dinner, local band and roaring campfire under the stars. Thursday the 26th will be a tour to fire relevant project sites in the west Marin area. The Bay Area Prescribed Fire Council is a meeting point for Rx fire professionals, students, teachers, tribal members, researchers, land managers, fire fighters, regulators and the general public from throughout the greater Bay Area. At these intersections, we hope to facilitate dialogue and foster change, so that we might get more "good fire" on the ground. Location: Martin Griffin Preserve's Volunteer Canyon, 4800 Shoreline Highway One, Stinson Beach, CA 94970 (Note address does not come up on google for 4800, but 4900 just to the north does) Conference: Wednesday March 25th, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., at MGP's Volunteer Canyon. Field Tour: Thursday, March 26th, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., starting at MGP's Volunteer Canyon. Cost: $80.00, includes food and lodging. Register now through Feb 28th for a discounted, early-bird rate. (Some scholarships available upon request). Lodging: Tent camping or bunkhouse or van camping available on site (price included in registration while space lasts). Food: Wednesday the 25th will include morning snacks, lunch and dinner. Thursday the 26th will include a breakfast and lunch. Reservation Deadline: March 20th, 5:00 p.m. Questions: email [log in to unmask] Sponsored by: Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward program, CAL FIRE, Prometheus Fire Consulting, California Fire Science Consortium, Moraga Orinda Fire Dept., Mid-peninsula Open Space District, Sonoma Ecology Center SPRING MEETING General Agenda Wednesday March 25th Conference and mini tour Meet at: ACR’s Martin Griffin Preserve, Stinson, CA. -Sign-in, coffee, snacks, tent site set up. -Welcome, why and what is BARxFC -Attendee introductions and interest in Rx Fire (1 minute or less!) -Coastal burning talks on: North Bay tribal relationship with fire Sudden Oak Death and other pathogens Projects of Marin Municipal Water District Amah Mutsun and UCB researcher findings Managing Bishop pine with fire Update on air quality issues -Lunch -Walking tour of Rx fire projects at MGP: “Story of succession: Prairie, Scrub and Douglas fir on the Coast” with the Fire Forward team -Steering committee report back. Mission statement and national recognition -Dinner, Bar, Bonfire, music, social Thursday March 26th Field Tour: Meet at MGP to carpool to tour sites throughout west Marin What to bring: Water bottle, layers, hat and hiking boots. Please hit the read more button below to be redirected to eventbrite where you can find more information and to register for the training. READ MORE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burning-in-the-fog-bay-area-prescribed-fire-councils-2020-spring-meeting-registration-92288895571 6. 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 7. 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] 8. 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/ 9. Funding Opportunity: Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG)- Due date: May 4, 2020 Eligible Applicants Includes Native American Tribes Typical Award Amount $200,000 (Max) Total to be Awarded $5,209,000 is expected to be available to support approximately 20 to 30 awards Due Date 05/04/2020 (Application) Matching Share Required No Eligible Projects/ Activities/ Priorities The purpose of this program is to help federally recognized tribes to engage in fish and wildlife conservation efforts on their lands. Funding will support the initiation, development, and implementation of activities and programs that benefit wildlife and their habitat, including species of Native American cultural or traditional importance and species that are not hunted or fished. Projects may increase fish and wildlife populations, allowing for hunting and fishing opportunities on and off tribal lands. In addition, this program supports projects that align and assist the funding agency with Endangered Species Act (ESA) activities that downlist, delist, and prevent species listing under the ESA. Eligible project activities include: Planning for conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats Conservation management actions for fish and wildlife and their habitats Field and laboratory research related to fish and wildlife resources Natural history studies Fish passages Habitat mapping or evaluation Field surveys and population monitoring Restoration of habitat Management of invasive species Public education relevant to the proposed project This program will also support activities to conduct environmental reviews, habitat evaluations, permit reviews related to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and other environmental compliance activities, provided these activities are directly related to the project. Additional consideration may be given to projects that include partnerships. Projects may be proposed on lands other than those that are held in tribal trust status; however, for projects that propose to conduct work off of trust lands, the funding agency will require assurance that, if awarded, the recipient has permission to conduct the activities proposed through a contract with the landowner. Contracts will not be required where a tribe retains treaty rights, so long as the proposed activities are pursuant to those treaty rights. Ineligible Projects/Costs In general, funds may not be used for costs incurred outside the project period; however, pre-award costs for certain necessary expenses may be allowable. Refer to page 5 of the NOFA file for additional information regarding pre-award costs. Funds may not be used for acquisition of real property or conservation easements. For more information, please hit the read more button to be redirected to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - Native American Programs - Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs to find out more information. 10. Training Opportunity: Coalesce: A Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Training- May 16, 2020: Glen Ellen, CA Audubon Canyon Ranch's Fire Forward program presents: Coalesce: A Basic Wildland Fire Fighter Training This is a joint extravaganza to both officially train you—our next cohort of certified prescribed fire participants—and for the public to come and learn about prescribed fire, how it is conducted, projects happening around the region, partners working on fire management issues and to celebrate with community! The Basic Wildland Firefighter Training (FFT2) is a two-part course: online coursework and arduous pack test required prior to attending the in person field course. By the end of the field day, students will have basic wildland firefighter certifications and will be fully qualified to participate on any future cooperative burns across the region. Skills acquired at the training include fireline communications, gear and equipment, how prescribed fire ignitions are run, how to operate a pump and install a hoselay, and so much more! Join the effort to make a difference in your community and celebrate this time of cohesion and empowerment: become a certified basic wildland firefighter, get to know your local firefighters and fire practitioners, peruse outreach tables about wildfire preparedness, home hardening, defensible space, and learn about what your community and regional neighbors are doing to address a rapidly changing future. Training ends at 5PM followed by a community celebration from 5 - 8PM. Lunch provided during the training, dinner voucher provided for evening event. Date: May 16, 2020 Time: 0800 - 1700 (Training) and 1700 - 2000 (Community festival) Location: ACR's Bouverie Preserve, 13935 California Hwy 12, Glen Ellen, CA. Food: Lunch and dinner are provided to workshop participants and included in the registration cost. Cost: $150.00 (ACR offers a limited number of partial fee waivers upon request. Please email [log in to unmask] to request a partial fee waiver). For more details please see below: ONLINE COURSE PREREQUISITE: ALL participants need to complete the online portion of the training before arrival at the field course. The online course takes approx. 30-40 hours to complete. It is recommended to set aside several dedicated sessions. Print and/or photograph completion records for each section and bring with you to the field training. Without the online coursework complete PRIOR TO THE FIELD TRAINING, registrants will not be able to attend the field training or receive the final certificate. Workshop fees will not be refunded for failure to complete the online portion. You will need to make a “FEMA SID” number to log into the online courses: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid Then complete these five online sections and print the completion record for each: IS-100c- https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c IS-700b- https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-700.b L-180- https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/l-180/online-delivery S-130- https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/s-130/blended-course-work S-190- https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/training-courses/s-190/course-delivery (Note: For the online course work, Chrome and Safari ARE NOT compatible with NWCG Online course content and will not track your progress. NWCG Online courses are Flash-based, so they only work in certain browsers and with certain settings enabled. You MUST use Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge browsers.) PACK TEST: Prior to the field training, certification requires an “arduous pack test,” which is a 3-mile walk with a 45-lbs pack in under 45 minutes, on flat ground. If you think you could do a fast walk with a full camping back-pack for 45 minutes, then you can do it! ***DOWNLOAD THE PACK TEST VERIFICATION FORM HERE*** Please have a colleague or a friend time your pack test and fill out the form. Bring a completed, hardcopy in person on the day of the training. Feel free to inquire more about this if you have questions. GEAR: All participants need to bring leather work gloves, eye protection (sunglasses are fine), water bottle and work/ hiking boots and comfortable work clothes (jeans and long sleeve shirt will do). If you have a hardhat and/or a handtool, please bring those as well. Cancellation and refund policy: Fees for programs help fund the programs of ACR, a non-profit organization. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide refunds for programs cancelled by program attendees after April 30, 2020. If this event is cancelled by ACR due to heavy rain, high winds or any other reason, we will notify you by email by 8:00 p.m. the night before. A full refund, including all Eventbrite fees, will be credited back to you within 5 business days, depending on your bank. Light rain does not cancel. This training is funded in part by the Farley Family Charitable Foundation. Please hit the read more button below to be redirected to eventbrite where you can find more information and to register for the training. READ MORE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coalesce-a-basic-wildland-fire-fighter-training-tickets-91390283799 11. Meeting: Tribal Government Roundtable- May 19, 2020: Sacramento, CA Greetings, Please join the California Department of Water Resources in our efforts to foster conversation around regional water management and funding opportunities for Tribes. A Tribal Government Roundtable will take place on May 19th, 2020 in Sacramento, California to bring together Tribal representatives and others involved in water management. Please notify the Office of the Tribal Policy Advisor of your intention to participate in the planning committee by reaching out to [log in to unmask] Brandon Fore Executive Division Department of Water Resources 1416 Ninth Street, Sacramento CA 94236-0001 Office 916.653.7193 12. Recommended Reading and Viewing- Gold, Greed and Genocide, 20 Years Later: The Struggle for Truth in History and Healing in California Continues: Produced by the International Indian Treaty Council The website provides information about the California Gold Rush, its effects on Indigenous Peoples, environment, health as well as provide videos produced by the International Indian Treaty Council that including the original 1999 video and the 20 years (2019) video, which features CIEA's Executive Director Sherri Norris, who can be seen at the 4 minute mark as well as former CIEA board member Jackie Kelliiaa. Please hit the read more button to be redirected to IITC's website. 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