View in Browser: http://list.ciea-health.org/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?A2=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL_NCRP;781a153c.2111p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### CIEA Environmental Chronicle Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### 1. Opening Remarks- Happy Native American Heritage Month CIEA would like to wish our Tribal partners a Happy Native American Heritage Month. Everyday is Native American Heritage Month. The CIEA office is still physically closed until further noticed. Staff is still available via email and through out telephones. Again, we are so happy to be able to provide you 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] 2. Funding Opportunity- California Climate Investments Application is accepted on a rolling basis The California Climate Investments cap-and-trade program creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are made in disadvantaged communities and low-income communities and households. The applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov/ 3. Job Opportunity- Amah Mutsun Land Trust is Hiring: Cultural Burning/Fire Program Manager Position Description: The Cultural Burning/Fire Program Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of AMLT's new cultural burning program. This includes identifying appropriate locations to conduct cultural burn activities based on ethno-botanical and cultural archeological research, preparing burn plans, securing appropriate permits and approvals, and conducting the burns in conjunction with AMLT’s Native Stewardship Corps (NSC) and other Tribal members. This position is also responsible for getting Native Stewardship Corps members trained and certified in all aspects of firefighting and identifying and securing the necessary equipment for the NSC to become an independent, fire-lighting/firefighting team. Lastly, this position will be responsible for developing expertise in post-fire recovery planning and implementation in collaboration with AMLT’s Native Plant Restoration and Native Stewardship Corps Program Managers. Compensation: This is a full-time, exempt, position that comes with health benefits, vacation and sick leave, and paid time off for holidays. The compensation is between $70,000-80,000, depending upon experience. To Apply: Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit your resume, cover letter, and three references to Reed Holderman, Interim Executive Director, at [log in to unmask] For more information about this position and how to apply, please hit the read more button below. . READ MORE: https://www.amahmutsunlandtrust.org/ 4. Assistance Opportunity- Drought Assistance Available from U.S. EPA To All Interested Parties: If your water system has been affected by the ongoing drought, U.S. EPA can help. U.S. EPA is coordinating with federal and state partners to assist water and wastewater utilities with identifying possible drought mitigation strategies, as well as to help utilities understand the types of funding available. Eligible projects can include the following: aquifer storage and recovery, deeper wells, water reuse, alternative water sources, flood diversion and storage, leak detection projects, and more. To receive assistance, email your utility name, city, state and phone number to [log in to unmask] U.S. EPA will contact you and guide you through the various sources of assistance. Additional information and resources can be found on the attached flyer. 5. Public Forum and Tribal Listening Session- Flood-MAR Virtual Public Forum, November 8-10, 2021 Please join to explore technical, socioeconomic, regulatory, and policy considerations to advance implementation of projects that use floodwaters for managed aquifer recharge (Flood-MAR). Registration is open for the Flood-MAR Forum (Nov. 8th – 10th, 2021): https://cvent.me/XnA0B1 The five topics we will be focusing on at this year’s virtual forum are: · Building partnerships and opportunities for collaboration · Increasing agency cooperation and alignment · Providing flexibility for water managers · Examples of pilot project and research studies · Sources of technical support and funding for landowners and local agencies Flood-MAR Listening Session for Tribes - November 8 at 8:30 am – 9: 45 am. We encourage all California Tribal governments to attend a listening session ahead of the public forum to learn about Flood-MAR, ask questions, and engage with Flood-MAR Network members. Please RSVP for the Listening Session for Tribes to [log in to unmask] READ MORE: https://web.cvent.com/event/576cdd97-1a57-478a-8a3f-32aef090ad62/summary 6. Roundtable- IRWM Roundtable of Regions 2021 Summit November 15, 16, 17, 2021 from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. each Day Please save the date for the IRWM Roundtable of Regions 2021 Summit November 15, 16, 17, 2021 from 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Each Day "Climate Resilience and Integrated Regional Water Management: Building Successful Partnerships." See IRWM Roundtable of Regions website, www.roundtableofregions.org for more information and to register 7. Recommended Reading- "Scientists looked at more than 100,000 studies and found the world has a giant climate-crisis blind spot" CNN Article Opening: "Scientists using artificial intelligence to sift through around 100,000 climate studies were trying to put a number on how many people in the world were already experiencing the impacts of the climate crisis. Instead, they discovered something else: there is a worrying inequality in the world of climate science." For the article in its entirety, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/11/world/climate-change-attribution-gap/index.html 8. Conference Opportunity- Achieving 30x30 for Our Coasts, Oceans, and Communities Conference Join us for a free 2-day virtual conference on “Achieving 30x30 for Our Coasts, Oceans, and Communities”, November 9th and 10th, 2021, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm PST. This conference will explore the 30×30 movement to protect 30% of coasts and oceans by 2030, reversing the negative impacts of biodiversity decline and climate change. To register for the conference and for more information, please visit the conference WEBSITE by hitting the read more button below. Please share this email and the attached flyer with your network and/or post to your organizations list-serv, event and announcement website page, and list-servs you participate in. The conference will be translated live in Spanish. READ MORE: https://www.coastal-quest.org/conferences/30x30conference/ 9. Listening Sessions- Tribal Engagement Strategy The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is seeking to consult and collaborate with California Native American Tribes on the development of a Tribal Engagement Strategy that will provide a framework for enhanced partnership on ocean and coastal matters. OPC will be holding listening sessions in November 2021 to hear and discuss Tribes’ perspectives on two key issues: 1) best practices for conducting outreach and engaging with Tribes in a respectful and effective manner, and 2) Tribes’ priorities for ocean and coastal conservation and management. On behalf of OPC leadership, I invite you to register for these listening sessions using the links below: Tuesday, November 9 Topic: Engagement Approaches 1:00pm-2:30pm https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtcuygpzItHd1NJdCcE_lqYx4Phgvt0ZQT 6:00pm-7:30pm https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcO-vpjksG9WEd6u-340ppQvudUxyJ7rp **Please register for either the afternoon or the evening session. The same information will be covered at both sessions. Tuesday, November 16 Topic: Tribal Priorities for the Coast and Ocean 1:00pm-2:30pm https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqdO6vrTMsGNSV9kHTHipGUpqZfeSg0NcO 6:00pm-7:30pm https://ca-water-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfuutrTMqHdRbspUiBJUCte93UtMaX22L **Please register for either the afternoon or the evening session. The same information will be covered at both sessions. Additionally, in order to ensure that Tribes have sufficient opportunity to consult with OPC on these topics in advance of the listening sessions, we are extending the consultation period by several weeks. Our original request for consultation asked that responses be submitted to OPC by August 15. We are now accepting responses until November 1. The listening sessions will close out this early consultation period. Note that there will be additional opportunities for consultation once a draft Engagement Strategy is developed. Thank you for your partnership and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. I look forward to discussing these important topics with you. Michael Esgro Marine Ecosystems Program Manager Tribal Liaison Ocean Protection Council [log in to unmask] (916) 651-2497 opc.ca.gov | @OPC_California 10. Tribal GIS- Tribal GIS Education Virtual Symposium – December 8-9, 2021 Adam Fleenor of the Cal GIS Council Tribal Workgroup has shared the Call for Content for the Tribal GIS Education Symposium (link embedded in flyer). Tribal GIS is a non-profit organization with an objective to provide assistance to Native American tribal governments and Native American organization regarding GIS technology. Tribal GIS brings together an organized environment for novice and advanced tribal GIS users. More information can be found at their website https://tribalgis.com/. 11. Funding Opportunity- Funding Guidance for State and Tribal Response Programs Fiscal Year 2022 Section 128(a) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended, authorizes a noncompetitive $50 million grant program to establish or enhance state[1] and tribal [2] response programs. Generally, these response programs address the assessment, cleanup, and redevelopment of brownfields and other sites with actual or perceived contamination. Please visit Types of Brownfields Grant Funding for an overview of the State and Tribal Response Program Grants, including program resources and highlights. The link can be found in the read more button below. Requests for FY 2022 Section 128(a) funding will be accepted from October 1, 2021 – December 17, 2021 and should be sent to the EPA Regional Office contact listed at the end of the guidance (link below). First-time requestors are strongly encouraged to contact their Regional EPA Brownfields contact, listed on the last page of the guidance, prior to submitting their funding request. READ MORE: https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/state-and-tribal-response-program-grants 12. Opportunity to Sit on Commission-USDA Announces Intent to Establish an Equity Commission, Solicits Nominations for Membership The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will establish an Equity Commission and is requesting nominations for membership on the Equity Commission Advisory Committee and Equity Commission Subcommittee on Agriculture. The Notice represents an important step towards implementing President Biden’s commitment to create an Equity Commission and the American Rescue Plan Act provision that directs USDA to "address historical discrimination and disparities in the agriculture sector… [through] one or more equity commissions to address racial equity issues within USDA and its programs." “USDA is committed to advancing equity throughout our Department,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The Equity Commission is an important step in dismantling barriers historically underserved communities have faced in accessing USDA programs and services, especially with regard to access and inclusion in USDA agricultural programs and services. The Equity Commission will be an invaluable advisor on USDA’s continuing march towards justice and equity; we look forward to receiving a wide-ranging and diverse set of nominations from the public to serve on this transformational commission.” “Today truly is a historic day at USDA. We are serious about our efforts to end discrimination across all areas of the Department and to improving access to services for key stakeholders,” said Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh. “The American Rescue Plan supports USDA’s effort to address equity issues through the creation of an Equity Commission; we understand the importance of involving the public in this process of continuing to build trust among our customers and ensure fair and equitable programming, benefits, and services.” The Equity Commission will advise the Secretary of Agriculture by identifying USDA programs, policies, systems, structures, and practices that contribute to barriers to inclusion or access, systemic discrimination, or exacerbate or perpetuate racial, economic, health and social disparities. The Subcommittee on Agriculture will be formed concurrently and will report back to the Equity Commission and provide recommendations on issues of concern related to agriculture. Subsequent subcommittees will focus on other policy areas, such as rural community and economic development. The Equity Commission will deliver an interim report and provide actionable recommendations no later than 12 months after inception. A final report will be generated within a two-year timeframe. USDA is soliciting nominations to consider membership on both the Equity Commission and the Subcommittee on Agriculture. Both seek to reflect a diversity in demographics, regions of the country, background, and in experience and expertise. The Equity Commission and Subcommittee on Agriculture will require substantial representation from those whose mission is to serve or advocate for underserved communities, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited English proficiency, rural communities, and LGBTQI+ communities. Other perspectives to capture include those from the small business community, higher education institutions, farmworker groups, and members of the American population and communities who bring their personal experiences to the discussion. Nomination for the Equity Commission and the Subcommittee on Agriculture membership is open to the public and any interested person or organization may nominate qualified individuals for membership. The Equity Commission and the Subcommittee on Agriculture will each be comprised of 15 members. The Deputy and the Secretary will designate a Co-Chair to serve along with the Deputy Secretary as co-chairs of the Equity Commission. President Biden signed an Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government and committed to creating an Equity Commission as part of his rural agenda and commitment to closing the racial wealth gap and addressing longstanding inequities in agriculture. Section 1006 of the American Rescue Plan directed USDA to create the Equity Commission and funded the effort along with an additional $1 billion in funding to support forward-looking activities that will advance equity and opportunity for historically underserved farmers, ranchers, forest land owners. The funding will be utilized to remove gaps that currently exist in USDA program benefits, improve access to resources, and restore trust and confidence in the Department for groups that have not had equal access to such resources through a combination of grants, loans, pilot programs, technical assistance, cooperative agreements, and more. In June, USDA published a Request for Information on Racial Justice and Equity and held over 15 hours of listening sessions with a wide-range of stakeholders to learn about experiences and receive feedback about its programs and services. The information collected will serve as a strong foundation for both the Equity Commission and to ensure these funds are deployed effectively and in response to the needs and priorities of underserved communities. 13. Feature Opportunity- CIEA Environmental Chronicles Newsletter First, thank you for reading our newsletter. We greatly appreciate your subscription to updates as they become available. Second, CIEA invites you to please share anything related to environmental issues such as artworks, writings, photos, words/sayings/phrases in your language, quotes that we can use within our newsletters to help close the message. 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