CIEA would like to pay our respects and honor our Afro-Indigenous and Black Native relatives. We draw on the words of our relative Amber Starks (Mvskoke and Shawnee, Yuchi, Quapaw, and Cherokee descent). "It's not anti-Indigenous to speak out against anti-Blackness. Yes, Afro-Indigenous/Black Native relatives can represent (and should be represented in) NDN Country."

We must do our part within the larger conversation and demand accountability as well as change. CIEA would like to take the time to offer space for our Afro-Indigenous and Black Native relatives.

We stand in true solidarity with our Afro-Indigenous and Black Native relatives and communities. We are commited to anti-racist work. CIEA would like to use our platform to denounce anti-blackness and colorism that our own Indigenous nations and communities have been complicit in. To our Afro-Indigenous and Black Native relatives and community members, CIEA recognizes, honors, and celebrates you.

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]

The Tribal Historic & Cultural Preservation Officer will primarily be responsible for managing all cultural resource stewardship matters involving AMLT and the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and for managing consultations with local, state and federal agencies through the Section 106 of NHPA, through AB 52 under CEQA, and through SB 18 when dealing with General Plan revisions and amendments. Close communication with Tribal leadership and public agencies throughout these consultations is essential.

This position is also responsible for managing AMLT’s Native American Archaeological Monitoring Program; the Integrative Cultural Resource Survey Program; consulting with the Tribe on a variety of cultural resource stewardship matters, including ethnographic studies, cultural resources surveys and reports, mitigation plans, environmental impact reports/statements, etc.; and for coordinating all cultural resource research and related activities involving AMLT, the Tribe, or resources located within Tribal Territory.

This is a full-time exempt position that comes with health benefits (medical insurance, dental, and vision), vacation time, sick leave, and paid time off for holidays. The compensation is between $70,000-80,000, depending upon experience.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, please submit your resumes and cover letter to Kate Griffin, Executive Director at [log in to unmask] Questions can be directed to Kate at [log in to unmask] Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.


For more information about this position and how to apply, please hit the read more button below.

Join environmental and public health agencies, representatives of tribes and local fishing communities, and the general public to discuss PFAS sources and the contamination of San Francisco Bay sport fish, and build consensus for next steps to protect everyone who catches and eats fish from the Bay.

February 4th, 2022
9 AM – 3:30 PM

REGISTER by hitting the read more button below

ORGANIZING PARTNERS
Clean Water Action • San Francisco Estuary Institute • California Indian Environmental Alliance
with assistance from Green Science Policy Institute

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is pleased to release the final 2021 SGMA Implementation Guidelines (2021 Guidelines) and Proposal Solicitation Package (PSP). The two documents can be located on the SGM Grant Program’s website at www.water.ca.gov/sgmgrants.

With the posting of the final 2021 Guidelines and PSP, the Round 1 grant solicitation for Critically Overdrafted (COD) basins has officially opened. Those potential applicants located within COD basins will be contacted by a SGM Grant Program team member to provide the required templates for applicants to use while applying for the grant program. The Round 1 solicitation will end on February 18, 2022.

For more information on the SGM Grant Program, visit the SGM Grant Program website or you can email the team at [log in to unmask]

CALIFORNIA GRANTS PORTAL

Sign up to receive information about newly added state grant opportunities delivered to your inbox.

https://www.grants.ca.gov/subscribe-to-updates/


If you have any questions, please visit the website or contact the person listed for that particular item.

Thank you for your interest.

Opening Paragraph- It’s no accident that both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the California Institute of Technology claim the beaver (Castor canadensis) as their mascots. Renowned engineers, beavers seem able to dam any stream, building structures with logs and mud that can flood large areas.

For the full article, please hit the read more button below.

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) will host a General Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Webinar on groundwater sustainability planning. The webinar will take place virtually on Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. This interactive webinar session will include an update on how the State is moving forward with groundwater sustainability plan (GSP) evaluations, the timeline and approach to releasing assessments for GSPs submitted to DWR by January 31, 2020, and an overview of state assistance to support locals moving forward with SGMA implementation.

Please register in advance by hitting the read more button below, which will redirect you to the registration page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and instructions for joining the webinar. For questions about the webinar, please email: [log in to unmask]

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is pleased to announce an update to the 2021 funding opportunity for FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). In addition, Cal OES is announcing a new one-time, state-funded initiative (“Prepare California”) to help socially vulnerable and high hazard risk communities—which are impacted disproportionately by disasters and experience longer and more challenging economic and structural recoveries—jumpstart their progress toward greater resilience through advanced outreach, technical assistance, and funds to subsidize local mitigation and resilience initiatives.

Overall, 2021 mitigation and resilience funding can be grouped as follows:

1. PrepareCA JumpStart – $15 million in total state funding dedicated to help jumpstart eligible socially vulnerable and high hazard risk communities in their development and implementation of resilience planning and activities.

2. FEMA HMGP – ~$428 million in total federal funding for eligible FEMA HMGP activities and projects.

a. PrepareCA Match – $255 million in total federal funding for FEMA HMGP activities and projects benefiting eligible socially vulnerable and high hazard risk communities.

· PrepareCA Match will provide $85 million in state funding to cover the required 25% local cost share (non-federal share).

b. 2021 FEMA HMGP – ~$173 million in total federal funding for eligible FEMA HMGP activities and projects for communities state-wide.

· Communities will be responsible for covering the required 25% local cost share (non-federal share).

Timeline for Funding Opportunities:

January 18, 2022 – Cal OES Updates NOFO with PrepareCA funding opportunity

February 15, 2022 – NOIs due to Cal OES via the Engage Cal OES Portal

February 28, 2022 – PrepareCA Jumpstart Proposals due to Cal OES via email

April 2022 – Cal OES announces PrepareCA Jumpstart selections

April 8, 2022 – HMGP and PrepareCA Match Subapplications due to Cal OES via the Engage Cal OES Portal

https://www.caloes.ca.gov/cal-oes-divisions/recovery/disaster-mitigation-technical-support/404-hazard-mitigation-grant-program


Please join the Cal OES Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) Team for an informational webinar on Prepare California on February 03, 2022 from 11:00AM to 12:00PM PST. During the webinar, we will address the following topics:

· Overview of Prepare California

· Prepare California JumpStart

· Prepare California Match

· Program Comparisons

· Funding Opportunities Timelines

· Application Considerations and Priorities


The webinar will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. To join, click on the link at the bottom of this email prior to the start of the webinar.

Visit Cal OES’ webpage and sign up for the Hazard Mitigation Outreach email notification list for upcoming webinars, deadlines, and notices of funding opportunities.

The California Natural Resources Agency will be accepting proposals for the California Museum Grant Program from January 28th, 2022 to March 11th, 2022 via the System for Online Application Review (SOAR).

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE FINAL GRANT GUIDELINES

This competitive grant program intends to solicit project proposals that assist the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) in supporting and enhancing museums that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of, previously underserved communities and will give priority consideration to projects in museums:

severely affected by COVID-19; and
that serve underserved communities or students subject to Title 1 of the Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act.


Approximately $47.5 million in specified General Fund dollars are available and may be awarded over multiple rounds depending on the competitive pool.


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

All workshops will be held via webcast, and each workshop will have a limited number of participants. To receive workshop login information, please RSVP in one of three ways:


Online: https://forms.gle/WM8oo9Zv6rzboMcE7

Email: [log in to unmask]

Phone: (916) 653-2812



February 9, 2022

1:00 PM-3:00 PM



February 10, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM



February 15, 2022

1:00 PM-3:00 PM



February 16, 2022

1:00 PM-3:00 PM



February 17, 2022

10:00 AM-12:00 PM


For more information, sign up for the Museum Grant Program LISTSERV or visit Museum Grant Program (ca.gov) or call (916) 653-2812 or email [log in to unmask]

Historic Preservation Fund – Tribal Heritage Grants. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes grants to federally recognized Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions. From the beginning, the program has been shaped by Indian tribes. It focuses on what they are most concerned about protecting: Traditional skills, oral history, plant and animal species important in tradition, sacred and historic places, and the establishment of tribal historic preservation offices. For more information, please hit the read more button below.

Save the Date: March 22 and 23, 2022
Join us for a free 2-day virtual conference
on coastal resilience.


Participants will build understanding on how regions, states, and tribes are bringing together diverse stakeholders to accelerate solutions that create and leverage results for the coast, helping communities, ecosystems, and economies be more resilient to climate change.

Specifically, participants will gain insight related to:

Emerging coastal issues like resilient ports, restorative aquaculture, contaminated coastal lands and Super Fund sites, and shoreline adaptive management.
Regional models demonstrating accelerated on-the-ground application
and uptake of coastal solutions.
Inclusive, equitable planning, access, capacity building, and job training.
Funding for climate adaptation and increasing the pace and scale of the permitting process allow adaptation projects to occur more quickly, simply,
and cost-effectively.
Insurance and financing solutions.


Featured speakers include:
Carol Bach, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Manager,
Port of San Francisco
Darbi Berry, Director of Climate and Environmental Programs, University
of San Diego; Program Manager, San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
David Flores, CPR Senior Policy Analyst, The Center for Progressive Reform
Julio Garcia, Executive Director, Rise South City
Amy Hutzel, Executive Officer, California State Coastal Conservancy
Robert Jones, Global Lead, Aquaculture; Provide Food and Water Team,
The Nature Conservancy
Commissioner Ricardo Lara, Commissioner, California Department of Insurance
Charles Lester, Director, Ocean and Coastal Policy Center in the Marine Science Institute, UC Santa Barbara
Adrienne Newbold, Senior Civil Engineer, The Port of Los Angeles
Kristen Pawling, Sustainability Program Director, Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office
Sanjay Seth, Climate Resilience Program Manager, Environment Department,
City of Boston
Jasneet Sharma, Director for the Office of Sustainability, County of Santa Clara
A.R. Siders, Assistant Professor, University of Delaware
Ralph Wolfe, Director, Sustainable Southeast Partnership

The Rachel Carson Council is pleased to announce that the Rachel Carson Council Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for the academic year 2022 - 2023.

The RCC Fellowship Program will select 25 environmental leaders from colleges and universities across the nation. To apply to the program, students propose their own projects that are focused on sustainability and environmental justice to be carried out on their campuses and in their communities. Former fellows have run projects ranging from divestment campaigns to podcasts on environmental justice issues and campaigns for renewable energy infrastructure on their campuses. Learn more about our current Fellows on their website, link can be found in the read more button below.

Fellowships are for the academic year 2022-2023 and provide $2,000 for current undergraduates (or graduate students) to carry out climate and environmental justice projects and campaigns from their respective campuses. In July, Fellows will travel to Washington DC with the rest of their cohort for training to sharpen their organizing skills and develop a work plan for the coming year. Following that, Fellows will receive mentorship from RCC staff over the course of their term and have the opportunity to publish about their work.

Find the application for the Fellowship program on the website.


At a time of crisis for our climate and our nation, please help RCC find and support outstanding candidates for the next generation of environmental leaders. Feel free to circulate as widely as possible or directly to a campus environmental advocate or leader who you think should apply.

Please reach out to our Associate Director, Mackay Pierce, with any questions at: [log in to unmask]

In partnership with the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, the Climate Science Alliance is excited to co-host the 2022 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit (SWTCCS).

Join us May 16-18, 2022 for this year's theme:
"Exploring the Fire Within Us"

The 2022 SWTCCS will build upon key takeaways from the 2019 SWTCCS held in Idyllwild, CA. In 2022, we will once again bring together Tribal leaders, professionals, and community members from across the Southwest to explore the kinship with fire and its role in community, conservation, and climate change adaptation while putting our own unique twist with hands-on activities, networking, and professional training opportunities.

For more information or to register, please hit the read more button below.

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. Third, if you would to submit anything, please do not hesitate to contact Joel, our Communications Coordinator at [log in to unmask]