The CIEA staff would like to take the opportunity to honour the various womxn in our lives! From our amazing board members to our Executive Director to our staff and to all the strong and resilient womxn we work with, we see you and appreciate all that you do for our communities, our lands, and our peoples. Happy Women's Herstory Month!

The CIEA office is physically closed due to the 'shelter in place' directive. The purpose is so we can evaluate if there’s any increased cases in the counties where CIEA staff live and work. Of course if the situation changes we will have to adjust our plan. We will continue to work remotely and are available via email and through our phone, where messages are checked daily.

We do want to take the time to continue to love, protect, cherish, and care for one another, especially our elders, folxs who are immunocompromised, as well as our essential workers including medical staff, grocery store workers, etc.

We also advise that folxs to stay safe, be prepared, and that we are here for you all.

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.

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.

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]

Opening Paragraph: Oregon endured the third-largest wildfire in its recorded history last summer. The Bootleg Fire tore through the Upper Klamath Basin, an ecologically sensitive area that is home to multiple threatened and endangered species including the northern spotted owl and two fish—the koptu and c’waam (shortnose sucker and Lost River sucker)—that are culturally vital to the area’s Klamath Tribes. The fire left behind a charred landscape more than twice the size of New York City.

For the article in its entirety, please hit the read more button below.

March 22 and 23, 2022

Join us for a free 2-day virtual conferenceon 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. To register, hit the read more button below to be taken to the conference's registration site.

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]

Hello Westside Sac IRWM project sponsors, Tribal contacts, and other interested Parties,

Please allow this email to serve as notification that the Big Valley, Napa Valley, and Yolo Groundwater Sustainability Plans are posted on the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Portal for a seventy-five (75) day Public Comment Review Period (links to plans can be found by hitting read more). All public comments need to be submitted to the DWR SGMA Portal by April 30, 2022. Please note that a SGMA Portal account is not necessary to submit comments.

Information about how to comment on the plan can be found in a fact sheet in English and Spanish. Public comments are welcomed and encouraged and will be reviewed by DWR. For questions or more information on DWR’s 75 day Public Comment Review Period for our Big Valley GSP, email DWR at [log in to unmask] or email me at: [log in to unmask]

The Rural Fire Capacity (RFC) Program is a Federally-funded grant program that allows California to provide local and rural fire departments with minor firefighting, training, communications and safety equipment for their volunteer firefighters. The RFC Program is not intended for major equipment (fire engines, vehicles, etc) or Capital repairs. The RFC Program has a 50/50 match requirement which means that the applying department must be able to meet the intended grant award, dollar for dollar. Awards for departments are set at a minimum of $500 with a maximum of $20,000. Amounts may be adjusted based on the grant funding available. For additional information please contact Megan Esfandiary at [log in to unmask] or Matthew Sully at [log in to unmask]

For more information, please hit the read more button below to be redirected to CalFire's website.

It has come to our attention that there are many new folks who may not know a lot about the California Air Resources Board (CARB). We wanted to let you know that CARB has a Tribal Relations page, which can be reached by hitting the read more button below. Important updates for Tribes are located there as well as important documents, such as our Tribal Consultation Policy, which can be found on the website.

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Tribes that have signed up for the CARB email list will receive notification of the monthly Board Meetings. Subscribe to keep up to date with the latest information by hitting the subscribe button on their website.

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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.

Guided by the theme “Getting to the heart of climate vulnerability,” the Summit will focus on arming Tribal-serving professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address the unique climate and health vulnerabilities of the Tribes they serve, while also offering space for participants to attend to their own hearts through personal reflection and peer connection. The interactive training format will feature expert speakers, facilitated discussions, and hands-on learning activities to help deepen understanding of the effects of climate change on Tribal health and wellbeing. The summit will help practitioners ready their hearts and minds to develop well-informed vulnerability assessments that best reflect their community’s concerns, culture, and aspirations and lead to the most meaningful adaptation decisions. Call for Speakers, email Angie Hacker [log in to unmask] and share the flyer, which can be accessed by hitting 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]