View in Browser: http://list.ciea-health.org/scripts/wa-CIEAH.exe?A2=CIEA_LIST_TRIBAL;17d61f3a.2306p ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### CIEA Environmental Chronicle - Vol. 52, Issue 1, June 2023 Monthly news of environmental issues affecting Indigenous Peoples ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### ######### 1. Opening Remarks- Happy Pride Month CIEA would like to wish our Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer relatives a Happy Pride Month. Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people have always been a part of society, even outside of Indigenous cultures that historically tended to recognize their identities. They are still here today, and their stories, past and present, are worth telling. 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. Training Opportunity- In-Person California Drinking Water Trainings- RCAC: June 1. Water Treatment Techniques June 7 ∙ Ukiah, CA There are multiple techniques used by public water systems to provide safe, aesthetically pleasing water to their customers. These techniques have been established by state law, federal law and the industry. This workshop will cover most of these techniques as well as provide resources for the water treatment operator. Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3578 2. Financial Capacity Reporting June 8 ∙ Ukiah, CA The purpose of this training is to provide small water systems in California with tools necessary to accurately complete state required financial reports. The training will consist of reviewing financial statements, specifically the Statement of Financial Position and the Statement of Activities, to determine... Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3577 3. Maintaining Water Quality June 20 ∙ Redding, CA Public water systems are required to provide safe drinking water. Methods for providing safe drinking water vary from system to system, but there are a handful of methods that apply to all systems. This workshop designed for operators and managers will cover the methods used by most water systems to ensure acceptable water... Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3729 4. Asset Management & Capital Improvement Planning June 21 ∙ Redding, CA Small water systems are often limiting their capital planning to replacement or upgrades. Many systems have limited financial capacity or lack the planning to save for major system upgrades. With asset management planning, the standards for capital planning integrate levels of service, more long-term... Read more and register here: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=3696 3. Festival Event- River Fest: June 4th The Tuolumne River Trust is thrilled to invite you to River Fest, a benefit festival for the Tuolumne River Trust, on Sunday, June 4th, from 12:00 - 4:00 pm. This year marks the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day — what better way to celebrate than showing up for water and joining an unforgettable day filled with music, activities, and community spirit — all to support the Tuolumne River? River Fest is a family friendly day of environmental education, live music and local vendors, with the goal of fostering a deeper connection between local residents and their water source - the Tuolumne River. While most of our work is rooted in MeWuk lands in the upper watershed we see this event as an opportunity to engage with our Bay Area audience. One of our primary goals with this festival is to activate a greater sense of bioregionalism for attendees and we want to emphasize this connection of not only where our water comes from but what and who's land we are on. We will be holding a grounding practice and land acknowledgment at the start of the event. A $10 off promo code can be entered through the Eventbrite check-out, which can be found in the read more button below. The code is CIEA. READ MORE: https://www.tuolumne.org/river-fest 4. Funding Opportunity- USDA Has Funding Available to Help Rural Communities Improve Water and Wastewater Infrastructure What does this program do? This program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sanitary sewage disposal, sanitary solid waste disposal, and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. Who may apply? This program assists qualified applicants who are not otherwise able to obtain commercial credit on reasonable terms. Eligible applicants include: Most state and local governmental entities Private nonprofits Federally-recognized tribes What is an eligible area? Areas that may be served include: Rural areas and towns with populations of 10,000 or less -- check eligible addresses Tribal lands in rural areas Colonias What kinds of funding are available? Long-term, low-interest loans If funds are available, a grant may be combined with a loan if necessary to keep user costs reasonable. How may the funds be used? Funds may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of: Drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage and distribution Sewer collection, transmission, treatment and disposal Solid waste collection, disposal and closure Storm water collection, transmission and disposal In some cases, funding may also be available for related activities such as: Legal and engineering fees Land acquisition, water and land rights, permits and equipment Start-up operations and maintenance Interest incurred during construction Purchase of facilities to improve service or prevent loss of service Other costs determined to be necessary for completion of the project See 7 CFR Part 1780.7 and 1780.9 for a complete list What is the loan term and rate? Up to 40-year payback period, based on the useful life of the facilities financed Fixed interest rates, based on the need for the project and the median household income of the area to be served Contact us for details and current interest rates applicable for your project Are there additional requirements? Borrowers must have the legal authority to construct, operate and maintain the proposed services or facilities. All facilities receiving federal financing must be used for a public purpose. Partnerships with other federal, state, local, private and nonprofit entities that offer financial assistance are encouraged. Projects must be financially sustainable. How do we get started? Visit RD Apply Applications are accepted year round and may be filed electronically using RD Apply. The RD Apply Customer Help Guide is provided to help you get started and work through the application process Applications are also accepted through your local RD office. Program resources are available online (i.e., forms, guidance, certifications, etc.). Who can answer questions? Contact the local representative who serves your area Participating nonprofits in your area may also offer assistance and training What governs this program? Basic Program – 7 CFR, Part 1780 Loan Servicing – 7 CFR, Part 1782 Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act Why does USDA Rural Development do this? This program helps very small, financially distressed rural communities extend and improve water and waste treatment facilities that serve local households and businesses. Good practices can save tax dollars, improve the natural environment, and help manufacturers and businesses to locate or expand operations. NOTE: Program details may change over time. Before you begin an application, please confirm you have the most current information by contacting a program specialist in your local RD office for assistance or consult the program instructions listed in the section above titled "What Governs this Program?" READ MORE: https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program 5. Funding Opportunity- Deployment of Clean Energy Technology on Indian Lands This Department of Energy grant will support Tribes to install clean energy generating system(s) and energy efficiency measure(s) for Tribal buildings; deploy community-scale clean energy generating system(s) or energy storage on Tribal lands; or install integrated energy system(s) for autonomous operation to power essential Tribal facilities during emergency situations or for Tribal community resilience. Awards range from $100,000 to $5,000,000. For more information, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://ie-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId05e909d6-28a2-4a5a-ae35-676b7de91763 6. Technical Assistance Opportunity- Free leak detection technical assistance available 7. Program Opportunity- The Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program The Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) program provides funding at the state, local, territorial, and tribal level to support government activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health impacts in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms. Model EJG2G programs should leverage existing resources to develop processes or tools that integrate environmental justice considerations into governmental decision-making at all levels. Formerly known as EPA's State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement Program (SEJCA), this program has been renamed to better reflect the spectrum of entities eligible for this funding. For more information, please hit the read more button. READ MORE: https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/environmental-justice-government-government-program 8. Technical Assistance Opportunity- SGC’s Tribal Technical Assistance Pilot Program The Tribal Technical Assistance Pilot (TTAP) Program is a new capacity building grant program for California Native American tribes. The TTAP Program will provide funding and tailored technical assistance to tribes. The goal of the program is to assist tribes in building long-term readiness to secure grant funds to implement tribal-led climate solutions. For more information about the pilot program, please hit the read more button below. We plan to release draft guidelines for both technical assistance providers and participating tribes in mid-May. The draft guidelines will be open for a 60-day public comment period, and TTAP Program staff will hold a series of workshops to gather feedback. SGC will prioritize input from tribes and tribal-serving organizations. Register for upcoming opportunities to learn more and provide feedback: Draft Guidelines Tribal Workshop 1 Monday, June 5, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Register for Workshop 1: https://governorca.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZwocuGrqTMvHNdR0a-RYNhll9HAk3nmnY6P#/registration Draft Guidelines Tribal Workshop 2 Tuesday, June 13, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Register for Workshop 2: https://governorca.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZUqduqvqTMvGtyC_Cz1WHCqzyB75FCWP4M9#/registration Draft Guidelines Tribal Workshop 3 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Register for Workshop 3: https://governorca.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZElce-qrTkrGNS0IR59BFh1O0wXg0_GF08e#/registration Draft Guidelines Tribal Workshop 4 Friday, June 30, 2023 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Register for Workshop 4: https://governorca.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tZItd-ugrTIoGtUaWZKMg6ud8RWfiIF1qo0c#/registration Please contact Nancy Cheng for more information: [log in to unmask] READ MORE: https://files.constantcontact.com/3ca30c7f501/ea66f227-7814-44da-82ed-9f3c213a42d0.pdf 9. Training Opportunity- NEPA Cumulative Effects Analysis & Documentation: June 5-6th Learn how to record cumulative impact information in ways that support clear, legally sufficient EAs and EISs. To register for the course, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.shipleygroup.com/virtual-training-calendar/nepa-cumulative-effects-analysis-documentation-2-m7mxn-ej8zh-p2mxk-x5b7n-tksae-gzbd6-rg3mw-xg3ta-rl7y6-yrllm-j437e-99k33-g4dgz 10. Training Opportunity- NEPA Climate Change Analysis & Documentation: June 7-8th Learn about the recent NEPA climate change litigation, including helpful guidance on how to prepare a legally-adequate climate change impact analysis in your EAs and EISs. To register for the course, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://www.shipleygroup.com/virtual-training-calendar/nepa-climate-change-analysis-documentation-2-dpkec-84f7c-p9h8k-xcdjz-h84lj-ya4ry-6wk6y-m4c63-5xccr-c28fe-z97py-neb33-92ah2 11. Save the Date- Consideration of Addition of Tribal Beneficial Uses to Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta The State Water Resources Control Board will hold an informational item to provide information regarding the potential addition of tribal beneficial uses to the Water Quality Control Plan for the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary (Bay-Delta Plan). Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (anticipated to begin at 9:30 am) Coastal Hearing Room Joe Serna, Jr. – Cal/EPA Building 1001 I Street, Second Floor Sacramento, CA and via Video and Teleconference (including the opportunity for remote participation) READ MORE: https://www.shipleygroup.com/virtual-training-calendar/overview-of-the-endangered-species-act-3-t988c-y2dys-87dng-nyk2c-mlazk-62g3g-ymx2b-kn96z-k52ry-4ba84 12. Training Opportunity- Accelerating Environmental Reviews with Technology: Tips and Techniques - June 9th Discover the latest technologies and best practices for streamlining the environmental review process, and learn how to leverage them to improve efficiency and effectiveness. To register for the course, please hit the read more button below. 13. Funding Opportunity- EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Deadline- June 15th. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will provide grants to Tribes, to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. This grant program provides funding of $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants with $25 million set aside for federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia, and $4.6 billion for competitive implementation grants. READ MORE: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/climate-pollution-reduction-grants 14. Funding Opportunity- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding under the San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund (SFBWQIF): Deadline June 29th The BIL-SFBWQIF FY 2023 RFA (also known as ‘request for applications’) is funding from Congress to build resiliency in underserved communities. Proposed projects must be within the nine Bay Area counties that drain to San Francisco Bay. Proposals must be submitted through Grants.gov on or before the submission deadline of June 29, 2023 at 9:00pm Pacific Standard Time. Under the BIL-SFBWQIF RFA, EPA is accepting applications for approximately $5 million in grant funding to support projects in the range of $200,000 to $1 million to advance the Biden Administration’s goal of investing in America’s infrastructure and delivering environmental and public health benefits for communities with environmental justice concerns. There is NO match requirement. The RFA can be found at the link below on Grants.gov where applications must be submitted with a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number- please register now if you do not already have a UEI. For more info, please hit the read more button. READ MORE: https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2023-04/2023-rfa-bil-sfbwqif-epa-i-r9-sfbwqif-23-01.pdf 15. Funding Opportunity- Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program, Round 2: Deadline June 30th The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) is pleased to announce the availability of $20 million of Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) grant funding. These funds are available for California Federally Recognized Tribes and are designed to be flexible to meet the unique needs of each community in their goals to prevent and end homelessness. For more information, please hit the read more button below, READ MORE: https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/tribal-homeless-housing-assistance-and-prevention-program-round-2/ 16. Funding Opportunity- Living Cultures Grant: Deadline July 3rd The Living Cultures Grant seeks to sustain and strengthen traditional arts in the state of California with $5,000 grants to individual artists/culture bearers and $12,500 grants to California-based nonprofits and Tribal Nations, as well as other organizations and community groups who work with fiscal sponsors. Through this grant program, ACTA supports nurturing cultural continuity, sustaining cultural practices, and engaging our own communities and others through public programs. Projects involving any genre of traditional art—including but not limited to dance, music, foodways, material arts, and oral traditions—are welcome. For more information, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://actaonline.org/program/living-cultures-grant/ 17. Summit Opportunity- 2023 Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit: June 13-15th The Summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth and collaborators in conversation about navigating the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean energy projects. For more info or to register, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://atnitribes.org/climatechange/home/energy/ 18. Summit Opportunity- ATNI Changing Currents: Tribal Water Summit 2023: June 26-30th Changing Current Water summits are inter-tribal gatherings designed to bring together leadership, professionals, and youth (ages 15-24) from Northwest Tribes and Native communities to foster dialogue & collaboration around common water interests and work toward a shared agenda. Limited student scholarships available. To register, please hit the read more button. READ MORE: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejpd1vj993bf3b49&oseq=&c=&ch= 19. Climate Planning Opportunity- Tribal Climate Camp: Asserting Tribal Sovereignty through Climate Planning: August 13-19th: Register by June 19th In 2023, the Jamestown S’klallam Tribe, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers are collaboratively hosting the Tribal Climate Camp (TCC) to support teams of tribal leaders, climate change coordinators, planners, and program managers to build skills, gather information, and develop tribal plans and policies needed to address climate change impacts. For more information or to register, please hit the read more button below. READ MORE: https://atnitribes.org/climatechange/home/tcc/ 20. Workshop Opportunity- Fire & Climate Change: Adaptation Planning for Tribes Workshop: September 26-28, 2023 in Santa Cruz, California. 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