ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

This webpage includes presentations, webinar videos, templates, and other resources produced by Prosper Sustainably on the following topics (click to navigate):

EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPs) and Strategic Planning

Developing Tribal Environmental Laws

Granting Writing

Tribal Solar Projects

Sustainability

Climate Change

 

This webpage also includes external resources on the following topics (click to navigate):

Environmental Nonprofit Organizations & Professional Communities Serving Tribes

Federal Environmental Agencies Serving Tribes

Environmental News for Tribes

Tribal Environmental Projects & Programs

Other Environmental Resources for Tribes

 

EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPs) and Strategic Planning

ETEP Case Studies Webinar: How the Pala Tribe and Yavapai Apache Nation Developed and Use an EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan – April 19, 2017

Video: How the Pala Tribe and Yavapai Apache Nation Developed and Use an EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan

Presentation: How the Pala Tribe and Yavapai Apache Nation Developed and Use an EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Template (enhanced)

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Template (simple)

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Template (bullets/list version)

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Template (table version)

ETEP Webinar– November 17, 2015

Video: ETEP Webinar – Templates Demonstration, ETEPs & GAP Work Plans, Online Training Series

Presentation: ETEP Webinar – Templates Demonstration, ETEPs & GAP Work Plans, Online Training Series)

ETEP Training Series – Complete Description

Sample GAP Work Plan Component – ETEP Development

Sample GAP Work Plan Component – ETEP Updating

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Example

Strategic Plan Template

ETEP Document Template

ETEP Document Template (Instructions)

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Template

Understanding, Developing, and Utilizing EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPs) – October 27, 2015

ETEP Session Presentation (10-27-15)

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Example v10-22-15

ETEP Document Template

ETEP Document Template (Instructions)

ETEP Strategic Work Plan – Climate Change PPA Example

Strategic Planning for Tribal Environmental Programs

Strategic Planning Presentation (10-28-15)

Strategic Plan Template

Links to Strategic Planning Internet Resources

Understanding Your ETEP Rights Webinar – October 22, 2015

Video – Understanding Your ETEP Rights (1:39:01)

PowerPoint Presentation – Understanding Your ETEP Rights

ETEP Strategic Work Plan

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Template

ETEP Strategic Work Plan Example v10-22-15

ETEP Document Template

ETEP Document Template (Instructions)

2013 GAP Guidance – ETEP References

Understanding, Developing, and Implementing an EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan (ETEP) Webinar – May 7, 2015

ETEP Webinar Presentation Video (1:51:55)

ETEP Webinar Presentation (PDF)

ETEP Template (XLSX)

Outline of ETEP Goals, Objectives, Indicators

Strategic Planning and Building Programs that Last –October 15, 2014

Strategic Planning Session Presentation

Strategic Plan / Tribal Environmental Plan Template

Environmental Programs Objectives List Template

 

Developing Tribal Environmental Laws

Developing Tribal Environmental Codes – A Step by Step Blueprint, Case Study– October 27, 2015

Env Codes Presentation (10-29-15)

Env Code Structure, Notes, Comparison Template

Env Law Scoping Template

Env Code Next Steps Template

Tribal Code – Env Code Comparison Template

Research Resources

Research Log & Database Template

Internal Document-Info Tracking Template

Developing Tribal Environmental Laws Webinar – July 1, 2015

Developing Tribal Environmental Laws Webinar Presentation Video (1:49:02)

Tribal Environmental Codes Presentation Slides (PDF)

Research Log & Database Template

Environmental Law Scoping Template

Tribal Code v. Environmental Code Comparison Template

Document & Information Tracking Template

Environmental Code Next Steps Template

Developing Tribal Environmental Codes– October 16, 2014

Tribal Codes Session Presentation

Tribal Environmental Code Research Resources

Research Log Template

Research Findings Review Template

 

Granting Writing

A Grant Writing Blueprint: Preparing a Funding Proposal– October 27, 2015

Grant Writing Presentation

FOA Review Template

Template Grant Strategy-Checklist

GAP Work Plan Strategy – November 13, 2014

GAP Grant Proposal Work Plan Strategy Presentation Video (2:09:57)

GAP Grant Proposal Work Plan Strategy Presentation

Comparison of Common GAP Work Plan Components Table (pre- and post- May 2013 GAP Guidance)

Comparison of Common GAP Work Plan Components Table (pre- and post- May 2013 GAP Guidance) (PDF)

GAP Work Plan Components & Commitments Outline Template

GAP Work Plan Components & Commitments Outline Template (PDF)

A Grant Writing Blueprint– October 17, 2014

Grant Writing Session Presentation

Funding Opportunity Announcement Review Template

Grant Strategy Checklist Template

DOE Deployment of Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Projects on Indian Lands – July 31, 2014

2014 DOE Tribal Grant Review Webinar Presentation

2014 DOE Tribal Grant Funding Announcement Review

Tribal Wildlife Grant Funding – July 23, 2014

TWG Webinar Presentation Video (1:05:08)

TWG Webinar Presentation

2014 DOE Tribal Grant Funding Announcement Review

BIA Energy & Minerals Development Program– July 17, 2014

BIA Webinar Presentation

BIA Grant Funding Announcement

Funding Announcement Review Template

EPA Tribal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) funding opportunity – July 1, 2014

2014 DERA Grant Review Webinar Presentation

DERA Grant Funding Announcement

Funding Announcement Review Template

 

Tribal Solar Projects

Solar Projects in Indian Country– October 27, 2015

Solar Presentation (pdf)

Solar Projects in Indian Country– October 17, 2014

Solar Projects Session Presentation

 

Sustainability

Sustainability Assessments & Strategies for Business and Government Operations – April 17, 2014

Sustainability Session Presentation

Sustainability Questionnaire

 

Climate Change

Greenhouse Gas Inventories and Climate Change Planning for Tribes– October 16, 2014

Climate Change Session Presentation

Sample Climate Change Planning Strategic Plan / TEP Component

 

Nonprofit Organizations & Professional Communities Service Tribes

Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

Inter-Tribal Environmental Council

Native American Environmental Protection Coalition

National Indian Justice Center

Sustainable Nations Project

Sustainable Native Communities Collaborative

Tribal Environmental & Sustainability Professionals LinkedIn Group

Tribal P2 – Pollution Prevention Network

 

Federal Agencies Serving Tribes

Bureau of Indian Affairs – Division of Natural Resources

Bureau of Indian Affairs – Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development

Bureau of Reclamation – Native American Affairs

Department of Energy – Office of Indian Energy Policy & Programs

Department of Energy – Tribal Energy Program

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Office of Native American Programs

Environmental Protection Agency – American Indian Environmental Office

Fish & Wildlife Service – Native American Liaison

USDA Rural Development – American Indian & Alaska Native Programs

 

Environmental News for Tribes

Indian Country Today – Environment

Native Times – Environment

Native Times – Wildlife

 

Tribal Environmental Projects & Programs

Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians Solar Energy Project

Cherokee Nation Environmental Programs

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe Natural Resources Department

Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Planning and Natural Resources Departments

Coquille Indian Tribe LRES

Fond du Lac Environmental Department

Gila River Indian Community – Department of Environmental Quality

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Environmental Programs

Hoopa Valley Tribal Environmental Protection Agency

Lummi Natural Resources Department

Kalispel Natural Resources Department

Karuk Department of Natural Resources

Kaw Nation Environmental Department

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma Department of Environmental Programs

Oneida Nation Environmental, Health & Safety Division

Pala Band of Mission Indians Environmental Department

Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians

Sac & Fox Environmental Department

Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Department of Land & Natural Resources

Snoqualmie Tribe Environmental and Natural Resources Department

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Environmental Division

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Department of Environmental Protection

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Environmental Department

 

Other Environmental Resources for Tribes

Tribal Court Clearinghouse – Environmental Resources

Tribal Court Clearinghouse – Environmental Review Codes

 

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