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Title: Great Basin/Mojave Desert Climate Change Workshop
Date: Abstract Deadline March 15, 2010; Meeting April 20-22, 2010
Location: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Brief Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Park Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency, in collaboration with several other agencies and organizations, are sponsoring a workshop focusing on natural resource research, adaptation, and mitigation needs related to climate change in the Great Basin and Mojave Desert. The workshop will examine how climate change is affecting natural resources in deserts of the western U.S., as well as the land, water, and species management and research needs that are essential to address in the coming decade.
Title: Marine Debris Webinar
Date: March 16, 2-4 p.m. Eastern time
Location: USEPA Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Brief Description: Region 2 is sponsoring this webinar in which US EPA staff will explain the broad array of programs and federal agencies that are involved in tackling the issue of marine debris. Keith Jones from the Caltrans Division of Environmental Analysis will describe how the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) under the Clean Water Act is helping to drive implementation programs specifically to reduce trash and marine debris. Finally, Carrie Gallagher from Keep America Beautiful will provide advice on developing local anti-littering campaigns to keep trash out of the streets and storm sewers and off our beaches.
To register, go to: http://www.epa.gov/region02/webinars/index.html
Title: Mining Information for Tribes
Date: April 22, 2010
Location: Spokane, WA
Brief Description: EPA Region 10 has developed a training course targeted toward Tribes. The training course describes the mining process, environmental impacts from mining, and regulations and permitting process for mining operations.
Title: Seventh National Monitoring Conference - Monitoring From the Summit to the Sea
Date: April 25-29, 2010
Location: Denver, Colorado
Brief Description: The conference will focus on the many facets of water quality and water quantity monitoring for improved understanding, protection, and restoration of our natural resources and communities. It will also provide a unique forum for water practitioners from all backgrounds to exchange information, develop skills, and foster collaboration and coordination. USGS, EPA, NOAA, and state scientists and others will showcase new findings on the quality of the Nation's streams and groundwater, and highlight recent innovations and cutting-edge tools in water-quality monitoring, assessment, and reporting.
Title: 2010 Clean Water Act Section 404 Training
Date: April 26-30, 2010
Location: USEPA Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Brief Description: This introductory course is intended to provide an overview of the Clean Water Act, §404 program, which regulates the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. The training contains sessions on the application of the §404(b)(1) environmental review criteria, as well as topics related to the jurisdictional scope of §404, general permits, mitigation and elevated case procedures. While intended primarily for EPA and other Federal staff who work with §404 issues, the
training will be available to State and Tribal staff on a space-available basis. Space will be limited, so please register early.
training will be available to State and Tribal staff on a space-available basis. Space will be limited, so please register early.
For more information, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/404training.html or contact Chris Hunter at (2020) 566-1454 or hunter.christopher@epa.gov.
Title: U.S.E.P.A. Water Quality Standards Academy Basic Course
Date: May 3-7, 2010
Location: Arlington/Crystal City, Virginia
Brief Description: The Basic Course is an introductory course designed for those with fewer than six months experience with water quality standards and criteria programs. However, others may benefit from the course, including veterans of the water quality standards program who want a refresher course.
The 5-day course is aimed at states, territories, tribes, environmental groups, industrial groups, municipalities, the academic community, federal agencies, watershed groups, and other interested parties. The course is offered approximately two times each year.
For more information, please visit:http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/standards/academy/
Title: Tribal Drinking Water Conference
Date: May 24-27, 2010
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Brief Description: Protecting drinking water in Indian Country; the multiple barrier approach. Sponsored by Rural Community Assistance Corporation and USEPA Region IX.
Title: 2010 National Tribal Science Forum:
Mother Earth: Indigenous Knowledge to Promote Positive Change
Date: June 6 – 10, 2010
Location: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Traverse City, Michigan
Brief Description: The Tribal Science Forum is designed to foster the sharing of information about tribal environmental programs and spark discussion about issues of vital interest to Indian Country. It provides opportunities to network with peers in other tribes as well as with partners from EPA and other agencies through poster and exhibit sessions, cultural activities and tours. The agenda will address a wide range of scientific issues that will be explored through Air, Water, Earth, and Community Health tracks. There will also be a cross-theme track focused on Climate Change.
For more information, see http://www.epa.gov/osp/tribes.htm http://www.gtbindians.org
Title: Free Tribal Environmental Grant Writing Workshop
Date: June 15 – 17, 2010
Location: Boise, Idaho
Brief Description: 40 seats are being offered for a free grantwriting workshop sponsored by the USBR Snake River Area Office, USGS, BIA, and other agencies. This workshop is open to representatives of any federally-recognized Native American or Alaskan Native Tribal Government throughout the U.S. registering on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be a waiting list for cancellations and future events.
Title: Northwest Tribal Water Rights Conference: Water and Human Rights
Date: October 20-21, 2010
Location: KwaTaqNuk Resort – Polson, Montana
Brief Description: Agenda/Registration materials under development
Title: 2010 Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition (WQTC)
Date: November 14-18, 2010
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Brief Description: WQTC 2010 session topics will include monitoring and detection techniques, treatment processes, disinfection by-products, UV/ AOP/ Ozone, organic and inorganic contaminants and emerging issues.
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