The City of King Cove, Alaska was awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202). The purpose of this grant is to fund the construction of a solid waste processing facility adjacent to the existing landfill, approximately 1.8 miles from the city center. Key project components include excavation, site preparation, construction of a 40' x 50' solid waste handling building,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $2,282,797 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the City of Angoon, Alaska. The purpose of this award is to modernize and expand the Angoon City Landfill over a 3-year period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. Key activities include: Organizing and upgrading the existing landfill to safely sort and store hazardous materials, recyclables, and other items for off-site shipping;...
This Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), aims to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and acceptability of establishing a hazardous waste processing and disposal facility in Alaska. The primary objectives are to: 1) identify in-state treatment and disposal options suitable for implementation in Alaska; 2) evaluate the identified alternatives from the perspectives of constructability,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $7,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202). The funding will support ADEC's efforts to assist the EPA in achieving objectives related to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Key activities funded under this Cooperative Agreement include: hiring up to 4 new staff to conduct ANCSA-related work; developing...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $45,651,580 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the Environmental Conservation Alaska Department to improve water and wastewater infrastructure in rural and Alaska Native communities. The key products and services to be delivered include: Design and construction of a modular water treatment plant in White Mountain Installation of individual wells and septic tanks for two homes in Slana...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $780,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects (CFDA 66.202) program to the Metlakatla Indian Community, doing business as Metlakatla Power & Light, to improve solid waste management in the Metlakatla community. The key activities funded under this 2-year project include: 1) purchasing a portable shredder and baler to reduce waste volume at the municipal disposal site; 2) acquiring safety equipment and...
This Cooperative Agreement, awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202), provides $1,226,000.00 in funding to the City of Klawock to improve solid waste management in the city. The project involves renovating the transfer station building to include a dedicated baling facility, and purchasing a baler and other solid waste handling equipment. The City of Klawock will issue a subaward to the Alaska Native Tribal Health...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $5,625,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to the Municipality of Anchorage, Inc. in Alaska. The award funds the implementation of the Powder Reserve Access Project, which involves the execution and completion of a wastewater infrastructure construction project. Key activities include preliminary and final engineering design, permitting, replacement of 2,025 feet of sewer main with...
This $3,540,340 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grant Program (CFDA 66.920) will fund projects that support improvements to municipal solid waste management and recycling infrastructure in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. The key activities to be performed include: 1) development and construction of a new compost facility; 2) purchase of new landfill operating equipment; 3)...
This $125,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) will assist the Native Village of Port Graham in Alaska in building administrative, programmatic, communications, solid/hazardous waste management, and technical capacities to protect the tribal environment and health. Key objectives and activities include maintaining an environmental office, attending training, conducting community education,...