This agreement provides funding to the snoqualmie tribe to effectively participate in the implementation of the puget sound action agenda to continue building the health of the ecosystem within the…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded a $600,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe under the Geographic Programs - Puget Sound Protection and Restoration: Tribal Implementation Assistance Program (CFDA 66.121), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe will lead efforts to advance ecosystem recovery within the Snoqualmie River Valley, Snoqualmie River Watershed, and Sammamish River Watershed by implementing activities aligned with the Puget Sound Action Agenda. No subawards are included in this agreement.

The award funds the tribe's participation in regional watershed planning and management processes, including identification of data gaps, project prioritization, and monitoring program implementation. Primary deliverables include an Ancestral Forest Noxious Weed Management Draft Plan, water quality and habitat monitoring data from 10 sites, habitat improvement opportunity maps, newly identified climate-resilient projects to restore water quality and fish and wildlife habitat, GIS training materials, an updated Wildlife Plan incorporating drone data collection, and tribal member engagement educational events. The benefits extend to Snoqualmie Tribe members and surrounding communities throughout the geographic scope.

This agreement provides funding to the snoqualmie tribe to effectively participate in the implementation of the puget sound action agenda to continue building the health of the ecosystem within the snoqualmie river valley, the snoqualmie river watershed, and the sammamish river watershed.activities:the activities to be performed include the identification of data gaps and prioritization of projects in puget sound action areas and in areas of cultural significance to the snoqualmie indian tribe. In addition, the identified staff will be responsible for participating in local and regional watershed planning and management processes, participating in puget sound action agenda related meetings and planning efforts and implementing a monitoring program, including the collection, compiling and sharing of water quality data, habitat data, wildlife data and traditional knowledge related to habitat restoration, cultural wellbeing and sense of place.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include an ancestral forest noxious weed management draft plan, monitoring data for 10 sites within the geographic scope, maps created to show potential habitat improvement sites, newly identified habitat improvement projects that will reduce risk from climate change impacts and improve water quality and habitat for local fish and wildlife within the whidbey action area, tribal member engagement educational events, GIS training materials, and an updated wildlife plan to include drone data collection. The intended beneficiaries are the members of the snoqualmie tribe and surrounding communities.