This project will assist the stebbins community association in building capacity and developing programs to protect the tribal environment and health

The Stebbins Community Association will receive $124,310 through a Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP). The Association will build its capacity to manage an environmental office and develop programs to protect tribal lands and community health. Key activities include solid waste management, source separation, pollution prevention and recycling programs, as well as environmental outreach and education for tribal citizens. The two-year award period runs from October 2021 through March 2023 and will allow the Association to establish a successful long-term tribal environmental program for the Stebbins community in Alaska.

Tasks include managing an environmental office to sustain a successful tribal environmental program; developing capacity for solid waste management, source separation, pollution prevention/recycling; and environmental outreach and education.