The southeast alaska tribal ocean research (seator) network will work with tribal partners to facilitate and coordinate samples for baseline data on marine and freshwater toxin producing algae and…

The southeast alaska tribal ocean research (seator) network will work with tribal partners to facilitate and coordinate samples for baseline data on marine and freshwater toxin producing algae and ocean chemistry to better understand and educate the tribal communities within southeast alaska. Applicant will create a regional water quality testing program, decision matrix to support tribes so they can address their specific water quality concerns. This workplan will build capacity for seator member tribes by analyzing and distributing baseline shellfish toxin, ocean acidification, and contaminant data. Activities:the seator consortia will develop an administrative file tracking system, attend and/or host southeast tribal, guardian network and seator webinars and trainings, provide training at annual seator workshop on current projects, including shellfish toxins, OA, and mercury contamination in subsistence foods; applicant will review partner eteps annually. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:reports to EPA project officer, data in online database; create matrix of shared goals and actions with EPA project officer. Intended beneficiaries are the consortia member tribes; and their communities.