The purpose of this assistance agreement is to continue building the affiliated tribes of northwest indians (atni)'s organizational capacity as leaders in regional and national tribal environmental…

The purpose of this assistance agreement is to continue building the affiliated tribes of northwest indians (atni)'s organizational capacity as leaders in regional and national tribal environmental policy by coordinating shared objectives and localized strategies with its member tribes. Atni will continue to work toward establishing itself as a leading intertribal organization to communicate, coordinate, and promote environmental best management practices for tribes in the greater northwest.activities:activities to be performed include information sharing on environmental best management practices, addressing natural resource challenges for tribes in the greater northwest and establishing tribal natural resource policy priorities, and serving as a resource clearinghouse for atni member tribes regarding new and proposed environmental laws and regulations that may affect natural resources, among other activities.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables include, among others, technical resource documents and reports, to be shared with atni member tribes. Expected outcomes include building capacity to support atni member tribes in developing their own environmental policies, building consensus around regional tribal environmental policies, and supporting member tribes by providing input on environmental policy priorities that improve overall air and water quality. Intended beneficiaries are tribal members.