The nelson island consortia continues its efforts in improving tribal member human health and environmental protection primarily because of the capacity to manage local environmental programs

One, in increased capacity to manage environmental programs. Two, more sustainable environmental program and presence in the tribal communities and building projects that will span the 4-year life of this program, written into each year as well as new projects along the way. The EPA tribal environmental plan will be discussed to reflect real-time priorities and environmental issues that are pending as required. Activities:the nelson island tribal consortia will create a newsletter of the environmental issues we face in our tribal communities, discuss ways the tribal members may come together and mitigate issues and keep landfill waste of the land where we subsist and maintain a cleaner landfill and organize the landfill disposal. Make sure tribal community members are aware of proper disposal methods and trash bins and disposal at campsite areas. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:a cleaner, healthier environment is the long term goal. A more aesthetic area to live will be valued and will change the behavior patterns of the tribal members who will want to assist in maintaining the environment. Reduce trips to the clinic for illness that may be contracted through landfill waste and airborne issues.