This project will assist the native village of koyuk in building capacity and developing programs to protect the tribal environment and health

The Native Village of Koyuk IRA Council received a $119,390 Project Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) to build the tribe's capacity for environmental protection and programming. The grant will fund activities related to improving solid and hazardous waste management, including backhaul and recycling of electronic waste. It will also support the development and implementation of a watershed monitoring program, air quality assessments, and climate change adaptation planning. The grant aims to increase environmental awareness and protection within the Koyuk tribal community through outreach and education initiatives. Funding is provided for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

The primary purposes of this project include: to build tribal capacity to develop, implement, and manage environmental programs; to develop and implement a watershed monitoring program; to develop and implement a solid waste and hazardous waste programs including backhaul and recycling; to identify and seek solutions to air quality issues in the community; to plan for climate change adaptation; and to provide environmental outreach and education to the community.activities:activities to be performed include those related to increased coordination, training, and oversight of solid and hazardous waste management such as backhaul to remove solid waste and recycling materials. Electronic wastes will be collected, properly stored, and removed from the community. The tribe will gather and disseminate information related to air quality and climate change adaptation within the community. The tribe will implement and build capacity to provide watershed water sampling.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe. Outcomes and intended beneficiaries include continued improvements to community solid waste, hazardous waste collections, disposal, and handling. Air quality, climate change, and watershed issues identified will increase awareness and environmental protection within the community.