This $268,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926) provides funding to the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) to build the environmental management capacity of its four member tribes - the Nez Perce, Umatilla, Yakama, and Warm Springs. Specifically, the grant supports CRITFC in maintaining and enhancing its technical expertise to assist the member tribes in administering Clean Water Act programs, developing regional emergency response plans, and incorporating indigenous knowledge into EPA risk assessments and procedures. Key deliverables include participating in meetings and webinars, building climate modeling capacity, engaging with federal partners on habitat restoration, developing hydrodynamic modeling capabilities, and providing technical support for Columbia River toxics monitoring. The anticipated outcomes include improved coordination of tribal and governmental environmental protection efforts, enhanced collaboration on watershed plans, and increased tribal capacity to protect and monitor natural resources and respond to hazardous spills.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $268.0k | 5/8/24 |