This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides $133,913 in funding to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe for the operation and enhancement of the tribe's environmental programs. The grant award is part of the EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (CFDA 66.926), which supports tribal governments in building environmental management capacity and implementing environmental protection initiatives.
Under this award, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe will use the funding to plan, develop, and establish core environmental program capabilities, including administrative and financial systems, information management, environmental policy and implementation frameworks, and baseline environmental assessments. The tribe will also conduct environmental reviews of major projects in the region, deliver public education, and develop partnerships with federal, state, local, and private entities to address water quality management. Key expected outcomes include increased skills and knowledge of tribal environmental staff, enhanced working relationships with partners, and improved decision-making regarding resource management to enhance the health of the tribe's lands, air, and water.
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