The native village of teller will use GAP funding to address priority environmental concerns in the community

Environmental staff will focus on technical training and building management capacity, with the goal of achieving programmatic growth to maintain meaningful participation in EPA programs. Key areas of focus include solid waste, recycling, water quality monitoring, addressing shoreline erosion, and establishing public participation and education through community engagement.activities:activities performed under the grant will focus on technical training to build administrative and environmental skills relevant to the tribe's priorities. Key elements of this program include building capacity of tribal environmental programs, organizing and implementing solid waste/recycling programs, water quality monitoring, and shoreline erosion control. Finally, community outreach and education will be instrumental to achieving environmental results, including solid waste management improvements.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables from the village of teller will include quarterly progress reports to EPA, outlining progress towards environmental results in priority areas. In addition, trip reports will outline technical capacities gained from attending relevant trainings and conferences. Finally, details of environmental clean-UPS, recycling, backhaul, and community trainings and events will demonstrate the accomplishments resulting from these work plan commitments. Direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe.