Primary objectives include water quality sampling and data compilation and review; recording environmental observations including yukon river ICE breakup, migratory bird behavior, and monitoring plant…

The Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, Inc. (CATG) received a $134,000 award under the Environmental Protection Agency's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) (CFDA 66.926), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The award supports environmental monitoring and tribal capacity-building activities in Fort Yukon, Alaska. Key products and services include baseline water quality sampling and data compilation; environmental observations documenting Yukon River ice dynamics and migratory bird behavior; plant phenology monitoring across three species; drone-based aerial assessment and documentation of environmental sites of concern; soil and snow sampling; and administrative and technical grants management assistance to member tribes.

Specific deliverables include progress reports to EPA, GPS coordinates for environmental data collection locations, photographic documentation, water quality training certifications, a drone quality assurance project plan, and a summary of one-on-one technical assistance provided to member tribes. No subawards are included in this agreement, with all funding directed toward direct tribal implementation. The grant advances CATG's capacity to manage environmental protection programs and support its ten member Athabascan tribes in developing their own environmental management capabilities in accordance with federal regulations and tribal environmental needs.

Primary objectives include water quality sampling and data compilation and review; recording environmental observations including yukon river ICE breakup, migratory bird behavior, and monitoring plant green up; attending environmental meetings to enhance administrative and technical grants management skills; and providing GAP grants management assistance and programmatic technical assistance to member tribes as requested.activities:activities to be performed include baseline water sampling, attending water quality and other training, capturing drone aerial footage to assess and document sites of concern, taking snow measurements, collecting soil samples, documenting yukon river break up and freeze up, collecting samples for 3 different plant species, sending out informational emails to member tribes, and providing administrative grants management and technical assistance to member tribes.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables include progress reports to EPA, a summary of one-on-one assistance provided to member tribes, GPS coordinates for environmental data collection work, photos, training certifications, and a drone quality assurance project plan. Direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe.