This $1,868,784 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) supports the Aaniiih Nakoda Water Center at Aaniiih Nakoda College, a tribal institution in Harlem, Montana. The Center conducts research, education, and outreach on water quality and management issues relevant to the Fort Belknap Indian Community. Key activities include comparative bioassessments of surface water, studies of groundwater impacts, and evaluating benefits of subsurface irrigation systems. The Center also offers training and education programs for ANC students, tribal employees, and other local stakeholders. Additionally, the Center serves as a clearinghouse for community information on water resources. This award, effective from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029, aims to increase the scientific knowledge base, public literacy, and inform the tribe's water management decisions.
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