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November 8, 2011 - EPA’s Apps for the Environment Forum

If you would like to attend this event in person, please register by sending an email to greenapps@epa.gov with "Apps Forum Registration" in the subject line.

For more information, check out the Apps for the Environment Website: http://www.epa.gov/appsfortheenvironment/forum.html or e-mail greenapps@epa.gov

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November 14 - 17, 2011 - 2011 National Tribal Water Quality Conference

November 14–17, 2011 at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino, Santa Fe, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION
EPA and the Pueblo of Pojoaque are hosting a national conference for all tribes with water quality programs, or those who wish to begin water quality programs. The conference will highlight the blended nature of the Clean Water Act Section 106 and Section 319 programs.

CONFERENCE FORMAT
Classroom study including general sessions, breakout sessions by level and topic, specialized trainings, and field experience in surrounding tribal work areas.

FIELD EXPERIENCE
Field experiences will include practicing skills essential to maintaining a CWA 106 program and viewing projects funded through a CWA 319 program.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is not yet available. Another announcement will be sent once the registration site is active. There will be a $50 registration fee for each participant.

PRESENTERS NEEDED!
EPA is seeking presentations based on work supported through the CWA 106 or CWA 319 tribal grants. Subjects can include project successes, lessons learned, challenges faced, or methods and techniques valuable for other tribal programs. Presentations should focus on tribal CWA 106 or CWA 319 funded activities. We are also seeking free-standing table-top displays for exhibition during the conference. Eligible presenters include tribal water quality professionals, federal partners, tribal organizations and other water quality professionals working in Indian Country. EXTENDED DEADLINE Applicants can use the contact information below to receive a submission form which is due by July 13, 2011. Applicants will be notified of EPA’s selections by August 12, 2011.

Please see the attached flyer for more details:

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information you can contact Nancy Arazan (arazan.nancy@epa.gov), Robyn Delehanty (delehanty.robyn@epa.gov), or your EPA Regional CWA 106 or CWA 319 coordinator.

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November 14 - 18, 2011 - DOE Tribal Energy Program Review

This annual program review is intended as a gathering for tribes to meet and learn from other tribes pursuing energy sufficiency through efficiency and/or renewable energy, and to share in their successes. Recognizing the increasing interest of tribes in energy efficiency and renewable energy and the benefit of tribes learning from each other, we are opening up this meeting to Indian Country as a whole. This is a unique forum that provides an excellent overview of the wide range of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects under way in Indian Country.

For more information: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/upcoming_events.cfm

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September 26-28, 2011 - 7th Biennial State of Lake Michigan and the 11th Annual Great Lakes Beach Association Conference

September 26-28, 2011
Stardust Event Center and BlueChip Hotel
Michigan City, IN

Join us in Indiana for the 7th biennial State of Lake Michigan and the 11th annual Great Lakes Beach Association Conference. The joint conference will be held at the Stardust Event Center connected to the BlueChip hotel, located in Michigan City next to Trail Creek and close to Lake Michigan. The conference brings together elected officials, scientists, resource managers, planners, students, and citizens working to improve Great Lakes beaches and Lake Michigan, as outlined in the Lakewide Management Plan. Activities and events include field trips, workshops and a poster session.

Information on the tracks and session topics, as well as on submitting an abstract can be found below.

Tracks & Session Topics:
Toxics, Stressors, and Monitoring
-Resource Extraction
- Impacts on Water Quality
-Next steps in AOC Monitoring and Restoration
-Models/GIS
-Pollution Prevention Actions for Toxics
-Emerging and Legacy Chemicals in our Fish: Ecological and Human Health
Habitat and Invasives
-The Lake Michigan Biodiversity Strategy
-Wetland / Watershed Health and Collaboration
-Climate Change - Lake Levels, Green Infrastructure, and Adaptation
-Fish Species Health / Lake Michigan Food Web
-Carp
-Regional Ocean Planning
Nearshore and Watersheds
-Dunes & Wetlands
-Coastal Wetlands Function
-Nutrients/TMDLs
-Water Conservation and the Great Lakes Compact
-Watershed Academy and Planning Commissions
-Harbors/Recreation: Clean & Green Marina Programs

Submitting an Abstract:

Abstracts for both oral and poster presentations should be emailed as a word document to dbarnett@idem.in.gov prior to June 22, 2011. Please use "SOLM 2011 Presentation/Poster Abstract" as the email subject line. Space is limited: preference will be given to abstracts that relate to one of the conference tracks and session topics. Presenters will be notified of acceptance in July, 2011.

Abstracts should describe results and the relevance of the work or research being done. Please indicate if your project/research is being funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Please write your abstract for a general audience (readable for people outside your field). The title should appear on the first line in bold. Underline the presenting author and include affiliation, address, and telephone/fax/email of the presenting author only. Please limit the abstract title to no more than 250 characters and the body of your abstract to no more than 300 words. Images, graphics and tables are not permitted, only text. Use single spacing and font, Arial 12. Accepted abstracts will be compiled, as submitted, into the conference proceedings.
Please edit your abstract prior to submission.

Please indicate your preference for an oral or poster presentation. Depending on the number of abstracts received and the time available, we may request that some abstracts submitted as oral presentations be moved to the poster session.

Oral Presentation (15 minute presentation in a panel): Submit an abstract to give a 15-minute oral presentation. Sessions will be 1.5 hours in length with time included for questions. Some presentations may be lengthened or shortened at the discretion of the session chair.

Poster Presentation: Submit an abstract to present a poster on a specific topic. All posters will be on display through Wednesday lunch. There will be a Tuesday evening reception in which poster presenters are required to attend to answer questions. Poster sessions are strongly encouraged as an alternative to a formal oral presentation and offer an opportunity to showcase graduate research, technologic advances, and project specific initiatives.

All presenters and invited speakers are required to pay registration fees and any associated travel expenses.
Registration: A website will be available in June.

For more information, contact:
Danielle Barnett (dbarnett@idem.in.gov)
Indiana Department of
Environmental Management
219.757.0277

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October 30 - November 4, 2011 - 68th Annual National Congress of American Indians Convention

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October 11-14, 2010 - United Southeastern Tribes 2010 Annual Meeting

Information on the Annual Conference is located at http://ncai.org/Home.468.0.html Exit Disclaimer

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October 20-22, 2010: 18th Annual EPA Region 9 Tribal/EPA Conference

The 18th Annual Region 9 Tribal/EPA Conference will be held on October 20-22, 2010, in San Francisco, CA.

Contact: Pamela Overman, 415-972-3781 (email: overman.pamela@epa.gov)

For more information go to: http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/rtoc/index.html

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October 25-29, 2010 - DOE Tribal Energy Program Review, Fiscal year 2010, Denver, CO

This annual gathering is an opportunity for tribes to meet and learn from other tribes pursuing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and to share in their successes. Recognizing the increasing interest of tribes in energy efficiency and renewable energy and the benefit of tribes learning from tribes, we are opening up this meeting to Indian Country as a whole. This unique forum provides an excellent overview of the wide range of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects under way in Indian Country.

DoubleTree Hotel Denver
3203 Quebec Street
Denver, Colorado 80207

Agenda:

Registration
No registration fee is being charged, but advance registration is required to ensure adequate seating and availability of food. Lunch will be provided on the three full days of the review (Tuesday through Thursday, October 26-28, 2010). To register, please complete the attached registration form and return it by e-mail to tribal@go.doe.gov or fax to (720) 356-1350.

Lodging
The Doubletree Hotel Denver is making a block of rooms available to meeting participants at a discounted rate of $119.00 plus tax (below government per diem rate). To make reservations at the group rate, call the hotel directly at (303) 321-3333 or Doubletree Reservations at (800) 222-8733. When booking, be sure to reference the "Tribal Energy Program Review." The deadline for reservations at the group rate is September 27, 2010. After that date we will be unable to guarantee rate or availability.

DOE Tribal Energy Program
Golden Field Office
1617 Cole Blvd.
Golden, CO 80401
tribal@go.doe.gov

For more information on the Tribal Energy Program, including other upcoming events and our Guide to Tribal Energy Development, visit our Web site. (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/upcoming_events.cfm)

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November 1-4, 2010 - The 2010 National Training Conference on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and Environmental Conditions in Communities

The 2010 National Training Conference on the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) and Environmental Conditions in Communities (PDF) (2 pp, 68K, About PDF)

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November 6, 2010 - American Public Health Association Environmental Justice and Health Forum in Denver, Colorado--Travel Scholarships Available

The American Public Health Association (APHA) would like to invite you to attend our Environmental Justice and Health Forum on Saturday, November 6th at the Denver Convention Center in Denver, CO. The event will begin at 4:00 pm. This event is part of the APHA Environment Section's program for the annual conference's theme on Social Justice: A Public Health Perspective. This event will be an opportunity for community leaders, activists, researchers, policymakers, students, and other interested stakeholders to discuss environmental justice and health issues, development of community-university partnerships to address environmental justice and health issues, best practices, lessons learned, and federal initiatives to address environmental justice and health issues.

If you are a leader of a community-based organization, the APHA Environment Section will provide scholarships up to $750 for you to travel to the conference. If you plan to attend the conference and would like a scholarship, please contact Dr. Sacoby Wilson (wilsons2@mailbox.sc.edu), APHA Environment Section Chair. Please let Dr. Wilson know by August 23rd.

For more details contact:
Dr. Simone Charles (scharles@georgiasouthern.edu)-912-478-1317
Or A.J. Cuevas (azitakj@gmail.com)-720-270-8768

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November 14-19, 2010 - National Congress of American Indians 67th Annual Convention

Information on the Mid-Year conference is located at http://www.ncai.org/Conferences-Events.7.0.html Exit Disclaimer

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December 13, 2010 Southeast Smart Growth Network Video Conference

Southeast Smart Growth Network Video Conference, December 13, 2010, 2:00-3:30 pm (EST). The Southeast Smart Growth Network invites you to join them for their first regional video conference showcasing key smart growth initiatives in the Southeast. The p\Program includes presentations from the U.S. EPA, the Southeast Watershed Forum, the Freedman Engineering Group, and the Town of Davidson, North Carolina.

The hour and a half program will be presented from four interactive sites linked by the University of Georgia. You may also view the presentation from your computer.

TO WATCH ONLINE
Email co@southeastwaterforum.org to receive the conference url and link-up instructions

TO PARTICIPATE LIVE
There are 4 locations participating live:

  1. Athens, Georgia - Center for Teaching and Learning, North Instructional Plaza, http://www.ctl.uga.edu/location Exit Disclaimer, park at the Tate Student Center, 705 S. Lumpkin Street
  2. Atlanta, Georgia - Georgia Department of Community Affairs, 60 Executive Park South NE, http://www.dca.ga.gov/ main/About/DCAMap1.pdf (PDF) , sign in at the security desk in the lobby
  3. Charlotte, North Carolina - University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Room 126 Fretwell Building – #45 on campus map, park on parking deck, http://home.uncc.edu/directions Exit Disclaimer
  4. Knoxville, Tennessee - University of Tennessee, Room 156 Plant Biotechnology Building on the Agriculture Campus, http://www.utk.edu/maps/ Exit Disclaimer

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December 13-16, 2010 - National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Tribal Leader Meetings

Information about activities and meetings NCAI Exit Disclaimer is participating in, leading up to the event hosted by the White House on Thursday. Please check back often for more information, as it becomes available.

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December 15, 2010 - First White House Environmental Justice Forum with Environmental Leaders and Cabinet Secretaries

Event information available at EPA Newsroom.

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December 16, 2010 - Second White House Tribal Nations Conference

The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 15, 2010

President Obama Announces 2010 White House Tribal Nations Conference

WASHINGTON - On Thursday, December 16, 2010, President Obama will host the White House Tribal Nations Conference. As part of President Obama's ongoing outreach to the American people, this conference will provide leaders from the 565 federally recognized tribes the opportunity to interact directly with the President and representatives from the highest levels of his Administration. Each federally recognized tribe will be invited to send one representative to the conference. This will be the second White House Tribal Nations Conference for the Obama Administration, and continues to build upon the President's commitment to strengthen the nation to nation relationship with Indian Country.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2010/11/15/president-obama-announces-2010-white-house-tribal-nations-conference

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December 16, 2010 - EPA Co-Sponsors Green Chemistry Forum for New England Scientists

EPA's New England office is working collaboratively with Beyond Benign to sponsor a Green Chemistry Networking Forum on December 16, 2010, at the MIT Faculty Club in Cambridge. The forum is a free event meant to support and help further develop a network of cutting-edge scientists engaged in finding safer, less-toxic chemical uses to advance sustainability in our society.

Green Chemistry is the design, development, and implementation of products, materials, and processes to reduce or eliminate the use and generation of toxic and hazardous waste. Green Chemistry is a philosophy and approach to design new materials and products derived from renewable feedstock. Green Chemistry considers the entire life cycle of the materials and products manufactured.

The networking forum will take place on December 16, 2010 at the MIT Faculty Club - 6th Floor, 50 Memorial Drive, Cambridge Mass. between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

EPA is launching a New England Green Challenge, with a goal to broaden the understanding and adoption of green chemistry practices and principles in business, education, government, health care, and society as a catalyst to grow a sustainable economy in New England and beyond. Some goals include understanding the interrelationship of green chemistry and sustainability, supporting a transformative dialogue about new ways to achieve a safe and green sustainable future and fostering a New England economy that is based on local resources, labor force, research capacity and expert knowledge.

“We are excited to promote and advance Green Chemistry solutions, because it is clear that rigorous creativity helps foster major improvements in important areas such as use of safer and less-toxic chemicals and better energy efficiency,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA’s New England office. “Common sense tells us that better efficiencies and improvements translate to a healthier bottom line for companies, a sound economy for our region and healthier communities with a better protected environment.”

The forum will feature Curt Spalding, EPA New England regional administrator; and Green Chemistry leaders, Dr. Paul Anastas, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Research and Development and the Science Advisor to the Agency, and John Warner, President and Chief Technology Officer, Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry.

There is no cost for the Forum but registration is required. Please register by December 10, 2010 as space is limited.

More information:

New England Green Chemistry Networking Forum

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January 12-15, 2011 - Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium

Participants in the National Symposium will learn about the EPA Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program, which was created a decade ago to address a range of indoor air quality and related problems in school buildings, including respiratory problems, headaches and nausea, and an alarming rise in asthma and allergies among schoolchildren. The ITEP staff will partner with tribal participants to implement the program in schools that serve their students.

ITEP has travel scholarships for tribal staff and educators at schools that serve Native American students to attend the IAQ Tools for Schools Symposium in Washington DC. For more information about the symposium you can check the website at: http://www.iaqsymposium.com/index.html Exit Disclaimer

Initial selections will be made on December 6th. ITEP will support six scholarships. Applicants not selected by ITEP will be referred to their EPA region for consideration. Applicants that do not get selected for this year will be considered for next year.

The tribal IAQ seminar is on January 12th and the National IAQ TfS Symposium is January 13 to 15. If you are interested, please complete the attached application and fax to ITEP. If you have questions, please contact Nelson Mansel at mansel.nelson@nau.edu or 928 523 1275.

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January 13-15, 2011 - Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium

This premier event brings together teachers, school nurses, maintenance and custodial staff, school decision makers, school administrators, parents, school and health association members, and community leaders from across the country to discuss the importance of developing effective Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management practices. Attendees learn about available resources and materials, including the IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit, which will enable them to support and implement good IAQ practices in schools.

Register at http://www.iaqsymposium.com/index.html Exit Disclaimer.

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January 14, 2011 - National Beach Conference Abstracts for Presentations and Posters Due

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host the 2011 National Beach Conference March 15-17, in Miami, Florida. This conference will provide a forum for discussing national beach water quality issues, exchanging information, and coordinating efforts in research and decision-making. Prior to the start of the conference, on March 14, EPA and its partners will provide training on beach monitoring, rapid methods, and predictive tools. EPA is currently seeking proposals through January 14, 2011, for practical and informative presentations on topics relevant to the national beach program.

Abstracts for both oral presentations and poster presentations can be submitted online: http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/meeting2011_index.cfm.

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January 25-26, 2011 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs: Greener Homes Regional Training

These two-day informational workshops will be held in Cabazon, CA, and focus on home energy efficiency and comfort, as well as indoor air quality, renewable energy resources, and mold and moisture prevention. These workshops also feature hands-on demonstrations of energy efficiency products.

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February 1-2, 2011 - Federal Agencies to Convene National Bed Bug Summit

WASHINGTON – In response to consumer concern about the rising incidence of bed bugs in the United States, the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup will hold the National Bed Bug Summit on February 1-2, 2011. During the meeting, panels will discuss bed bug initiatives, identify gaps in knowledge and outline suggested ideas for improving control on a community-wide basis. Summit participants will develop recommendations for a national strategy on bed bug control. The meeting will focus on:

This will be the second Bed Bug Summit that EPA has participated in. The first was in April 2009. Since then, the agency has helped coordinate the activities of the Federal Bed Bug Workgroup and made recommendations for research, the role of government in combating bed bugs, consumer education and communication, and the role of property owners and managers.

WHAT: 2nd National Bed Bug Summit

WHO: Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

WHEN: Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

WHERE: Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center
3800 Reservoir Road, N.W., Washington, D.C.

NOTE:
The summit is open to the public but pre-registration is necessary to attend in person. To register, please email the following information (name, affiliation, address, phone number, and email address) to: BedBugSummit2Registration@epa.gov

The summit is also available via webinar. Instructions for signing on to the webinar along with the agenda are available on EPA's website at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/ppdc/bedbug-summit/2nd-bedbug-summit.html

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February 2, 2011 - 10th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference Pre-conference workshop on equitable development, titled Achieving Equitable Development: Strategies to Empower Community Organizations

Register now for the 10th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference in Charlotte, NC, and the pre-conference event
Achieving Equitable Development: Strategies to Empower Community Organizations, February 2011: www.newpartners.org Exit Disclaimer

Conference registration is now open for the 10th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference, which will be held February 3-5, 2011 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Scholarships are available -- please see www.newpartners.org Exit Disclaimer for information. Applications due December 30. Applications due January 10th, or until all the funds are allocated.

The multi-disciplinary conference program will include over 100 sessions featuring cutting-edge policies, strategies and tools that address the environmental, economic, and social challenges we are faced with today. The 2011 conference will focus on the underlying themes of capacity-building and financing smart growth, and will also include sessions on topics ranging from urban revitalization, job creation, transportation and the livability of small towns and rural places to green building, health, climate change adaptation and much more.

This year's conference places a strong emphasis on equity - in expanding the conversation about smart growth so we can plan and develop our communities in ways that work well for all residents. Sessions dealing with equitable development and environmental justice issues can be found throughout the program, and are described in the attached brochure.

The equity focus is further brought out at the February 2 pre-conference workshop on equitable development, titled Achieving Equitable Development: Strategies to Empower Community Organizations. This event will build the capacity of community-based organizations to engage on growth and development issues in their neighborhoods and regions, and will have sessions and trainings on topics such as working with local, state and federal government; financing equitable development; and current equitable development policy trends. Further info about the conference and the pre-conference event can be found at www.newpartners.org Exit Disclaimer.

The reservation deadline to receive the group room rate of $95 at the Westin Charlotte Hotel is January 10, 2011. Make your reservations soon as the hotel is likely to sell out.

Visit www.newpartners.org Exit Disclaimer for more detailed information on the conference program, tours of model projects, special events, invited speakers, hotel and transportation information, and to register now!

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February 7-10, 2011 - United South Eastern Tribes Impact Week Washington, DC

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February 7-11, 2011 - Alaska Forum on the Environment

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February 18, 2011 - Call for Proposals for the 2011 U.S. EPA Community Involvement Training Conference

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting presentation proposals for its 2011 Community Involvement Training Conference. The conference will be held in Crystal City, VA July 19-21, 2011. All presentation proposals are due by close of business Friday, February 18, 2011.

By participating as a presenter, you can help us achieve our goal to provide an exceptional conference that both informs and trains EPA staff as well as the agency’s local, state, federal, and tribal partners in best practices to enhance community involvement.

How to Submit a Presentation Proposal
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please visit the conference web site at http://www.epa.gov/ciconference.

Contacts
Questions about the conference can be directed to:

Laura Knudsen, EPA Conference Co-Chair
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: 703-603-8861
Email: knudsen.laura@epa.gov

Lee Harrigan, EPA Conference Co-Chair
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: 202-566-1666
Email: harrigan.lee@epa.gov

Catherine Sims
Community Involvement Conference Coordinator
Environmental Management Support
8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-589-5318 Fax: 301-589-8487
Email: ciconference@emsus.com

We encourage you to share this message with your colleagues and partners who may be interested in submitting a presentation proposal for the 2011 EPA Community Involvement Training Conference.

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February 28-March 2, 2011 - National Congress of American Indians Executive Council - Winter Session

More Information: http://www.ncai.org/National-Calendar.21.0.html?&no_cache=1

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February 28-March 2, 2011 - 2nd Annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Washington, DC (Area)

2nd Annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit February 28 - March 2, 2011, Gaylord Convention Center, just outside Washington DC

This year, the Summit's Technology Showcase will feature twice as many exhibits - more than 200 energy technologies, including 100 ARPA-E awardees, various National Labs, and DOE Programs will also be participating in the program. This year's speakers include:

Please visit the Summit website Exit Disclaimerfor further details (http://www.ct-si.org/events/EnergyInnovation).

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March 15-17, 2011 - National Beach Conference

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host the 2011 National Beach Conference March 15-17, in Miami, Florida. This conference will provide a forum for discussing national beach water quality issues, exchanging information, and coordinating efforts in research and decision-making. Prior to the start of the conference, on March 14, EPA and its partners will provide training on beach monitoring, rapid methods, and predictive tools. EPA is currently seeking proposals through January 14, 2011, for practical and informative presentations on topics relevant to the national beach program.

Abstracts for both oral presentations and poster presentations can be submitted online: http://water.epa.gov/type/oceb/beaches/meeting2011_index.cfm.

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For more information, please contact Damaris Christensen at christensen.damaris@epa.gov.

April 3-5, 2011 - 14th National Brownfields Conference, Philadelphia, PA

The 14th National Brownfields Conference is headed to Philadelphia on April 3-5, 2011. The National Brownfields Conference is the largest, most comprehensive conference focused on cleaning up and redeveloping abandoned, underutilized, and potentially contaminated properties in the nation. Cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the conference attracts more than five thousand registrants and hundreds of exhibitors. With more than 100 educational sessions, the conference offers knowledge building, networking, and business development opportunities for beginners and experienced professionals.

The educational program is a direct result of the conference's national call for ideas and is designed to address the important issues facing brownfields practitioners, policy makers, and communities today. This year, conference organizers are particularly interested in new ideas related to green jobs, community engagement and environmental justice, the business of brownfields, green technology and emerging solutions, planning for community revitalization, and sustainability. Additionally the Brownfields 2011 Planning Committee wants to encourage more interactive educational sessions in hopes to have at least 60 percent using the always popular marketplace/roundtable format and the newly established public dialogue/debate format.

To submit your session proposal by the deadline of July 30, 2010 go to www.brownfields2011.org Exit Disclaimer. For more information please contact Julie Butler (jbutler@icma.org) or see the conference website.

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April 27-29, 2011 - 1st Annual Sustainable Tribal Utility Summit

More information available at
http://www.usetinc.org/Libraries/ELO_Docs/Tribal_Utility_Summit_Flyer_Final.sflb.ashx Exit Disclaimer

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May 5, 2011 - Department of Energy Tribal Summit

DOE will host a summit of American Indian/Alaska Native Governments in Washington DC on May 5, 2011. Please see the save-the-date flyer below more information will be disseminated as it becomes available on the Tribal Energy Program Web site.

For More Information: http://www.energy.gov/indianenergy/

http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/pdfs/save_the_date.pdf (1 pg, 2.8MB, About PDF)

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May 24, 2011 - Stormwater Webinar - EPA's Proposed Construction General Permit

On April 25, 2011, EPA released the proposed Construction General Permit (CGP) regulating the discharge of stormwater from large and small construction activities. The CGP includes new requirements that implement the technology-based Effluent Limitation Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards, which were issued by EPA for the construction and development industry on December 1, 2009. The CGP also includes new water quality-based requirements for construction sites discharging stormwater to waters requiring additional pollutant control.

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June 13-16, 2011 - National Congress of American Indians Mid-Year Conference

More Information: NCAI National Calendar Exit Disclaimer

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July 18, 2011 - Call for Abstracts for Poster Presentations 2011 Environmental Justice Conference: One Community - One Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); and Greendoor Initiative (Detroit-based organization) are co-sponsoring the 2011 Environmental Justice Conference: One Community – One Environment which will be held on August 23-26, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. We are issuing this call for poster presentations on Environmental Justice.

Abstracts (summaries) of not more than 250 words must be submitted by July 18, 2011.

Environmental Justice Defined:
The EPA defines environmental justice as: "The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies. Fair treatment means that no group of people, including racial, ethnic, or socio-economic groups should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, municipal, and commercial operations or the execution of federal, state, local, and tribal programs and policies."

Based on that definition, your Environmental Justice poster presentation could cover a number of topics including:

The topic chosen should relate to the conference theme, One Community – One Environment.

Conference Tracks include:

For more information on Abstract and Poster requirements: http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/abstracts/call_for_abstracts.cfm Exit Disclaimer

To submit an abstract: http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/abstracts/abstract3.cfm Exit Disclaimer

For more information about the conference Exit Disclaimer:
http://www.cleanairinfo.com/ejconference/
http://tools.niehs.nih.gov/wetp/abstracts/2011_Track_Sessions_Overview.doc

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation to participate in this event should contact Sharon D. Beard at voice telephone: 919-541-1863 or email: beard1@niehs.nih.gov. TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Requests should be made at least 5 days in advance of the event.

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July 19-21, 2011 - 2011 U.S. EPA Community Involvement Training Conference

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting presentation proposals for its 2011 Community Involvement Training Conference. The conference will be held in Crystal City, VA July 19-21, 2011. All presentation proposals are due by close of business Friday, February 18, 2011.

By participating as a presenter, you can help us achieve our goal to provide an exceptional conference that both informs and trains EPA staff as well as the agency’s local, state, federal, and tribal partners in best practices to enhance community involvement.

How to Submit a Presentation Proposal
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please visit the conference web site at http://www.epa.gov/ciconference.

2011 Call for Proposals (PDF) (4 pp, 1MB, About PDF)

Contacts
Questions about the conference can be directed to:

Laura Knudsen, EPA Conference Co-Chair
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: 703-603-8861
Email: knudsen.laura@epa.gov

Lee Harrigan, EPA Conference Co-Chair
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Phone: 202-566-1666
Email: harrigan.lee@epa.gov

Catherine Sims
Community Involvement Conference Coordinator
Environmental Management Support
8601 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-589-5318 Fax: 301-589-8487
Email: ciconference@emsus.com

We encourage you to share this message with your colleagues and partners who may be interested in submitting a presentation proposal for the 2011 EPA Community Involvement Training Conference.

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July 19-21, 2011 - First National Tribal Natural Resources Damages and Assessment and Restoration and Oil Pollution Act Conference

The First National Tribal Natural Resources Damages and Assessment and Restoration and Oil Pollution Act Conference (National Tribal NRDAR/OPA Conference) will be held at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort (SECR) in Mt. Pleasant, MI July 19 - 21, 2011 www.soaringeaglecasino.com

REGISTRATION INFORMATION ATTACHED: Fill out and Scan and email to skniffen@sagchip.org or snail mail to Sally Kniffen, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Planning Department, 7070 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Faxing is not dependable as our offices are being renovated this summer.

Tribal practitioners fill out the registration packet named "Tribal NRDAR Registration" it details the information for scholarships - Two per tribe.

Federal/State employees fill out the registration packet named "Federal NRDAR Registration" we can’t offer state or federal employees scholarships.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing funding for this conference to assist tribes involved in NRDAR/OPA to build tribal capacity and expertise in their responsibilities as Trustees. The Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, US Fish and Wildlife Service and other governmental agencies will be invited as presenters.

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August 23-25, 2011 - 2011 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: A National Forum on Solid Waste, Emergency Response, Contaminated Sites, and USTs

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals, National Tribal Waste and Response Assistance Program (TWRAP) Steering Committee and USEPA’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER), would like to invite you to the 2011 Tribal Lands Forum.

August 23-25, 2011
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
Green Bay, WI

The Forum is an annual national gathering of tribal professionals and their colleagues from various federal agencies. Topics covered will be waste management, brownfields, Superfund sites, underground storage tanks, land remediation, and emergency response. Events at the forum will include:

Plenary Sessions: First Day:

Breakout Sessions: First and Second Day:

Roundtable Meetings and Special Trainings: Third Day:

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Conference Flyer (PDF) (1 pg, 282K,  About PDF)

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August 23 - 26, 2011 - 2011 Environmental Justice Conference: One Community - One Environment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS); and Greendoor Initiative (Detroit-based organization) are co-sponsoring the 2011 Environmental Justice Conference: One Community – One Environment which will be held on August 23-26, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. We are issuing this call for poster presentations on Environmental Justice.

Conference Tracks include:

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Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation to participate in this event should contact Sharon D. Beard at voice telephone: 919-541-1863 or email: beard1@niehs.nih.gov. TTY users should contact the Federal TTY Relay Service at 800-877-8339. Requests should be made at least 5 days in advance of the event.

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August 29-31, 2011 - 18th National Tribal Environmental Conference

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January 17, 2012 - Arizona Indian Nations and Tribal Legislative Day

RSVP at http://azcia.gov/registration/ For more info., contact Kristine FireThunder at (602) 542-4421 or kfirethunder@az.gov

 

May 8 - 10, 2012 - Michigan National Tribal Healthy Homes & Energy Efficiency Conference, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

For more information, see the ITCM website or contact Sheri Laaksonen, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc., at 906-632-6896 x 121.

May 10, 2012 - Seminar: "Wetlands Restoration and the 2012 Farm Bill"

On May 10th from 3 - 4:30pm, the Consortium of Aquatic Science Societies and the Environmental Law Institute will host a seminar that will start with a crash course on wetland science, and then turn to a discussion about wetlands restoration in agricultural areas and how the 2012 Farm Bill could impact that restoration. Please join for any or all presentations in the Dirksen Senate Office Building 430 - HELP Committee Hearing Room. After the seminar, you are invited to attend the 2012 National Wetlands Awards Ceremony at the U.S. Botanic Garden from 6 - 8pm.

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May 10, 2012 - National Wetlands Awards Ceremony

If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to the Environmental Law Institute via email (wetlandsawards@eli.org) or by phone at (202) 939-3862. For more information, visit http://www.nationalwetlandsawards.org. Exit Disclaimer

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May 23 - 24, 2012 - Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change Conference, Eugene, OR

Contact information: http://uoclimateconference.wordpress.com/

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