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American Indian Health
Brings together health and medical resources pertinent to American Indian populations including policies, consumer health information, and research. Links are provided to an assortment of resources on subjects such as: Tribal Information, Health Topics, Traditional Healing, Environmental Health, Research, and Health care Access.
americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov/
Audience: Educational, Tribes, Youth
Environmental Issue: human health,
multi-media
Project
Type: community, health care
facilities, offices
Resource Type: presentation, website
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Source: National Library of Medicine
Year: 0
Baca/Dlo'ay azhi Community School
The LEED Certified Baca Dlo'ay azhi Community School, on the Navajo Nation reservation in Prewitt, New Mexico, serves students in kindergarten through grade six. The 78,900 ft2 building incorporates Native American cultural concepts, including an orientation that reflects the meanings associated with the four cardinal directions. The school employs daylighting, low-emissivity windows, shading, an efficient mechanical system, and a sophisticated energy-management system; energy use at the school is expected to be 20% below that of a minimally code-compliant facility. The school is also expected to use 30% less water than a conventional facility. Materials were selected for their recycled content and proximity to the building site. Daylighting, air filtration, a track-off entryway system, and a green housekeeping plan contribute to a healthy indoor environment. Year Published: 2005
leedcasestudies.usgbc.org/overview.cfm?ProjectID=387
Audience: Educational, Government,
Tribes
Environmental Issue: multi-media
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Type:
construction/buildings,
schools
Resource Type: case study
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Source: U. S. Green Building Councl
Year: 2005
Connected to the Earth
A do-it-yourself risk assessment tool for homeowners to evaluate environmental and health risks in and around their homes. From keeping drinking water safe to avoiding household hazards like lead-based paint, this series of 11 fact sheets tells how to detect hazards and get started on reducing or eliminating them. (Full text available in pdf format.) Year Published: 2002
peakstoprairies.org/library/connectedtoearth.cfm
Audience: Educational
Environmental Issue: multi-media,
water
Project
Type: construction/buildings
Resource Type: fact sheet/checklist
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Source: Montana State University Extension Service Housing
Year: 2002
Hopi Nation Straw Bale Home
Red Feather Development Group is a nonprofit whose mission is to educate and empower American Indian nations to create sustainable solutions to the severe housing crisis in reservation communities. They teach affordable, replicable and sustainable approaches to home construction. As part of Red Feather's Elder Housing Initiative, a strawbale home was recently completed on the Hopi Reservation. It was built as a replicable model to introduce straw bale homes as a viable solution and provide housing for one family and a learning tool for others. Straw bale construction, especially when built with a frost-protected shallow foundation, provides an affordable and energy-efficient house. The home was constructed with community involvement, transferring straw bale construction skills to tribal members. This home also demonstrates efficient layout in a small footprint, the use of low-impact products (on both health and environment), and barrier-free design. Year Published: 2005
homes-across-america.org/search/details.cfm?who=161&Feature=all&acti on=showDetails&Query=byState
Audience: Educational, Tribes
Environmental Issue: multi-media
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Type: community,
construction/buildings, energy
Resource Type: case study
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Source: Red Feather Development Group
Year: 2005
Interagency Open Dump Cleanup Project
The Open Dump Cleanup Project is a multi-agency funding commitment to help tribes throughout Indian Country close open dumps, clean up waste on tribal land, and develop safe solid waste management practices. Cooperating agencies include: Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, USDA's Rural Utilities Service, Department of Defense, and Housing and Urban Development. Year Published: 2000
www.epa.gov/tribalmsw/pdftxt/opendump.pdf
Audience: Business, Government, Tribes
Environmental Issue: multi-media,
solid waste
Project
Type: community, waste
management
Resource Type: case study, fact
sheet/checklist
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Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Year: 2000
Mille Lacs Tribal P2: Action to Reduce and Eliminate Mercury in Tribal Life of the Misi-zaaga’igani Anishinaabeg
Powerpoint presentation given at the 2006 Environmental Summit in Atlanta, GA. Summarizes tribal situation and history. Describes several approaches taken by the tribe to reduce mercury in the waste stream. Year Published: 2006
www.tribalp2.org/pdf/SuccessLippert_C_Env_Summit.pdf
Audience: Business, Government, Tribes
Environmental Issue: chemicals/toxics
Project
Type: community, offices,
purchasing
Resource Type: presentation
Contact name: Charles Lippert
Contact email: charliel@millelacsojibwe.nsn.us
Contact phone: 1-800-709-6445 x 4704
Source: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe DNRE
Year: 2006
Mohegan Tribe and Mohegan Sun Resort
The Mohegan Tribe is a leader in pollution prevention and green purchasing efforts. Among their many environmental contributions they have implemented fuel cell technology, photovoltaics, heat pumps, and set up extensive recycling programs. The Mohegan Sun Resort, the third largest casino in the United States and a member of the Mohegan Nation, has also instituted many exemplary greening programs including installation of infrared sensors in hotel rooms for heating and lighting, training for every employee about pollution prevention, and establishing a rainforest in Costa Rica to sequester carbon produced by the casino. More information about their efforts are available on their web site: www.mohegansun.com/. The Tribe was honored with a 2004 National Pollution Prevention Roundtable "Most Valuable Pollution Prevention" (MVP2) Award for their Environmental Protection Department's outstanding programs. Year Published: 2004
www.p2pays.org/ref/37/36109.pdf
Audience: Government, Tribes
Environmental Issue: air/climate
change, multi-media
Project
Type: casinos, energy,
hotels, purchasing
Resource Type: case study
Contact name: Jean E. McInnis
Contact email: jmcinnis@moheganmail.com
Contact phone: 860-862-6112
Source: Mohegan Sun Tribe
Year: 2004
National Mercury Reduction Programs Database
This searchable database shares information on local, state, and federal mercury reduction activities, results and who to contact for more information. Visitors to the site can search by state, product, or affected group. There are currently over 120 programs listed including twenty states, ten local programs, as well as regional, federal, and international programs. There is an online input form available to add programs to the database. If your program is not already listed, please visit the site and add information on your activities.
www.newmoa.org/Newmoa/htdocs/prevention/mercury/programs/
Audience: Business, Tribes
Environmental Issue: chemicals/toxics,
human health
Project
Type: health care
facilities, resource conservation
Resource Type: case study
Contact name: Laura Estes
Contact email: laurae@montana.edu
Contact phone: 406-994-6948
Source: NEWMOA
Year: 0
P2Rx Auto Repair Topic Hub
Descriptions of typical material inputs, wastes and pollution prevention options in the automotive repair industry. The hub also includes a bibliography of on-line resources with more information and industry demographic data. Year Published: 2002
www.westp2net.org/hub/toc.cfm?hub=4&subsec=7&nav=7
Audience: Business, Government
Environmental Issue: multi-media
Project
Type: service industry
Resource Type: article/report
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Source: Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network
Year: 2002
Tribal Composting Nourishes Land and Tradition
This issue of U.S. EPA's Tribal Waste Journal focuses on a variety of innovative composting approaches, including: backyard, fish and wood waste, food waste and biosolids, vermicomposting in schools, green waste composting in an arid climate, mixed solid waste composting in Alaska, and cultural gardens and green roofs. It features the stories and experiences of the: Blackfeet Tribe of Montana, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Fond du Lac Reservation, Haines Sanitation, Inc., Ho-Chunk Nation, Kake Tribal Corporation, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, Oneida Tribe of Wisonsin, Redwood Valley Rancheria, and Slat River Pima Maricopa Indian Community in Arizona. It also contains an extensive list of useful resources, tribal, village, and state contacts; and the Kids Page. The Journal is published annually. It is available on the Web or free printed copies are available from the National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)--phone: 800/490-9198; e-mail: ncepimal@one.net. Document #: (EPA530-N-05-001). Year Published: 2005
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/tribal/resource.htm#twj
Audience: Business, Educational,
Tribes, Youth
Environmental Issue: solid waste
Project
Type: community, schools,
waste management
Resource Type: case study, periodical
Contact name: Janice Johnson
Contact email: johnson.janice@epa.gov
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Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Year: 2005
Tribal Decision-Maker's Guide to Solid Waste Management
Provides a variety of options and technical assistance solutions to help tribes and Alaskan Native villages protect their environment and the health of their members. Includes recommendations for developing and implementing an integrated solid waste management (ISWM) program. (Full text available in pdf format.) Year Published: 2003
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/tribal/pdftxt/dmg-2.pdf
Audience: Business, Educational,
Tribes
Environmental Issue: solid waste
Project
Type: waste management
Resource Type: handbook
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Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Year: 2003
Tribal Water Quality Accomplishments
Tribes in the American southwest have made great strides in their efforts to monitor and control nonpoint source (NPS) pollution on reservation lands. Many of these tribes’ projects were recently highlighted in this publication. The document describes how the Indian tribes have used Clean Water Act Section 106 funds for water quality monitoring, thus enabling them to develop NPS pollution runoff control and management programs that ultimately improved environmental quality. The document describes the long-term results of water quality monitoring from the NPS management programs and other management efforts by 12 tribes in California, Nevada, and Arizona. Thanks to EPA and the other federal agencies that offer training and environmental program development and project support, increasing numbers of tribes are managing comprehensive water quality programs to protect, improve, and enhance natural resources for the benefit of all Tribal members. Year Published: 2006
www.epa.gov/region09/water/tribal/pdf/tribal-water-quality-accomplis hments.pdf
Audience: Educational, Government,
Youth
Environmental Issue: chemicals/toxics,
solid waste, water
Project
Type: community,
construction/buildings,
manufacturing, offices
Resource Type: article/report,
curriculum, handbook, training
Contact name: Tiffany Eastman
Contact email: eastman.tiffany@epa.gov
Contact phone: 800-735-2922 (relay #415-972-3404)
Source: Environmental Protection Agency Region 9
Year: 2006
Tribes Supply Green Building Market with Certified Lumber
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) provides third-party certification for environmentally sound forestry operations. Supplies of sustainably managed and harvested timber are important for green building programs like LEED.
The First Nations Development Institute reported (2002) that tribes have gained increased control over their forests in recent years, and tribal foresters are seeking exposure for their sustainable forestry practices which are part of their traditional way of life.
Tribes completing certification assessments include; The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs in Oregon, the Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho, the Confederated Salish and Kootneai Tribe in Montana, the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona, the Mescalero Apache Tribe in New Mexico, the Spokane Tribe of Washington, the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in Minnesota and the Ft. Bidwell Indian Community in California. Several of these have obtained full FSC certification. Twenty-seven more tribes have gone through scoping assessments.
fscus.org
Audience: Government, Tribes
Environmental Issue: multi-media
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construction/buildings,
manufacturing, resource
conservation
Resource Type: case study
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Source: Forestry Stewardship Council
Year: 0
Waste Management in Indian Country
EPA's Tribal Solid Waste Management Program encourages municipal solid waste and hazardous waste management practices in Indian Country that protect human health and the environment. The web site provides the following information:
"Where You Live" case studies
Grants/Funding information
Regulations and Standards
Educational Curricula and Tools
On-line and ordering information for publications
www.epa.gov/tribalmsw/
Audience: Business, Tribes, Youth
Environmental Issue: solid waste
Project
Type: waste management
Resource Type: case study, curriculum,
software/electronic tool, website
Contact name: Laura Estes
Contact email: laurae@montana.edu
Contact phone: 406-994-6948
Source: U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Year: 0
What’s Happening in the Arena of Tribal Pollution Prevention
Powerpoint presentation given by Tom Wojciechowski at the 2006 Environmental Summit in Atlanta, GA. He discusses the environmental progress made by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Tom is a project manager/grant writer for the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Northern Wisconsin. He oversees a sustainable design process for three essential community facilities, an assessment project for commercial scale wind power development and energy efficiency projects. Year Published: 2006
tribalp2.org/pdf/Wojo2006_National_Environmental_Summit.pdf
Audience: Tribes
Environmental Issue: multi-media
Project
Type: other
Resource Type: presentation, success
story
Contact name: Tom Wojciechowski
Contact email: twojo@BADRIVER.COM
Contact phone: 715-682-7111 ext 1505
Source: 2006 National Environmental Summit
Year: 2006
Wind Powering Native America
On-line video documents the installation of the first Native American-owned, large, utility-scale wind turbine in Indian country, Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. A printable video transcript is also available. Year Published: 2005
www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/windpoweringamerica/filter_detail.a sp?itemid=749
Audience: Business, Government, Tribes
Environmental Issue: air/climate
change
Project
Type: energy
Resource Type: audio/video, case study
Contact name: Laura Estes
Contact email: laurae@montana.edu
Contact phone: 406-994-6948
Source: U.S. DOE Wind Powering America Program
Year: 2005