To strengthen tribal capacity building and develop sustainable waste management programs, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) facilitates the National Tribal Waste Management Peer Matching Program. This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about the program from EPA and hear directly from tribes who have recently participated in the program.
Peer matches are voluntary, structured opportunities for tribes and Alaska Native Villages who are working on similar waste management issues to exchange experiences and practical knowledge through a mentoring program. Peer matching can be a productive and cost-effective method for tribes to provide technical assistance to each other on a wide range of waste-related topics, like enforcement codes, operating transfer stations, or best practices for pollution prevention. Peer matching also supports collaboration and builds relationships among the tribes and with EPA.
Through a facilitated discussion, the tribal mentor and mentee work together to carefully analyze the waste management issues and develop viable options for action. In this way, peer matches capitalize on the knowledge and expertise of those working on environmental issues at the ground level, with the aim of enhancing protection of human health and the environment.
Join this webinar on June 22nd to learn more about the National Tribal Waste Management Peer Matching Program and potential opportunities for you to participate in the future.