What We Do:
· Collaboration - Holds two in-person meetings annually, conducts monthly conference calls, and works to address priority water quality issues impacting Indian Country.
· Information Exchange and Outreach – Works to enhance involvement in regional, national, and work group meetings, conducts informational webinars, and develops training or informational sessions for the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum.
· Policy Response – Develops a response to water related policies and initiatives that impact Tribes, the Council, in collaboration with subject matter and legal experts. Policy response includes a comment letter, template comment letter, and fact sheet.
You can learn more about the NTWC at itep.nau.edu/ntwc
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The National Tribal Water Council hosted an informational webinar on EPA’s proposed revisions to the Clean Water Act 401 Certification on October 1, 2019. The…
NTWC Webinar: Clean Water Act 401 Revisions…
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The National Tribal Water Council hosted a webinar on "Policy Response Kit - Waters of the United States" on March 26, 2019. A policy response kit provides…
NTWC Webinar_ Policy Response Kit - Waters of the…
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On January 26, 2023, the National Tribal Water Council hosted an informational webinar on its "A Guidebook for Developing Tribal Water Quality Standards." The…
NTWC's Webinar on "A Guidebook for…
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On November 27, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out its revised Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 Water Quality Certification Improvement…
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Frank Holleman (Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP) provided an update on the settlements with DuPont and 3M regarding PFAS contaminated drinking water…
PFAS Settlements with DuPont and 3M
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The National Tribal Water Council (NTWC) was established to advocate for the best interests of federally-recognized Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in matters pertaining…
Protecting Our Sacred Waters: An Introduction to…
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On June 12, 2025, the Tribal PFAS Working Group hosted a webinar with special guest speaker Elsie Sunderland, Harvard University. She provided a presentation on…
Tribal PFAS Working Group 2025 Summer Webinar
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The Tribal PFAS Working Group's monthly meeting included a presentation titled "Plasma's Place in the Water World" by Selman Mujovic, Purafide. The…
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On December 14, 2023, the Tribal PFAS Working Group hosted an open house to provide more information on the working group activities and to hear a presentation on PFAS…
Tribal PFAS Working Group Open House Webinar
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On December 12, 2024, the Tribal PFAS Working Group hosted an open house to hear a presentation on "PFAS in the Southern Plains" by Isabella Gandara.
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On December 11, 2025, the Tribal PFAS Working Group hosted its winter webinar featuring guest presenter Hans Peter H. Arp, PhD, of the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute…Tribal PFAS Working Group Winter Webinar 2025
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On January 27, 2022, Yuran Li, Mass Spectrometry Commerical Operations Director, presented on the fundamentals of PFAS testing. Mr. Li provided an overview of PFAS,…
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On November 13, 2025, Joey Maloney of Clean Harbors provided an overview of the company's PFAS treatment and disposal capabilities.
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On March 12, 2026, Jason Steiding, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe; Laurel Schaider, Silent Spring Institute; and Emily Diamond, University of Rhode Island, presented on their…
Tribal PFAS Working Group: Communicating…
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On October 14, 2021, Kelsie LaSharr, Wildlife Specialist, presented on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources pilot project on PFAS sampling and testing in…
Tribal PFAS Working Group: MN Dept. of Natural…
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