This presentation was delivered as part of the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: Virtual Gathering in August 2020 by Becky MacEwen and Emily Joseph, US Department of the Interior.
What is NRDAR? After an oil spill or hazardous substance release, DOI’s NRDAR Program works with affected tribes and other government agencies to restore injured natural resources and address the public’s loss and use of the resources. From the Pacific Northwest to Oklahoma to New England, tribes have been equal partners with federal and state governments in the NRDAR process. Attendees will learn what the damage assessment and restoration process is and how tribes are involved. This session will introduce you to basic terminology, and showcase examples of successful NRDAR projects with tribal involvement. The session will be a live PowerPoint presentation with two short videos and a story map. Prior knowledge of NRDAR is not required.
