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Tuesday, December 11, 2:00-4:00pm ET. EPA Webcast for Tribes: Learning from Peers – Tribal Approaches to Reduce GHG Emissions and Address the Changing Climate. Register here.

• EPA’s Office of Atmospheric Programs will host a webcast showcasing tribes who are implementing energy conservation, materials recycling, and adaptation programs.
• Learn how Gila River Indian Community and Choctaw Nation are reducing greenhouse gas emissions through recycling and energy efficiency audits. Learn how the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is integrating climate change considerations into their decision-making and water management programs. Also learn about resources and funding ideas to design and implement climate change programs that may be right for your tribe.

Tuesday, December 11, 2:00-3:15pm ET. EPA’s Priorities for Petroleum Brownfields. Register here.

• Attendees will gain insight into trends for redevelopment and hear about specific projects that have successfully leveraged multiple funding sources to revitalize petroleum brownfields in systematic, sustainable ways. Attendees will also have the opportunity to provide input to EPA on its priorities for revitalizing petroleum brownfields.
• Speakers will include: Robin Hughes Parker, EPA Office of Underground Storage Tanks and Ann Carroll, EPA Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization

Wednesday, December 12, 3:00-4:30pm ET. The Innovative DOT. Register here.

• The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will host a webinar about the The Innovative DOT: A handbook of policy and practice report and its recommendations. FHWA is partnering with the Project for Public Spaces and INDUS Corporation to present this free event.
• Speakers include: Eric Sundquist, Managing Director, State Smart Transportation Initiative and Roger Millar, PE, AICP, Vice President, Smart Growth America.