The NTWC was established to advocate for the best interests of federally-recognized Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, and Tribally-authorized organizations, in matters pertaining to water. It is the intent of the NTWC to advocate for the health and sustainability of clean and safe water, and for the productive use of water for the health and well-being of Indian Country, Indian communities, Alaska Native Tribes and Alaska Native Villages.

• Policy Responses

• Tribal PFAS Working Group

• Key Program Areas for Developing Tribal Clean Water Programs

• Small and Rural Wastewater Systems

• Funding Opportunities for Tribal Water Programs

• Implementing Clean Water Act Programs in Indian Country

• Safe Drinking Water on Tribal Lands

• Training for Tribes on Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act Topics

• Water Data and Tools

WTI facilitates connections among Tribes and other leaders, builds trust and understanding, and creates opportunities to explore shared interests and take collaborative action.

• Initiatives and Programs

• Resources

TWI will provide legal support, train water attorneys, develop policy ideas, and educate state and federal decision makers, helping to ensure water is available for generations to come.

The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance is the leader in Tribal water resiliency in the North Central region.  We are dedicated to the protection and preservation of Tribal water rights.

• Drought Adaptation Plans

• Climate Plans

• Tribal Water Codes

• Resources

We strive to protect public health and water culture while preparing for future generations.

We partner with Tribes in Alaska and across the nation to help communities work towards safe and sustainable water services.

• Water Toolkit

• Water Research Library

• Water is Life Curriculum

• Training for Tribes on Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act Topics

• Tribal Clean Water Act Training Series

• Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program

• Tribal Water Center Operator Training Opportunities

This tool displays operational total water level forecasts and coastal change predictions for select regions of the U.S. coastline using local beach characteristics.

Total water level (TWL) at the shoreline is the combination of tides, surge, and wave runup . A forecast of TWL is an estimate of the elevation where the ocean will meet the coast and can provide guidance on potential coastal erosion and flooding hazards.

The TWL forecast is compared to the local dune features like the elevation of the base and/or crest of a sand dune to determine the probability of dune erosion, overwash, and inundation/flooding . In some locations, the elevation of coastal features may correspond to rocky cliffs, rip-rap, or infrastructure which do not erode or change like sandy beaches.

• Tribal Water Quality Standards Case Studies

  • Publisher: EPA

  • Year: 2006

• Tribal Water Publications

  • Publisher: Water Education Colorado

  • Year: 2024

• Becoming Storms: Indigenous Water Protectors Fight for the Future

  • Publisher: Sage Journal

  • Year: 2021

• Climate change impacts on the water resources of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the U.S.

  • Publisher: Springer Nature

  • Year: 2013

• Tribal Water and Natural Resources Conservation Guide

  • Publisher: EPA

  • Year: 2024

• Native Water Rights and Resources: Managing The Trust Asset Wind River Indian Reservation

  • Publisher: First Nations Development Institute 

  • Year: 2009

• Midwest Coastal Program Strategic Work Plan

  • Publisher: US Fish and Wildlife Service

  • Year: 2021