Water

National Tribal Water Council

About

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.

Contact

Elaine.Wilson@nau.edu

Resources

EPA Clean and Safe Water in Indian Country

About

The EPA works to ensure clean and safe drinking water in Indian country by collaborating with tribes, setting and enforcing national standards under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and providing financial and technical assistance for infrastructure projects. Eligible tribes can also implement their own drinking water programs and manage federal funding through "Treatment as a State" (TAS) authorization. Additionally, the EPA works with other federal agencies on a joint task force to address water, sanitation, and waste services in Indian country.

Contact

tribalwater@epa.gov

Resources

Water and Tribes Initiative

About

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

Contact

janwaterguy@gmail.com, mmckinneymt@gmail.com

Resources

Tribal Water Institute at the Native American Rights Fund

About

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.

Contact

info@narf.org

Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance

About

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.

Contact

dcrowghost@standingrock.org, contact form

Resources

Tribal Water Center

About

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.

Contact

tribalwatercenter@anthc.org

Resources

Nibi Declaration of Treaty #3

About

The Nibi Declaration of Treaty #3 is a formal statement by the Anishinaabe Nation of Treaty #3 that affirms a sacred relationship with water ("nibi") and establishes guidance for its protection. It reflects Anishinaabe legal principles and teaches that water is a living being, not a resource. The declaration aims to ensure future policy and development respects this relationship and is supported by a toolkit for education and implementation.

Contact

Contact form

Resources

Total Water Level and Coastal Change Forecast Viewer

About

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.

Contact

kdoran@usgs.gov