Region 10 Tribal Environmental GAP Success Stories
The following success stories highlight some of the excellent work being done by tribes in Region 10 under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP).
To learn about other GAP success stories across the country, see EPA's Creating Tangible Environmental Results With Tribes Story Map.
Success Stories
- Community Sampling for Ocean Acidification in South Central Alaska (YouTube) - Chugach Regional Resources Commission
- Life Along the Kuskokwim: A study of the history and water quality of the Middle Kuskokwim River (story map) - Georgetown Tribal Council
- Recycling Makes a Difference in Akiak, Alaska (pdf)
- A Healthier, Cleaner Chalkyitsik Village: GAP Funds Noteworthy Recycling Efforts (pdf)
- GIS Expansion Helps Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians' Environmental Projects (pdf)
- Koyukuk Landfill Transformation: Burn Unit Significantly Reduces Trash and Cleans Up Community (pdf)
- Developing a Tribal Environmental Code in Kwigillingok, Alaska: Changing Behaviors to Keep the Community Clean (pdf)
- Environmental and Public Health Gains Through Landfill Improvements and Education in Tetlin, Alaska (pdf)
Guidance for Creating a Success Story
We encourage GAP grant recipients to tell their stories in written or video format. Recommendations for creating your GAP success story and an optional template are provided below.