Region 10 Tribal Contacts
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Tribal Coordinators
Senior Tribal Policy Advisor, Jim Woods (woods.jim@epa.gov), 206-553-2871
Manager, Tribal Trust and Assistance, Sally Thomas (thomas.sally@epa.gov), 206-553-2102
| Name/Email | Phone Number | Staff Location | Geographic Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Bender (bender.todd@epa.gov) | 206-553-0344 | Seattle | Norton Sound & Yukon Delta |
| Katherine Brown (brown.katherine@epa.gov) | 206-553-7263 | Seattle | |
| Kristy Fry (fry.kristy@epa.gov) | 206-553-1085 | Seattle | Bristol Bay, Aleutian and Pribilof Islands |
| JR Herbst (herbst.john@epa.gov) | 206-553-2116 | Seattle | Bristol Bay, Lake Iliamna |
| Nica Klaber (klaber.nica@epa.gov) | 206-553-2570 | Seattle | Lower Yukon/Kuskokwim, Kuskokwim Bay |
| Westley Foster (foster.westley@epa.gov) | 206-553-1604 | Seattle | Washington |
| Michael Ortiz (ortiz.michael@epa.gov) | 206-553-6234 | Seattle | Copper River |
| Santina Gay (gay.santina@epa.gov) | 907-271-3413 | Anchorage | Bay of Kuskokwim Delta, Hooper Bay |
| Mahri Lowinger (lowinger.mahri@epa.gov) | 907-271-6334 | Anchorage | Middle Kuskokwim, Mid-Yukon & Interior Alaska |
| Michelle Davis (michellev.davis@epa.gov) | 907-271-3434 | Anchorage | Prince William Sound & Southeast Alaska |
| Cathy Villa (villa.catherine@epa.gov) | 907-271-1270 | Anchorage | Arctic North Slope & Northwest Arctic |
| Sherry Kimmons (kimmons.sherry@epa.gov) | 907-271-6322 | Anchorage | Upper Yukon & Eastern Interior Alaska |
| Jim Zokan (zokan.jim@epa.gov) | 208-378-5691 | Boise | Idaho |
| Kristine Carre (carre.kristine@epa.gov) | 503-326-7024 | Portland | Oregon |
| Don Creek (creek.don@epa.gov) | 503-326-5015 | Portland | Oregon |
| Alan Moomaw (moomaw.alan@epa.gov) | 360-753-8071 | Lacey | Washington |
Grant Project Officer Assignments
| Tribe/Village Name | Type of Grant | Location | EPA Project Officer | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akiak, Algaaciq, Asa'caramiut, Chefornak, Kipnuk, Marshall, Mekoryuk, Newtok, Nightmute, Nunakauyak, Ohogamiut, Orutsaramiut, Pilot Station, Pitka's Point, Tununak, Umkumiute, Yupiit of Andreafski | GAP | Alaska | Nica Klaber (klaber.nica@epa.gov) | 206-553-2570 |
| Nelson Island Consortia, Yukon River Inter-Tribal Wastershed Council | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Nica Klaber (klaber.nica@epa.gov) | 206-553-2570 |
| Akutan, Belkofski, Chignik Bay, Chignik Lagoon, Egegik, Ekuk, Ivanof Bay, King Cove, Manokotak, Nelson Lagoon, Pauloff Harbor, Pilot Point, Port Heiden, Sand Point, St. Paul, Togiak, Twin Hills, Ugashik, Unalaska, Unga | GAP | Alaska | Kristy Fry (fry.kristy@epa.gov) | 206-553-1085 |
| Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, Bristol Bay Native Association | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Kristy Fry (fry.kristy@epa.gov) | 206-553-1085 |
| Ambler, Anaktuvuk Pass, Barrow, Buckland, Deering, Diomede, Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, Kiana, Kivalina, Kobuk, Kotzebue, Noatak, Noorvik, Nuiqsut, Point Lay, Selawik, Shishmaref, Shungnak, Wainwright, Wales | GAP | Alaska | Cathy Villa (villa.catherine@epa.gov) | 907-271-1270 |
| Maniilaq | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Cathy Villa (villa.catherine@epa.gov) | 907-271-1270 |
| Alakanuk, Bill Moore's Slough, Brevig Mission, Chinik, Council, Elim, Emmonak, Gambell, Kotlik, Koyuk, Mary Igloo, Nome Eskimo Community, St. Michael, Shaktoolik, Solomon, Stebbins, Teller, Unalakleet, White Mountain | GAP | Alaska | Todd Bender (bender.todd@epa.gov) | 206-553-0344 |
| Kawerak, Norton Sound Health Corporation | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Todd Bender (bender.todd@epa.gov) | 206-553-0344 |
| Aleknagik, Curyung, Ekwok, Igiugig, Iliamna, Kokhanok, Koliganek, Levelock, New Stuyahok, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Portage Creek | GAP | Alaska | JR Herbst (herbst.john@epa.gov) | 206-553-2116 |
| Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee | RTOC | JR Herbst (herbst.john@epa.gov) | 206-553-2116 | |
| Afognak, Chickaloon, Eklutna, Kenaitze, Knik, Larsen Bay, McGrath, Nanwalek, Nikolai, Ninilchik, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Graham, Port Lions, Seldovia, Sun'aq, Telida, Tyonek | GAP | Alaska | Katherine Brown (brown.katherine@epa.gov) | 206-553-7263 |
| Aniak, Anvik, Chuathbaluk, Crooked Creek, Galena, Georgetown, Grayling, Holy Cross, Huslia, Iqurmiut, Kalskag, Kaltag, Koyukuk, Lower Kalskag, Napaimute, Nulato, Ruby, Sleetmute | GAP | Alaska | Mahri Lowinger (lowinger.mahri@epa.gov) | 907-271-6334 |
| Kuskokwim River Watershed Council, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Mahri Lowinger (lowinger.mahri@epa.gov) | 907-271-6334 |
| Angoon, Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, Chenega, Chilkat (Klukwan), Chilkoot, Chitina, Craig, Douglas, Eyak, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Kake, Kasaan, Ketchikan, Klawock, Petersburg, Sitka, Skagway, Tatilek, Wrangell, Yakutat | GAP | Alaska | Michelle Davis (michellev.davis@epa.gov) | 907-271-3434 |
| Akiachak, Atmautluak, Chevak, Eek, Goodnews Bay, Hooper Bay, Kasigluk, Kongiganak, Kwethluk, Kwigillingok, Kwinhagak, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Nunapitchuk, Scammon Bay, Tuluksak, Tuntutuliak | GAP | Alaska | Santina Gay (gay.santina@epa.gov) | 907-271-3413 |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Association of Village Council Presidents | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Santina Gay (gay.santina@epa.gov) | 907-271-3413 |
| Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium | Multi-Media | Alaska | Santina Gay (gay.santina@epa.gov) | 907-271-3413 |
| Alatna, Allakaket, Arctic Village, Beaver, Cantwell, Chalkyitsik, Circle, Dot Lake, Eagle, Evansville, Fort Yukon, Minto, Native Village of Venetie, Nenana, Northway, Rampart, Tanacross, Tanana, Tetlin, Venetie Village Council, Mentasta Lake, Cheesh-Na | GAP | Alaska | Sherry Kimmons (kimmons.sherry@epa.gov) | 907-271-6322 |
| Council of Athabascan Tribal Governments, Mt. Sanford, Tanana Chiefs Conference | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Sherry Kimmons (kimmons.sherry@epa.gov) | 907-271-6322 |
| Tanana Chiefs Conference | Climate Showcase | Alaska | Sherry Kimmons (kimmons.sherry@epa.gov) | 907-271-6322 |
| Gakona, Gulkana, Kluti Kaah, Tazlina | GAP | Alaska | Michael Ortiz (ortiz.michael@epa.gov) | 206-553-6234 |
| Copper River Native Association | Tribal Consortia | Alaska | Michael Ortiz (ortiz.michael@epa.gov) | 206-553-6234 |
| Hoh, Jamestown S'Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, Makah, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Port Gamble, Quileute, Quinault, Skokomish, Squaxin Island, Suquamish | GAP | Washington | Alan Moomaw (moomaw.alan@epa.gov) | 360-753-8071 |
| Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission | Tribal Consortia | Washington | Alan Moomaw (moomaw.alan@epa.gov) | 360-753-8071 |
| Lummi, Nooksack, Puyallup, Samish, Sauk-Suiattle, Snoqualmie, Stillaguamish, Swinomish, Tulalip, Upper Skagit | GAP | Washington | Westley Foster (foster.westley@epa.gov) | 206-553-1604 |
| Tribal Solid Waste Advisory Network | Tribal Consortia | Washington | Westley Foster (foster.westley@epa.gov) | 206-553-1604 |
| Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw, Coquille, Cow Creek, Grand Ronde, Klamath, Siletz, Warm Springs | GAP | Oregon | Kristine Carre (carre.kristine@epa.gov) | 503-326-7024 |
| Chehalis, Cowlitz | GAP | Washington | Kristine Carre (carre.kristine@epa.gov) | 503-326-7024 |
| Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission | Tribal Consortia | Oregon | Kristine Carre (carre.kristine@epa.gov) | 503-326-7024 |
| Burns-Paiute, Umatilla | GAP | Oregon | Jim Zokan (zokan.jim@epa.gov) | 208-378-5691 |
| Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, Shoshone-Bannock | GAP | Idaho | Jim Zokan (zokan.jim@epa.gov) | 208-378-5691 |
| Colville, Kalispel, Spokane, Yakama | GAP | Washington | Jim Zokan (zokan.jim@epa.gov) | 208-378-5691 |
| Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation | Tribal Consortia | Idaho/Oregon | Jim Zokan (zokan.jim@epa.gov) | 208-378-5691 |