Part One: January 23 at 3:00 pm Eastern

Part Two: January 30 at 3:00 pm Eastern
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The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), in partnership with the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC), National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM), and the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources (ABA SEER), invites Tribal Nations, state environmental agencies, and the public to a two-part webinar series hosted by NCAI’s Institute for Environmental Sovereignty (IES).

The series will focus on the U.S. EPA’s newly finalized Reserved Rights Rule, which revises 40 CFR Part 131 to require the EPA and states to consider tribal reserved rights—such as fishing, hunting, and gathering—when establishing or revising water quality standards. For a detailed overview of these regulatory changes, participants can refer to the EPA’s 2024 Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions to Protect Tribal Reserved Rights fact sheet, prepared by NCAI’s Institute for Environmental Sovereignty. This fact sheet outlines key aspects of the rule and provides additional context for its implementation.

Part 1 focuses on the rule’s key components and tribal-state collaboration, featuring insights from an EPA representative and the Fond du Lac Band’s Water Projects Coordinator. Part 1 will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.

Part 2 explores state implementation challenges and opportunities, with speakers—including state agency representatives and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF)—discussing legal considerations and fostering collaboration. Part 2 will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST.