Climate Change
Learn how Tribal Nations are disproportionately impacted by climate change and how OERM assists with mitigation and adaptation strategies.)
Introduction
First established in 2004 as the Environmental Liaison Office to fulfill the founding member Tribal Nations’ goal to provide protection of Tribal natural resources. In 2012 the office was transformed into the Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM). OERM focuses on assisting USET member Tribal Nations with a wide range of environmental concerns, such as supporting protection of human health and ecosystems, risk assessments, climate change adaptation and mitigation, providing clean and safe drinking water, cultural resource protection, traditional and conventional agriculture, and sustainable development.
Environmental Programs
Environmental Programs
Learn how OERM assists Tribal Nations with their primary responsibility and regulatory authority to protect and manage their natural resources.
Food Sovereignty
Food Sovereignty
Learn how OERM supports Tribal Nations in their pursuit of protecting and revitalizing food sovereignty.
Water and Wastewater Utilities
Water and Wastewater Utilities
Discover OERM’s Technical Assistance and Training for Water and Wastewater Operators, Laboratory Analysts and Managers
Trainings
Trainings
Find links to upcoming and pre-recorded trainings.
Resources
Resources
Discover quick links to helpful information.
