Events
2025 USET Tribal Utility Summit
March 31 - April 2
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the
2025 Tribal Utility Summit
The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management is pleased to announce our 15th Tribal Utility Summit (TUS), which is being hosted by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at the Wind Creek Casino and Resort in Atmore, AL. We look forward to seeing you there!
The Tribal Utility Summit is an opportunity for Tribal Nation utility professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in managing and operating their systems. Attendees can also network with their peers and learn about industry innovations, products, technologies, and services.
When
Monday, March 31, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, April 1, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 2, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
*All times are Central.
Where
Wind Creek Casino and Resort
303 Poarch Road
Atmore, AL 36502
To book your room at the discounted rate, call (866) 946-3360 and mention room block code: USET Tribal Utility Summit. The room rate is $89 for a single king room and $109 for a double queen room plus 8% tax.
Who should attend: All USET member Tribal Nation Utility professionals, Tribal Leaders, Environmental professionals, Emergency Management Services professionals, Laboratory Technicians, Finance, Planners, and Economic Development staff, as well as vendors, federal agency partners, and educational partners.
Attendees will receive:
- Federal regulatory updates
- Infrastructure development resources
- USET resources
- Vendor information on equipment
- Networking opportunities
- Educational opportunities
- Benchmarking
- Budgeting and Planning
- Workforce Retention
- Funding opportunities
- Cyber Security
Register: Registration is now open.
Stipends: Travel stipends are available to USET member Tribal Nation staff on a limited basis, subject to available funds. All travel stipends must be approved in advance by USET. Stipends will be made payable to the USET member Tribal Nation and not the individual participants. Please complete the online stipend application to initiate your request.
Continuing Education Credits: Continuing education units will be issued pending approval from USET’s Certification Board.
Operator Exam Request: USET will offer proctored operator examinations onsite for Tribal citizens and utility staff who wish to obtain certification at an advanced operator level or in an alternative category. Requests for participation will be accepted until Friday, March 14. There is no cost associated with this opportunity. Review sessions, including a math component, are available upon request. For more information, please contact Jason Sockbeson (jsockbeson@usetinc.org).
Meeting App
Download the USET/USET SPF Events app from your app store. Then within the app search for USET 2025 Tribal Utility Summit. Download the event to the app. You can use it to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, create your schedule, view all agendas, and connect with attendees.
If you have used the app for a previous USET meeting, you will need to exit that event. Click on your profile, go to settings, and click “exit the event” at the bottom of the screen. Then search for USET 2025 Tribal Utility Summit and download the event to your app.
USET/USET SPF Safe Public Health Practices Policy for All USET/USET SPF Meetings
While the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, the lessons learned during this time remind us of the importance of maintaining proactive and precautionary health measures. Moving forward, USET/USET SPF remains committed to fostering safe and healthy environments for all members, staff, and event attendees by applying general public health best practices. The USET Tribal Epidemiology Center (USET TEC) is a designated public health authority and encourages all attendees to adopt general health measures to protect themselves and others, such as:
- Staying home when feeling unwell.
- Washing hands frequently and thoroughly.
- Practicing respiratory etiquette (e.g., covering coughs and sneezes).
- Remaining aware of potential health risks and staying informed about public health updates.
For questions, please contact Jane Wilson, USET OERM Program Manager, at jwilson@usetinc.org.
