Community Environmental Demonstration Projects RurAL CAP RurAL CAP and ANTHC have partnered to provide Community Environmental Demonstration Grants for innovative projects that help to address approaches for enhancing human health or the environment of Tribal communities and can serve as a demonstration to other Tribal communities in Alaska This funding is made possible with a grant from the US EPA.

2009 Projects received a total of over $200, RurAL CAP Eyak Eyak Napaimute Napaimute Igiugig Igiugig Tetlin Tetlin Petersburg Petersburg ANTHC Port Graham Tununak St. George Upper Kalskag Mt. Sanford Project results from each project will be shared during environmental conferences such as ATCEM & Alaska Forum on the Environment

The Native Village of Eyak received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to initiate a plastic recycling program in Cordova. They are purchasing container bins to collect the waste, and are creating community awareness through partnerships and education initiatives. The Native Village of Eyak

Native Village of Eyak Plastic Recycling Project Plastic Recycling Project In-home Brochures In-home Brochures Conex Boxes Fitted as a Collection Point for #1 and #2 Plastics Conex Boxes Fitted as a Collection Point for #1 and #2 Plastics Containers in the Homes for Recyclable Separation Containers in the Homes for Recyclable Separation

Conex Box Used for Plastic Collection

The Petersburg Indian Association received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to create a composting program in the community to help reduce food waste. Worm composters were purchased and placed in the school to breakdown food waste, which then creates compost. Waste reduction is important since wastes are shipped out of the community. The Petersburg Indian Association

Petersburg Indian Association Composting Project Composting Project Worms Were Purchased and Placed in the School to Break Down Food Waste Worms Were Purchased and Placed in the School to Break Down Food Waste Worms Were Loaned to Families During Summer Months Worms Were Loaned to Families During Summer Months Already 84 lbs. Composted and 138 lbs. of Waste Diverted from the Waste Stream Already 84 lbs. Composted and 138 lbs. of Waste Diverted from the Waste Stream

Worm Composting

The Native Village of Napaimute received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to begin a wood briquette making process. They are clearing old wood from around their area and then cleaning and drying it. They are then using equipment that will allow them to press the wood into briquettes. The briquettes will be used to heat homes and community buildings. The Native Village of Napaimute

Native Village of Napaimute Briquette Making Process Briquette Making Process Purchased a Briquette Maker, and a Wood Chipper Purchased a Briquette Maker, and a Wood Chipper Plan to Use the Press to Make Briquettes as a Heat Source from Wood Waste Plan to Use the Press to Make Briquettes as a Heat Source from Wood Waste Have Cleared 40,000 Square Feet of Wood Waste for Briquetting Materials Have Cleared 40,000 Square Feet of Wood Waste for Briquetting Materials

Log Maker, Briquettes, Wood Chipper

The Native Village of Tetlin received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to start a recycling program in the community. They refurbished an old, donated building to house recyclables such as lead acid batteries as well as aluminum cans and plastics. They are also producing educational materials and will provide containers for in-home separation of recyclables. The Native Village of Tetlin

Native Village of Tetlin Recycling and Backhaul Project Recycling and Backhaul Project Revamped an Old Building to Create a Recycling Drop-Off Center Revamped an Old Building to Create a Recycling Drop-Off Center Purchased Can-Crushers and Recycle Bins for In- home Separation Purchased Can-Crushers and Recycle Bins for In- home Separation Purchased Totes to Backhaul Over 80 Lead Acid Batteries Out of the Community Purchased Totes to Backhaul Over 80 Lead Acid Batteries Out of the Community

Patricia Young and Colleagues Outside New Recycling Center

Inside the Tetlin Recycling Center

The Native Village of Igiugig received a Community Environment Demonstration Grant to create a sustainable recycling center in the community. As a portion of the recycling program, they are initiating a system to create heat from recyclables to heat their greenhouse and chicken coop. The result of the project will also improve the amount of organic foods produced in Igiugig. The Native Village of Igiugig

Igiugig Tribal Village Council Baler Project to Heat Chicken Coop and Greenhouse Baler Project to Heat Chicken Coop and Greenhouse Purchased a Baler Purchased a Baler Eliminating Paper Waste From the Dump and Producing Heat for Organic Food Sources Eliminating Paper Waste From the Dump and Producing Heat for Organic Food Sources Have diverted Nearly 2500 lbs. of Paper Waste from the Dump Site Have diverted Nearly 2500 lbs. of Paper Waste from the Dump Site

Paper Baler & Paper Bale

The Native Village of Upper Kalskag Traditional Council The Native Village of Upper Kalskag received a CEDP grant to put fencing around their landfill and to start up a trash collection service in the community. Landfill Fence: With the CEDP funds, Upper Kalskag was able to purchase all of the fencing materials, cover a portion of the shipping costs and pay labor costs associated with building the fence. The fence will help keep trash and other potentially dangerous materials contained. They also received funding from the AK Forum to purchase personal protective gear to help protect their workers from landfill dangers. Trash Collection: The funds were also used to cover ½ of the cost for a Japanese Mini Truck so they could start a trash collection service in the community. It is anticipated that a trash collection service will minimize visits to the landfill and help with This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2010 Alaska Forum. Landfill management. It will also allow for easier segregation of recyclables. Contact: Michelle Samuelson – Kalskag Environmental Assistant

Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium Serving the communities of Chistochina and Mentasta Lake The Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium received a CEDP grant to build a community greenhouse using alternative solar energy to heat it. Greenhouse: With the CEDP funds, Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium was able to purchase all of the materials needed to build a community greenhouse. The assembly of the greenhouse was done primarily by volunteers. It will be heated with solar power and the plant beds will be heated by another alternative source. Once complete, Mt. Sanford plans on growing plants known for improving air quality as well as vegetables and distributing in the communities. Indoor air quality may be improved and carbon emissions will be reduced. This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2010 Alaska Forum. Contact: Jim Sharpe – Environmental Coordinator

Native Village of Port Graham The Native Village of Port Graham received a CEDP grant to clean-up their drainage ditch dumpsite Dumpsite Clean-up: With the CEDP funds, Port Graham was able to hire several local people to clean-up the site. They also used a portion of the funds to create a video documenting the process and teach others. This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. Youth from Port Graham are here to present details from this project. Youth Participants: Kimber Moonin & Andrew Norman Community Moderator: Violet Yeaton – Environmental Director

St. George Island Traditional Council The St. George Island Traditional Council received a CEDP grant to purchase and install a small wind turbine. Wind Turbine: With the CEDP funds, St. George was able to purchase a small wind turbine and the necessary materials needed to install it. Once installed they hope that the wind turbine will help provide power to their tribal office. They will be collecting wind data and hope that the turbine will help reduce emissions and save them resources. In addition to the wind turbine, they have been doing many other things to conserve energy. This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. A presentation will be made during the 2010 Alaska Forum. Project Lead: Chris Merculief – Tribal Council President

The Native Village of Tununak The Native Village of Tununak received a CEDP grant to build a fence around their landfill and provide environmental education in the community. Landfill Fence: With the CEDP funds, Tununak was able to the pay labor costs associated with building the fence. They already had the fencing materials. The fence will help keep trash and other potentially dangerous materials contained. Community Education: They were also able to hire a couple youth to help them with the educational aspects of the project. The youth participated in project documentation, creating newsletters, interviewing elders about environmental issues and much more. This project has been documented to teach others that might be interested in doing a similar project. Youth from Tununak are here to present on this project. Project Management: David Hooper – Environmental Coordinator Youth worker: Virginia Angaiak

Contact Information Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Desirae Roehl RurAL CAP AJ Salkoski Copies of the CEDP RFP: