Cultural restoration is the goal that many Tribes use to guide their decision-making process and determine future uses of a contaminated site. Community values and input are critical to cleaning up a Superfund site so that the Tribe will have full use based on treaty rights.
The information provided by the Tribal Lands Assistance Center (TLAC/”Center”) for Tribes to “take action” are intended to evolve over time. These initial pages have been developed with an emphasis on resources that will empower Tribal communities facing contamination, or the threat of contamination, regardless of location, size, scope, or severity:
Getting Started
Find out how to learn more about your existing Tribal programs, program funding sources, types of sites, and response to spills.
Preparing for and Responding to Releases and Spills
Tribes can increase their resilience to hazardous materials incidents in several ways, including prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
Securing Funding
Tribes often rely on funding sources to allocate staff for building the capacity needed to apply for additional funding.
Engaging Your Community
Community values are critical to cleaning up a contaminated site, and guiding the decision-making process to determine future uses.
Tribal Voices in the Decision-Making Process
Assisting Tribes in identifying when and where they want to engage in the decision-making process of cleaning up contaminated sites.