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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Secures $653,120 EPA Grant for Recycling

President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Fuels Tribal Environmental Advancements

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
March 5, 2024
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Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Secures $653,120 EPA Grant for Recycling

$653,120 grant from the EPA

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PLACERVILLE – In a significant move toward environmental sustainability, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted $653,120 to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. The funds, allocated under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, are aimed at bolstering recycling infrastructure, fostering employment opportunities, and enhancing circular waste management both on and off Tribal land.

EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman expressed pride in awarding the grant, emphasizing its potential to elevate recycling rates and address waste removal challenges on Tribal land. Guzman stated,

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“Together, we are making progress toward a circular economy that will better protect the environment and conserve resources.”

The grant is part of the EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians intends to use the funds to establish an updated recycling center on the reservation, with plans to recycle all applicable materials from administrative buildings, Tribal housing, economic development properties, and a clinic.

Chairwoman Regina Cuellar expressed gratitude for the funding, highlighting its role in constructing a recycling center to maximize the removal of recyclable materials and organics from the waste stream on Tribal land. Cuellar added,

“We look forward to working with the Tribal community to create a more sustainable future.”

This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to addressing environmental justice and the climate crisis. Many Tribal communities bear a disproportionate burden in terms of environmental and human health issues related to waste management. The Justice40 Initiative, a cornerstone of President Biden’s agenda, ensures that 100% of funding from EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling for Tribes grants benefits underserved and overburdened communities.

Addressing climate change is a key focus, as recycling plays a pivotal role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with natural resource extraction and processing. The grant supports the administration’s goal of minimizing the need for new resource extraction, including timber, water, and minerals.

The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia contribute to Congress’ broader objective of strengthening the U.S. municipal solid waste recycling system. To explore further details about the funding, visit EPA’s Recipients and Selectees webpage. For additional information on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, visit the EPA’s official website. This grant is a noteworthy step toward building a more sustainable and resilient future for Tribal communities and the environment.

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Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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