Resources for Native Nations

Environmental Justice

According to EPA, “Environmental justice” means the just treatment and meaningful involvement of all people, regardless of income, race, color, national origin, Tribal affiliation, or disability, in agency decision-making and other Federal activities that affect human health and the environment.

Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program (EJ TCTAC)

The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC) Program, as part of the Federal Thriving Communities Network Initiative, provides technical assistance and capacity building resources to help cultivate and sustain thriving communities throughout the country.

Region 1 EJ TCTAC

The Region 1 EJ TCTAC is administered by the University of Connecticut, it provides the necessary training and assistance to help community organizations to become proficient with the federal grant application systems, grant proposal development, and grant award management.

UConn EJ TCTAC partners with Region 1 communities through utilizing outreach, communication resources, direct engagement, and technical assistance training to advance environmental justice work locally, including translation and interpretation services for communities with limited English-language proficiency.

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Latest News

How Does a Wildfire Get Its Name? It’s Up to Local Responders

New England EJ TCTAC Director Carolyn Lin was recently interviewed by Bloomberg News addressing how a wildfire is named and the importance of naming a natural disaster such as a hurricane.

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UConn, EPA Launch Regional Environmental Justice Center

The Environmental Protection Agency is backing UConn’s initiative through a $10 million federal grant.

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CIRCA: Serving Connecticut’s Coastal Communities and Beyond

As seas and temperatures rise, the Connecticut Institute for Resilience & Climate Adaptation uses research and community engagement to protect communities across the state.

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Urban Forestry Enables Environmental Justice in CT Communities

Bringing together the power of UConn research and extension, faculty are leveraging urban forestry and environmental justice to support Connecticut’s Hispanic and Latino communities.

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