The National Tribal Water Council (NTWC) was established to advocate for the best interests of federally recognized Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, and Tribally-authorized organizations, in matters pertaining to water quality. It is the intent of the NTWC to advocate for the health and sustainability of clean and safe water, and for the productive use of water for the health and well-being of tribal communities throughout Indian Country.
The NTWC is a body comprised of members with technical, scientific and traditional cultural knowledge created to assist the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with research and information for decision-making on water quality related concerns that impact Indigenous Peoples throughout Indian Country. The NTWC is not a policy-making body and its input is not a substitute for government-to-government consultation.
The NTWC created a video titled “Protecting Our Sacred Waters: An Introduction to the National Tribal Water Council” that highlights the work and mission of the Council.
On December 11, 2025, the Tribal PFAS Working Group hosted its winter webinar featuring guest presenter Hans Peter H. Arp, PhD, of the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute & Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
NASA has developed the Satellite-based Tool for Rapid Evaluation of Aquatic Environments (STREAM) — an interactive web tool that enables high-resolution (20–30 meter) monitoring of water quality in inland lakes and coastal waters across the U.S. and selected other countries.
The National Tribal Water Council is now accepting applications from tribal water professionals employed by a federally recognized Tribe or tribally authorized organization to fill three (3) vacancies.
The North American Partnership for Environmental Community Action (NAPECA) grant program is accepting project proposals…
While the Western-science approach can be valuable in restoration efforts, it isn’t the only lens through which to view traditional knowledge. “The four-legged, the winged, the finned—we call them our brothers and sisters of the earth.” —excerpt…
Elaine Hale Wilson, CPM
Manager
Elaine.Wilson@nau.edu
480-452-6774
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Program Manager/Restoration Coordinator
Working with the Tribe since: 2005
Rebecca is the Program Manager for the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department-Hazardous Waste Management Program. She also serves the role as the Restoration Coordinator with the Restoration Partnership. Rebecca has been working on water quality related issues for over 19 years. She represents the Tribe in the Bunker Hill Mining and Metallurgical Complex Superfund Site working with EPA while implementing their remedy for the Basin. She is also the Tribe’s Restoration Coordinator for the Restoration Partnership for which all Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) claims have been settled and on the ground restoration work has been underway since 2019. Rebecca continues to work with other Tribes on NRDA issues while coordinating with the US DOI, USDA, and the State of Idaho.
Rebecca is a proud member of the Tribal Waste and Response Steering Committee where she also serves on the Tribal Superfund Work Group and Advisory Council. Rebecca enjoys x-country skiing in the winter, summertime water sports, Frisbee golf, and spending time with her friends, family, and blue heeler. Rebecca is very honored to work for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and is proud to be a part of restoring natural resources in the Coeur d’Alene Basin.
Rebecca can be reached by e-mail at rstevens@cdatribe-nsn.gov.
The National Tribal Forum on Air Quality (NTFAQ) aims to support tribal programs by fostering information-sharing and networking opportunities that are focused on building tribal capacity in air quality management. The event’s agenda is driven by tribal input and priorities, with a focus on increasing tribal engagement in air quality initiatives that are relevant to tribal communities across the nation.
