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Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

Listening to Tribes and understanding Tribal priorities drives our programs and services we offer.

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> Elaine Wilson

Elaine Wilson
Manager

Elaine Wilson, CPM*

Elaine is the Manager for the National Tribal Water Council (NTWC/Council), which is administered by ITEP through a cooperative agreement with the US EPA Office of Water. The NTWC is a technical and scientific body established to advocate for the best interests of federally-recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages in matters pertaining to water. Elaine coordinates and manages the activities of the Council under the direction of the NTWC Chairman.

Elaine currently serves on the Arizona State University (ASU) Environmental Engineering Program External Advisory Board, and a non-profit educational organization Indigenous Vision’s Board of Directors.

Prior to ITEP, Elaine worked for the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) for 25 years and was the Environmental Quality Programs Director for 11 years. She managed and directed programs, provided oversight of training activities, technical assistance, program development and implementation. In 2015, Elaine was recognized for the work she accomplished by being nominated and selected for the Connor Byestewa, Jr. Award, which is awarded in Mr. Byestewa’s honor to recognize the efforts of individuals that have made and strengthen tribal self-government and improved human health and environmental conditions within Indian country in EPA Region 9.

Elaine is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation/Diné. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and her Certified Public Manager (CPM) certification from ASU. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, learning, cooking, camping, fishing and enjoying the great outdoors.

Elaine can be reached by e-mail at Elaine.Wilson@nau.edu.

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Rebecca Stevens

Chair

Coeur d’Alene Tribe – Idaho

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.

National Tribal Forum on Air Quality

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.