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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Announces 2026 Programming
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives issued the following news release:
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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Announces 2026 Programming
Scholarly Panel, Book Talks and Two New Exhibits Opening Throughout the Year
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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will launch a dynamic lineup of exhibitions and public programming starting in May as part of the Smithsonian's Our Shared Future: 250 celebrations. Drawing from its extensive collection of rare books, archives and artworks, Libraries and Archives will present a new display in the Smithsonian's National Museum
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WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Smithsonian Institution Libraries and Archives issued the following news release:
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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Announces 2026 Programming
Scholarly Panel, Book Talks and Two New Exhibits Opening Throughout the Year
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Smithsonian Libraries and Archives will launch a dynamic lineup of exhibitions and public programming starting in May as part of the Smithsonian's Our Shared Future: 250 celebrations. Drawing from its extensive collection of rare books, archives and artworks, Libraries and Archives will present a new display in the Smithsonian's National Museumof Natural History, a new exhibition in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History and a range of interactive events. Audiences will have opportunities to connect more deeply with American history, art and science during this milestone year for the nation. All offerings are free, but some events require registration.
Spring and Summer
City of Knowledge: Science, Place, Power
Thursday, May 14, noon-1 p.m.
Benjamin Franklin Hall, Philadelphia
The City of Knowledge, a four-part, cross-institutional program series that contemplates urban centers as sites of scientific power, has examined Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia to answer two key questions: how has science shared a history with urban places, and why should the place of science matter when writing about the history of science? The final event of the series will be hosted at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia with scholars Susan Brandt and Domenic Vitiello. The interactive panel will encourage dialogue between panelists and the audience about Philadelphia's contributions to scientific advancements in early America during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The event is free, but registration is required.
"Imagining Bison"
Thursday, May 21, 2026-summer 2027
National Museum of Natural History, ground floor
A display of objects drawn primarily from Smithsonian Libraries and Archives' rich collections honoring the American bison, the nation's mammal, will open at the end of May on the ground floor of the National Museum of Natural History. Curated by Kirk Johnson, the museum's Sant Director, the exhibition traces representations of bison from Indigenous drawings and early scientific illustrations to photographs and publications documenting the Smithsonian's pivotal role in early bison conservation efforts. Highlights include a hand-colored book illustration of an American bison pre-dating the Declaration of Independence, an original $10 "buffalo" bill from 1901 and a powerful 1888 bison portrait created to combat the species' near-extinction. More information about the exhibit is online.
From Seeds to Stories: A Conversation with Christopher DeMario
Friday, June 12, 4-6 p.m.
Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. N.W.
From horticultural innovations in flower hybrids to inspiring the war and victory gardens of the 20th century, the Burpee company is a staple of American agriculture, and, even 150 years after its founding, Burpee continues to be the world's largest home garden and seed company. Christopher DeMario, author of The Burpee Seed Company: Planting U.S. History since the Nineteenth Century published by Smithsonian Scholarly Press, will discuss the history of the Burpee family enterprise and the 200 boxes of archival business records donated to the Smithsonian that detail this family legacy. After the conversation, attendees can join a garden party-style reception in the atrium.
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Feathers, Forensics, and the Smithsonian: A Conversation with Chris Sweeney
Thursday, Sept. 17
Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. N.W.
Award-winning journalist and author Chris Sweeney joins Smithsonian Libraries and Archives for a conversation about his new book The Feather Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne. The world's first forensic ornithologist, Roxie Laybourne pioneered the techniques for bird identification--solving aviation incidents, tracking poachers and shaping modern science--while at the National Museum of Natural History. Sweeney will give a behind-the-scenes look at how he used Libraries and Archives' materials and archives to uncover Laybourne's remarkable life story.
"American Stories: Artists' Books from the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives"
Opening October 2026
Smithsonian Libraries Gallery, National Museum of American History, First Floor, West
Works of art inspired by books delve into personal, collective and national histories in Smithsonian Library and Archives' new exhibition, "American Stories," featuring more than 40 artists' books from its collection. The exhibition explores American identity and experience through this versatile and inventive medium, and includes a commemoration of Hawaii's native culture, a Louisiana community's rituals as a hurricane rolls in and an artist's celebration of her heritage through African and American fabrics. A variety of artists' books will be on view, including one-of-a-kind works, examples from famed American artists including Sol LeWitt and Ed Ruscha, and recent acquisitions from contemporary artists. Accompanying workshops and public programs will be announced later this year.
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About the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives
The Smithsonian Libraries and Archives is an international system of research libraries and an institutional archive. With 44,000 cubic feet of archival materials and a comprehensive collection of print and electronic materials covering art and design, history and science, the Libraries and Archives serve as a resource for the Smithsonian Institution, the global research community and the public. Locations are in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, New York City and the Republic of Panama.
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Original text here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/smithsonian-libraries-and-archives-announces-2026-programming
NCPC Provides Comments on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project
WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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NCPC Provides Comments on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project
Approves Pentagon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility Plans
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At its Thursday, May 7 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission provided comments on concept plans for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project to the project applicant. The Commission will consider preliminary and final approval of the project in the future.
Plans submitted
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WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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NCPC Provides Comments on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project
Approves Pentagon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility Plans
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At its Thursday, May 7 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission provided comments on concept plans for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project to the project applicant. The Commission will consider preliminary and final approval of the project in the future.
Plans submittedby the Executive Office of the President, Office of Administration call for improvements to the building's exterior that include cleaning and masonry preservation measures such as re-pointing, sealant replacement, and stone restoration, as well as painting the exterior facade, and repainting cast iron elements. The application included two painting options. The first would paint the entire building except for the base. The second would paint the building including the base. The historic building, designed in the French Second Empire Style and located adjacent to the White House at 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, was constructed between 1871 and 1888 and was renamed the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building in 1999.
Commissioners supported the applicant's intent to clean and preserve the building's masonry with re-pointing, sealant replacement, and stone restoration. They requested a summary of other measures considered to meet the project goals, including cleaning the building and/or lighting.
They also requested additional information prior to the next Commission review in order to be able to evaluate the painting options, including information about the proposed paint to be used, details regarding initial application, adhesion, water infiltration, long-term maintenance and upkeep, and ease of removal; along with examples of where paint has been successfully used on exterior granite facades. They requested photo-realistic visualizations of the building for each paint option and existing conditions from pedestrian level locations, including 17th Street, NW, F Street, NW, and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, and a mock-up of the proposed granite painting on-site to reflect the actual site and lighting conditions.
NCPC approved preliminary and final site and building plans submitted by the Washington Headquarters Services for a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility and a restroom facility at the 9/11 Memorial on the Pentagon's campus in Arlington, Virginia. These permanent facilities would replace existing temporary ones. Commissioners appreciated that the applicant updated design features based on previous Commission input. They recommended that the future master plan and projects incorporate measures to improve the pedestrian experience between the planned offsite Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Visitor Education Center and the memorial, as well as provide additional wayfinding signage to direct visitors to the memorial's entrance.
Commission actions and related materials are available online.
The Commission approved three items on the Consent Calendar (no presentations were made). Unless otherwise noted, the projects are in Washington, DC.
1. Final master plan amendment for the Southeast Federal Center - Revised Master Plan 4th Amendment, Southeast Federal Center, The Yards. (MP03)
2. Comments to the Mayor of the District of Columbia for the District of Columbia Capital Improvements Plan FY 2027-2032. (0348)
3. Final site and building plans for the James J. Rowley Training Center Defense Training Facility, 9200 Powder Mill Road, Laurel, Maryland. (8635)
The Executive Director approved two items under authority delegated by the Commission. Unless otherwise noted, the projects are in Washington, DC.
1. Preliminary site and building plans for the Building 76 Museum Support Center Renovation, 805 Kidder Breese Street, SE. (8775)
2. Preliminary and final site and building plans for the Joint Base Anacostia Bolling New Equipment Installation, 20 MacDill Boulevard, SE. (8752)
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The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's central planning agency in Washington, DC and surrounding counties of Maryland and Virginia. The Commission provides overall guidance for federal land and buildings in the region. It also reviews the design of federal projects and memorials, oversees long-range planning for future development, and monitors capital investment by federal agencies.
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Original text here: https://www.ncpc.gov/participate/releases/2026/NCPC_Provides_Comments_on_the_Eisenhower_Executive_Office_Building_Exterior_Beautification_Project.pdf
NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1
PASADENA, California, May 8 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1
The faster a Mars helicopter's rotors spin, the heavier the payloads it can transport and the farther it can fly.
The rotor blades that will carry NASA's next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. Data from the tests, which took place in a special chamber that can simulate environmental conditions on the Red Planet, indicate
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PASADENA, California, May 8 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA Pushes Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Rotor Blades Past Mach 1
The faster a Mars helicopter's rotors spin, the heavier the payloads it can transport and the farther it can fly.
The rotor blades that will carry NASA's next-generation helicopters to new Martian heights broke the sound barrier during March tests at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. Data from the tests, which took place in a special chamber that can simulate environmental conditions on the Red Planet, indicatethat the fastest traveling part of the rotor blade, the tips, can be accelerated beyond Mach 1 without breaking apart. Data gathered from 137 test runs will enable engineers to design aircraft capable of carrying heavier payloads, including science instruments.
"NASA had a great run with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, but we are asking these next-generation aircraft to do even more at the Red Planet," said Al Chen, Mars Exploration Program manager at JPL. "That's not an easy ask. While everything about Mars is hard, flying there is just about the hardest thing you can do. That's because its atmosphere is so incredibly thin that it is hard to generate lift, and yet Mars has significant gravity."
Ingenuity, which performed the first powered, controlled flight on another world just over five years ago on April 19, 2021, was a trailblazing technology demonstration that did not carry science instruments. The agency's recently announced SkyFall project and other potential future Mars aircraft will be capable of carrying payloads -- including science instruments and sensors -- to collect data in support of future human and robotic missions, leveraging the advantages that come with low-altitude aerial exploration.
Need for speed
In the fast-moving world of rotors, more thrust comes from a quicker spin or a larger diameter. Although this axiom holds true on Earth, engineers designing aircraft for the Red Planet must be much more aggressive. Because the Mars atmosphere is only 1% as dense as Earth's, maximizing thrust requires pushing blade tips toward the speed of sound to achieve significant lift. While small-diameter rotors on Earth can also rotate at thousands of revolutions per minute, they have more air molecules to push and don't need to approach the sonic edge.
The Ingenuity flight team never allowed the rotational speed of their composite-skinned foam rotors to exceed 2,700 rpm during the helicopter's 72 flights at Mars for two reasons: to avoid the unpredictable physics of the sound barrier and to make sure that an unexpected gust of wind (from a dust devil, for instance) wouldn't send the rotor tips over the sonic edge.
"If Chuck Yeager were here, he'd tell you things can get squirrely around Mach 1," said JPL's Jaakko Karras, the rotor test lead. "With that in mind, we planned Ingenuity's flights to keep the rotor blade tips at Mach 0.7 with no wind so that if we encountered a Martian headwind while in flight, the rotor tips wouldn't go supersonic. But we want more performance from our next-gen Mars aircraft. We needed to know that our rotors could go faster safely."
While Mach 1 on Earth at sea level is approximately 760 mph (1,223 kph), the speed of sound on Mars is significantly slower -- roughly 540 mph (869 kph) -- due to the planet's thin, cold, carbon-dioxide-rich atmosphere.
Blade-proof chamber
To begin evaluating the rotors, which were developed and manufactured by AeroVironment in Simi Valley, California, Karras and his team mounted a three-bladed rotor that could be used in future Mars helicopter designs inside the historic 25-Foot Space Simulator at JPL. They evacuated the air and replaced it with just enough carbon dioxide to match the Martian atmosphere, then blasted the rotor with wind as it spun at increasing speeds.
The test engineers had taken the precaution of lining part of the chamber with sheet metal in case the blades broke apart during the supersonic experiment. From a control room a few yards away from the chamber, the team watched displays showing data and a view inside the chamber as the rpm climbed as high as 3,750. At that rate, the tips were traveling at Mach 0.98. Then the engineers activated a fan inside the chamber that pelted the rotors with headwinds. After each run, they increased in wind velocity for the next run.
The team pushed rotor tip speeds to Mach 1.08, boosting the Mars vehicle's lift capability by 30%. This breakthrough allows future missions to support heavier scientific payloads, including advanced sensors and larger batteries for extended flight.
Next the team tried their luck with the two-bladed SkyFall rotor. Because it is slightly longer than the three-bladed version, only 3,570 rpm was needed to achieve the same near-supersonic speed at the rotor tips prior to introducing the headwinds.
"The successful testing of these rotors was a major step toward proving the feasibility of flight in more demanding environments, which is key for next-gen vehicles," said Shannah Withrow-Maser, an aerodynamicist from NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley and member of the test team. "We thought we'd be lucky to hit Mach 1.05, and we reached Mach 1.08 on our last runs. We're still digging into the data, and there may be even more thrust on the table. These next-gen helicopters are going to be amazing."
The SkyFall mission design team has incorporated the test team's findings into the performance specifications. Inspired by Ingenuity, the only rotorcraft to fly on another planet to date, SkyFall is designed to carry three next-gen Mars helicopters to the Red Planet in December 2028.
More about NASA's Mars Exploration Program
The faster-than-sound spin test campaign was funded by the agency's Mars Exploration Program in pursuit of maximizing the capability of future aircraft flying at the Red Planet. A division of Caltech in Pasadena, JPL manages the Mars Exploration Program for NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington.
For more information about NASA's Mars Exploration Program, visit:
https://science.nasa.gov/mars/
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Original text here: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-pushes-next-gen-mars-helicopter-rotor-blades-past-mach-1/
FHLBank Chicago and Associated Bank Award $375,000 to Support Emerging Housing Developers
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news:
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FHLBank Chicago and Associated Bank Award $375,000 to Support Emerging Housing Developers
To help address the growing need for skilled affordable housing developers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), in partnership with member Associated Bank, has awarded $375,000 through its Community First(R) Developer Program (Developer Program) to two nonprofit organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The awards come as communities
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news:
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FHLBank Chicago and Associated Bank Award $375,000 to Support Emerging Housing Developers
To help address the growing need for skilled affordable housing developers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), in partnership with member Associated Bank, has awarded $375,000 through its Community First(R) Developer Program (Developer Program) to two nonprofit organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin. The awards come as communitiesacross the Midwest face increasing demand for affordable housing alongside a shortage of experienced development professionals. The grants will support paid internships and fellowships that prepare the next generation of professionals to advance affordable housing development in their communities.
"Financing alone does not create affordable housing -- people do," said Katie Naftzger, Senior Vice President and Community Investment Officer at FHLBank Chicago. "By investing in developer organizations, and partnering with members like Associated Bank, we are helping build the talent pipeline needed to deliver affordable housing in communities across our district."
Hispanic Housing Development Corporation and Milwaukee Community Land Trust received grants through Associated Bank to support interns and fellows gaining experience across the affordable housing development process, including planning, financing coordination, construction oversight, and project implementation. These roles will contribute to development efforts across Illinois and Wisconsin, helping expand organizational capacity while preparing emerging professionals to advance affordable housing in their communities.
"This investment allows us to continue preparing future affordable housing professionals while advancing development that benefits our communities," said Tony Hernandez, President and CEO of Hispanic Housing Development Corporation.
Associated Bank has accessed many of FHLBank Chicago's Community Investment programs and uses secured loans, known as advances, to provide liquidity for community lending that supports housing and economic development.
"Our partnership with FHLBank Chicago allows us to support initiatives that strengthen communities and expand access to affordable housing," said Lisa Barwinski, Vice President, Community Accountability Program Manager Senior at Associated Bank. "Programs like the Developer Program help build the pipeline of professionals needed to advance housing development across the communities we serve."
Since launching the Developer Program in 2022, FHLBank Chicago has awarded $12 million to strengthen career pathways and support long-term affordable housing development across its district. Introduced at the recommendation of FHLBank Chicago's Community Investment Advisory Council, the Developer Program reflects FHLBank Chicago's ongoing commitment to supporting affordable housing development through partnerships with member institutions.
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Original text here: https://www.fhlbc.com/news/news-detail/2026/05/07/fhlbank-chicago-and-associated-bank-award--375-000-to-support-emerging-housing-developers
EXIM Launches Factory Floor Fridays to Showcase American Manufacturing Across the Globe, Kicks Off Series at K2
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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EXIM Launches Factory Floor Fridays to Showcase American Manufacturing Across the Globe, Kicks Off Series at K2
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced the launch of Factory Floor Fridays, a new initiative bringing EXIM leadership directly to the facilities of American manufacturers to hear firsthand how the Bank can help U.S. companies grow, compete, and win in global markets. Factory Floor Fridays will tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companies
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WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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EXIM Launches Factory Floor Fridays to Showcase American Manufacturing Across the Globe, Kicks Off Series at K2
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today announced the launch of Factory Floor Fridays, a new initiative bringing EXIM leadership directly to the facilities of American manufacturers to hear firsthand how the Bank can help U.S. companies grow, compete, and win in global markets. Factory Floor Fridays will tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companiesand workers building the next generation of American industry-proving that with the right tools and support, U.S. innovation can compete and win anywhere in the world.
"American manufacturers are the backbone of our economic security," said Chairman John Jovanovic. "Factory Floor Fridays give EXIM the opportunity to hear from businesses large and small-which account for nearly 90 percent of our transactions-and ensure they have the financing tools they need to compete, grow, and win in global markets."
To kick off Factory Floor Fridays, Chairman Jovanovic visited K2 Space's facility in Torrance, California. The visit underscored the growing importance of scaling next-generation, U.S.-based aerospace production and reflected EXIM's commitment to putting American made equipment, technology, and services first. At K2 Space, Chairman Jovanovic toured the company's production operations and saw firsthand how the company is advancing large-scale satellite manufacturing to strengthen America's industrial and technological leadership.
"K2 Space is a prime example of American-led innovation," Jovanovic continued. "EXIM is proud to work alongside companies like K2 to ensure U.S. companies will lead in technologies that will define the future."
"We were honored to have Chairman Jovanovic join us at the factory and see how we're scaling to build hundreds of large, powerful satellites right here in the U.S.," said Karan Kunjur, Co-Founder and CEO of K2 Space. "As a startup satellite manufacturer, we appreciate how Chairman Jovanovic and EXIM are engaging directly with industry to strengthen America's competitive advantage in space."
When EXIM was founded 92 years ago, its mission was simple: support America's economic recovery from the Great Depression by creating well-paying jobs and rebuilding the nation's manufacturing base. Under President Trump's leadership, EXIM is once again a frontline economic tool to revitalize America's economy and define a future led by U.S. innovation.
ABOUT EXIM:
As the United States government's official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. Learn more at www.exim.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.exim.gov/news/exim-launches-factory-floor-fridays-showcase-american-manufacturing-across-globe-kicks-series
EPA Announces $195,000 in Funding for the Pueblo of Laguna
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $195,000 in Funding for the Pueblo of Laguna
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DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $195,000 in funding for the Pueblo of Laguna (the Pueblo) to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides federally recognized tribes grant funding for the planning, development, and establishment of environmental protection programs,
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WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $195,000 in Funding for the Pueblo of Laguna
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DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $195,000 in funding for the Pueblo of Laguna (the Pueblo) to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides federally recognized tribes grant funding for the planning, development, and establishment of environmental protection programs,as well as the development and implementation of solid and hazardous waste programs on tribal lands.
"GAP continues to be a useful resource that allows Tribes to plan and develop their own environmental programs while addressing specific priorities within their territory," said Regional Administrator Scott Mason. "EPA will ensure Tribes have the necessary tools to address current and future environmental concerns for their land and citizens."
"GAP funding is a foundational investment that enables Tribes like the Pueblo of Laguna to build and sustain environmental programs at the local level. Consistent with EPA's commitment to cooperative federalism, this funding strengthens Tribal capacity to lead on priority environmental challenges and deliver results for their communities," said EPA Assistant Administrator Usha Turner.
The Pueblo of Laguna is in west central New Mexico near Albuquerque and currently has 8,500 enrolled members. The Pueblo will use the grant to build environmental capacity and administrative infrastructure, provide oversight into tribal priority projects, conduct outreach, enforce solid waste codes and regulations, and implement solid and hazardous waste programs.
For more information on GAP, visit our webpage or view the GAP Innovations and Investments Report.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-195000-funding-pueblo-laguna
EPA Announces $135,000 in Funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $135,000 in Funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma
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DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $135,000 in funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides federally recognized tribes grant funding for the planning, development, and establishment of environmental
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WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Announces $135,000 in Funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in Oklahoma
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DALLAS, TEXAS (May 8, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $135,000 in funding for the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes to address environmental priorities within their territory. This funding comes from EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), which provides federally recognized tribes grant funding for the planning, development, and establishment of environmentalprotection programs, as well as the development and implementation of solid and hazardous waste programs on tribal lands.
"GAP continues to be a useful resource that allows Tribes to plan and develop their own environmental programs while addressing specific priorities within their territory," said Regional Administrator Scott Mason. "EPA will ensure Tribes have the necessary tools to address current and future environmental concerns for their land and citizens."
"GAP funding is a foundational investment that enables Tribes like the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes to build and sustain environmental programs at the local level. Consistent with EPA's commitment to cooperative federalism, this funding strengthens Tribal capacity to lead on priority environmental challenges and deliver results for their communities," said EPA Assistant Administrator Usha Turner.
The Wichita and Affiliated Tribes is located in Anadarko, Oklahoma, and currently has a population of over 3,500 individuals. The Tribe will use the grant for office staff education on addressing environmental issues, education and outreach to the Tribal community, implementing solid waste management practices, community clean-up and recycling activities, and capacity development for the Tribe's indoor air program.
For more information on GAP, visit our webpage or view the GAP Innovations and Investments Report.
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Original text here: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-135000-funding-wichita-and-affiliated-tribes-oklahoma
