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Contact Information:
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In 2023, the Monacan Indian Nation was awarded the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG), an EPA grant funded by the Inflation Reduction Act that seeks to achieve three broad objectives:
As tribal people, the Monacan Indian Nation is deeply devoted to the preservation of the environment for seven generations into the future. Climate change and pollution are existential threats to this vision of land conservation for The People (Yesa). Through land conservation, energy efficiency, and response to regional pollution needs and threats, the Monacan Indian Nation can continue to preserve this vision.
To this end, the Monacan Indian Nation has prepared a Priority Climate Action Plan to identify threats to the Monacan Nation and places where attention is needed. This plan contains the first greenhouse gas inventory of the Monacan Indian Nation's activities, and found six major themes of conservation and emissions reduction that are within the Monacan Nation's capacity as a federally recognized Indian Tribe. These themes will guide Monacan Nation environmental policy going forward and will continue to be updated with citizen priorities and feedback.
Please review the PCAP here:
- Tackle damaging climate pollution while supporting the creation of good jobs and lowering energy costs for families.
- Accelerate work to address environmental injustice and empower community-driven solutions in overburdened neighborhoods.
- Deliver cleaner air by reducing harmful air pollution in places where people live, work, play, and go to school.
As tribal people, the Monacan Indian Nation is deeply devoted to the preservation of the environment for seven generations into the future. Climate change and pollution are existential threats to this vision of land conservation for The People (Yesa). Through land conservation, energy efficiency, and response to regional pollution needs and threats, the Monacan Indian Nation can continue to preserve this vision.
To this end, the Monacan Indian Nation has prepared a Priority Climate Action Plan to identify threats to the Monacan Nation and places where attention is needed. This plan contains the first greenhouse gas inventory of the Monacan Indian Nation's activities, and found six major themes of conservation and emissions reduction that are within the Monacan Nation's capacity as a federally recognized Indian Tribe. These themes will guide Monacan Nation environmental policy going forward and will continue to be updated with citizen priorities and feedback.
Please review the PCAP here:
We appreciate any and all feedback.
AIR
Indoor Air Quality:
Ambient Air Quality:
- Mold is defined as a superficial often woolly growth produced especially on damp or decaying organic matter or on living organisms by a fungus
- 10 Things You Should Know About Mold
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
- EPA- Mold facts
- CDC- Basic Facts about Mold and Dampness
- Mayo Clinic- Mold Allergy
- Sneezing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough and postnasal drip
- Itchy eyes, nose and throat
- Watery eyes
- Dry, scaly skin
- Radon is a heavy radioactive gaseous element formed by the decay of radium, it is odorless and colorless. Excessive or prolonged exposure to radon can lead to severe health conditions such as Lung Cancer.
- EPA- Health Risks of Radon
- EPA- A Citizen's Guide to Radon
- VA Department of Health- Indoor Radon Program
- Radon Zones for Virginia (County)
- 800-55RADON (557-2366) Get live help for your radon questions.
- 800-644-6999* Radon Fit-It Hotline. For general information on fixing or reducing the radon level in your home.
- 800-426-4791 Safe Drinking Water Hotline.
- Asbestos a heat-resistant fibrous silicate mineral that can be woven into fabrics, and is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings. Prolonged exposure to asbestos can cause several and severe lung conditions including forms of lung cancer and mesothelioma.
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- Wood burning appliances
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Ambient Air Quality:
WATER
Drinking Water (Private Wells):
Through legislative action in 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was passed to protect public health, regulate waterways, as well as establish and enforce standards.
Does your home have a private well? When was the last time you did a visual inspection of the system? Some simple steps to maintain and prevent problems with your well include:
Septic:
The septic system is an important feature in many rural homes to handle the treatment and disbursement of wastewater. Some keys signs that there is an issue with the system are:
Through legislative action in 1974, the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) was passed to protect public health, regulate waterways, as well as establish and enforce standards.
Does your home have a private well? When was the last time you did a visual inspection of the system? Some simple steps to maintain and prevent problems with your well include:
- Install a locking well cap or sanitary seal to prevent unauthorized use of, or entry into, the well
- Do not mix or use pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, degreasers, fuels, and other pollutants near the well
- Never dispose of wastes in dry wells or in abandoned wells
- Pump and inspect septic systems as often as recommended by your local health department
- Never dispose of hazardous materials in a septic system
- Take care in working or mowing around your well
- Each month check visible parts of your system for problems
- Set a regular maintenance schedule for your well, do the scheduled maintenance and keep accurate, up-to-date records
Septic:
The septic system is an important feature in many rural homes to handle the treatment and disbursement of wastewater. Some keys signs that there is an issue with the system are:
- Wastewater backing up into household drains.
- Bright green, spongy grass on the drainfield, especially during dry weather.
- Pooling water or muddy soil around your septic system or in your basement.
- A strong odor around the septic tank and drainfield.
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