The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a virtual national workshop focused on the Enhancing State and Tribal Programs (ESTP) initiative. Wetland program staff from EPA, tribes/nations, states, territories, local governments, and non-profit/academic partners were invited to attend. The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) provided technical and facilitation support. The workshop included updates from EPA on the ESTP initiative, Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), and technical support, and showcased wetland programs and projects from across the country.
The ESTP Virtual National Workshop was held on September 1-3, 2026. Virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams ran from 1pm-5pm ET / 10am-2pm PT each day.
Meeting Agenda (Updated 8/31/26)
Resources
- EPA's Enhancing State and Tribal Programs (ESTP) initiative and Wetland Program Plans:
- Wetland Program Funding:
- Navigating Federal Funding for Green Infrastructure and Nature-Based Solutions - May 2025
- Tribal Water and Natural Resources Conservation Guide: Federal Funding and Technical Assistance for Tribal Environmental Programs
- NAWM webpage on Sustainable Financing
- NAWM webpage on Tribal Wetland Program Funding
- EPA Water Finance Clearinghouse
For More Information
If you have questions, please contact Portia Osborne with NAWM at portia@nawm.org.