Wood-Burning Changeout Resources for Tribes
Tribal Outreach Materials
Residential wood smoke is an issue in many tribal communities. This page contains information that may help tribes that are considering a changeout campaign or wood smoke education initiative.
Case Studies and Final Reports
- Hoonah Indian Association Community Indoor Air Assessment and Wood Stove Repair, Changeout, and Education Project
- La Conner, WA - Swinomish Tribal Changeout
- Makah Tribal Changeout Final Report
- Makah Tribal Changeout Presentation Slides
- Nez Perce Tribal Changeout Final Report
- Measurable Outcomes of a Woodstove Changeout on the Nez Perce Reservation, University of Montana
Funding
- EPA’s Guide to Financing Options for Wood-burning Appliance Changeouts is a detailed description of available funding options -- from federal funds to third party financing -- that may cover the cost of a wood smoke reduction program and the changeouts needed to reduce harmful pollution while providing a warmer, more efficient home heating alternative.
Additional Resources
- Department of Energy's Tribal Energy Program - Provides financial and technical assistance to tribes to evaluate and develop renewable energy resources and reduce energy consumption.
- EPA's Indoor Air Quality Tribal Partners Program - Provides information on how tribal communities can improve indoor air quality and examples of how other tribes have created sustainable community outreach and education programs.
- EPA's Tribal Air website - Access to key information; promotes the exchange of ideas; and makes available relevant documents to all environmental professionals who live and work in Indian Country.