The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding 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 are invited to attend. The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) will be providing technical and facilitation support. The workshop will include updates from EPA on the ESTP initiative, Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs), and technical support, and will showcase wetland programs and projects from across the country.  

The ESTP Virtual National Workshop will be held September 1-3, 2026. Virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams will run 1pm-5pm ET / 10am-2pm PT each day.

REGISTRATION

Registration is now open! Please note that you must register separately for each day:

Register Here for Day 1, September 1

Register Here for Day 2, September 2

Register Here for Day 3, September 3

Resources

• EPA's Enhancing State and Tribal Programs (ESTP) initiative and Wetland Program Plans:
  • Developing a State or Tribal Wetland Program Plan
  • Core Elements of an Effective State and Tribal Wetlands Program
  • NAWM Wetland Program Plans Handbook
  • Protecting Waters and Wetlands in Indian Country: A Guide for Developing Tribal Wetland Management Programs
• 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

For More Information
If you have questions, please contact Portia Osborne with NAWM at portia@nawm.org.