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09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 13:51
ADVISORY: EPA to recognize $15 million grant to Miccosukee Tribe for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures
ADVISORY: EPA to recognize $15 million grant to Miccosukee Tribe for greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction measures
September 13, 2024
Contact Information
EPA Region 4 Press Office ([email protected])
(404) 562-8400
MIAMI, Fla. (September 13, 2024) - On Friday, September 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials will join Miccosukee Chairman, Talbert Cypress, at a press event to recognize a $15 milliongrant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida will support three greenhouse gas (GHG reduction measures to deliver substantial environmental, economic, and health benefits to Tribal residents. Specific efforts include conducting a fleet sustainability study, replacing internal combustion engines with electric vehicles (EV) including electric school buses and installing solar-powered charging stations.
WHO: EPA Region 4 Chief of Staff, John NicholsonMiccosukee Chairman, Talbert Cypress
Chief Education Officer, Lymarie Muniz
Housing Coordinator, Nicholas Tigertail-Cypress
Students from Miccosukee Indian School
WHAT: Press event to recognize a $15 million grant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for community- driven solutions to cut climate pollution.WHEN:Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.WHERE:Miccosukee Administration Building 3770 Old Tamiami Trail Miami, FL 33194*** Interestedcredentialed media should RSVP at https://www.epa.gov/ga/forms/epa-region-4-event-rsvp-form.
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