BRISA Center for the Environment

We mourn the passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva, a fearless champion for environmental justice, public lands, and underrepresented communities. His legacy lives on in the lands he preserved, the communities he uplifted, and the fight for justice he led with heart. 💚

Need funding for environmental projects? Join our training to navigate federal grants, answer common questions, and master the application process. Learn key terms, essential resources, and the steps to apply on Grants.gov. Register here: learn.westejcenter.arizona.edu/enrol/index.ph…

¿Buscando financiamiento para proyectos ambientales? Únase a nuestra capacitación sobre subsidios federales y el proceso de solicitud en Grants.gov. Regístrese ya: learn.westejcenter.arizona.edu/enrol/index.ph…

🌍✨ ¡Únete a una poderosa convocatoria virtual sobre Justicia Ambiental, Climática y Energética! 🌱 📅 Fecha: Martes, 4 de Marzo de 2025 ⏰ Hora: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PT 💻 Ubicación: Zoom 🔗 Regístrate ahora: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌍✨ Join us for a powerful virtual convening on Environmental, Climate, and Energy Justice! 🌱 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4th 2025 ⏰ Time: 11 AM – 1 PM PT 💻 Location: Zoom 🔗 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Thank you for joining the Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2025! 🌞 Grateful for the insightful discussions on building heat resilience in our communities. Special thanks to @SWEHSC, @SCORCHProject, and @CityOfTucson for your support! Stay tuned for more ways to get involved!

Our center director, Dr. Paloma Beamer, received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest U.S. honor for early-career researchers. Read more here: bit.ly/4gSmTjz

Join Us at the Southern Arizona Heat Summit 2025! Be part of the conversation on building community resilience to extreme heat. Local and regional partners will come together to share insights and strategies. Register now: survey123.arcgis.com/share/76829be6…

Happy Holidays from the WEST Environmental Justice Center! Thank you for your support and dedication to environmental justice. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a hopeful new year! 🌿💚 We will be closed from December 14 to January 1.

🎉 Huge congratulations to Dr. Nate Lothrop, Associate Director of the WEST Environmental Justice Center, on being named a 40 Under 40 Award Winner! 🌟 Nate’s leadership and dedication to advancing environmental justice are driving positive change across the Western Region.

Our partners at the WRPHTC are now accepting applications for the Public Health & Primary Care Leadership Institute! Apply today to gain the essential skills to lead transformative initiatives in your organization and community. wrphtc.arizona.edu/leadership-ins…

Join Pima County for the release of the PDEQ Public Participation Plan! Public comment closes December 16th for the draft plan, along with the Disability Access Plan and Language Access Plan. Visit pima.gov/3361 to learn more and provide your input.

💡 Tribal Governments: Get up to $14,000 per home for energy upgrades through @ENERGY DOE's Tribal HEAR Program! Non-competitive funding covers heat pumps, wiring, & more. 🔗 Apply now: energy.gov/scep/tribal-ho… Need help? 📧 WESTEJ-Center@arizona.edu 📞 1-877-518-4634

Come talk with our director, Dr. Paloma Beamer, and other experts about federal funding for Tribal water access.  Register here: arizona.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Host a paid intern at no cost! WEST Environmental Justice Center provides interns with a $5,000 stipend to help achieve your goals across Arizona, California, Hawaiʻi, Nevada, and the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands. 📧 WESTEJ-Center@arizona.edu or 📞 1-877-518-4634

We made it our first birthday! So proud of the WEST EJ Center team and all the impact they are making to support communities in tackling EJ issues in their communities!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the @TribalEPA Region 9 Conference! Special thanks to co-presenters Daniel Sestiaga Jr. & Javier Aguiniga, and our hosts, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians and the @UA_IResCenter Here’s to building resilience and justice together!

🎉 Celebrating 1 Year of the WEST Environmental Justice Center! Grateful for a year of impactful programs, community partnerships, and strides in environmental justice. Here’s to many more! 🌍💚

Heading to the SACNAS NDISTEM Conference? Join the Indigenous Resilience Center's panel, "Indigenous Research Methodologies in Community-Based Food, Energy, and Water Projects in Indigenous Communities," on Oct 31, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:15 PM MST in Room 124 AB.

Grant Opportunity Alert! ✨🌍 SCORCH is offering up to $25,000 for pilot projects tackling climate change’s health impacts in arid lands. Let’s address health inequities together! 📅 Apply by: October 25, 2024 👉 Learn more & apply: scorch.arizona.edu