GREAT PLAINS TRIBAL WATER ALLIANCE
The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance is the leader in Tribal water resiliency in the North Central region.
We are dedicated to the protection and preservation of Tribal water rights.
News and Events
Water Warrior Award
Water Warrior Award
The Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance presented their first Water Warrior Award to Tim Mentz Sr. for his courageous efforts to protect the cultural resources of the Oceti Sakowin!
GTWPA is hiring a part-time Climate Resilience Intern!
The Climate Resilience Intern will assist the GPTWA team in advancing climate adaptation and resilience projects that support tribal nations. This part-time role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in climate resilience work, environmental research, and community engagement with a focus on Tribal Climate Resilience.
The GPTWA welcomed Arvol Looking Horse as an honored guest speaker!
2024 GPTWA Climate & Water Conference
Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Awarded in Pilot Climate Smart Communities Initiative!
LBST in collaboration with the GPTWA was given an award of $121,400 to develop a climate resilience plan that addresses the increasing threat of drought, flood, and wildfire, while staying rooted in the Tribe’s principles of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.
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GPTWA Intern, Azmal Hossan, joins the Agents of Change in Environmental Justice podcast to discuss his recent selection for the 2030 Climate Champions Fellowship and his recent research on water injustice in the Great Plains region.
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GPTWA Vice-Chairman, Reno Red Cloud, Sr. discusses uranium and in situ leach mining in the Black Hills in Episode 3 of Clean Water Conversations a podcast by Black Hills Clean Water Alliance.
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The GPTWA works directly with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to protect tribal water threatened by the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). Watch Chairwoman Alkire discuss updates on the fight against DAPL and the Dakota Water Wars series below.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairwoman Alkire discussing the Dakota Access Pipeline and the flawed Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
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The Dakota Water Wars-Part One: The Tribal Nations of the Oceti Sakowin are united in our mission to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) with organizing help from the Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance. Watch all episodes here.
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The People
Members of GPTWA are individuals appointed by Tribal Resolution of the governing body of Tribal Nations, residing with the Great Plains Region (Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota). Each Nation who chooses to join GPTWA appoints a Director and Alternate Director to the Board of Directors.