Environmental Resources
Riley
Overview
The Shawnee Tribe Environment and Natural Resources Department was established in 2002 with the award of its first General Assistance Program (GAP) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Over the past 12 years, the tribe has focused on environmental education through numerous outreach projects. The department’s mission is to understand, protect, manage, and restore the natural environment of the Tribe and its members, with an abiding respect for the Shawnee traditional culture.
Green Careers
Coming soon!
Recycling Trailer
Our 10-bin recycling trailer is officially ready for use to help our community take a big step toward a cleaner, greener future! The recycling trailer will be available for all tribal citizens, employees, and members of our community to drop off their recyclables. Simply place your items inside the trailer parked on the south side of the Community Building at 108 S. Eight Tribes Trail, Miami, OK.
Here’s what we’ll be collecting:
- Aluminum Cans
- Glass Bottles
- Paper
- Tin Cans
- Cardboard
Earth Day 2025
ke’moonaskweepe (Let’s pick up the trash)—On Earth Day, April 22, the environmental department led a clean-up effort along a one-mile stretch of Highway 125 in Ottawa County.
On April 28, employees also participated in Wear Blue Day to raise awareness for Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month (CAAPM). Indian Child Welfare staff placed 22 blue pinwheels outside the Community Building, representing the 22 Shawnee children currently placed in care outside their homes.
