Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Environmental Programs

05/22/2025

Did you know that 6 of the 10 most common pieces of aquatic trash are made of plastic? This graphic shows 6 steps you can take to reduce plastic pollution and help keep our lakes, rivers, and streams plastic-free.

07/08/2024

Thinking about planting a pollinator garden? Here are some tips to remember!
A pdf is available at https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/basic-tips-and-educational-resources-pollinator-protection.

10/02/2023

The EPA is committed to identifying the safest cleaning chemicals through the Safer Choice program. Safer Choice helps consumers, businesses, and purchasers find products that perform well but contain ingredients that are safer for human health and the environment.
The Safer Choice home page includes various links with resources for cleaning product users (citizens, schools, businesses) as well as manufacturers who would like to have the safer choice label applied to their products. Look for the below label on cleaning supplies packaging when you are at the store!
https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice

06/22/2023

02/06/2023

If you become aware of an or in your area, report it to the National Response Center at 800-424-8802. Remember, CALL 911 if you are in immediate danger or if someone is hurt. https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-incidents/how-report-spills-and-environmental-violations

01/11/2023

Over one-third of food produced for human consumption is wasted or lost each year. Many people care and are taking action. Start reducing food loss and waste...

10/31/2022

Need some recycling help? Check out our resources here: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/how-do-i-recycle-common-recyclables.

08/31/2022

08/29/2022

Generator exhaust is toxic. Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, sheds, or similar areas. https://www.epa.gov/natural-disasters/general-information-disasters

06/27/2022

Reducing pesticide exposure to bees is one way you can help pollinators. 🐝

Check out these best practices to protect pollinators. https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/find-best-management-practices-protect-pollinators