Indigenous Communities

Extensive History of Providing Technical Assistance

Horsley Witten Group works extensively with American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other federal agencies on projects supporting infrastructure and water quality improvements for tribes and Alaska Native Villages. HW has a long history of assisting tribes with using resources provided by the federal government as well as with providing direct technical assistance. HW has wide-ranging experience working with tribes and other federal agencies and understands the need for continued trust in the long-standing government-to-government relationship.

Areas of Expertise

Our tribal services team brings specialized knowledge across a broad range of project types, with particular depth in

  • Hazard Mitigation Plans

    A hazard mitigation plan that is up-to-date helps communities plan for and reduce the impacts of natural hazards and provides critical access to funding.

  • Emergency Preparedness Plans

    Emergency preparedness plans clearly define roles and responsibilities, coordination activities with response partners,
    continuity strategies, and communication protocols to support effective response and recovery.

  • Community Engagement

    We offer custom workshops, course books and curriculum development, and certification programs for public and private sectors on a number of topics.

  • GIS Services

    Geographic Information Services (GIS) are an integral part of our entire body of services. We use GIS to prepare for field assessments, facilitate decision making, engage with the public, and to educate public officials.

  • Risk and Vulnerability Analysis

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  • Program Audits

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  • Water and Wastewater Mapping

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  • Innovative and Alternative (IA) Septic System Design

    see wastewater services sheet

  • Comprehensive Site Assessment Review

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