Develop models to understand potential water quality changes. For example, increasing water temperatures may cause eutrophication and excess algal growth, which could impact drinking water quality and lead to toxic or harmful algal blooms (HABs). Water quality and aquatic habitat may also be compromised by increased sediment or nutrient inputs due to extreme storm events. These impacts may be addressed with targeted watershed management plans.
Tribe: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority
View Source Document: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan: 1854 Ceded Territory Including the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, and Grand Portage Reservations
Year: 2016
Climate Hazards
Decreasing Water QualityExtreme Weather and Climate Variability
Increasing Water Temperatures
Invasive Species, Algal Blooms, Non-native species, Pests, and Diseases
