There are three tribal staff in the Water Quality Program, plus a GIS technician. The Water Quality staff sample surface water throughout the reservation. They test all four watersheds at the rate of one watershed per year. They also conduct stream surveys, collecting data in stream velocity, depth, flow, and benthic organisms. They collect fish tissue samples to test for mercury and arsenic.
Tribe: Fort Belknap Indian Community
View Source Document: Fort Belknap Indian Community Climate Change Adaptation Plan
Year: 2023
Topic:
Water: Some Existing Programs that Contribute to Resilience (strengths)
(view all topics in the plan)
Region: Northern Great Plains
Climate Hazards
Decreasing Water QualityExtreme Weather and Climate Variability
Flooding - Rainfall-induced
Increasing Water Temperatures
Invasive Species, Algal Blooms, Non-native species, Pests, and Diseases
Vector-borne disease
Wildfire
