Poor drainage of soils is already a major limitation for agriculture in Akwesasne. Climate change may worsen this limitation by increasing the frequency of heavy rain events. Well-designed and maintained drainage systems can offer many benefits, by allowing for timelier field management and reducing soil compaction, excess water stress, and denitrification losses.

Tribe: Saint Regis Mohawk

View Source Document: Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Akwesasne

Year: 2013

Climate Hazards

Flooding - Rainfall-induced (Pluvial), Riverine (Fluvial)
Multiple Hazards - All Hazards

Assets

Agriculture / Food Supply
Natural Resources - Terrestrial (forests, woodlands, grasslands, shrub steppe, alpine, tundra, etc.)
Stormwater

Types

Capital Improvements
Planning & Management