Use of non-regulatory strategies for educating the community on the importance of water conservation and climate change impacts on community water supply through outreach and education efforts. This strategy is directed at adjusting individual’s behavior and habits of water resource uses and adjusts to changing information and circumstances. Education empowers people to make a change in their community, creating ownership/stewardship of natural resources.

Tribe: Swinomish Tribe

View Source Document: Swinomish Climate Change Initiative Climate Adaptation Action Plan

Year: 2010

Climate Hazards

Multiple Hazards - All Hazards

Assets

Ecosystems - Aquatic
People - Safety and Security
Water Infrastructure - Drinking Water

Types

Public Education & Outreach