Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Change Impacts to Wild Rice: Education (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Complete education and outreach about the importance of wild rice and the need for resource preservation.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Conduct education about proper wild rice harvesting techniques and practices.

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Install outreach materials (e.g., educational kiosks, signage with boot brushes) near access points of wild rice waters (especially priority and/or...

Cultural Resources
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Promote the recruitment and retention of wild rice harvesters (need to use the resource to protect the resource).

Cultural Resources