Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Impacts to Vernal Pools.

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

Work to maintain species diversity within and across wetlands on the landscape.

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

Develop wetland restoration plans for all wetlands on the landscape, but especially for priority wetlands.

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

At a minimum, within 50 feet of the wetland 1) maintain 50 percent crown cover to help maintain the water...

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

At a minimum, within 150 feet of the wetland 1) avoid clear cutting and be more selective about harvest, 2)...

Economy Ecosystems Water
Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority

Limit non-point source pollution by using the appropriate erosion control measures while working near wetlands.

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

Develop educational program for local community members on current invasive species issues and how to prevent the spread of invasive...

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

Advocate for the creation of a national reference set of wetlands to be monitored and ensure some are located in...

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

Establish regional reference wetlands for monitoring that can serve as sentinel wetlands.

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

Partner with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to implement conservation easements or soil and water conservation grants.

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

Continue monitoring wetland water quality and quantity throughout the landscape.

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

Identify financial program(s) that help create a sustainable means of conserving wetlands.

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

Develop an annual monitoring program for invasive plant and animal species and develop responses in the event that vernal pool...

Ecosystems Water