Tribe: Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and 1854 Treaty Authority
View Source Document: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan: 1854 Ceded Territory Including the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, and Grand Portage Reservations
Year: 2016
Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Impacts to Vernal Pools.
Actively pursue the use of conservation easement or covenants to protect restored wetlands. As part of this, advocate for changes...
Revisit proposed buffers as additional information about climate change and/or climate impacts become available.
Identify vernal pools that can be restored to provide ecosystem services and habitat for key species. Invest in restoring these...
Restore plant communities that fit site conditions or promote vegetation sources that fit current and expected project site conditions (in...
Eliminate or slow the spread of invasive species between Lake Superior and inland waters by continuing to: ensure that equipment...
Enhance vegetation control near vernal pools. Consider manually removing invasive saplings or using prescribed fire.
At a minimum, within 50 feet of the wetland 1) maintain 50 percent crown cover to help maintain the water...
At a minimum, within 150 feet of the wetland 1) avoid clear cutting and be more selective about harvest, 2)...
Limit non-point source pollution by using the appropriate erosion control measures while working near wetlands.
Develop educational program for local community members on current invasive species issues and how to prevent the spread of invasive...
Enhance collaboration with state and federal wetland management organizations to identify, monitor, and track wetlands throughout the region.
Work with federal and state colleagues to update the National Wetland Inventory for the 1854 Ceded Territory and reservations.