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.
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...
Advocate for the creation of a national reference set of wetlands to be monitored and ensure some are located in...
Establish regional reference wetlands for monitoring that can serve as sentinel wetlands.
Partner with the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to implement conservation easements or soil and water conservation grants.
Continue monitoring wetland water quality and quantity throughout the landscape.
Identify and map all medium and large vernal pools, especially in key timber areas prior to timber sales and removal.
Keep treetops, slash, and heavy machinery out of pond depressions.