Topic: Adaptation Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Shellfish Poisonings (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Yurok Tribe

Continue access negotiation with the National Parks Service & others, to harvest in areas that might have less HABs.

Yurok Tribe

Connect to the Yurok Environmental Observer network to stay informed about marine toxins.

Yurok Tribe

Ensure that marine mussels and other foods have not been gathered during high toxicity times before consuming.

Yurok Tribe

Eat shellfish for health protective nutrients when it is confirmed they are not toxic.

Yurok Tribe

Continue to conduct toxin notification and alert system, including posting signs in key fishing and recreational locations, in Yurok newspaper,...

Yurok Tribe

Continue to partner with the State Department of Public Health for laboratory quantification of toxins, public health alerts, and closures...

Yurok Tribe

Continue public education on the risk of marine toxins and the appropriate response to public health warnings.

Yurok Tribe

Increase interdepartmental communication and coordination to enhance outreach to Tribal members.