Topic: Capacity & Collaboration

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Continue/increase tribal review at state/municipal levels re: development, withdrawals, infrastructure improvements (e.g., culverts).

Infrastructure
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Advance land use policy/regulations (stormwater management BMPs and low impact development) that reduce temperature impacts throughout watersheds.

Ecosystems Infrastructure Water
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Remove restrictions between rivers and floodplains, daylight streams, remove dams, and integrate brownfields remediation projects with floodplain restoration.

Ecosystems
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Focus research on reevaluating the projected future of diverse GL fisheries; identify ways to maintain commercial, subsistence, cultural values.

Cultural Resources Ecosystems Food
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Create and early warning system for low air quality and extreme heat events.

People
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Use landscape-scale planning and partnerships to reduce fragmentation and enhance connectivity.

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Support conservation subdivisions and zoning to increase forest block size and reduce edge effects on tribal and federal lands.

Ecosystems
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Promote principles of “smart growth.”

Infrastructure
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Manage ATV and related activity that limits the ability of native trees, wildflowers and herbs to regenerate.

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Promote best management plans and regulations among USFS lands and waters.

Building Ecosystems
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Promote best management plans and regulations among state lands and waters.

Building Ecosystems
Intertribal Council of Michigan

Promote best management plans and regulations among private lands and waters.

Building Ecosystems