Topic: Enhance the ability of ecosystems to retain water. (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission

Thin forests around forested wetlands to reduce interception and transpiration, and to maintain water levels in the wetland.

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission

Restore previously drained wetlands and mimic beaver dams to increase water storage on the landscape and slow flood flows.

Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission

Restore and maintain beaver populations in areas to increase water storage.