Topic: Ensure that all ecosystems are thriving, vibrant, and resilient.

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Train tribal members to safely and effectively apply herbicides/pesticides to combat invasive species.

Ecosystems People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Explore alternate technologies for herbicide spraying (e.g. drones).

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Coordinate with agencies responsible for re-seeding post-wildfire to monitor seed type, seed dispersal, and seed-mixtures.

Ecosystems People
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Develop a training program focused on training “watershed emergency response teams” to be deployed post-wildfire.

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify funding to ensure “watershed emergency response teams” can be assembled and deployed on a timely basis after a wildfire.

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify opportunities to increase tribal production of native plants to be used on Duck Valley post-wildfire.

Economy Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Update relevant wildfire-focused plans to include inspecting irrigation ditch liners post-wildfire for damage.

Food
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Develop a test plot targeted at invasive removal after wildfire (e.g. thistle removal from willow stands).

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Map and identify (through GIS and remote sensing) conditions that create fire refugia or areas less prone to fire.

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify and target known sources/vectors for invasive species (e.g. recreation boats for zebra mussels, outside fire crews).

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Develop a strategic plan that includes mapping, monitoring, and treating invasive species (i.e. cheatgrass, medusahead, foxtail, thistle) in key locations...

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Explore opportunities or programs that engage citizen scientists to help with invasive species monitoring, detection, and response (e.g. Local Environmental...

Ecosystems People