Topic: Ensure that the Riparian and Wet Meadow Ecosystem is thriving, vibrant, and resilient.

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Explore drought protection measures for reservoirs on Duck Valley (e.g. connectivity to deep wells, aerators to inhibit algae growth).

Ecosystems Water
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Reduce thermal water pollution from human sources (i.e. irrigation returns).

Ecosystems Food Water
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify opportunities to reduce the impact of elk on riparian areas.

Ecosystems Food
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Coordinate with relevant agencies and regional partners to reduce the impact of elk on riparian areas.

Ecosystems Food
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify high-value wet meadow areas for monitoring, protection, and management.

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Assess the impact of vehicles on roads and trails (including their timing of use) on sensitive wet meadow areas.

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify opportunities to reduce the impact of roads and trails on sensitive wet meadow areas (i.e. building boardwalks, bridges).

Ecosystems Infrastructure
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Use game cameras to better understand the impact of cattle and wildlife on spring wellheads.

Ecosystems Food Water
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Identify opportunities to implement effective spring wellhead protections (i.e. using pipe fencing and off-site water troughs).

Ecosystems Infrastructure Water
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Utilize game cameras to document and monitor the use of off-site water troughs.

Ecosystems Infrastructure Water
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Monitor fish use of thermal refugia.

Ecosystems
Shoshone Paiute Tribes

Map areas of historically large-scale snow deposition in mountains.

Ecosystems