Topic: Natural Storage. Adaptation Goals for Surface Waters: Conservation of Water in River Systems (View All Topics in the Plan)

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Prioritize healthy functioning river systems for storing abundant winter flows which require minimal energetic input to operate, unlike engineered solutions.

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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Continue to implement Umatilla River Vision touchstone rehabilitation efforts where opportunities arise.

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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Plan and actively facilitate the restoration of native beaver (Castor Canadensis) within watershed restoration as appropriate per location and project...

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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Quantify water storage and releases as cold summer flows resulting from restoring floodplain connection and revegetation efforts.

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Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Survey existing and potential restoration efforts to explore other potential locations on the UIR and across the basin to create...

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