Tribe: Samish Indian Nation
View Source Document: Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
Year: 2019
Topic: Strategies for Tribal properties and buildings (View All Topics in the Plan)
Planned retreat, removing buildings and infrastructure from lower portion of the property as sea levels rise.
Build a sea wall to prevent inundation and coastal flooding.
Work with state agencies to advocate for climate resilient infrastructure upgrades.
Maintain safe fire fuel buffer around development on the property.
Flood Proof buildings.
Work with regional partners to expand wetland restoration projects in the area to mitigate flood impacts.
Consider closing the area to public access if safety becomes a concern due to erosion of the access trail.
Monitor erosion and take preservation steps when necessary.
