Topic: The cranberry bog/tribal wetlands have significant cultural relevance for the Wampanoag people.

Associated Climate Resilience Actions:
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Develop wetland restoration plans for all tribal wetlands.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

The Natural Resources Department contracted George Sourati from Sourati Engineering to design a plan that assures safe roadway travel, reduces...

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Collaborate with local, state, and federal wetland management organizations to identify, monitor, and track wetlands in the Common Lands.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Use USGS [United States Geological Service] to gather data about water levels and analyze water resource conditions in streams

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Restore plant communities that fit site conditions or promote vegetation sources that fit current and expected project site conditions.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Consult with agencies on permitting decisions to ensure that wetlands are not negatively impacted.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Educate the community on the importance of the wetlands and the species that live there, including the ecosystem services they...

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Resize new and existing culverts to ensure they can handle projected changes in precipitation.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Use invasive species control best management practices.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Work to maintain species diversity within and across wetlands on the landscape.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Continue monitoring wetland water quality and quantity throughout the landscape.

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Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head

Develop an annual monitoring program for invasive plant and animal species and develop responses in the event that shrub wetland...

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