The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Prepares for Climate Change Impacts
From changes in traditional foods to concerns of displacement from rising seas, this coastal community in the Pacific Northwest is assessing potential impacts to make decisions for their future.
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Adapted from the Tribes & Climate Change website articles "The Swinomish Tribe and Tsleil Waututh First Nation: Correlation and Climate Sensitivity of Human Health and Environmental Indicators in the Salish Sea" and "Swinomish Climate Change Initiative: At the Forefront of Planning for Climate Change" published by the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals at Northern Arizona University. (Please see links to these articles under Additional Resources at right.)
Banner Image Credit:
Julie Barber, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community. Used with permission
Last modified:
23 April 2024 - 9:53am
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