Climate Change, Natural Resources Planning “and Indian Tribes” Adaptation 2009 Washington, DC February 19, 2009

Discussion Overview

 Resource Barriers to Adaptation Planning  Tribal Adaptation Plan Template  Some Suggested Recommendations

Resource Barriers to Effective Adaptation Planning  Limited  Clean Water State Revolving Fund  Tribal Wildlife Grants Program  Where None Exist  Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act  Land and Water Conservation Fund  State Comprehensive Adaptation Strategies  Adaptation Assessments and Planning

Adaptation Planning Tribal Template  Development of an Organizational Response  Short-Planning / Adaptation  Risk Zone Analysis  Vulnerability Assessment  Adaptation Strategy  Risk Assessment Screening

Adaptation Planning Tribal Template (cont’d)  Long-Terming Planning / Mitigation  Relocation / Replacement of At-Risk Items  Transportation / Infrastructure Planning  Engineering  Funding  Intergovernmental Coordination

Some Suggested Recommendations   Collaboration with NGOs, Agencies, Academia   Provision of Adaptation Resources   Meet Data Collection Needs   Respect and Promote Tribal Practices