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Tribal Climate Change Profile: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians July 2013 Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians: Climate Change and Environmental Management Programs

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Type
Tribal Profiles
Year Published
2013
Organization
NGO, Tribal Entity
Description

Concerned about the effects of climate change on their homeland and surrounding environment, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians have taken numerous steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address the impacts of climate change on tribal peoples, land, and resources. This profile describes the climate change programs implemented by the Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office and the Chumash Casino Resort to address climate change adaptation and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Geography
Southern California
Website
https://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/tcc/docs/tribes/tribes_Chumash.pdf
Contact Information
Kelly Schmandt,
Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office,
Environmental Management Specialist,
KSchmandt@santaynezchumash.org

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