Coeur d'Alene Tribe Climate Impact Assessment

Type
Tribal Adaptation Plans
Publication
Coeur d'Alene Tribe Climate Impact Assessment, 2023, Natural Resources Department’s Environmental Programs Office – Climate Division, Coeur d’Alene Tribe
Year Published
2023
Organization
Coeur d’Alene Tribe Natural Resources Department’s Environmental Programs Office – Climate Division, BIA, Cascadia Consulting Group
Description

The purpose of this assessment is to provide a broad overview of the most current science on climate change and its anticipated impacts on the resources of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, with a primary focus on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation. In addition to overall projected changes to temperature and precipitation patterns, the assessment also looks at specific sectors, including economy and workforce, food and agriculture, housing, environment, health and public safety, and facilities and infrastructure. The compiled information is intended to provide a foundation for community-level planning for climate planning and adaptation.

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