Research: Wetlands to Combat Drought: Strengthening Drought Preparedness on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation through Wetland Restoration and Monitoring

In order to build Tribal capacity around drought resilience, the project team—led by Clemson University and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe Department of Natural Resources—will integrate Tribal knowledge and wetland science through six restoration projects. The resulting restored wetlands will increase the capacity of wetlands to mitigate drought; provide habitat for culturally important plants, fish, and wildlife; and enhance cultural services. The team will also implement a “Wetlands to Combat Drought Monitoring Program” to evaluate how wetlands help lessen the effects of drought over time.

NIDIS is funding this research through the FY 2022 Coping with Drought Competition – Building Tribal Drought Resilience. To learn more, view the full research profile.