Tribal drought resilience receives $1.95m funding

Dec 09, 2024
By Farms.com

Inflation Reduction Act supports tribal drought efforts

NOAA, under the Department of Commerce, has announced a significant investment of $1.95 million through the Inflation Reduction Act to support tribal nations in the American West in their efforts to tackle drought challenges. This funding will assist four tribal-led projects aimed at enhancing drought resilience.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo highlighted the initiative's focus, stating, “As part of NOAA’s work to support tribal nations facing increasing droughts, we’re funding programs that integrate Indigenous Knowledge and cultural, medicinal, and spiritual values.”

The projects supported by this funding are diverse, ranging from improving water resource management on the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s lands to developing drought resilience plans for the Chippewa Cree and the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Another project involves the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, which will explore innovative methods to maintain and enhance their water supplies amid climatic changes.

These efforts are critical for not only addressing the immediate impacts of drought but also for preparing these communities for future environmental challenges.

The strategies developed through these projects will be vital in promoting sustainability and resilience, serving as models for other tribes facing similar issues.

To find out about current and upcoming funding opportunities, go to NOAA’s Inflation Reduction Act website. For details about present and future NIDIS competitions, visit the NIDIS webpage.

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