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Shinnecock Indian NationClimate Change Adaption
PlanningShavonne F. Smith, Environmental Director, Shinnecock Indian Nation
November 12, 2015University of Arizona Native Nations Climate Adaptation Program
Tribal Leaders Summit on Climate Change: A Focus on Climate Adaptation Planning and Implementation
Shinnecock Lands
Shinnecock People
What was your tribe’s motivation for the plan?
• Shoreline erosion, storm surge, sea level rise
• Proactive
What process did you use to develop the plan?
• Researched examples• Community meetings, small work
sessions• Assistance of another tribe & consultant
What are the key components of the plan and what is the current status?
• The plan is a “living” document • Peconic Estuary Program assisting with a
vulnerability assessment
How did you develop buy-in?
• Changes were evident• There were concerns of specific groups:
hunters, baymen, Elders
What barriers to implementation have you encountered?
• Funding• Time
Moving Foward
• Update the plan• Identify resources
• Begin new round of community meetings
• Connect the dots
Engaging Our Youth
• Native Youth Science Camp
• USGS & Shinnecock
Horseshoe Crab Monitoring
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