Researchers help tribes enhance drought and climate resilience

UNL scientists are part of a coalition helping two American Indian tribes prepare for drought and other climate fluctuations.

The tribes — the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho, both located on the Wind River Indian Reservation in western Wyoming — have worked with climate and social scientists in the past year to prepare regular climate and drought summaries for use in making water and resource decisions. A second phase, launched this summer, includes UNL's Cody Knutson and will generate a vulnerability assessment designed to help the tribes reduce the likelihood of future drought-related impacts.

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UNL scientists are part of a coalition helping two American Indian tribes prepare for drought and other climate fluctuations.

The tribes — the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho, both located on the Wind River Indian Reservation in western W ...

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