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Resilient Communities at Clear Lake: Data-Driven Planning for Multi-Species Climate Resiliency on Clear Lake

City: Clearlake
Project Year: 2020
Project Status: Winner
Category: Heat
Partner: Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians



Project Summary:

Clear Lake has supported indigenous peoples for centuries. However, Clear Lake is experiencing significant fish die-offs and toxic algal blooms due to increased water temperatures. The California Resilience Challenge is helping the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians expand water quality monitoring to improve public health and the recreational economy of the Clear Lake region.



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Pollution and Prejudice in Clearlake, Sarah Ryan, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Recording of the breakout room for the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians story.




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Big Valley Band

Big Valley Rancheria Environmental Protection Department (BVR EPA) sought to expand and deepen water quality monitoring on Clear Lake, surrounding lakes, and waterways within Big Valley Band of Pomo Indian’s traditional territories.

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