The grand traverse band of ottawa and chippewa indians will work to identify and assess future climate-related threats to tribal properties and develop a tribal strategic plan for climate resilience

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians received a $4,116,450 Cooperative Agreement award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Habitat Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.463). The purpose of this 3-year award, effective January 1, 2025, is for the tribe to:

1. Identify and assess future climate-related threats to tribal properties, and develop a strategic plan for climate resilience.
2. Conduct a greenhouse gas emissions study to measure the tribe's progress toward carbon neutrality.
3. Create a Tribal Youth Advisory Council to foster intergenerational connectivity and support tribal climate literacy.

This award will enable the Grand Traverse Band to build their capacity for climate adaptation, mitigation, and community engagement in environmental stewardship. The Habitat Conservation program supports coastal, marine, and Great Lakes habitat restoration and conservation initiatives that enhance community and ecosystem resilience.

They will conduct a greenhouse gas emission study to help measure tribal progress toward carbon neutrality, and create a tribal youth advisory council to foster intergenerational connectivity and support tribal climate literacy.