U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

Drought in the ACF River Basin. Explore the historical context of drought in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) Basin, a primer on how water resources are managed there, and a look ahead to th ...

Wicked Joe Coffee Goes Solar. A coffee roasting business in Maine wanted to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability—and secure a low-cost energy source. But could they really save money by inst ...

Tulalip Tribes: Saving Their Sacred Salmon. People of the Salmon collaborate with farmers to ensure survival of their sacred fish. * Home . Salmon are central to the Tulalip Tribes. ...

Alaska Native Villages Work to Enhance Local Economies as They Minimize Environmental Risks. As reduced sea ice conditions bring increased shipping and development opportunities to the Arctic, Alaska ...

Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe Undertakes Innovative Action to Reduce the Causes of Climate Change. Named a Climate Action Champion, this California tribal community is building community resilience as it ...

Watching for Wind: An Effort to Get the Upper Hand on Wildfire. After Santa Ana winds contributed to devastating wildfires in 2007, San Diego Gas & Electric worked with partners to monitor threats pos ...

Working Together to Keep the Lights on in New York City. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison examined the future vulnerability of electrical infrastructure. Based on the results, they took acti ...

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Combine Mitigation with Capacity Building. This Minnesota tribal community—which subscribes to the Seven Generations philosophy—is taking action to reduc ...

Hospital Plans Ahead for Power, Serves the Community Through Hurricane Sandy. The combined heat and power system at Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut kept the lights on through Hurricane Sandy, and th ...

After Record-Breaking Rains, a Major Medical Center's Hazard Mitigation Plan Improves Resilience. Widespread damage from flooding at the Texas Medical Center in Houston revealed the complex's vulnerab ...