Indigenous Co-Management of Wetlands
Strengthening wetlands regulatory frameworks through tribal collaboration and policy modernization.
Project Overview
Authored a policy memo that proposed modernizing wetland protection frameworks by integrating co-management partnerships with Indigenous communities and strengthening federal regulatory definitions. The memo won 3rd place in the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) 2023 Innovative Student Policy Memo Contest.
My Role
Policy Advisor & Author. Evaluated current regulatory frameworks, formulated Indigenous co-management recommendations, and presented policy alternatives.
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Project Details
Implementation Roadmap
Development Process.
Review federal Clean Water Act guidelines and identify legal protection gaps.
Analyze case studies of successful Indigenous-led co-management in Canada and Australia.
Draft a concise policy memo outlining structural gaps, recommendations, and political feasibility.
Format memo according to federal government standards for executive briefings.
Case Study Analysis
Challenges & Outcomes.
Translating complex ecological dynamics of wetlands into clear, actionable, and politically feasible policy guidelines under word count restrictions.
Structured the memo using clear executive bullet points, logical problem-solution trees, and concise economic feasibility tables.
The memo was recognized nationally by policy professionals at the NWF, demonstrating how ecological data can be converted into federal conservation policy.