Using Traditional Ecological Knowledge for Water Management

Session: 24. - Managing Water Use in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin

Ann McCammon Soltis , Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, [email protected]
Alexandra Wrobel, Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission , [email protected]

Abstract

The Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission will discuss Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and how it can contribute to better management of the Great Lakes.  The presentation will include a description of the general understanding of TEK, its similarities and differences with western scientific knowledge, how it’s gathered, and how it can be used in combination with western science to spur research and improve natural resource management.  The presentation will also discuss the ongoing work of TEK Task Team under Annex 10, (Science) of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

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management