Introduction
Created in 2017, the USET Community Resilience Program assists Tribal Nations with community resilience planning. Through the OERM staff, this program also connects Tribal Nations with resources at regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers and other partners to support Tribal adaptation planning and resiliency.
Community Resilience 101
Community Resilience 101
Learn about the basics of Community Resilience planning.
Events, Webinars, and Trainings
Events, Webinars, and Trainings
See all upcoming Community Resilience events.
Student and Youth Opportunities
Student and Youth Opportunities
Find information about the latest scholarships, internships, fellowships, and other opportunities for Native students in the areas of natural resources and Community Resilience.
Tribal Community Resilience Planning Documents and Publications
Tribal Community Resilience Planning Documents and Publications
Find a collection of Climate Adaptation Plans and vulnerability assessments that are publicly available and produced by Tribal Nations or organizations.
Funding Opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Find information about the latest funding announcements, opportunities, and RFPs in the natural resources and Community Resilience arena.
Community Resilience Employment Opportunities
Community Resilience Employment Opportunities
Resolutions, Comments, and Testimony
Resolutions, Comments, and Testimony
Access USET’s official resolutions, comments, and testimonies related to Community Resilience.
ITEP’s STACC Report
ITEP’s STACC Report
This Month's Top News and Stories
Join us for the USET Resilience Writing Retreat!
Tribal Nation leaders, staff, and citizens are invited to work on adaptation plans, vulnerability assessments, hazard mitigation plans, and other resilience documents. Join us for three days of structured writing time, support from facilitators and subject experts, and peer review and co-learning.
Tribal Nation staff lead and learn at SE CASC Symposium
In September of 2025, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) held their 3rd Regional Science Symposium in Asheville, NC.
Resource highlight: NatureServe Ecosystem Maps
NatureServe, a non-profit focused on understanding and protecting biodiversity, has released a new set of maps and datasets displaying plant communities and ecosystems of central Turtle Island.
North Carolina Forest Service – Invasive Plants
Invasive exotic plants are those plants transported outside their normal home ranges and cause damage or harm in their new location. In their new homes, these alien species are free from the natural competition, herbivores, insects and diseases that normally keep populations in check. Therefore, many exotic species can…
North Carolina Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan – June 2020
From the mountains to the coast, North Carolina is a place of hardworking, resilient people and great natural beauty. In recent years we’ve faced unprecedented challenges, from hurricanes and flooding to a global pandemic and economic downturn. Climate change is also testing our mettle and affecting everyday life. Access…
NOAA Sea Level Rise Viewer
Use this web mapping tool to visualize community-level impacts from coastal flooding or sea level rise (up to 10 feet above average high tides). Photo simulations of how future flooding might impact local landmarks are also provided, as well as data related to water depth, connectivity, flood frequency, socio-economic…
NOAA Historical Hurricane Tracks
This tool is part of a NOAA-sponsored website focused on helping communities address coastal issues and has become one of the most-used resources in the coastal management community. The dynamic Digital Coast Partnership, whose members represent the website’s primary user groups, keeps the effort focused on customer needs. The Historical Hurricane…
NOAA Data Access Viewer
This tool is part of a NOAA-sponsored website focused on helping communities address coastal issues and has become one of the most-used resources in the coastal management community. The dynamic Digital Coast Partnership, whose members represent the website’s primary user groups, keeps the effort focused on customer needs. This…
NOAA Climate.gov – The Climate Dashboard
NOAA Climate.gov provides science and information for a climate-smart nation. Americans’ health, security, and economic well-being are closely linked to climate and weather. People want and need information to help them make decisions on how to manage climate-related risks and opportunities they face. Access the Resource
New York Department of Environmental Conservation – Nuisance and Invasive Species
To combat the impacts of invasive species, DEC created and supports the Bureau of Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (BISEH) within the Division of Lands and Forests. This group works across the state by providing expertise, assistance and action where invasive species are a threat. Access the Resource