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Coos Bay 'data canoe' blends water science and tribal traditions
Original: In Coos Bay, a 'data canoe' connects water science and tribal traditions
In Coos Bay, Oregon, a project known as the 'data canoe' is bringing together scientific water monitoring and the traditional knowledge of local tribal communities. The initiative pairs data collection on the bay's waters with Indigenous perspectives, aiming to make environmental research more rooted in the region's cultural heritage, according to Jefferson Public Radio's report on the effort.
Why now: It highlights a novel collaboration between scientists and tribes in the Coos Bay region that resonates with growing interest in Indigenous-led environmental stewardship.
Coos BayJefferson Public RadioConfederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians
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- In Coos Bay, a 'data canoe' connects water science and tribal traditions · Jefferson Public Radio
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