Coastal resiliency is the ability of our local nearshore ecosystems to cope with change and maintain its essential function, identity and structure.
The Hoonah Indian Association Coastal Resilience Program investigates how oceanic change will impact traditional indigenous coastal resources and subsistence foods. We are recording baseline oceanographic data in order to 1) understand the current state of our coasts & resources, 2) understand their vulnerability to change and increase resilience, and 3) strengthen the role of Tribes and indigenous peoples in marine and coastal science, and ocean and coastal management.
Meet the HIA Scientific Divers
Sean Williams
Coastal Resilience Program Manager
Arianna Lapke
TRAYLS Program Coordinator
Ian Johnson
Community Catalyst & Environmental Coordinator
Reports & Resources
Blog Posts
- TRAYLS Crew 2020 Monitors Impacts of Changing Oceanic Conditions in Southeast Alaska
- EnvirOcean weeks in the School
- HIA Environmental – Thank you to all in 2019!
- Why Resiliency is Important: An Answer
- HSC Meets to Discuss Food Issues in Hoonah