Washington state Governor Jay Inslee announced on Tuesday that $52 million raised through the 2021 Climate Commitment Act will be distributed to Native American tribes in the state to assist in climate change adaptation efforts. The funds will support initiatives such as relocating communities to higher ground, installing solar panels, purchasing electric vehicles, and restoring wetlands.
The Quinault Indian Nation, located on the Pacific coast of the Olympic Peninsula, is set to receive $13 million to relocate its villages away from tsunami zones and flooding-prone areas. The tribe has been grappling with rising sea levels and storm surges that have threatened their homes and infrastructure.
