In May, USGS staff from multiple centers participated in the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society’s (NAFWS) national annual conference, hosted by the Oneida Indian Nation in Verona, NY. The theme of the meeting was “From Ancestral Knowledge to Emerging Technology: Sustaining Native Fish & Wildlife.” 

• Ecosystems Mission Area Tribal Relations Advisor and North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) Regional Administrator Molly Cross attended the NAFWS “Research and Publications” and “Federal and State Relations” committee meetings.
• Northeast Regional Tribal Liaison Jason Sorenson from the New England Water Science Center, along with Molly, supported USGS Regional Director Peter Griffiths with his presentation during the “Federal Partners Update” plenary session, during which he provided an overview of USGS Tribal engagement and partnership efforts—including science collaboration, technical assistance, outreach, and engagement with Indigenous Knowledge. 
• Southeast CASC Biologist Hailey Shanovich, gave a joint presentation on co-developed pollinator research in the Southeast region with Tribal partners. 
• Two Northeast CASC ORISE participants, Nikki Cavalieri and Caroline Gleason, presented on the Northeast CASC’s research capacity, highlighting partnerships with Wabanaki Tribal Nations and adaptation planning tools like the recently revamped Climate Action Tool website. 
• Larry Clarfeld and Kayley Dillon of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Vermont gave a presentation as part of the “Emerging Technologies” concurrent session. 
• The USGS Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) was represented by GLSC Tribal contact and Fishery Biologist Nicole Berry to increase awareness and generate opportunities for co-developed and co-executed research with Tribal partners located across the Great Lakes, Midcontinent, and Northeast Regions. 

Additionally, informational handouts highlighting USGS collaborations with Tribal partners through the CASCs, Water Science Centers, and the GLSC (in collaboration with the Great Lakes Fishery Commission) were shared at the USGS booth. 

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