May 2015 Newsletter

News and upcoming events related to the Southeast Climate Science Center. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter here.

 
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SAVE THE DATE: Global Change Symposium, August 28th, 2015: Please join the Southeast Climate Science Center and the NC State community in the inaugural Global Change Symposium, where we will explore the topic of how NCSU can respond to issues associated with global change. This symposium is held in partnership with the Global Environmental Change and Human Well-being Cluster, and will be held in Talley Ballroom. Learn More
SAVE THE DATE: French Ameri-Can Climate Talk (FACTS), August 27, 2015: This event will take place at NC State University, Stewart Theatre, in partnership with the SE CSC, 5:30–7pm. FACTS is an event organized by the Embassies of France in both Canada and the United States. In preparation for the United Nations Conference in Paris in Dec. 2015, it seems important to consider the challenge of climate change not only in the context of a shared emissions burden but also as an opportunity to create employment, economic growth and innovative modes of production and consumption. Learn More
Climate Stories NC: David Salvesen of the Institute for the Environment at UNC-Chapel Hill has recently launched Climate Stories NC, a multimedia storytelling project about the daily lives of North Carolinians. Through this project, Salvesen hopes that the stories of how climate change affects hunters, fishermen, farmers, and others across the state can finally be made visible. Learn More
Advisory Panel to Interior Secretary: ‘Keep Going’ on Climate Science: The Advisory Committee on Climate Change and Natural Resource Science (ACCCNRS) has recently released a series of recommendations for Interior Secretary Sally Jewell, including a defense of the work done by the DOI‘s eight climate science centers and the recommendation that the department focus on the real-world effects of climate change. Learn More
New Report Synthesizes Climate Change Adaptation in U.S. Federal Agencies: The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) recently released a report that provides a ‘snapshot in time’ (2013-2014) of the status of climate change adaptation in Federal agencies that study and manage land and water resources’. Learn More
SE CSC Mangrove Research Highlighted in USGS Top Story for Wetlands Month: Read the Article
What if Climate Change is Real? A TED Talk by SE CSC collaborator, Katherine Hayhoe. View TED Talk
 
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CRAVe- Climate Registry for the Assessment of Vulnerability: CRAVe is a community resource that houses information on assessments of the vulnerability of various natural and human resources to a changing climate. Users can enter information about their vulnerability assessments and search for assessments for specific geographic regions, assessment targets or endpoints, managing entity, and other factors. Learn More
 
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Riparian Restoration Decision Support Tool: This innovative tool developed by the Appalachian LCC is now available for use by members of the conservation community. This tool identifies vulnerable stream and riverbanks that lack tree cover and shade in coldwater stream habitats. Using this information, resource managers can determine the best spots to plant trees in riparian zones, benefiting high-elevation, cold-water aquatic communities. Learn More
Climate Training Workshop Materials Now Available: In 2014, the South Central Climate Science Center and the Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program held climate training workshops for tribal environmental professionals to educate attendees on the basics of climate science and to assist tribes in addressing their climate science needs. Materials from the workshops are now available online. Learn More
Experimental Storm Surge Simulator: This new tool being developed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) allows users to get a look at what kind of damage and storm surges are possible, using the region of Charleston, SC for its preliminary model. Learn More
SERCH LIGHTS- Drought Alert System: The Southeast Regional Climate Hub (SERCH) has designed a new map-based subscription service that will offer alerts when climate conditions may affect resources in your area of interest. Learn More and Subscribe
ITEP Tribal Climate Change Fact Sheets: The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) produces 2-page fact sheets that focus on climate change impacts, adaptation strategies, and other relevant topics. They may be used in outreach with tribal government staff, leadership and communities. Learn More
New Publication: Climate Change Adaptation in Indian Country: Tribal Regulation of Reservation Lands and Natural Resources. Learn More
Study Finds Climate Change as Threat to 1 in 6 Species: In a study published in the journal Science, Mark Urban, an ecologist at the University of Connecticut, proposed that climate change could drive to extinction as many as one in six animal and plant species and found that as the planet warms in the future, species will disappear at an accelerating rate. Learn More
New Resource to Help Spur Fuel Reduction: Fuel What Matters Learn More
A Complex Landscape has both Vulnerabilities and Resilience to Climate Change: This new report on the vulnerability of Central Appalachian forests is now available online, co-authored by NE CSC PI Frank Thompson. Learn More
‘iPlover’ App for Shorebird Science: iPlover supports a long-established network of partners, including USGS and the North Atlantic LCC, working to address ongoing impacts on plover populations, such as habitat gain or loss due to storms. Learn More
New Interactive Education Module on Climate Change Effects: The US Forest Service’s Climate Change Resource Center (CCRC) has released a new interactive online education module on climate change effects on forests and grasslands. Learn More
Adaptation for Cities Project: The Great Lakes Adaptation Assessment for Cities (GLAA-C) pilot project worked closely with six mid-sized cities in the Great Lakes region to better understand what climate information and adaptation resources are needed to enhance resiliency across the region. Learn More
East Coast Sea Levels are Rising Faster than the Global Average: Listen to an interview with Kara Doran of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) as she explores local sea level rise along the east coast of the United States. This is a production of Yale Climate Connections. Learn More
Climate Challenge: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released Climate Challenge, a new educational interactive online game that invites players to learn more about climate science and to test their knowledge against that of climate experts. Learn More
New Report on Federal Climate Adaptation: This report, organized by the USGCRP’s Adaptation Science Interagency Working Group (ASIWG) and funded by the FS Climate Change Advisor’s Office, gives a snapshot of the status of climate change adaptation in Federal agencies that study and manage land and water resources. Learn More
 
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Precipitation Patterns, Supply Planning and Demand Curves: the Complexities of Assessing Water Supply Risks: May 21st, 1:00 PM EDT: This program is one of a series co-sponsored by the NOAA Sectoral Applications Research Program (SARP), US National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), Water Research Foundation, Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) and EPA’s Climate Ready Water Utility Initiative (CRWU). Learn More and Register
Models and Tools for Evaluating Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Project Opportunities: May 27th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MDT: Learn about the models and tools developed by Department of Energy (DOE) and its partners to assist Tribes in assessing renewable energy and energy efficiency project potential. This webinar is a presentation of the Tribal Renewable Energy Webinar Series. Learn More and Register
Adapting Conservation Easements to Climate Change: May 27th, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT: Join the National Conservation Training Center for a discussion and share how your organization may be adapting (and barriers to adapting) conservation easements to anticipated consequences of climate change on natural communities and resource productivity. This webinar is a presentation of the Safeguarding Wildlife from Climate Change Web Conference Series. Learn More and Register
Building Climate Resilience in Urban Vulnerable Populations: May 27th, 1:00 PM – June 25th, 2:10 PM MDT: This webinar series, presented by the Model Forest Policy Program,
will help practitioners put a regional lens on climate adaptation, and make connections between urban vulnerable communities and rural landscape changes. Learn More and Register
US Climate Change Efforts and Citizen Science: June 1st, 7:30 PM EDT: The NOAA Climate Stewards Education Project (CSEP) is honored to present Dr. John Holdren, Assistant to President Obama for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Dr. Rick Spinrad, NOAA Chief Scientist as the featured speakers for this national webinar. Learn More and Register
Achievements in Sustainability: A Look at Local Environmental Health Program Success: June 3rd, 1:00 PM EDT: Learn how other local environmental health programs integrated sustainability and environmental health and preview some of the sustainability sessions to be featured in the upcoming NEHA 2015 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibition in this free webinar hosted by the Security and Sustainability Forum (SSF) in cooperation with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA). Learn More and Register
Water Hazards and Community Resilience: June 4th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT: This program is one of a series co-sponsored by the NOAA Sectoral Applications Research Program (SARP), US National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), Water Research Foundation, Water Environment Federation (WEF), Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), American Water Works Association (AWWA), the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) and EPA’s Climate Ready Water Utility Initiative (CRWU). Learn More and Register
Are Conservation Organizations Configured for Effective Adaptation to Global Change?: June 10th, 3:30 PM EDT: To cope with changes in the ecosystem due to climate change, conservation organizations will need to adapt. But to what extent are conservation organizations configured in a way that positions them to adapt effectively and what steps can they take to enhance their adaptive capacity? Join Paul Epworth of the University of Tennessee for a discussion on these issues and more. Learn More and Register
Lessons Learned: Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Tourism: June 11th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT: This webinar is part of NOAA’s National Marine Protected Areas Center‘s monthly webinar series focused on building and strengthening networks of marine protected areas. Learn More and Register

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National Tribal Forum on Air Quality: May 19th-21st: The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), the National Tribal Air Association (NTAA), and
the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi invite you to attend the 16th Annual National Tribal Forum on Air Quality in Battle Creek, Michigan. Learn More and Register
Climate and Human Security Symposium: June 3rd-4th: This workshop, a presentation of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Homeland Infrastructure Foundation Level Data (HIFLD) Members, and the World Wide Human Geography Data (WWHGD) Working Group, will focus on developing collaborative relationships across many different sectors to enhance our understanding of climate change and its implications for society. This will be held in Boulder, Colorado. Learn More and Register
Climate Justice Conference: June 8th, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, June 9th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT:The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is hosting a 1 and 1/2 day conference to discuss the impacts climate change will have on public health, particularly for those who are already disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards and social conditions. This conference will be held in Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. Learn More and Register
Quad Cities Pollinator Conference: June 10th-11th: Hosted by the Nahant Marsh Education Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Rock Island, Scott, and Henry counties, this conference will explore current issues related to pollinators including plant-pollinator relationships, pollinator decline, land conservation practices, and more. This conference will feature an outstanding lineup of speakers, and will be held in Rock Island, Illinois. Learn More and Register
2015 AWRA Summer Specialty Conference: Climate Change Adaptation: June 15th – 17th: The conference will provide a critical path toward informing climate adaptation decisions on the ground. Designed to spark dialogue among water resource specialists, hydrologists, ecologists, meteorologists, engineers, planners, lawyers and others – this is a must-attend event if you are aiming to make a difference. Held in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Learn More and Register
Upcoming Climate Change Adaptation Planning Course: June 16th-18th: The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) will be offering a Climate Change Adaptation Planning Course in Bishop, CA. The course is intended for tribal environmental and natural resource professionals who expect to be involved in climate change adaptation planning. Learn More and Register
2015 Rising Voices Workshop: June 29th – July 1st: The ‘Rising Voices 3’ workshop will have the theme of Learning and Doing: Education and Adaptation through Diverse Ways of Knowing and be held at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Learn More and Register

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Appalachian:
   *Webinar on Riparian Restoration Tool showcases Appalachian LCC Science Learn More
   *New National Wildlife Refuge Established to Protect Some of Appalachia’s Rarest Places Learn More
More News from Appalachian LCC
Caribbean:
News from Caribbean LCC
Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozark: 
   *Final NOAA Restore Act Science Program Plan released Learn More
   *Next 10 early restoration projects and comprehensive BP oil spill restoration project tracker Learn More
More News from Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozark LCC
Peninsular Florida:
   *April 2015 Florida Climate Summary Released Learn More
   *USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships Learn More
More News from Peninsular Florida LCC
South Atlantic:
   *Draft Blueprint 2.0 Now Ready for Review: Comments Due May 26th Learn More
*Introducing Matt Baun, New Acting Coordinator of South Atlantic LCC Learn More
More News from South Atlantic LCC

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National Park Service Proposes Regulation for Gathering Plants: The National Park Service has proposed to modify the regulation governing the gathering of plants in national parks. The rule would allow members of federally recognized Indian tribes with traditional associations to areas within specific units of the National Park System to gather and remove plants or plant parts for traditional purposes. This rule was published Monday April 20th in the Federal Register, 36 CFR Part 2, Gathering of Certain Plants or Plant Parts by Federally Recognized Indian Tribes for Traditional Purposes, and is open for public comment for 90 days through Monday, July 20th, 2015. Learn More
Too Hot for Take-off: Using global climate model temperature projections, NE CSC Fellow Ethan Coffel and NE CSC PI Radley Horton, from Columbia University, have shown that the number of weight restriction days for Boeing 737-800s at four major US airports will increase by as much as 200% by the summers of 2050 and beyond. This comes as a part of their recent article on the potential climate impacts on aviation in the journal Weather, Climate, and Society. Learn More
Monthly CO2 Levels Hit New Milestone: For the first time since the tracking of carbon dioxide levels in the global atmosphere began, a report by NOAA has revealed that the monthly global average concentration of carbon dioxide surpassed 400 parts per million in March 2015. Learn More
USGCRP Releases Set of 14 New Climate Change Indicators: The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) has released a new pilot set of 14 climate change indicators. These indicators visually communicate some of the key aspects and effects of the changing climate, including: Annual Greenhouse Gas Index, Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, Forest Cover, and Global Surface Temperatures. Learn More
Resilient Lands and Waters Initiative: The Department of the Interior (DOI), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and NOAA have recognized four collaborative landscape partnerships across the country where Federal agencies will focus efforts with partners to conserve and restore important lands and waters and make them more resilient to a changing climate.  Learn More

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Nominations for ACCCNRS Membership: Nominations are being accepted for membership on the federal Advisory Committee on Climate Change and Natural Resource Science (ACCCNRS). Written nominations must be received by June 1st, 2015. Learn More
Draft USGCRP Climate and Health Assessment – Request for Comments: The U.S. Global Change Research Program has announced the 60-day public comment period for the draft report: The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment. All comments must be submitted by 12:00 PM EDT on June 8th, 2015. Learn More
Defenders of Wildlife Leadership Position: Defenders of Wildlife is looking for an experienced leader to open and oversee a new office in Atlanta, Georgia, and expand their work in the Southeastern US.  Learn More
 

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