April 2016 Newsletter

News and upcoming events related to the Southeast Climate Science Center.
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New publication by PI, Michael Osland, Salt marsh-mangrove ecotones: using structural gradients to investigate the effects of woody plant encroachment on plant-soil interactions and ecosystem carbon pools. Read the Paper
Dave Salvesen, SE CSC Partner, Featured in Yale Climate Connections: Carolina hunter/fisherman in his own powerful words: An inveterate North Carolina outdoorsman waxes philosophical about climate impacts on his ‘kind of religious’ passion for the outdoors. Read the Article
Designing ecological corridors prior to infrastructure development in Romania: The latest digest from Conservation Corridor. Read the Digest
Seminar and Panel Discussion on Faith Communities and Climate Change: A seminar by climate scientist and evangelical Christian, Dr. Katherine Hayhoe, led off an engaging discussion among leaders of Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions. The recording of this seminar is now available! Listen to Dr. Hayhoe’s Presentation
Annual Report for the eight climate science centers just released: Read the Report
Multi Scale Conservation Planning In a Time of Global Change, An Emerging Conversation: Friday, April 29th | 11:30 AM – 1:15 EST | Room 3285, Talley Student Union | Join Jerry McMahon, Federal Director, USGS, SE Climate Science Center and Nils Peterson, Professor, Forestry and Environmental Resources, NCSU for this talk, with lunch provided.


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Puerto Rico Farmers Adapting to Warmer Temperatures: A blog post from Caribbean Hub Director William Gould. See the Post

How to Talk Global Warming in Plain English: This Scientific American article by Erika Bolstad explores how scientists can convey the threats of climate change simply and effectively. Read the Article
Two New Surveys: The results of two studies conducted by the Center for Climate Change Communication at George Mason University earlier this year have now been released! View the findings from both studies using the links below:
– A 2016 National Survey of Broadcast Meteorologists
– A 2016 Survey of American Meteorological Society Members About Climate Change
LCC Network Lookout: The new e-newsletter from the network of Landscape Conservation Cooperatives is now available! View the April Issue
 
—— PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST: ———————————–
Ice Melt, Sea Level Rise and Superstorms: Jim Hansen (et al.) has published a dire climate study that suggests the impact of global warming will be quicker and more catastrophic than generally envisioned. Read the Publication
Impacts to Coral Reefs Underestimated: In a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions’ Linwood Pendleton–with co-authors from the University of Miami, the University of Queensland and the University of Brest–report that evidence is stacking up to suggest that impacts to coral reefs may be underestimated. Read the Publication
Climate Change a Growing Threat to Human Health: New USGCRP Report: Drawing from decades of advances in the physical science of climate change, the report strengthens our understanding of the growing risks that a changing climate poses to human health and welfare, and highlights factors that make some individuals and communities particularly vulnerable. Read the Publication
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Interdisciplinary Stewardship of Mother Earth: The National Park Service has a new site for anyone interested in working with Indigenous peoples and long-term (hundreds of years) local residents for stewardship of ecosystems. Learn More
Funding Opportunity: FY 2016 Tribal Climate Resilience Program: Adaptation & Ocean/Coastal Planning, Travel Support, Youth Funding, and Capacity Building: Funding of more than $6.5M will be awarded to federally-recognized Tribes and Alaska Native communities (and
organizations with 638-contracting authority) for tribal climate change adaptation, ocean and coastal management planning, and youth
internships focused on climate adaptation. Learn More and Apply
4th Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples Symposium: April 25th | Eugene, OR | The University of Oregon will host the 4th Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples Symposium on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Many Nations Longhouse. Keynote speakers are Maxine Burkett, William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa and Elizabeth Kronk Warner, University of Kansas School of Law. Learn More and Register
3rd Sea-Level Rise Summit: Connected Futures from Alaska to Florida: May 3rd – 5th | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Offered by the Florida Center for Environmental Studies at Florida Atlantic University. The meeting will convene leading researchers, decision-makers, and other interested stakeholders to discuss the state of sea level rise science, and how public policy and private adaptation efforts can lessen the impacts everywhere. Learn More and Register
Fourth Ocean Climate Summit: May 17th | San Francisco, CA | This summit will offer events on resilience through climate-smart conservation. Learn More and Register
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality (NTF):  May 17th – 19th | Niagara Falls, NY | The purpose of the NTF is to provide environmental professionals from tribes, EPA, and other organizations an opportunity to meet and discuss current policies, regulatory initiatives, funding, and technical topics in air quality. Learn More and Register

New Publication Explores Impacts of Climate Change on Indigenous Communities: The United States Global Change Research Program’s new report, The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment, includes a chapter entitled Populations of Concern, which includes Indigenous communities. Read the Chapter
Inaugural Tribal Climate Camp: The ATNI, ITG, USET, and the NW CSC and BIA are collaborating to offer The Tribal Climate Camp (TTCC) to support teams of tribal leaders, climate change coordinators, planners, and program managers to build skills, gather information, and develop tribal policy needed to address climate change impacts. Learn More

—— UPCOMING EVENTS: ———————————————-

Citizen Science, Ecology, and the Environment: April 16th | Durham, NC | Join a gathering of citizen science experts, researchers, and educators on National Citizen Science Day at this Citizen Science Symposium. Invited talks and group discussion will focus on the role of citizen science in three areas: ecological and environmental research; science education and outreach in the university; and environmental monitoring, conservation, and community action. Learn More and Register

6th National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration (NCER): April 18th – 22nd | Coral Springs, FL | NCER is an interdisciplinary conference on large-scale ecosystem restoration presenting state-of-the art science and engineering, planning and policy in a partnership environment. NCER brings together scientists, engineers, policy makers, planners and partners from across the country actively involved in large-scale
ecosystem restoration. Learn More and Register
Gulf of Mexico Climate Community of Practice (CoP) Annual Meeting: April 19th – 21st | Biloxi, MS | The Climate Community of Practice brings together extension, outreach and education professionals and community official in the Gulf to learn how coastal communities can adapt to sea-level rise, precipitation changes and other climate-related issues. Learn More and Register
3rd Sea Level Rise Summit hosted by the Florida Center for Environmental Studies: May 3rd – 5th | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | Our theme, Connected Futures from Alaska to Florida, recognizes that our task demands unconventional thinking. The sub-tropics and the Arctic are rarely discussed together. But comparing their shared experiences is sure to unlock new insights valuable to stakeholders in both regions. Learn More and Register
Registration Opening Soon: The Wildlife Society Conference: October 15th – 19th | Raleigh Convention Center | The conference will include over 500 educational presentations, more than 30 networking events and plenty of engagement and learning opportunities. Registration opens May 15th. Learn More and Register

ACCO’s 2016 Climate Strategies Forum. East Coast: July 18th – 22nd | Arlington, VA | This Forum features a suite of keynote conversations, a Women’s Climate Collaborative speed mentoring session, CCO Roundtable sessions, networking events, workshops, panel discussions, working group meetings, and a tools and methodologies showcase. Learn More and Register
Mangroves and Macrobenthos Meeting (MMM4):  July 18th – 22nd | St. Augustine, FL | As a result of decreasingly cold winters and sea level rise, the distribution of mangroves is expanding northward and landward along this part of the Florida peninsula into coastal wetlands that have historically been dominated by saltmarsh plants. MMM is a series of international conferences focused on understanding, conservation, and sustainable use of mangrove ecosystems worldwide.  Learn More and Register
 
—— SEMINARS AT NCSU: ———————————————-
A Symphony for Orchestra and Wild Soundscape: April 17th | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Stewart Theatre | In commemoration of Earth Month and in conjunction with community, university, educational, and local business partners, the NC State Music Department and Raleigh Civic Symphony Association present the East Coast premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra Symphony. Learn More and Purchase Tickets
 
—— LCC NEWS: ————————————————————
Appalachian: 
*TRBN Science and Communications Teams Kick-Off Meetings   Learn More
*NEAFWA Workshop: Applying Information and Tools from LCCs in the Northeast   Learn More
More News from Appalachian LCC
Caribbean:
*New Study Explores Consequences of Projected Climate Changes in Temperature and Rainfall for Puerto Rico  Learn More
*Press Release: U.S. Department of the Interior 30 March 2016  Learn More
More News from Caribbean LCC 

Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozark:
*USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program  Learn More
*U.S. Fish & Wildlife 2016 Tribal Wildlife Grants awarded – includes $200,000 for Mississippi band of Choctaw  Learn More
More News from Gulf Coastal Plains and Ozark LCC

Peninsular Florida: 
*New guide to navigating sea-level rise models out from the Northern Gulf of Mexico Sentinel Site Cooperative  Learn More
*Report from U.S. Global Change Research Program: Climate change worsens risks to public health  Learn More
More News from Peninsular Florida LCC
South Atlantic:
*Update on Blueprint 2.1 progress  Learn More
*Help improve LANDFIRE and South Atlantic ecosystem layers  Learn More
More News from South Atlantic LCC

 
—— OTHER NEWS: ———————————————–——–
From Yale Climate Communications: North Carolina Sea Level, No more head-in-the-sand? How science works: Research indicating faster rates of sea-level rise along North Carolina coast may influence state actions affecting coastal properties. Read More
—— OPPORTUNITIES: ———————————————–—–
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Coordinator (Interdisciplinary GS-12), NW CSC
Are you a Biologist/Ecologist/Physical Scientist/Hydrologist professional looking for a position in the Federal workforce? Do you want to be part of an important aspect of the Federal Government, helping with exciting and groundbreaking incentives? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then this is the job for you! Come join the USGS and start doing the job you’ve always dreamed of!
Learn More and Apply
​JOB OPPORTUNITY: Assistant Professor
University of Washington ​is currently recruiting applicants for a tenure-track position​, Environmental and Forest Sciences – Assistant Professor in their school of environmental and forest sciences.
Learn More and Apply
SAVE THE DATE: 2016 Carolinas Climate Resilience Conference: September 12th – 14th | This conference will bring together a diverse audience to share information and learn about climate-related tools, resources, experiences, and activities in the Carolinas. Networking opportunities are an integral part of the conference in order to foster a network of climate adaptation practitioners in the region. Learn More and Register
10th Annual Graduate Climate Conference: October 28th – 30th | University of Washington | The Graduate Climate Conference (GCC) is an interdisciplinary climate conference run by graduate students, for graduate students, with the goal of assembling a broad range of talks and posters featuring high-quality research focused on past, present, and future climate change and its impacts. The abstract submission period ends June 1st.  Learn More and Submit Your Abstract

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