USGCRP Listening Sessions: Share Your Perspective on Oceans, Coasts, and the National Nature Assessment – May 16th and 18th

How are changing coastlines affecting businesses and communities? What’s the current and likely future condition of marine ecosystems and fisheries? How could assessing trends in coastal and ocean natural resources help improve our work and lives?

The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) is pleased to host two virtual listening sessions on development of the National Nature Assessment for audiences who care about the relationships between the ocean, coasts, and people. A session focused on marine perspectives will be held on May 16th, 2023, from 2:00pm-3:30pm ET, and a session focused on coastal perspectives will be held on May 18th, 2023, from 2:00pm-3:30pm ET.

The National Nature Assessment will provide a comprehensive assessment of the status of nature today—a snapshot of how America’s lands, waters, wildlife, and ecosystems are doing and the benefits they provide. This assessment will also let us look ahead to the future and explore how future changes in nature may affect the nation.

The National Nature Assessment is in the early stages of development and is anticipated to be released in 2026. It will draw on expertise from the Federal Government, Indigenous communities, state and local governments, academia, non-profit organizations, and the private sector. We are holding this collaboration opportunity to ensure the assessment answers questions that are important to you, including:

1. What does nature mean to you?
2. What questions do you have about connections between nature and your community, especially with regard to the state of coastal and marine ecosystems?
3. How would you use the findings of the National Nature Assessment? What kinds of products would be useful?
4. How should the Assessment team engage the public as the National Nature Assessment is developed?

Learn more about the Assessment on USGCRP’s website and YouTube channel.

We invite you to join this national conversation!  Please share this invitation with other interested parties.

National Nature Assessment Listening Sessions

• Marine Perspectives| May 16th, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:30pm ET (Register here)
• Coastal Perspectives | May 18th, 2023 | 2:00pm-3:30pm ET (Register here)

This session is open to the public. If you are unable to join, we will be hosting several additional events for diverse audiences throughout the spring and pursuing other opportunities for public comment as the assessment is developed