The North America Congress for Conservation Biology is hosting this plenary discussion on: A New Paradigm of ‘High Impact’ Research: Why Conservation Science Needs to Prioritize Racial and Social Justice The science and practice of conservation have largely failed to address systemic racism and social inequality. Rather than being unrelated to the mission of biological…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeakers: Florida Climate Center, ADECA Office of Water Resources, USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center, US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile DistrictSponsor: National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), Auburn University Water Resources CenterSeminar Contact: Meredith Muth (meredith.muth@noaa.gov)Access here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3343275517350002704Abstract: The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly…

In collaboration with an unprecedented coalition of university centers across the western United States, the Salazar Center is co-hosting a new webinar series! Conservation Conversations will explore the conservation challenges of the future and identify specific policies, programs, and strategies to help secure the long-term health of the nation’s natural resources, wildlife, and landscapes, and…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: NOAA Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar/Evaporative Demand Drought Index (EDDI)      Speaker:Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center, and Mike Hobbins, Hydrologist, NOAA/OAR/ESRL/Physical Sciences Division. Sponsor: NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service/National Centers for Environmental Information/Regional Climate Services; coordinator is Ellen Mecray. If interested in obtaining a PDF of the slides…

These webinars provide the region's stakeholders and interested parties with timely information on current and developing climate conditions such as drought, floods and tropical storms, as well as climatic events like El Niño and La Niña. Speakers may also discuss the impacts of these conditions on topics such as wildfires, agriculture production, disruption to water…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesPOC: NOAA Central Library, library.seminars@noaa.govRegister for the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3963330808039268876  Speaker:  Anas Askar, MA, Howard University  Abstract:Anas analyzed 64 National Weather Service (NWS) socio-economic reports published over the past 10-15 years to determine the common themes among NWS socio-economic research investments. While reports vary in scope, a general list of recurring themes emerged, including the importance of…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Mary Hunsicker, Research Ecologist at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon.Sponsors: NMFS Ecosystem Based Management/Ecosystem Based Fishery Management Seminar Series (EBM/EBFM) and NOAA Central Library. POC: EBFM/EBM Environmental Science Coordinator, Peg Brady (peg.brady@noaa.gov)Remote access: If you are located outside of Silver Spring, please…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Unlocking the Mysteries and Marvels of Bird MigrationPresenter: Chris Eberly, Executive Director, Maryland Bird Conservation PartnershipSponsor: NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS) Science Seminar Series. Coordinator is Tracy.Gill@noaa.govRemote Access: Register at https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/eberlymigration/event/registration.html After registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar. If you have not used Adobe connect, it is best to test…

The Indigenous Peoples Climate Change Working Group (IPCCWG) is hosting a series of virtual meetings to discuss the future generations of Indigenous geoscience professionals, educators, and workforce. An in-person IPCCWG meeting will take place at the National Tribal & Indigenous Climate Conference.The IPCCWG is open to all who share our commitment to strengthening the connections between…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Rafael DeAmeller, NOAA Environmental Visualization Lab LeaderSponsor: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Seminar contact: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 570-1113Remote access: Register for webinar at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5801054542090014220Abstract: Data in the Classroom is designed to help teachers and students use real scientific NOAA data to explore dynamic Earth processes and understand the impact of environmental events on a regional and global scale. The…

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management will host free, interactive webinars 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 18 and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 25 to learn more about the new North Carolina Resilient Coastal Communities Program, funded through the N.C. State Legislature and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.Geared toward local governments in the 20 CAMA…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesPOC: NOAA Central Library, library.seminars@noaa.gov, and Tiffany House, tiffany.house@noaa.govRegister for the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6702188984701896976Speaker: Marco Flagg, Desert Star Systems LLC, CEOAbstract: Ocean Dashboard is Desert Star’s vision for comprehensive near real-time ocean monitoring using small (generally less than 500g), long-endurance autonomous satellite reporting sensors that can be deployed in large enough numbers to significantly…

The Heat is On: The Climate Imperative with Ama Francis and Radley Horton, moderated by Alex Halliday, DirectorHosted by by The Earth Institute at Columbia UniversityRegister here. About this EventThe world will soon face warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, perhaps as soon as 2024. Join us online for a conversation about what a hotter planet will…

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and UNC Asheville’s National Environmental Modeling and Analysis Center are pleased to share the results of the Puerto Rico Coastal Resilience Assessment.Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1093584569295129102

Date: August 19, 2020 Time: 3pm ESTWebinar Information: Tune in for the thirteenth episode of “Zooming in on Sustainability” as Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) dialogues with fellow Gullah/Geechee Sustainability Think Tank member, Dan Rizza of Climate Central. Climate Central has created several tools that focus on the impacts of sea level rise…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Funding Opportunity: Planning for Actionable Science in the Gulf of Mexico  Webinar 1 of 3 announcing RESTORE Science Program Funding Opportunity.  Next two webinars are on Aug. 21 at 1pm ET, and Aug 25 at 4pm ET.Speaker: Julien Lartigue, Director, NOAA RESTORE Science ProgramSponsor: NOAA RESTORE Science Program and NOAA's National Ocean Service Science Seminar…

Climate-Conscious NC is a collaborative project run by the Museum of Life & Science, The State Climate Office of North Carolina, The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, SciStarter, the Durham County Sustainability Office, and the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association.Join us for a half-hour conversation about how rural and urban communities experience and build resilience around…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Funding Opportunity: Planning for Actionable Science in the Gulf of Mexico  Webinar 2 of 3 announcing RESTORE Science Program Funding Opportunity.  Last webinars is on August 25 at 4pm ET.Speaker: Julien Lartigue, Director, NOAA RESTORE Science ProgramSponsor: NOAA RESTORE Science Program and NOAA's National Ocean Service Science Seminar Series. Points of contact: Andrew.Lade@noaa.gov and for webinar questions, Tracy.GIll@noaa.govRemote…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Hannah MacDonald, NOAA Office of National Marine SanctuariesSponsor: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Seminar contact: hannah.macdonald@noaa.govAbstract: Join Blue Star Diving operators Key Dives and Fury Watersport Adventures while they swap sea stories of their favorite moments beneath the waves of Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.During this live interaction, you will learn about the wonders that are protected within…

MEAS Virtual Department SeminarSpeaker Kevin Dockendorf is the coastal fisheries research coordinator for the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.  Seminar TitleFisheries and Aquatic Habitat Management at Lake Mattamuskeet AbstractThe North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (Commission) coordinates with the Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge) on for fisheries management and research projects. Lake Mattamuskeet waters are jurisdictional waters with licensing…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Fish Predation on a Landscape Scale  Speaker: Cyril J. Michel, University of California - Santa Cruz / NOAA-NMFSCo-Authors: Mark J. Henderson - USGS / Humboldt State University, ArcataChristopher M. Loomis - Humboldt State University, ArcataJoseph M. Smith - NOAA-NMFS-NWFSC, SeattleNicholas J. Demetras - NOAA-NMFS, Santa Cruz Ilysa S. Iglesias - NOAA-NMFS, Santa Cruz Brendan…

Researchers associated with the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center from the Nicholas Institute, Lydia Olander and Katie Warnell, will give an introductory webinar on GIS methods used to map ecosystem services, including climate and resilience benefits of natural and working lands. Olander and Warnell will also introduce a student project opportunity to use or expand upon these methods.Register in advance for…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSpeakers: Florida Climate Center, ADECA Office of Water Resources, USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center, NWS Southeast River Forecast Center, US Army Corps of Engineers Mobile DistrictSponsor: National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), Auburn University Water Resources CenterSeminar Contact: Meredith Muth (meredith.muth@noaa.gov)Access here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/3343275517350002704Abstract: The Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint (ACF) River Basin Drought Assessment Webinar is part of a monthly…

The Lunchtime Discovery Virtual SeriesBrought to you by the N.C. DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairsand the N.C. Museum of Natural SciencesEarth has experienced five mass extinctions in its history. During the first of these devastating events nearly 85 percent of all animal species went extinct.What can studying the Earth's ancient past tell…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: NOAA Eastern Region Climate Services Webinar/Hurricane Season Outlook 2      Speaker:Samantha Borisoff, Climatologist with the Northeast Regional Climate Center, and Gerry Bell, NOAA/NWS/Climate Prediction Center. Sponsor: NOAA's National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service/National Centers for Environmental Information/Regional Climate Services; coordinator is Ellen Mecray. If interested in obtaining a PDF of the slides and/or the…

NRCS Conservation Outcomes Webinar SeriesThis monthly webinar series highlights recent outcomes, emerging opportunities, and conservation tools and data developed to assist with conservation planning and impact and efficiency assessment. The series illustrates the scope of Farm Bill conservation efforts on privately owned croplands, forests, and rangelands; documents the conservation achievements and outcomes of those efforts;…

Security and Sustainability ForumExtreme heat has wide-ranging impacts on health, occupations, energy use, and the economy. Current and future conditions of extreme heat affect the livelihoods of communities and people globally, yet the impacts are unevenly distributed and novel strategies are needed to push beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to protect the most vulnerable in a sustainable…

OneNOAA Science SeminarTitle: Building a shared context for science: Cross-group engagement at the science-policy interfaceSpeaker: Lindsey C. Williams, PhD, University of New Hampshire, Independent ConsultantSponsor: NOAA's National Ocean Service Science Seminar Series. Coordinator is Tracy Gill.Remote Access: Register athttps://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/engagement/event/registration.htmlAfter registering, you will get a confirmation email with a link to the webinar. If you have not used Adobe…

Gulf of Mexico AllianceOur virtual tools cafe, “Tool Time with Dave,” is open the first and third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm central / 3:00 pm eastern. Come learn about the latest tools and resources for the Gulf of Mexico. Our host, Dave Reed, with the Data and Monitoring Team, will lead us through…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Expanding Alabama’s Real-time Coastal Observing System for coastal management applicationsSeminar 8 of 13 in NOAA's RESTORE Science Program Seminar Series: Actionable Science in the Gulf of MexicoSpeaker: BrianDzwonkowski,Associate Professor, University of South AlabamaSponsor(s): NOAA RESTORE Science Program and NOAA's National Ocean Service Science Seminar Series. Points of contact are Andrew.Lade@noaa.gov and Tracy.GIll@noaa.gov .Remote Access: Register at: https://noaabroadcast.adobeconnect.com/dzwonkowski/event/registration.htmlAfter registering, you will get a…

Fall 2020  Biology, Ecology, and Evolution Seminar Series (BEESS). Dr. Lucas Garibaldi, Universidad Nacional de Río NegroDescription of talk: "Ecological intensification aims to increase crop productivity by enhancing biodiversity and associated ecosystem services, while minimizing the use of synthetic  inputs and cropland expansion. Policies to promote ecological intensification have emerged in different countries, but they are still scarce…