This is a chance to learn about this landmark legislation that would provide $97.5 million in dedicated, annual, funding for Tribal Fish and Wildlife Programs. Hear speakers describe the success and lessons learned in the 116th Congress and efforts for the 117th Congress. Listen to Tribal Fish and Wildlife professionals discuss the potential impact Recovering…
This presentation will focus on the implementation of court affirmed treaty fishing rights in the upper Great Lakes region (Wisconsin and Minnesota). The implementation of fishing right involves the integration of state-licensed fishery, primarily sport fishery, with traditional culturally important tribal fishing. This integration has not always been easy but fishery biologists are developing ways…
Parks and recreation systems have evolved in remarkable ways over the past two decades. No longer just playgrounds and ballfields, parks and open spaces have become essential green infrastructure with the potential to contribute to community resiliency and sustainability. To capitalize on this potential, the parks and recreation system planning process must evolve as well.Join SSF and Island…
University of Tennessee Department of Ecologyand Evolutionary BiologyLydia Olander will share her story of why a nationalpartnership on ecosystem services was needed, how itcame about, how it works, and what it has done totake ecosystem services from the realm of academicsand move it into practice for U.S. resource managers.She will present several examples including coastalrestoration,…
Florida Resilient Coastlines ProgramCoordination is one of the most critical pieces of the Florida Resilient Coastlines Program. Among other activities, FRCP hosts a quarterly webinar forum that allows attendees from all over the state to hear what their counterparts are working on. Participants provide project updates, introduce new resources and, most importantly, engage with each other asking for…
Date: Wed, Feb 3, 2021 Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ESTWebinar Title: Ecological Drought: An IntroductionIntroducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explores recent research on the topic, including transformational drought impacts and ecological tipping points.Speakers:• Dr. Shelley Crausbay, Senior Scientist, Conservation Science Partners• Dr. Amanda Cravens,…
These monthly Climate Conservation and Coffee meetings are hosted by our partners at the Southeast Conservation Adaptation Blueprint. Sign up here to receive email updates with meeting information.
CGA Doctoral StudentsMegan Coffer, Nikki Inglis, Laura Tomkins, Xiaojie GaoMore information.
The presentation will follow an update on USDA Forest Service and Climate Hub activitiesTo join the webinar follow the link: FFACCTs WEBINAR: Reforestation Matters in the Forest Service Presentation: Reforestation Matters in the Forest ServicePlanting trees is recognized as an effective natural way to help mitigate changes in climate. The Forest Service has grown seedlings for reforestation since…
Using Information from Global Climate Models to Inform Policymaking Date: February 5, 2021 from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern timeSpeaker: Adam Terando, Research Ecologist, Southeast Climate Adaptation Science CenterThis webinar is part of the USGS Friday Finding's webinar series.Friday's Findings is a public webinar series hosted by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Our webinars are typically the first…
Join us for the Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar organized by NOAA/NIDIS 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…
The Forest Service's Urban Forest Connections webinar series brings experts together to discuss the latest science, practice, and policy on urban forestry and the environment. These webinars are open to all. Past webinar presentations and recordings are available below.Natural disasters cause significant damage each year to our urban forests, and years of local investment in planting and caring…