Seminar Title: Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Associated Salinity Changes on At-risk Native Freshwater Mussels and Their Habitats in Atlantic Coastal RiversSpeaker: Joseph McIver (NC State University)Learn more and register hereOverviewFreshwater mussels can be negatively impacted by water salinization associated with climate-induced sea level rise. Sea salt is largely made up of sodium chloride. However,…

Southeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management NetworkTopic: Plant Invasions in the tropics: lessons from the CaribbeanGuest Speaker: Julissa Rojas-SandovalDate: Thursday, April 20th, 2023Time: 1 pm ESTRegistration link: Click hereMeeting ID: 996 5778 1770Password: 622847About the seminar: Understanding the role of invasive plant species in forest communities and how natives and invaders interact to shape the composition and structure of contemporary tropical forests…

The National CASC is hosting a webinar series on how to integrate Indigenous Knowledges (IK) into Federal research and resource management programs. Running bi-weekly from April 6 to June 1, 2023 (3 PM ET), this series centers Indigenous voices to explore ethical, legal, and scientific considerations for working within different knowledge systems and provides guidance…

PBS North Carolina, NC Science Festival and The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Proudly Present:State of Change: Natural Solutions — Screening and Panel DiscussionHYBRID EVENTLearn more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pbs-ncs-state-of-change-natural-solutions-screening-and-discussion-event-tickets-536311661617Two ways to join us: online or in person at the NC Museum of Natural SciencesPlease join us in person (or virtually) on Thursday, April 20, at…

Title: Do Birds of a Feather Really Flock Together?Speaker: Brandon J. Barlow, Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Alumnus, 2023 NOAA SeaGrant Knauss FellowDate: April 21 at 2:00 pm EasternJoin WebinarLearn moreSummary: Urban recreational behavior is an essential component to understanding both how our recreational opportunities will be utilized and how they can be further improved. By improving recreational opportunities,…

Social Networks and Climate Change with Christina PrellApril 24, 2023, 3:30-5pm; Talley Student Union 4280WolfWebs is excited to host Christina Prell, Professor in Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Groningen, for a seminar on “Which networks matter, and at which scale? Considering how social networks drive climate change and shape adaptation.” Prell’s research focuses…

April 25: How Does a Warming Planet Affect Precipitation in the Southeast? with Adam Terando (USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, North Carolina State University)The Southeast Climate monthly webinar series is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am ET. This series is hosted by the Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC), the National…

Webinar for tribal college and university students, hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).The EPA is partnering with the American Indian Higher Education Consortium to host a webinar for Tribal College and University students on April 25 from 2-3:30pm ET.Come learn about EPA's role in protecting…

Registration now open!Climate Conversations: Nature-Based SolutionsApril 27 | 3:00PM - 4:15PM ETRegister here.Join us for a discussion about how to better work with nature to build climate resilience and support human well-being and ecosystems.Nature-based solutions such as restoring wetlands, planting trees in cities, and using cover crops can cost-effectively make communities more resilient to the…

2023 Lecture SeriesOn the second and fourth Friday of each month, the NAHAR working group will host a virtual lecture. This event serves as an opportunity for scholars to come together to find common research threads and develop action items that address heritage at risk. Each talk will conclude with a question and answer period.Zoom Meeting…

It takes you! Building a Weather-Ready Nation through the WRN Ambassador ProgramDate: Tuesday, May 2, 2023Time and duration: 2:00-3:00 PM ET (1 hour duration)Speaker: Doug Hilderbrand, Preparedness and Resilience Program Lead, NWSWebinar overview: Do you love weather? Are you glued to your phone looking at the latest weather developing? Tune in to learn about the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Program…

Session Three: Resilience Hubs: A Collaborative Approach to Support Neighborhood-Based Resilience in Marginalized CommunitiesResilience Hubs are an opportunity for local governments and community-based partners to collaborate on building holistic neighborhood-based resilience, often centered in marginalized communities; the same communities that disproportionately face worse impacts from disruptions like extreme weather events, power outages, and public health crises…