Tune in live on the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day to hear personal experiences of climate change, musical performances, and build a community standing strong for climate action. During moments of difficulty, grounding ourselves in our community and movement can help uplift us.The lineup of storytellers and performers make up a range of voices in…
This is a special Earth Day edition of the Salazar Center’s Connecting for Conservation webinar series, featuring former Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar! Secretary Salazar will be joined by Professor Stephen Mumme of Colorado State University in a discussion of cross-border conservation in North America. They’ll explore successes, challenges, and opportunities for the future through examples such…
OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesSponsor: NOAA Central LibraryJoin us on the webinar: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3764368679333971979Speaker: Dr. Bill Mitsch, Eminent Scholar and Director, Everglades Wetland Research Park, and Sproul Chair for Southwest Florida Habitat Restoration at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) Abstract: The burning Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio in July 1969 was symbolic that there was something seriously wrong…
Join WRRI’s First Virtual Conference Session!Wastewater infrastructure is designed to provide safe and efficient conveyance and treatment of sewage to protect human health and the environment. Increasingly though, climate change threatens the effectiveness of this infrastructure, particularly in coastal communities. High-tide flooding and extreme precipitation events, as well as sea level rise, result in immediate…
Webinar series sponsored by Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA)TimeApr 23, 2020 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)TopicEngaging Local Communities to Restore Fire-adapted EcosystemsDescriptionNationwide, the frequency and scale of catastrophic wildfires are growing at alarming rates, challenging forest and rangeland managers’ abilities to maintain ecologically resilient landscapes and fire-safe communities. To meet these demands,…
OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesGardening Corals for Reef RestorationSpeaker: Katie Lohr, Conservation Science Fellow for the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries through the Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship ProgramSponsor: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries Seminar POC for questions: Claire.Fackler@noaa.gov, (805) 893-6429 Remote access: Register for webinar at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4679716503903139852Abstract: As coral reefs…
WEATHERING CHANGE: Local Solutions for Strong Communities is a webinar series presented by Antioch University New England, in partnership with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This webinar will review the potential impacts of a changing climate on wetland ecosystems, with a focus on the glaciated northeast. The presentation will review three types of wetlands:…
Hosted by the University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, and U.S. Geological Survey Speakers:Jocelyn West, Graduate Research Assistant at the Natural Hazards Center and PhD Student in Environmental Sociology, University of Colorado BoulderLindsay Davis, Earthquake Disaster Assistance Team Manager, Natural Hazards Mission Area, U.S. Geological Survey Hurricane Maria triggered…
University of Arizona Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security and Sovereignty (Indigi-FEWSS)'s Native Voices in STEM Spring 2020 Online Seminar SeriesSpeaker: Dr. Casey Thornbrugh, SE and NE CASC Tribal Climate LiaisonJoin on Zoom link: https://zoom.arizona.us/j/667862706
A free one hour webinar from the Tall Timbers Research Station, the Southern Fire Exchange, and the University of Florida.Details and registration.Presenter: Morgan Varner, Ph.D., Tall Timbers Research Station, Tallahassee, FLWebinar Description: Recently and historically the majority of wildland fire science funding and research have focused on addressing questions associated with managing and responding to…
OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle:Modeling Sand Shoals and their Value as Fish Habitat: Providing Decision Support for Offshore Sand DredgingSpeaker(s):Brad Pickens, Ecological Analyst, CSS-Inc. and NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, andChris Taylor, Research Ecologist, NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean ScienceCo-authors:Deena Hansen, Marine Minerals Program, Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementMark Finkbeiner, NOAA's Office for…
Description:This webinar is part of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) Actionable Science Webinar Series.Boundary workers help bridge the divide between science and decision-making, facilitating the two-way transfer of knowledge that can be used to address climate change and other environmental challenges. In this webinar, a panel of professionals engaged in boundary spanning…