This free online symposium will highlight the latest advances in using soil moisture information to better understand and predict wildfire danger. These recent discoveries are revealing the potential for soil moisture estimates from in situ monitoring stations, remote sensing, and models to improve fire danger predictions and to advance our understanding of fire behavior.This interactive symposium will…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesPlanning for 30x30 in the US: Assessing Protection in US WatersSpeakers: Mimi D’Iorio of NOAA Lauren Wenzel of NOAAKirsten Grorud-Colvert  of Oregon State University,Jenna Sullivane-Stack of Oregon State UniversityJennifer Sletten of the Anthropocene Institute Sponsor: NOAA National MPA Center and OCTO (MPA News, OpenChannels, EBM Tools Network)Seminar contact: zac.cannizzo@noaa.govRemote access: Register for webinar at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7852037358498897164Abstract: The 30x30 international…

The Ethics of Now with Adriane Lentz-Smith continues from home with a series of brief, thoughtful and timely conversations about the ethical dilemmas of this historic moment. Join Professor Lentz-Smith and Pulitzer Prize winning New Yorker journalist and author of the ‘Under a White Sky’ Elizabeth Kolbert for a conversation on Environment, Technology, and the…

The Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership is hosting a free public event to share knowledge and mobilize the collaboration needed to build more resilient communities in our region. More information. The event will be held virtually through Zoom on May 6, 2021 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. This event is free to the public…

About The SymposiumNOAA and the National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), in partnership with the South Central CASC, are hosting a virtual symposium on May 6, 2021 (9am -4pm CDT) highlighting the latest advances in soil moisture information used for predicting wildfire dangers. This event is open to researchers and fire managers across the nation and aims…

Friday's Findings is a public webinar series hosted by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. These half hour webinars are meant to provide listeners an overview of the science topic and chance to ask questions. We hope to offer our audience an opportunity to discover the Ecosystems science capacity within the USGS. To subscribe to announcements on upcoming talks, click HERE.Upcoming Webinars:Structured…

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…

Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and tribal colleges/universities in a virtual town hall.About this EventThe National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) invites you to join a virtual town hall to hear from leadership and faculty at select Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) on their institutional goals for advancing STEM…

Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards Office Hours session 1.Register here. The Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards for Natural Resources is seeking nominations for 2021! The Award recognizes the outstanding and exemplary leadership by individuals, agencies, businesses, students, and youth to reduce effects and advance adaptation of the Nation's vital natural resources in a changing climate.Nominations will be accepted for the…

Future of Landscape Conservation: Investments in science and networks for biodiversity, climate, and cultural conservation goalsRegister here. Description: Collaborative landscape conservation and stewardship is increasingly important as our country faces emerging challenges to address climate change, protect and restore biodiversity, create a more just and inclusive conservation paradigm, conserve working lands, and rebuild our economy. The…

OneNOAA Science Seminar SeriesTitle: Storm SurgePresenters:  Jamie Rhome, Storm Surge Team Lead, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, Miami, FloridaSponsor: OR&R Lecture Series: You Don't Know What You Don't Know. Welcome to OR&R’s online lecture series, You Don't Know What You Don't Know!  Each month, an expert presents on a topic related to emergency spill response, environmental…

North Carolina Forever will host the first in a series of educational webinars about issues facing our state’s lands and waters. The first, “Building Resiliency in North Carolina,” will take place from 4-5PM on May 20. Our panel will discuss the increasing frequency of flooding events, which affects North Carolina’s inland and coastal communities alike.…