National Estuarine Research Reserve System Science CollaborativeAs climate change and sea level rise alter salt marsh habitats, a less understood impact - with implications for human health - is how changes in marsh habitat affect the production and location of nuisance mosquito populations. Understanding how coastal ecosystems are being impacted by climate change, and how…
2020 Survey ReportThe Association's 2020 Climate Adaptation Survey report is now available. This report summarizes the findings of a survey given to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies to better understand their needs, gaps, challenges, and opportunities in advancing climate adaptation strategies.Read the reportJoin AFWA's Climate Adaptation Program Manager, Maggie Ernest Johnson, for a…
Speaker Series in Ecology & Natural Resources Spring 2021 The Department of Forestry & Environmental Conservation and the Natural Resources Graduate Student Association of Clemson University present: Integrated population and habitat dynamic models for adaptively managing a transitional habitat specialist: the Florida scrub-jay Dr. Mitchell Eaton, Research Ecologist, USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center/NC State University Mitch Eaton is…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
NERRS Science CollaborativeCollaborative science involves working closely with partners at every stage - from conceptualizing a new project, to conducting the research, to refining tools to best meet a management need. In May 2020, hoping to start a dialogue around virtual engagement for collaborative science, we held a webinar to reflect on the ways in…
NOAA Ocean Acidification ProgramPresented by: Melissa Melendez, University of Hawai'i Manoa and Lisa-Marie Carrubba, NOAA/NMFS Office of Protected ResourcesRegister: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7216082030659424272Puerto Rico is home to vibrant coral reef ecosystems that support a diversity of marine life and livelihoods. Join us as we share our journey in creating Spanish-language videos (with English subtitles) about ocean acidification, its…
This webinar introduces a program on co-produced research and action to manage forests for culturally important plants within portions of traditional Cherokee homelands. http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinars/state-tribal-fisheries-co-management/view The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), the USDA Forest Service, and other collaborators are creating an integrated platform to improve access, sustainable harvesting and ecological conditions for culturally important plants. The effort…
As 2021 begins, America's communities are challenged by a pandemic, economic recovery, and an urgent need for climate action. Some are rising to the challenge. Hear from one case study in a conservative community, Southwest Florida, that has built climate leadership and formed a Regional Resiliency Compact to work collaboratively on climate solutions. Join us…