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.…
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…
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…
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…
Title: Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Relations with Rivercane: Cultural Importance and Restoration EffortsSpeakers:Casey Bigpond, Cultural Revitalization Specialist, Mississippi Band of Choctaw IndiansMitzi Reed, Wildlife Biologist, Mississippi Band of Choctaw IndiansTim Oakes, USDA Tribal Liaison and Plant Specialist, Natural Resource Conservation ServiceDescription: The second Rivercane Gathering webinar will feature Casey Bigpond introducing the cultural importance of rivercane from…
Navigating the Climate Adaptation Science Centers: A National Network of Climate Adaptation Support for Native Nations*Register here. From the expansion of invasive species to wildfire, from drought to sea-level rise, climate change creates new and evolving challenges for ecosystems across the nation. The USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) are a partnership-driven program that teams scientific…
Dr. Anders HusethAssistant Professor in NC State's Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, and CGA Faculty FellowPresentation TitleGeneral Prospectus on Geospatial Data and Analytics in AgricultureMore information.
The National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis has announced a new seminar series: Advancing Ecology and Environmental Data Science for a More Just and Equitable FutureThis seminar series was motivated by recent conversations about how we at NCEAS can foster diversity and inclusion within our scientific community, while also designing research questions and approaches…
Geri MillerEducation Sector Director at Esri, and Associate Program Director and Sr. Lecturer for the Geographic Information Systems programs at Johns Hopkins University; hosted by Dr. Eric MoneyPresentation TitleGeospatial Education in the Cloud: Today’s Workforce SkillsMore information.
Date: Wed, Mar 17, 2021 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDTWebinar Title: Ecological Drought: Impacts on Coastal EcosystemsThis webinar will share recent research on drought impacts to coastal ecosystems and services.Speakers:• Dr. Kirsten Lackstrom, Research Associate, Carolinas Integrated Sciences & Assessments (a NOAA RISA)• Dr. Beth Middleton, Research Ecologist, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, USGS• Dr.…
This is the third webinar in the NAF Heat Stress Series.Date: March 10, 2021Time: 2 pm ET/ 11 am PTRegister HERERising temperatures have significant impacts on ecosystems. This session will consider the effects of heat stress on a range of species and ecosystems across North America , including aquatic, terrestrial and marine habitats, and natural…
Date: Wed, Mar 3, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ESTWebinar Title: Ecological Drought: Drought, Wildfire, and RecoveryDrought can exacerbate wildfire frequency, intensity, and severity. This webinar will explore wildfire management approaches based on ecological principles, including those that embed traditional ecological knowledge.Speakers:• Dr. Jeremy Littell, Research Ecologist, Alaska Climate Science Center, Department of Interior• Bill…