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From NCCWSC:
Upcoming Webinar (Save the Date: August 26 at 2:00 PM EDT): Development of a Global Change Monitoring Portal: Pilot Project for the Southeastern US: The Global Change Monitoring Portal (GCMP) is a recently released tool designed to support the efforts of multiple federal, state, and other organizations by providing a centralized, comprehensive catalog of information about monitoring networks associated with aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems that can be used to assess the potential effects of climate change in the southeastern United States. Read More >>
New Publication: Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Growth and Prey Consumption of Stream-dwelling Smallmouth Bass in the Central United States:Findings from this study suggest that stream warming due to climate change will lead to an increase in both prey consumption and growth for Smallmouth bass populations. Find the publication on the project page >>
New Publication: Comparison of Elevation and Remote Sensing Derived Products as Auxiliary Data for Climate Surface Interpolation: A comparison of several models and products showed strong agreement across large geographic areas, though climate surfaces generated in this study had greater variability at high elevation regions, such as in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.Find the publication on the project page >>
From the CSCs:
(SE CSC) New Publication: The Southern Megalopolis: Using the Past to Predict the Future of Urban Sprawl in the Southeast U.S.: Researchers from the Department of the Interior’s Southeast Climate Science Center and North Carolina State University have found from a new study that urban areas in the Southeast U.S. may double in size in the next 45 years. Read More >>
(SE CSC) New Publication: The Effects of Urban Warming on Herbivore Abundance and Street Tree Condition: In a study of trees in Raleigh, NC, researchers found that warmer urban areas had 70% more trees in poor condition than cooler areas. Find the publication on the project page >>
(SE CSC) New Publication: Aboveground Allometric Models for Freeze-Affected Black Mangroves (Avicennia germinans): Equations for a Climate Sensitive Mangrove-Marsh Ecotone: The models outlined in this paper can be used by researchers and managers in other mangrove ecosystems to better quantify and monitor ecological change within the mangrove-marsh ecotone.Find the publication on the project page >>
(NE CSC) Upcoming Shifting Seasons Summit Provides Adaptation and Cooperative Training for Tribes and Partners: The Summit (October 15-17, 2014, in Keshena, WI) will emphasize information and material relevant to the DOI Northeast region, but is relevant to Tribes, federal agencies and academic institutions looking to work together to address the common issues associated with climate change. Read More >>
(NC CSC) Upcoming Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments Training (September 30 – October 2, 2014 in Lacrosse WI):The course is based on the publication "Scanning the Conservation Horizon - A Guide to Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment". There is no tuition cost and the NC CSC has limited funds available to cover travel expenses. Read More >>
(NC CSC) Upcoming Second State-and-Transition Simulation Modelling Conference (September 16-18, 2014 in Fort Collins, CO): Topics will include modeling of land use/land cover change, forest and rangeland management, wetlands management, fuels planning, ecological restoration and reclamation, invasive plant management, wildlife habitat management, etc. Read More and Register >>
(AK CSC) New Publication: Statistically Downscaled Projections of Snow/Rain Partitioning for Alaska: The method discussed in this paper uses observational data to describe the relationship between average monthly temperature and the fraction of wet days in that month receiving snow. Find the publication on the project page >>
From the Community:
New Resources from EPA’s Green Infrastructure Program: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released a suite of new web resources to demonstrate how green infrastructure can play an important role in building community resilience to climate change impacts. EPA also launched a Green Infrastructure Collaborative last week with the support of six other government agencies at the President’s State, Local, and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience. Read More >>
Upcoming Webinar (Thursday, August 14, 2014, 2:00 PM ET): Science Project Tracking: The Integrated Data Management Network presents Science Project Tracking. Deanne DiPietro, PointBlue Conservation will discuss successful project tracking that requires agreements on data standards and integration points. Project tracking allows LCCs and organizations to identify and assess funded research projects at regional and national scales. Read More >>
National Workshop on Large Landscape Conservation, (October 23-24, 2014, Washington, DC): Join conservation practitioners and policy makers to share ideas on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in implementing large landscape conservation, as well as the most effective tools, strategies and science available to inform large landscape initiatives. Read More >>Learn more about NCCWSC at nccwsc.usgs.gov and the CSCs at www.doi.gov/csc/index.cfm.
