Climate

Broadening Opportunities for Tomorrow’s Climate Adaptation Scientists

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:53:35 EST

The Climate Adaptation Scientists of Tomorrow (CAST) Program at the Northeast CASC completed its second year of providing underrepresented students with critical science skills and research experience.

Midwest CASC Hosts Workshop on the Adaptive Capacity of Inland Fishes

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:46:54 EST

The Midwest CASC hosted a two-day workshop addressing the adaptation of inland fishes to climate change, featuring a “pitch session” that explored new ideas for adaptive capacity applications.

New Interactive Sea-Level Rise Tool for American Samoa

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:17:12 EST

A new interactive tool funded by the Pacific Islands CASC can help American Samoans visualize and plan for the threats of sea-level rise.

Looking at a 4,800-Year-Old Record of Subalpine Forest Response to Fire in the Northern Rockies

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 11:44:44 EST

North Central CASC scientists use lake sediment cores to demonstrate that subalpine forests have been remarkably resilient to past climate and fire events.

Project Spotlight: CASCs Build Bridges Between Scientists and Managers to Take on Invasive Species and Climate Change

jbush@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:46:48 EST

As the cool Northeastern U.S. warms, invasive plants are on the move. The Northeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change (RISCC) Network builds connections between resource managers and researchers to help create better invasive species management in the face of climate change.

Climate R&D Poster Sessions and Presentations at the 2023 AGU Meeting

mtmartin@usgs.gov — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:30:38 EST

Are you attending the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting this year in San Francisco? Don't miss these presentations and poster sessions related to work in the USGS Climate Research & Development Program!

DOI Announces Membership for New CASC Federal Advisory Council

jbush@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:33:48 EST

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced the 19 members who will make up the newly-established Advisory Council for Climate Adaptation Science (ACCAS). Council members from state agencies, Tribal and Indigenous peoples, universities, non-profits, and the private sector will advise the Secretary on the operations and priorities of the Climate Adaptation Science Centers

Scientist Spotlight: Steve Jackson and a Career of Looking Back

tplum@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:07:29 EST

Explore the work and career of Steve Jackson, recently retired Senior Science Advisor to the National CASC on Biodiversity and Climate Change.

USGS Friday's Findings—December 1, 2023

shouse@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:22:24 EST

Title: Adaptive capacity as a lens to inform decisions on conservation status, invasive species, & climate-adaptation actions

Speaker: Erik Beever, Research Ecologist, USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center

Date: December 1, 2023 from 2:00pm - 2:30pm ET

Young Tree Vulnerability to Drought and Heatwaves Affects Forest Regeneration

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:15:11 EST

Southwest CASC researchers studied how juvenile trees of five species would respond to drought and extreme heat to better prepare forest managers for a changing climate.

CASC Presentations at the 2023 AGU Meeting

tplum@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:41:50 EST

Are you attending the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting this year in San Francisco? Don't miss these presentations from staff and partners from across the CASC network!

Newly Identified Invasive Grasses in Hawaiʻi Pose Significant Fire Risk

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:33:25 EST

New flammable invasive grass species and weeds were discovered on five Hawaiian Islands through extensive surveying funded by the Pacific Islands CASC.

The USGS Updates Major Climate Change Visualization Tool

jbush@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 14:08:26 EST

The USGS recently updated its National Climate Change Viewer (NCCV), a premier web application for visualizing climate projections across the contiguous United States. The updated tool incorporates the latest CMIP6 climate change models and integrates new guidance on model summarization and weighting.

Research Explores Conservation Strategies for Shifting Walleye Populations

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:54:59 EST

Given the challenges that warming waters pose to walleye populations, USGS researchers created a data-rich “RAD Walleye Tool” that can help managers determine which lakes are the best candidates for different conservation strategies now and in the future.

CASC Scientists Contribute to Fifth National Climate Assessment

kmalpeli@usgs.gov — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:24:42 EST

USGS scientists, including CASC staff, play key role in the Fifth National Climate Assessment.

USGS Attends the Ninth Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities Climate Change Conference

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:05:37 EST

The USGS Southeast Region and the Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASC) jointly sponsored the ninth Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Climate Change Conference.

New Tool Makes Localized Climate Data More Accessible for All Alaskans

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:45:08 EDT

A new data tool from the Alaska CASC provides open and accessible climate data so that Alaskans can better understand and plan for the expected changes and risks associated with climate change.

Applying the Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) Framework to Large Rivers

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 17:06:00 EDT

National and Midwest CASC scientists co-authored a study that showcases how the RAD framework can enhance management coordination across spatial scales, allowing local innovation and regional vision in the Upper Mississippi River.

Genetic Rescue is an Underused Strategy in Species Recovery Plans

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:13:35 EDT

A new study by Midwest CASC researchers shows that genetic rescue is an underused conservation strategy for vertebrates across the United States and introduces a quantifiable index that can assist managers in assessing the usefulness of genetic rescue for a given species.

An Increased Understanding of Alaska’s Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:52:13 EDT

Researchers from the Alaska CASC used satellite imagery to show that glacial-dammed lakes in Alaska are less full than they used to be, but the frequency of their outbursts has not changed since 1985.

News Briefs: July-October 2023

sernst@usgs.gov — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:31:40 EDT

News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.

Now Available: First CONUS-wide Coastal Wetland Collection

sernst@usgs.gov — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:29:49 EDT

Scientists from across USGS have created the first CONUS-wide collection of key tidal wetland metrics. These metrics provide data on habitat quality, geomorphic vulnerability, and carbon stock that are necessary to understand the current and future ecosystem services provided by coastal wetlands.

New Decision-Making Framework for Facing an Uncertain Future

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 15:04:50 EDT

A new, dynamic decision-making tool from North Central and Southeast CASC researchers and partners helps identify resource management challenges, potential solutions, and other considerations under uncertain climatic futures.

Using Climate Models for Global Storm Surge Projections

ppearsall@usgs.gov — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:52:43 EDT

In new research, an international team of scientists including USGS oceanographers utilized advanced global hydrodynamic and climate models to project the impact of a warming climate on storm surges—a significant threat to coastal regions.

Hawaiian Drowned Reefs Expedition: Coral Cores Provide Glimpse into Climate Past and Future

ppearsall@usgs.gov — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:21:09 EDT

In the face of mounting concerns over climate change and human-induced disruptions, the fate of coral reefs hangs in the balance. Seeking to unravel the mysteries of these vital ecosystems, scientists are turning to the past, using coral cores from drowned reef terraces as time capsules to understand how reefs responded to environmental upheavals throughout history.

Scientists are people too! Using storytelling to connect people to your science.

ssoileau@usgs.gov — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:10:01 EDT

In this workshop, USGS science communicators will showcase diverse science communication careers within the USGS, demonstrating the many paths, skill, and careers science communicators can have within the federal government.

2022 Annual Report

sernst@usgs.gov — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:18:14 EDT

The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center 2022 annual report is now available! Learn about our accomplishments, progress, and center culture, while enjoying an array of stunning imagery.

2023 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards Recognize Northeast CASC Researchers

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:55:12 EDT

Northeast CASC researchers Anthony D’Amato and Michelle Staudinger were recognized by the 2023 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards given by the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.

FORT scientists present research at the 31st Conference of the North American Invasive Species Management Association in Lincoln, Nebraska

edietrich@usgs.gov — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 EDT

From October 16-19, 2023, FORT scientists will present their research on invasive species management in North America through conference talks, posters, and networking sessions.

EESI Podcast Features the South Central CASC’s Collaborative Work in the Red River Basin

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:38:39 EDT

A recent episode of “The Climate Conversation” podcast from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute highlights the collaborative climate adaptation efforts of the South Central CASC in the Red River Basin.