NE CASC News

The Northeast Regional Invasive Species and Climate Change Management Network  hosted nearly 120 people representing more than 50 organization from 16 states at its 2nd annual symposium.

Emily Powell and Michelle Staudinger partner with US Fish and Wildlife to provide a comprehensive review of how natural infrastructure is being used to improve coastal resilience. 

NE CASC affiliated investigator Ben Zuckerberg studies the effects of climate change on grassland birds.

The final report, Characterizing Local and Rangewide Variation in Demography and Adaptive Capacity of a Forest Indicator Species, is now available.  AI:  Evan Grant, USGS

The project, Incorporating social drivers to optimize conservation practices that address Gulf Hypoxia and declining wildlife populations impacted by extreme climate events, addresses major conservation challenge through collaborative action.

New study utilizes novel method to evaluate snow for wildlife‐environment associations.

A report assembled by the US Army Corps of Engineers and The Nature Conservancy bridges the needs of nature and people along the Connecticut River.

The Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (note our new name!) is proud to present its 2017 annual report.  Recent projects, events, research activities, and Fellow’s work are highlighted.  

The final report, "Supporting Collaborative Relationships between Tribes and Climate Science in the Northeast Region to Address Climate Impacts" is now available.  PI: Chris Caldwell, College of Menominee Nation

Mary Ratnaswamy will be leaving the service of the Federal government when she retires from the USGS on April 30 after serving a rich and varied career.  Mary joined the Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (NE CASC, our new name as of March 2018) as Federal Director in 2012 when the NE CASC was in early stages of establishment.  She was instrumental in shaping our work in this region.  

A new publication has highlighted the growing importance of adjusting forest management decisions as climate changes. Looking at the Midwest and Northeast regions the study sought to discover the concerns that land managers tend to plan for and how this influences adaptation strategies.

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