Ecological Drought National Webinar Series
February - March 2021
This four-part webinar series, taking place in February and March, seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and discuss research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. The series is co-hosted by NIDIS and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Climate Adaptation and Science Center, with expert speakers from the research community, tribal nations, and government agencies.
Ecological Drought: An Introduction
Wed, Feb 3, 2021 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Introducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explores recent research on the topic, including transformational drought impacts and ecological tipping points.
Speakers:
Dr. Shelley Crausbay, Senior Scientist, Conservation Science Partners
Dr. Amanda Cravens, Research Social Scientist, USGS
Ecological Drought: Planning for Resilience
Wed, Feb 17, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST
This webinar focuses on planning, restoration, and recovery actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience, mitigate the impacts of natural disasters, and realize co-benefits.
Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Cartwright, Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center, USGS
Rachel M. Gregg, Senior Scientist, EcoAdapt
Hannah Panci, Climate Change Scientist and Robert Croll, Climate Change Program Coordinator, Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Ecological Drought: Drought, Wildfire, and Recovery
Wed, Mar 3, 2021 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
Drought 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 Tripp, Director of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy for the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources
Ecological Drought: Impacts on Coastal Ecosystems
Wed, Mar 17, 2021 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
This 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. Michael Osland, Research Ecologist, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center, USGS
For additional information contact NIDIS
