Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) contains a diverse suite of culturally and historically significant archaeological sites that are threatened by erosion and changing land cover dynamics. The National Park Service (NPS… Read More
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) contains a diverse suite of culturally and historically significant archaeological sites that are threatened by erosion and changing land cover dynamics. The National Park Service (NPS… Read More
Both wildfires and conifer-defoliating insect outbreaks have increased in frequency and severity in recent years. Western spruce budworm (Choristoneura freemani), a widespread defoliator in western U.S. forests, has impacted… Read More
Asheville, North Carolina has had a population growth of approximately 10 percent over the past decade, while the city’s tree canopy cover has simultaneously decreased by 6.4 percent. A well-known benefit of urban tree cover… Read More
North Dakota and Georgia are two of the largest commercial agricultural producers in the United States, with a combined crop value of over 11 billion dollars. Agriculture management and sustainability practices—such as… Read More
In recent years, Austin, Texas has experienced an increase in population and urban development. Additionally, the City’s climate continues to change and currently faces extreme heat and drought. As temperatures and demand for… Read More
Each year, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases a Cropland Data Layer (CDL) that serves as a nationwide classification system and statistical service for the United States agriculture industry. The CDL is… Read More
Quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) is an important species for wildlife, watershed health, and ecosystem resilience across its range. Heavy ungulate browsing and factors influenced by a changing climate including… Read More
Team: Brooke Laird (Project Lead), Melissa Ashbaugh, Muskaan Khemani, Sadie Murray
Summary: Wichita, Kansas is facing a host of climate threats, one being extreme heat that is manifested… Read More
Flooding in New Orleans, Louisiana has increased in intensity and frequency due to sea level rise and land subsidence. Considered one of the rainiest cities in the country, New Orleans often experiences localized street… Read More
Team: Lisa Tanh (Project Lead), Ian Lee, Connor Racette, Matilda Anokye
Summary: Climate-induced sea level rise poses a risk to coastal areas on the Island of Hawai'i, and many of the… Read More
Team: Jonathan Falciani (Project Lead), Colin Hogan, Linda Mitchell, Makario Sarsozo
Summary: Shifting patterns in land use and land cover (LULC), temperature, and… Read More
Since 1971, federal agencies have been tasked with managing burros in federally-designated herd management areas (HMAs). Because these areas are often large and remote, obtaining sufficient data on horse and burro populations… Read More
Changing lake conditions, such as rising temperatures and phosphorus cycling by invasive Dreissenid mussels, have made washup of the green macroalgae Cladophora glomerata a consistent problem on beaches in Milwaukee County,… Read More
The Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada has become more vulnerable to intense wildfire regimes due to years of fire suppression and climatic changes. Smoke from fires exposes communities to hazardous… Read More
In response to projected sea level rise and extreme weather events, Miami Beach and other urban areas surrounding Biscayne Bay are developing adaptive strategies to mitigate the effects of changing environmental conditions.… Read More
The town of Ajax, Ontario received a report from Specialists in Energy, Nuclear and Environmental Sciences (SENES) Consultants detailing the likely changes in local weather patterns for 2040-2049. The climate model predicts an… Read More
Phoenix, Arizona is home to over 1.5 million people and summer temperatures regularly exceed 106 F (42.1 C). Exposure to extreme temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion… Read More
In response to projected sea level rise and extreme weather events, Miami Beach and other urban areas surrounding Biscayne Bay are developing adaptive strategies to mitigate the effects of changing environmental conditions.… Read More
Chondria tumulosa, a newly discovered red alga, was observed in low abundance in 2016 but has since proliferated and is now smothering and decimating vast expanse of coral reefs in Manawai, located in… Read More
Salt marshes provide valuable ecosystem services, including protection from coastal storms, erosion control, carbon sequestration, improved water quality, and ecological diversity. Plum Island Estuary (PIE), the largest salt… Read More