Ecological Drought: Drought, Wildfire, and Recovery

Wed, Mar 3rd 2021, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online

The series is co-hosted by NIDIS and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Climate Adaptation Science Center, with expert speakers from the research community, tribal nations, and government agencies.

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 Science Center, with expert speakers from the research community, tribal nations, and government agencies

Ecological Drought: Drought, Wildfire, and Recovery - Wed, Mar 3, 2021 1:00 - 2:00 PM PST

  • 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 Adaptation Science Center, Department of Interior
    • Bill Tripp, Director of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy for the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources

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