The document outlines a workshop focused on adapting forested watersheds to climate change, held at Antioch University New England. Key topics include threats to brook trout, habitat connectivity, and forest adaptation strategies, with collaboration from Trout Unlimited and the Franklin Land Trust. Next steps involve implementing actions in the North River watershed and outreach to landowners and communities.

1. Adapting Forested
Watersheds to
Climate Change
Workshop
April 4-5
Antioch University
New England
Erin Rodgers, Ph.D.
Western New England
Coordinator
Trout Unlimited
Adaptation in the Real World:
Connectivity and Transition in the
Deerfield Watershed

2. Threats to Brook Trout and their Forested Watersheds
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Warmer air/water temps
Invasive pests & forest loss
Connectivity & thermal refugia
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Sediment
Drought & flood
Warmwater fishes

3. Best Ways to Help Brook Trout
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Continuous shade
Connectivity
Improved habitat
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Thermal refuges
- Deep pools
- Maintain hydrologic inputs

4. Opportune Meetings
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Forest Adaptation Workshop – Brunswick, Maine
Franklin Land Trust – Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts
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5. Developing Specific Actions
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Collaboration between TU, Franklin Land Trust, Antioch University New England, and with
recommendations from the Forest Service
- Forest stand transitions with climate change
- Suite of in-stream habitat restoration techniques
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6. Implementation: North River Watershed
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Crowningshield Conservation Property
HO Cook State Forest
Private landowners
Town of Whitingham
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7. Implementation: North River Watershed
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Sediment
Shade
Road-stream crossings
Forests for Fish Program Guide
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8. Next Steps
Complete guide & test run with foresters
Complete field work 2017, monitor through 2019
Outreach to landowners, communities

9. Questions and comments? Contact:
Erin Rodgers, Ph.D.
erodgers@tu.org
802-490-2750