Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are important to California’s water cycle because the amount and availability of water is a vital component for sustaining California’s population, economy, and environment. The risks and benefits associated with AR storms relate to floods and water supply. In this presentation I share how the the science of atmospheric rivers emerged and why our need to better understand and apply what we know about them can help us to better manage our most precious natural resource. I gave this presentation in October 2018 at the Bay-Delta Science Conference as part of my role as managing editor of the foundational book Atmospheric Rivers, which was written by over 30 international scientists who are leading the field of global AR research. The book will be published in Springer's Atmospheric Sciences series in September 2019.
2017 Philippine Climate Change Assessment Working Group 2: Impacts, Vulnerabi...Noralene Uy
This report is an assessment of the current understanding on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation
in the Philippines. It focuses on ecosystems, freshwater resources, coastal systems and low-lying areas, agriculture and
fisheries, and human health. The depth and breadth of assessment vary across chapters due to the uneven availability
of literature specific to the Philippines. In cases where there are limited literatures specifically pertaining to the Philippines, the assessment of impacts and vulnerabilities to climate change in the country was inferred from published results of related studies in other countries.
DRI’s Expertise and Experience in Providing Solutions and Supporting Economic...DRIscience
The document discusses the work of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) including its mission to conduct research that contributes to Nevada's security and general welfare. It provides examples of pioneering research conducted at DRI, such as in groundwater modeling and weather modification, and current research focus areas including climate change and its impacts. DRI employs around 550 staff across many specialized labs and generates $40 million annually for Nevada's economy through external research funding.
Tahoe institute for_environmental_security_presendationDRIscience
The document proposes creating the Tahoe Institute for Environmental Security (TIES) to leverage decades of environmental research in Lake Tahoe and address global challenges. TIES would bring scientists, policymakers, and industry to Nevada to exchange ideas on issues like water scarcity, climate change, and biodiversity decline. It would offer technical workshops and create opportunities for dialogue across sectors. Locating TIES within the Nevada System of Higher Education could attract expertise from DRI, UNR, and UNLV to make it a world-renowned center addressing the pressing issue of environmental security.
DRI 2016 Research Highlights and Annual ReportDRIscience
Welcome to the 2016 DRI Annual Report and Research Highlights. Inside you will find examples of DRI faculty research findings, new initiatives and announcements, and stories of our science helping citizens here in Nevada, across the nation, and around the world.
AOPs Report on Resiliency -- Appendices (Final)Steve Gao
This report analyzes the potential impacts of climate change on water supplies for the City of Long Beach by 2030 and 2050. It finds that higher temperatures will reduce snowpack and shift peak runoff earlier in watersheds that supply imported water to Southern California. This will decrease the reliability of imported water supplies by mid-century. Locally, temperatures in Long Beach are projected to increase by 2.3-2.7°F by 2050, increasing demand. Population growth may outpace conservation efforts, raising overall demand. The report recommends expanding local supplies like recycled water and stormwater capture to strengthen Long Beach's resilience to reduced imported water availability due to climate change.
Drought poses a serious threat to Long Beach's water supply. Climate change is expected to increase temperatures in California, reducing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains and accelerating snowmelt. This will make the state's imported water supplies from the Colorado River and Northern California less reliable. Models project more extreme precipitation events but a higher frequency of low runoff years, exacerbating drought risks. Reduced water imports will strain Long Beach's local supplies.
Christopher Wright presented his work modeling water infiltration for the City of Bothell. He used soil data, land use/cover data, slope data, and impervious surfaces data in a multi-criteria analysis within a GIS to identify areas suitable for water infiltration. The results showed that suitable areas ranged from 6-24% of the total planning area depending on how the criteria were weighted. Identifying priority infiltration areas will help the city implement programs to increase infiltration and require on-site infiltration in new developments.
Petes 2014 science integration into us climate and ocean policy discussionLoretta Roberson
This document discusses science integration into US climate and ocean policy. It outlines several key US policy initiatives that aim to manage impacts of climate change and ocean acidification such as the National Climate Assessment. Examples of how scientific information has been incorporated into policies and planning are provided, including through climate assessments, early-warning systems, and long-term planning like marine protected areas. Opportunities for advancing partnerships between scientists and decision-makers are explored, such as collaborating on research and ensuring scientific findings are disseminated in usable formats.
2017 Philippine Climate Change Assessment Working Group 2: Impacts, Vulnerabi...Noralene Uy
This report is an assessment of the current understanding on climate change impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation
in the Philippines. It focuses on ecosystems, freshwater resources, coastal systems and low-lying areas, agriculture and
fisheries, and human health. The depth and breadth of assessment vary across chapters due to the uneven availability
of literature specific to the Philippines. In cases where there are limited literatures specifically pertaining to the Philippines, the assessment of impacts and vulnerabilities to climate change in the country was inferred from published results of related studies in other countries.
DRI’s Expertise and Experience in Providing Solutions and Supporting Economic...DRIscience
The document discusses the work of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) including its mission to conduct research that contributes to Nevada's security and general welfare. It provides examples of pioneering research conducted at DRI, such as in groundwater modeling and weather modification, and current research focus areas including climate change and its impacts. DRI employs around 550 staff across many specialized labs and generates $40 million annually for Nevada's economy through external research funding.
Tahoe institute for_environmental_security_presendationDRIscience
The document proposes creating the Tahoe Institute for Environmental Security (TIES) to leverage decades of environmental research in Lake Tahoe and address global challenges. TIES would bring scientists, policymakers, and industry to Nevada to exchange ideas on issues like water scarcity, climate change, and biodiversity decline. It would offer technical workshops and create opportunities for dialogue across sectors. Locating TIES within the Nevada System of Higher Education could attract expertise from DRI, UNR, and UNLV to make it a world-renowned center addressing the pressing issue of environmental security.
DRI 2016 Research Highlights and Annual ReportDRIscience
Welcome to the 2016 DRI Annual Report and Research Highlights. Inside you will find examples of DRI faculty research findings, new initiatives and announcements, and stories of our science helping citizens here in Nevada, across the nation, and around the world.
AOPs Report on Resiliency -- Appendices (Final)Steve Gao
This report analyzes the potential impacts of climate change on water supplies for the City of Long Beach by 2030 and 2050. It finds that higher temperatures will reduce snowpack and shift peak runoff earlier in watersheds that supply imported water to Southern California. This will decrease the reliability of imported water supplies by mid-century. Locally, temperatures in Long Beach are projected to increase by 2.3-2.7°F by 2050, increasing demand. Population growth may outpace conservation efforts, raising overall demand. The report recommends expanding local supplies like recycled water and stormwater capture to strengthen Long Beach's resilience to reduced imported water availability due to climate change.
Drought poses a serious threat to Long Beach's water supply. Climate change is expected to increase temperatures in California, reducing snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains and accelerating snowmelt. This will make the state's imported water supplies from the Colorado River and Northern California less reliable. Models project more extreme precipitation events but a higher frequency of low runoff years, exacerbating drought risks. Reduced water imports will strain Long Beach's local supplies.
Christopher Wright presented his work modeling water infiltration for the City of Bothell. He used soil data, land use/cover data, slope data, and impervious surfaces data in a multi-criteria analysis within a GIS to identify areas suitable for water infiltration. The results showed that suitable areas ranged from 6-24% of the total planning area depending on how the criteria were weighted. Identifying priority infiltration areas will help the city implement programs to increase infiltration and require on-site infiltration in new developments.
Petes 2014 science integration into us climate and ocean policy discussionLoretta Roberson
This document discusses science integration into US climate and ocean policy. It outlines several key US policy initiatives that aim to manage impacts of climate change and ocean acidification such as the National Climate Assessment. Examples of how scientific information has been incorporated into policies and planning are provided, including through climate assessments, early-warning systems, and long-term planning like marine protected areas. Opportunities for advancing partnerships between scientists and decision-makers are explored, such as collaborating on research and ensuring scientific findings are disseminated in usable formats.
This document summarizes research on perceptions of severe weather in Geneva, New York following a flash flood in nearby Penn Yan. The research found that while participants followed weather reports and emergency information, they generally did not have personal emergency plans. The document discusses the scientific causes of the Penn Yan flood and argues that emergency management requires an interdisciplinary approach considering social, economic, and political factors, not just science. Previous case studies showed decisions were influenced more by these other factors than science alone.
This document provides a biography of Edward Smith Deevey Jr., a pioneering American limnologist and paleoecologist. It summarizes that Deevey converted paleolimnology into a quantitative science through his use of 14C dating of lake sediments to develop the first absolute timescales for paleoclimatic reconstructions. It describes his influential research on topics including paleontology, paleoclimate, biogeochemistry and population dynamics. Deevey had a long and distinguished career, making important contributions through his research, teaching, and influence on many students and colleagues.
EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY OF VAIPPAR BASIN, TAMIL NADU, INDIA: A GEOI...SagarChougule11
The Vaippar Basin, one of the important basins of Tamil Nadu is located between 9° 0' 05" & 9° 44' 56" N latitudes and 77° 23' 25" & 78° 17' 02" E longitudes with an area of 5339 sq.km. Groundwater samples were collected from 91 different locations in the Vaippar basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Groundwater quality data for the period of 30 years (1983 to 2013) of both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods were used to analyze the groundwater quality aspects of the Vaippar basin. The physico-chemical parameters such as Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), pH, HCO3-, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, SO4-, NO3- and Cl have been analyzed to determine the geological and non-geological source of contamination. An overall hydrogeochemical analytical study using Electrical Conductivity, Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Sodium percentage (Na%) and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) values reveals that most of the groundwater samples collected from the study area are suitable for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes.
Daniele Lantagne has over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on household water treatment in developing countries. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Tufts University, where she teaches and conducts research related to global public health engineering. Prior to her current role, she held positions at the CDC, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, MIT, and engineering consulting firms, working on projects in over 40 countries related to water treatment, sanitation, and hygiene. She has a PhD from LSHTM and MS and BS from MIT, and has advised over a dozen graduate students.
Alan Rhoades is a PhD candidate at UC Davis studying climate change impacts on California's hydrologic system. His goal is to be a climate change researcher and science communicator. He has published papers on modeling Sierra Nevada snowpack and presented his research widely. Rhoades obtained a BS in environmental science from CSU Chico and has worked on sustainability projects and research assistantships related to climate change, renewable energy, and conservation. He is proficient in climate modeling, GIS, statistics, and communication.
Sea level rise will significantly impact Dublin's coastal wetlands like Portmarnock Saltmarsh. Analysis of sea level data from Dublin tide station shows a correlation between rising sea levels and time, with sea levels rising more sharply from 1980-2010. Coastal habitats will be threatened by both rising seas and coastal squeezing as habitats have fewer places to naturally retreat inland due to development. While some reports acknowledge these issues, Ireland currently lacks concrete adaptation plans to protect vulnerable coastal ecosystems from sea level rise.
This document is Kristi MacDonald's resume. It outlines her education, including a PhD from Rutgers University, MS from University of Florida, and BS from Rutgers University. Her professional experience includes positions as the Director of Science at Raritan Headwaters Association, Research Associate at Hudsonia Ltd., member of the Board of Editors for Urban Naturalist Journal, biology teacher, and various other ecology and conservation related roles. She has authored and co-authored several publications and presentations on topics related to urban ecology and biodiversity.
The TapRoots Educational Program provides hands-on environmental education programs for middle and high school students. Through programs like TapRoots in the Classroom, Young Ecological Stewards, and Adventures in Soil Science, students learn about topics like agroecology, plant propagation, and soil science. They conduct activities at locations like Greenbelt Middle School and USDA research centers. The program also connects students to university mentors and helps inspire them to pursue further education.
Perception of Climate Change among Egyptians Living in Egypt and Canada 2.docxTarek Zaki
This thesis explores differences in perceptions of climate change risk between Egyptians living in Egypt and Egyptians living in Canada. Survey data from Egyptians in Egypt comes from a World Bank study, while data from Egyptian-Canadians comes from two associations in Alberta. Results show Egyptians in Egypt have a significantly higher perception of climate change risk than Egyptian-Canadians. Access to climate change information and beliefs about personal responsibility are associated with higher risk perception among Egyptian-Canadians. This research raises questions about how knowledge is acquired and implications for public risk perceptions and climate policy development.
This booklet was prepared by Biome Environmental Trust for the Wipro earthian schools program. While the target audience is school students from 6th to 12th stds, it is valuable for people of any age. The Kannada version is available at https://www.slideshare.net/biometrust/wipro-earthian-water-booklet-kannadapdf/biometrust/wipro-earthian-water-booklet-kannadapdf
The document summarizes a study assessing drought risk and vulnerability in Baringo County, Kenya. Socioeconomic data on livelihoods, poverty rates, and population density were used to determine vulnerability levels. Remote sensing data on NDVI, NDWI, and NDDI were analyzed to assess drought hazard. Drought risk was calculated as the product of vulnerability and hazard. Results found high poverty among pastoral and marginal livelihoods, with these groups most vulnerable. Drought in 2009 was severe in northern and eastern areas. Overall, marginal and pastoral livelihoods faced serious drought risk, undermining populations due to high poverty.
This document summarizes the importance of forests for providing clean, fresh water and the threats posed by climate change and other stressors. It outlines a framework for watershed stewardship involving thinking, collaborating, and acting to maintain resilient watersheds that can adapt to climate impacts. The Forest Service is well positioned to participate given its long history of managing forests for water and large land base, though extensive collaboration will be needed. Initial actions proposed include advancing knowledge, incorporating climate change into planning, implementing practices to protect watershed processes, encouraging innovation, and connecting water users to their watersheds through new programs.
The document summarizes several stories from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality newsletter:
1) DEQ honored two employees, Russell Clark and Christopher Simms, for their service in Afghanistan with the Louisiana Army National Guard. They were presented a flag that was displayed during their interrogations.
2) Efforts are underway to improve water quality in Bayou Terrebonne, which is impaired due to bacteria, nutrients, and invasive plants. Monitoring and outreach are helping to identify sources and solutions.
3) DEQ participated in an oil spill response drill conducted by the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port to test coordination between agencies in the event of an incident.
The document outlines a unit plan for a 7th grade integrated class on Sub-Saharan Africa. It will investigate how geography, demographics, environment, and genetics impact modern societies. Students will study regions, natural resources, diseases like malaria and sickle cell, and create family trees. They will complete activities including writing from a raindrop's perspective, analyzing drought impacts, and creating a tribal member. The unit aims to connect these elements to cultures and showcase learning through a virtual museum.
The document discusses several ways that global warming may negatively impact human health, including increased deaths from heat waves, worsening air pollution and spread of diseases. Higher temperatures are projected to increase heat-related deaths in cities across the United States. Flooding from stronger storms can spread infectious illnesses if sanitation is compromised. Rising seas may also force coastal population displacement.
Ecological Marine Units: A New Public-Private Partnership for the Global OceanDawn Wright
Invited keynote for the 2017 Marine GIS User Group meeting held Thursday, May 25th at Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA. The main web site for this user group is walrus.wr.usgs.gov/MontereyBayMarineGIS. The event page for the talk: https://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/events/dawn-wright-oregon-state-university-new-public-private-partnership-global-ocean
MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSINFlanna489y
This document is a report summarizing efforts to mitigate climate change through sustainable agriculture practices in Southeastern Wisconsin. It introduces the topic and outlines the key areas explored, including the theological and philosophical foundations, scientific findings on climate change impacts on agriculture, sustainable agriculture methods, land use and climate change impacts in Southeastern Wisconsin, and the politics of agricultural reform. The report was produced by students in an environmental ethics capstone course at Marquette University to inform recommendations for actions that can be taken.
Regional Climate Change, Sea Level Rise & Water Resources focused on climate change impacts in southeast Florida and the associated risks and challenges for water resource management. The document discussed rising sea levels and temperatures projected by the IPCC, observed trends in Florida's climate, and potential impacts including saltwater intrusion, flooding risks, and effects on ecosystems and water supply. It also outlined SFWMD's role in regional climate adaptation efforts through monitoring, modeling, and collaboration on issues like unified sea level projections and flood protection strategies.
The document provides the top 10 reasons to teach climate change in schools. The top reasons include: #10) Aligning climate change education with California science standards; #9) Aligning with Common Core standards; #8) Promoting 21st century skills; #7) Promoting global literacy; #6) Engaging students through real-world examples; #5) Illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of science; #4) Illustrating the scientific process and uncertainty; #3) Addressing skepticism from some students; #2) Responding to parental concerns about their children's future; #1) Addressing the reality that climate change is occurring now and solutions are needed. The document cites supporting evidence from standards and research
This document provides a summary of Dr. Jeffrey M. Brideau's career experience and qualifications. It outlines his current position as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Maryland studying water resources planning. It also details his education including a Ph.D. in history from the University of Maryland and prior research positions at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the University of Maryland. The document lists his publications, presentations, teaching experience, awards and professional affiliations to provide an overview of his expertise and accomplishments in the field of environmental and water resources history.
National Ecosystem Assessment Follow on special edition BSBEtalk
Built and natural Environment edition looking at applications of research in practice using ecosystem services but guided by the principles of the ecosystem approach.
This document summarizes research on perceptions of severe weather in Geneva, New York following a flash flood in nearby Penn Yan. The research found that while participants followed weather reports and emergency information, they generally did not have personal emergency plans. The document discusses the scientific causes of the Penn Yan flood and argues that emergency management requires an interdisciplinary approach considering social, economic, and political factors, not just science. Previous case studies showed decisions were influenced more by these other factors than science alone.
This document provides a biography of Edward Smith Deevey Jr., a pioneering American limnologist and paleoecologist. It summarizes that Deevey converted paleolimnology into a quantitative science through his use of 14C dating of lake sediments to develop the first absolute timescales for paleoclimatic reconstructions. It describes his influential research on topics including paleontology, paleoclimate, biogeochemistry and population dynamics. Deevey had a long and distinguished career, making important contributions through his research, teaching, and influence on many students and colleagues.
EVALUATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY OF VAIPPAR BASIN, TAMIL NADU, INDIA: A GEOI...SagarChougule11
The Vaippar Basin, one of the important basins of Tamil Nadu is located between 9° 0' 05" & 9° 44' 56" N latitudes and 77° 23' 25" & 78° 17' 02" E longitudes with an area of 5339 sq.km. Groundwater samples were collected from 91 different locations in the Vaippar basin, Tamil Nadu, India. Groundwater quality data for the period of 30 years (1983 to 2013) of both pre-monsoon and post-monsoon periods were used to analyze the groundwater quality aspects of the Vaippar basin. The physico-chemical parameters such as Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), pH, HCO3-, Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+, K+, SO4-, NO3- and Cl have been analyzed to determine the geological and non-geological source of contamination. An overall hydrogeochemical analytical study using Electrical Conductivity, Sodium Adsorption Ratio (SAR), Sodium percentage (Na%) and Residual Sodium Carbonate (RSC) values reveals that most of the groundwater samples collected from the study area are suitable for drinking, irrigation, and industrial purposes.
Daniele Lantagne has over 20 years of experience in environmental engineering, with a focus on household water treatment in developing countries. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Tufts University, where she teaches and conducts research related to global public health engineering. Prior to her current role, she held positions at the CDC, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, MIT, and engineering consulting firms, working on projects in over 40 countries related to water treatment, sanitation, and hygiene. She has a PhD from LSHTM and MS and BS from MIT, and has advised over a dozen graduate students.
Alan Rhoades is a PhD candidate at UC Davis studying climate change impacts on California's hydrologic system. His goal is to be a climate change researcher and science communicator. He has published papers on modeling Sierra Nevada snowpack and presented his research widely. Rhoades obtained a BS in environmental science from CSU Chico and has worked on sustainability projects and research assistantships related to climate change, renewable energy, and conservation. He is proficient in climate modeling, GIS, statistics, and communication.
Sea level rise will significantly impact Dublin's coastal wetlands like Portmarnock Saltmarsh. Analysis of sea level data from Dublin tide station shows a correlation between rising sea levels and time, with sea levels rising more sharply from 1980-2010. Coastal habitats will be threatened by both rising seas and coastal squeezing as habitats have fewer places to naturally retreat inland due to development. While some reports acknowledge these issues, Ireland currently lacks concrete adaptation plans to protect vulnerable coastal ecosystems from sea level rise.
This document is Kristi MacDonald's resume. It outlines her education, including a PhD from Rutgers University, MS from University of Florida, and BS from Rutgers University. Her professional experience includes positions as the Director of Science at Raritan Headwaters Association, Research Associate at Hudsonia Ltd., member of the Board of Editors for Urban Naturalist Journal, biology teacher, and various other ecology and conservation related roles. She has authored and co-authored several publications and presentations on topics related to urban ecology and biodiversity.
The TapRoots Educational Program provides hands-on environmental education programs for middle and high school students. Through programs like TapRoots in the Classroom, Young Ecological Stewards, and Adventures in Soil Science, students learn about topics like agroecology, plant propagation, and soil science. They conduct activities at locations like Greenbelt Middle School and USDA research centers. The program also connects students to university mentors and helps inspire them to pursue further education.
Perception of Climate Change among Egyptians Living in Egypt and Canada 2.docxTarek Zaki
This thesis explores differences in perceptions of climate change risk between Egyptians living in Egypt and Egyptians living in Canada. Survey data from Egyptians in Egypt comes from a World Bank study, while data from Egyptian-Canadians comes from two associations in Alberta. Results show Egyptians in Egypt have a significantly higher perception of climate change risk than Egyptian-Canadians. Access to climate change information and beliefs about personal responsibility are associated with higher risk perception among Egyptian-Canadians. This research raises questions about how knowledge is acquired and implications for public risk perceptions and climate policy development.
This booklet was prepared by Biome Environmental Trust for the Wipro earthian schools program. While the target audience is school students from 6th to 12th stds, it is valuable for people of any age. The Kannada version is available at https://www.slideshare.net/biometrust/wipro-earthian-water-booklet-kannadapdf/biometrust/wipro-earthian-water-booklet-kannadapdf
The document summarizes a study assessing drought risk and vulnerability in Baringo County, Kenya. Socioeconomic data on livelihoods, poverty rates, and population density were used to determine vulnerability levels. Remote sensing data on NDVI, NDWI, and NDDI were analyzed to assess drought hazard. Drought risk was calculated as the product of vulnerability and hazard. Results found high poverty among pastoral and marginal livelihoods, with these groups most vulnerable. Drought in 2009 was severe in northern and eastern areas. Overall, marginal and pastoral livelihoods faced serious drought risk, undermining populations due to high poverty.
This document summarizes the importance of forests for providing clean, fresh water and the threats posed by climate change and other stressors. It outlines a framework for watershed stewardship involving thinking, collaborating, and acting to maintain resilient watersheds that can adapt to climate impacts. The Forest Service is well positioned to participate given its long history of managing forests for water and large land base, though extensive collaboration will be needed. Initial actions proposed include advancing knowledge, incorporating climate change into planning, implementing practices to protect watershed processes, encouraging innovation, and connecting water users to their watersheds through new programs.
The document summarizes several stories from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality newsletter:
1) DEQ honored two employees, Russell Clark and Christopher Simms, for their service in Afghanistan with the Louisiana Army National Guard. They were presented a flag that was displayed during their interrogations.
2) Efforts are underway to improve water quality in Bayou Terrebonne, which is impaired due to bacteria, nutrients, and invasive plants. Monitoring and outreach are helping to identify sources and solutions.
3) DEQ participated in an oil spill response drill conducted by the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port to test coordination between agencies in the event of an incident.
The document outlines a unit plan for a 7th grade integrated class on Sub-Saharan Africa. It will investigate how geography, demographics, environment, and genetics impact modern societies. Students will study regions, natural resources, diseases like malaria and sickle cell, and create family trees. They will complete activities including writing from a raindrop's perspective, analyzing drought impacts, and creating a tribal member. The unit aims to connect these elements to cultures and showcase learning through a virtual museum.
The document discusses several ways that global warming may negatively impact human health, including increased deaths from heat waves, worsening air pollution and spread of diseases. Higher temperatures are projected to increase heat-related deaths in cities across the United States. Flooding from stronger storms can spread infectious illnesses if sanitation is compromised. Rising seas may also force coastal population displacement.
Ecological Marine Units: A New Public-Private Partnership for the Global OceanDawn Wright
Invited keynote for the 2017 Marine GIS User Group meeting held Thursday, May 25th at Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA. The main web site for this user group is walrus.wr.usgs.gov/MontereyBayMarineGIS. The event page for the talk: https://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu/events/dawn-wright-oregon-state-university-new-public-private-partnership-global-ocean
MITIGATING CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH AGRICULTURE IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSINFlanna489y
This document is a report summarizing efforts to mitigate climate change through sustainable agriculture practices in Southeastern Wisconsin. It introduces the topic and outlines the key areas explored, including the theological and philosophical foundations, scientific findings on climate change impacts on agriculture, sustainable agriculture methods, land use and climate change impacts in Southeastern Wisconsin, and the politics of agricultural reform. The report was produced by students in an environmental ethics capstone course at Marquette University to inform recommendations for actions that can be taken.
Regional Climate Change, Sea Level Rise & Water Resources focused on climate change impacts in southeast Florida and the associated risks and challenges for water resource management. The document discussed rising sea levels and temperatures projected by the IPCC, observed trends in Florida's climate, and potential impacts including saltwater intrusion, flooding risks, and effects on ecosystems and water supply. It also outlined SFWMD's role in regional climate adaptation efforts through monitoring, modeling, and collaboration on issues like unified sea level projections and flood protection strategies.
The document provides the top 10 reasons to teach climate change in schools. The top reasons include: #10) Aligning climate change education with California science standards; #9) Aligning with Common Core standards; #8) Promoting 21st century skills; #7) Promoting global literacy; #6) Engaging students through real-world examples; #5) Illustrating the interdisciplinary nature of science; #4) Illustrating the scientific process and uncertainty; #3) Addressing skepticism from some students; #2) Responding to parental concerns about their children's future; #1) Addressing the reality that climate change is occurring now and solutions are needed. The document cites supporting evidence from standards and research
This document provides a summary of Dr. Jeffrey M. Brideau's career experience and qualifications. It outlines his current position as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Maryland studying water resources planning. It also details his education including a Ph.D. in history from the University of Maryland and prior research positions at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the University of Maryland. The document lists his publications, presentations, teaching experience, awards and professional affiliations to provide an overview of his expertise and accomplishments in the field of environmental and water resources history.
National Ecosystem Assessment Follow on special edition BSBEtalk
Built and natural Environment edition looking at applications of research in practice using ecosystem services but guided by the principles of the ecosystem approach.
This document provides an overview of the Delta and its importance to California's water resources and ecosystem. It discusses the history of water infrastructure development and environmental laws in California. It also describes current challenges facing the Delta, including subsidence, endangered species declines, flood risks, and conflicting water demands. The document advocates for an integrated, science-based approach to managing the Delta through the Delta Stewardship Council and its Delta Plan.
Water in a Frozen Arctic: Cross-Disciplinary PerspectivesZachary Labe
14 March 2024…
United States Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (USAPECS) Webinar (Host): Water in a Frozen Arctic: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives. Remote Panel.
Event Page: https://www.usapecs.org/post/webinar-water-frozen-arctic
This document discusses how photojournalism can help communicate scientific topics to the public more effectively compared to traditional scientific articles. It conducted a study that provided a scientific article or a photographically illustrated article to students, along with pre and post surveys to measure comprehension. The results showed that while there was no difference in comprehension between the article types or between science and non-science majors based on the individual articles, overall comprehension improved significantly for both groups when assessed using pre and post surveys. This suggests that using pre-assessments before reading and post-assessments after can help improve comprehension for students.
Data Publication for UC Davis Publish or PerishCarly Strasser
Intro presentation for panel on going beyond publishing journal articles. UC Davis "Publish or Perish?" Event, 13 Feb 2014. Sorry about missing gradient on some of slides!
Drivers Of Ecosystem Resilience: Toward A Predictive Understanding Of Hypoxia...Oregon Sea Grant
This document summarizes a research project on the impacts of hypoxia on nearshore fisheries and ecological communities. The project aims to develop relationships between declining oxygen levels and biological impacts, and test how community attributes influence resilience. Methods include ROV surveys, data syntheses, and workshops. The motivation is that seasonal hypoxia has become more common, severe, and widespread in recent decades off the Pacific Northwest coast, but its ecological and fishery consequences are not well understood. The goal is to enhance scientific understanding and inform resource managers and stakeholders.
This report analyzes how tidal flooding is expected to increase along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts over the next 15-30 years due to rising sea levels. The analysis finds that over half of the 52 communities studied will experience over 25 flood days per year by 2030, up from only a few per year currently. Many communities will see flood frequencies triple or more. By 2045, tidal flooding could become almost daily in some locations. The increased flooding will disrupt communities by limiting access and damaging homes and businesses. Coastal communities need to start implementing adaptation measures and policies to build resilience against future flooding impacts.
The document discusses the Rivers of the Anthropocene project which examines how human activities have impacted river systems since 1750. Phase 1 focuses on the Ohio River and River Tyne. An international team of researchers from different disciplines will compare the ecological, social, and environmental histories of the rivers. In January 2014, the team will hold a conference to share findings and develop models to integrate scientific and humanities approaches to studying long-term human-river interactions. The project aims to further understanding of current environmental issues.
Local and indigenous knowledge for community resilience: Hydro-meteorological...Noralene Uy
A project officially launched in 2011 focusing on local and indigenous knowledge related to hydro- meteorological hazards and climate change in Indonesia, the Philippines and Timor-Leste has documented local and indigenous knowledge and practices that help communities to predict, mitigate and adapt to hazards; developed tools for integrating local and indigenous knowledge with science; and published information, education and communication materials that integrate local and indigenous knowledge and science on hydro-meteorological hazard risk reduction and climate change impacts.
This document provides an overview and agenda for an educator workshop focused on earthquake, tsunami, and volcano science and preparedness in Alaska. The workshop aims to improve resilience to natural hazards through education. Over four days, participants will learn Earth science concepts, understand risk, and develop action plans to incorporate preparedness into their teaching to foster more resilient communities. Presenters will provide content on geoscience topics and share resources to support participant action teams in implementing preparedness education locally.
CCW conference: Social approaches to climate changeClean Water
Vicky Chanse, Ph.D., Univ of Maryland
Increasingly, climate change is influencing the health of our waterways. In the years and decades to come climate change will be a growing focus of the work of policy-makers, planners, and advocates dedicated to protecting and restoring our watersheds. This panel examines policy approaches, adaptive strategies, and community involvement to ensuring clean water while protecting our communities from the impacts of climate change.
The Nature of High School Students‟ Experiences at a Great Lakes Biological Field Station...................................... 1
Marc Behrendt
A Needs Assessment Survey on Teacher Readiness of Science Pre-Service Teachers: Towards a Contextualized
Student Teaching Enhancement Program (STEP) ............................................................................................................ 17
Darryl Roy T. Montebon
The Experience of Hidden Curriculum on Selecting a Supervisor from the Perspective of Students ...................... 27
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1. Lauren D. Muscatine, Principal Editor
John Muir Institute, University of California, Davis
The Intersection
of Emergent Science
and Cultural Awareness
10th Biennial Bay-Delta Science Conference | Sept. 11, 2018 #BDSC2018
2. The Intersection of Emergent Science and Cultural Awareness
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The cycle of life is intricately joined with the
cycle of water.
–Jacques-Yves Cousteau
3. Part I:
Emergent
Science
• What Is An Atmospheric
River?
• The History of AR
Science
• Sorting Things Out
• Getting it Down on
Paper
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4. What Is An Atmospheric River?
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5. Handy Explainer #1: Dr. Duane Waliser
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Fall 2015
AGU Press
Conference
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California’s ARs
• On avg., five to ten make landfall
each wet season of the WY
• Contribute 30 – 50% of annual
water supply
• Can cause major flood events
(not all have this effect)
• Largest occur every 1 to 2
centuries (e.g., 1861-62 flood)
Terry Torgerson, North Coast Journal of Politics, People and Art; Jan. 19, 2017
7. AR Research Supported by CA Legislation Since
2015
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• SB 758 passed October 9, 2015.
• Requires DWR to improve flood protection and
water reliability by gaining more knowledge of ARs.
• Year-to-year variability in CA is
2-3X greater than in rest of the U.S. and
presents unique challenges for water
supply and flood control.
• SB 758 supports more effective
management of water resources during
extreme weather episodes.
8. The History of AR Science
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9. The Emergence of AR Science Through Publication
Zhu & Newell 1994, GRL Ralph et al. 2004, BAMS Dettinger 2011, WaterZhu & Newell 1998, BAMS
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The number of
AR publications
increase sharply
as a result …
10. Sharp Increase in Growth of AR Publications Since
2011
Christine Albano, Ph.D.
DRI, Univ. of Nevada, Reno
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11. Papers Published in Meteorology / Atmospheric
Sciences
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Christine Albano,
Ph.D.
DRI, Univ. of Nevada,
Reno
12. ARs Occur Globally, Researchers Publish Locally
Bin Guan, Ph.D.
NASA / JPL
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Number of AR
papers
published per
region
, 1979-2015
13. Sorting Things Out
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14. Marty Ralph, Director CW3E-Scripps
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Scripps
Oceanography
15. Relationships Between ARs, WCBs and TMEs
Dettinger et al. 2015, Eos
Meeting Report
Adapted from NOAA/ESRL
Physical Sciences Division
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16. AR Science Fosters
Collaboration and Communication
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AR Workshop 2015 FIRO / CW3E WorkshopsIARC 2016 AGU Fall / AMS Winter IARC 2018Media Briefings; Press Conferences
17. An Atmospheric River, Scientifically Defined
A long, narrow, and transient corridor
of strong horizontal water vapor
transport that is typically associated
with a low-level jet stream ahead of
the cold front of an extratropical
cyclone.
--Glossary of Meteorology, May 2017
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18. Getting It Down on Paper
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19. June 2015 AR Workshop
Defined Scope and Funding for AR “Monograph”
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1. History of AR Science
2. AR Applications
3. Global and Regional
Perspectives
4. Observing and Detecting
ARs
5. AR Effects
6. Theory, Structure, and
Processes
7. Modeling Methodologies
• Principal Investigator: F. Martin Ralph (UCSD)
• Principal Investigator: Lauren Muscatine (UCD)
• Task: Synthesize and Advance Atmospheric
River Science
• Contract Period: Years 1–3 (2015–18) fully
funded; Adding Year 4 to September 2019.
• Funding Agency: USACE
• Partner Campus: U.C. San Diego /
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
• Project Title (FIRO): Water Operations
Technical Support: Research to
Investigate Atmospheric (AR) and the
Feasibility of Developing and Using AR
Forecast Capabilities to Inform Reservoir
Operations Within the USACE.
7 SECTIONS
20. DEDICATION / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FOREWORD
Author — Lance Bosart
PREFACE
Author — F. Martin Ralph
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Lead— F. Martin Ralph
1.1 History of AR Science
1.2 ARs and Climate Change
1.3 Role of ARs in the Water Cycle
1.4 Applications
CHAPTER 2 STRUCTURE, PROCESS, AND
MECHANISM
Leads — Harald Sodemann, Heini Wernli, Peter Knippertz
3.1 Structure of ARs
3.2 WCBs and TMEs, and Their Relationship to ARs
3.3 Water Vapor Transport in ARs
3.4 ARs and Extratropical Dynamics
CHAPTER 3 OBSERVING AND DETECTING ARS
Leads — Allen B. White, Gary A. Wick, F. Martin Ralph
2.1 Satellite Observations of ARs
2.2 Atmospheric River Observatories (AROs)
2.3 Network Observations: Monitoring ARs Over California
2.4 AR Field Campaigns and
2.5 AR Identification
CHAPTER 4: GLOBAL AND REGIONAL
PERSPECTIVES
Leads—Jonathan J. Rutz, Bin Guan
4.1 Global Climatology
4.2 Climate Modulation
4.3 ARs along the North American West Coast
4.4 Inland-Penetrating ARs over the Western U.S.
4.5 ARs in the Southeastern U.S.
4.6 Europe
4.7 Southern South America
4.8 ARs in the Polar Regions
CHAPTER 5: EFFECTS OF ARs
Leads—Michael D. Dettinger, David Lavers
5.1 ARs and Orographic Precipitation
5.2 ARs, Floods, and Water Resources
5.3 Other Effects of ARs
5.4 Regional Perspectives on AR Effects
5.5 Summary and Characteristics that Control AR Effects
CHAPTER 6: AR MODELING: FORECASTS,
CLIMATE SIMULATIONS, AND CLIMATE
PROJECTIONS
Leads — Jason Cordeira, Duane Waliser
6.0 Background
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Forecasting Atmospheric Rivers
6.3 Simulating Atmospheric Rivers
6.4 Climate Projections of Atmospheric Rivers
6.5 Summary and Emerging Directions
CHAPTER 7: APPLICATIONS
Leads — Michael L. Anderson, Lawrence J. Schick,
F. Martin Ralph
7.1 USACE: ARs and Flood Risk Management
7.2 AR Applications: Forecast Informed Reservoir Observations,
Lake Mendocino Example
7.3 AR Use in Flood Planning in California
7.4 AR Science, Natural Hazards Risk Reduction, and ARkStorm
7.5 The Extreme Forecast Index for Water Vapor Transport (IVT)
CHAPTER 8: THE FUTURE OF AR RESEARCH AND
APPLICATIONS
Leads — Michael D. Dettinger, F. Martin Ralph,
Jonathan J. Rutz, Duane Waliser
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Observational Gaps
8.3 Emerging Directions in AR Physical Processes Research
8.4 Communicating and Applying AR Information
8.5 Concluding Remarks
ACRONYMS / GLOSSARY
INDEX
Table of Contents
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Chapter Design
22. A Fully Courted Press
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• Evaluated 8 diff. presses in 2016
• Developed detailed proposal
• Met with UC Press
• Dropped “monograph” in favor
of “book”
• Redrafted proposal
• Ultimately tapped by Springer in
2017
23. Editors, Authors, Publication Team
• Co-Editors: Marty Ralph, Michael
Dettinger, Duane Waliser, Jonathan Rutz
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• Publication Team: Sheila Chandrasekhar,
Mary Beth Sanders, Lauren Muscatine
• Contributing Authors: Lance Bosart, Peter Knippertz, Francina Dominguez, Huancui Hu, Andreas Stohl, Michael
Alexander, Deniz Bozkurt, Irina Gorodetskaya, Anna Wilson, Alexander Gershunov, Kelly Mahoney, Benjamin Moore,
William Neff, Paul Neiman, Alexandre Ramos, Maria Tsukernik, Hans Christian Steen-Larsen, R. Valenzuela,
Maximilliano Viale, Gilbert Compo, Nina Oakley, Alexandre Ramos, Andrew Wade, Dale Cox, Jay Jasperse, David
Richardson, Florian Pappenberger, and Ervin Zsoter.
• Chapter Leads : Marty Ralph, Heini Wernli, Harald
Sodemann, Allen White, Gary Wick, Jonathan Rutz, Bin
Guan, Michael Dettinger, David Lavers, Duane Waliser,
Jason Cordeira, Michael Anderson, Lawrence Schick
24. Part II:
Cultural
Awareness
• Informing the Public
• Handling Misinformation
• Sharing Stories
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25. Informing the Public
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26. Everybody Wants to Know . . .
• Where is the AR located?
• When will it arrive?
• How long will it last?
• How much water will we get?
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Oh, And . . .
• What are the potential risks?
• How do we deal with the media?
• How can we get the word out?
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Meteorologists Cover AR Events Across Many Channels
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Chris Smallcomb’s Freakout Scale
31. Communicating Beyond the Standard Journal
Article and Typical Conference Talk
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Daniel Swain, PhD
@Weather_West
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Discretion, Nuance are Key
• As scientists, we must weigh benefits against risks to
identify novel solutions.
• Yet, like artists, we must inquire within to inspire taking
right actions.
• From new knowledge and expanded awareness, we must
weigh what we know against what we intend.
My name is Lauren Muscatine. My co-presenter Enid Baxter Ryce are I are excited to share with you today “The Intersection of Emergent Science and Cultural Awareness.”
I have 20 years of experience in science and publications management. I publish peer-reviewed papers to further the state of knowledge of a variety of research topics that focus on the Bay-Delta estuary. I assist researchers, engineers, and decision-makers in their efforts to use scientific information to manage California’s natural resources. I’m often chosen to lead large, complex publication efforts working in teams comprised of scientists, engineers, and writing, editing, and design professionals. I co-founded the online journal, San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science, in 2003 and have been its managing editor for 12 of its 15 years of publication. I am now leading the development of a foundational book on atmospheric rivers with over 30 international scientists under a 5-year multi-million dollar award.
Tonight I want to share with you how the the science of atmospheric rivers had emerged. This important topic in meteorology underscores our need to better understand and apply what we know about our most precious natural resource: WATER.
How many of you have heard the term, atmospheric river? It’s gained a lot of traction among scientists and the public over the past few years. You may have heard the term Pineapple Express, a type of AR, and the term was more commonly used.
For those of you who don’t know what it is, think of it as a “river in the sky.” These weather patterns are long narrow bands of water vapor that originate from the tropics and bring heavy amounts of rain wherever they make landfall. Some ARs can transport as much as the Amazon River, about 175,000 m3/s.
In this video, Dr. Duane Waliser, a Co-Editor of the book, explains more using animation.
https://youtu.be/Rj6lHSey-uU
Start time: 2:04
End time: 3:19
Here’s why AR storms are important to California’s water cycle.
Water supply is vital component to sustaining California’s population, economy, and environment.
The risks and benefits associated with ARs relate to floods and water supply.
Recognizing this, in October 2015, state legislation was passed. SB 758 requires … [see slide]
Mike Anderson, State climatologist (Co-lead on Chapter 7: Applications)
Concept of ARs emerged in the 1990s, marked by 2 scientific papers by Yong Zhu and Reginald Newell (MIT) in 1994 and 1998. These first papers received sig. criticism. Fewer than 10 articles were published on the subject until a paper by Ralph et al. in 2004. This paper combined data from a variety of detection methods from aircraft, satellite measurements, and microwave imagers. A number of researchers studying ARs today remarked to me that the paper by Dettinger in 2011 in the journal Water brought the subject to their attention.
The growth of the subject is evident in the sharp increase in the number of scientific papers published since 2011. Last year about 400 papers were published on the topic.
Another indicator of the growth of the science comes from comparing the overall number of peer-reviewed papers from the field of meteorology and atmospheric sciences compared with other disciplines. This data shows the comparison across disciplines just last month.
This map shows the global occurrence of landfalling ARs (1979 – 2015). Overlaid boxes in blue are # of papers published in regions where ARs commonly occur: The greatest # of papers that correspond with landfalling ARs are in the West Coast of N. America. But you also see co-occurrence of publication in Europe / Greenland; South Africa; South America, and Australia. Lots of opportunities exist for scientists to study this weather pattern across the globe.
Bin Guan is co-lead of Chapter 4 Global and Regional Perspectives.
As you may expect with a emerging science, there are prevailing debates over concepts. One of the stickiest is about the relationship between ARs and related phenomena called warm conveyor belts and tropical moisture exports. Dr. Marty Ralph, the Director of the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography has spearheaded AR research in California bringing together scientists from around the globe to sort things out.
https://youtu.be/4k3-VkAqNug
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AFTER VIDEO:
Marty and researchers have gained practical information about the predictability and characteristics of California’s ARs which have become keys to understanding the state’s regional water cycle and have inspired new management applications.
This is a depiction of an atmospheric river, interacting with West Coast mountains and a midlatitude cyclone over the northeast Pacific on Feb, 5, 2015. It provides an example of approximate locations of associated tropical moisture exports (TMEs) and a warm conveyor belt (WCB).
In June 2015, CW3E hosted the first AR workshop that gathered 30 experts to examine and untangle these relational concepts. (I was brought on board at this meeting to led the effort to write the book.)
Meeting participants came from 5 continents; studies were presented from 6 continents and Greenland. The first IARC was held the next year in 2016, and was followed by AGU and AMS meetings that hosted town hall discussions on the topic. All these gatherings served to hone in on a scientific definition of an atmospheric river to clarify the concepts and relationships between ARs, TMEs and WCBs.
As a result, experts concluding on a working definition of an AR and officially entered it in the Glossary of Meteorology in May 2017
As I mentioned … [title].
We called it a monograph then, and we identified 7 sections to organize the book’s contents loosely based on the sessions held at the meeting.
The book was determined to become the standard reference of AR science.
We organized the book in 8 chapters plus front and back matter, ~ 400 pages, with over 150 graphics and illustrations. The electronic file management for the book is INTENSE.
A key part of turning the book’s vision into reality was to gain a press (publisher). This involved selecting the right one for the job and getting a contract signed. Lots of ideas initially, but Springer evolved as the selected press. We were fortunate to have such high-level researchers among our Co-Editors that Springer essentially came to one of them during one of the meetings at AGU and asked “what’s new to publish?”
Overall there are 45 people working on the book.
Credit goes to everyone, but especially to Mary Beth and Sheila. Together we are ultimately responsible for bringing the book to life. We have to coordinate with everyone; we have our hands on all the moving pieces. And so far, so good.
My main contribution is to organize the process: creating editorial calendars, convening trans-national conference calls, attending meetings—a complex level of organization and communication required from me to pull it together. This is when I am deep in “headset” mode at my home office!
Working with this caliber of scientists has been truly rewarding. They are highly professional and intelligent people.
At this point, with half the book undergoing minor revisions and the other half major revisions, we expect to deliver the final mss to Springer this winter and for the book to be available in their Atmospheric Sciences series catalog in early 2019.
The unpredictability, strength, and intensity of AR storms can limit coordination and communication of essential information during these extreme events, potentially causing confusion and panic.
We seen that with damage to the Oroville Dam spillway in Feb 2017 and mudslides in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties earlier in March of this year.
Chris Smallcomb, a meteorologist based at the National Weather Service--Reno, is a science professional AND a public information officer. He was challenged with communicating to other meteorologists, city and government water officials, and emergency preparedness managers about the storms in winter of 2017.
Chris actually developed and used a “Freakout” scale to give relative information. (Although many could relate, his agency ultimately didn’t like this approach.) Fortunately, there are new tools to help communicate information about an approaching AR storm. For example, Jon Rutz and others are developing and AR category scale much like the one used for hurricanes to help in this communication effort.
So the controversy here, is with all the access to information about the weather that can be obtained easily, which information is most credible and helpful? How can information about the weather be both scientifically sound and well understood?
The rise of weather “opinions” on the Internet and social media is worth noting: tweets and posts can “go viral” and the information being circulated is often unreliable.
The public must work harder than ever to seek credible scientific information, apply appropriate filters, and engage in critical thinking, as they do with medical or legal advice.
Here’s where I think sharing stories are important (of course, during non-emergency, dry periods) in California. Stories carry anecdotal and practical evidence; they carry emotion and weight and morality. This is stuff that scientists usually shy away from, but we’ve entered different times now. And we need to share stories as well as facts to engage a wider audience so we can deal with the effects of climate change and extreme weather events.
As will be echoed in Enid’s film: “If we lose the stories, we end up losing a good deal of how we understand ourselves to exist within our environment.” And ultimately, we lose the ability to understand how to read our environment because we don’t understand the various phenomenon that are happening around us.
Dr. Daniel Swain has done a tremendous job of communicating credible scientific information about weather of the Pacific Northwest, and esp. about ARs. He uses both traditional and modern outlets. Daniel hosts a blog and Twitter account that are widely read and followed by scientists and the public.
And yet, earlier this year I attended his talk at the IARC in June that he titled “Storytelling in Atmospheric Science.” It was very compelling: he combined factual information with real-life stories and encouraged scientists to share more completely using both.
For the public to understand, appropriately prepare for, and react to extreme weather events, researchers need to provide credible scientific information in multiple formats intended for a non-technical audience.
Over the past 4 years I’ve gone from communicating one-on-one with fellow scientists like this … to communicating with fellow scientists to inform the public, like THIS. Why? During that time, I’ve come to believe that “the ecological and societal importance of our natural environment will most readily be communicated through a collaboration between scientists AND artists."
My closing thoughts today are about discretion and nuance. These are keys to sharing good information. And I believe a more complete approach to science communication can be achieved through multiple messaging ---- the kind that blends the approaches behind science AND art.
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We must rely on both our minds and our hearts to guide us forward. We must use both powers of deduction and induction to regain our connection to ourselves, to each other, and to the natural world to better sustain and innovate what is left for us preserve.
Thank you for your attention this evening.
Enid Baxter Ryce is an artist, filmmaker and musician. Her works have exhibited internationally at venues including the National Gallery of Art and The Library of Congress, D.C.; the J.P. Getty Museum, Los Angeles; Sundance, Park City; The Kunsthalle, Vienna; and many others. Her work has been written about in The New York Times, Artforum, Artreviews, The Los Angeles Times, among others. She has been the community director of the Philip Glass’ Days and Nights festival for 5 years. She has won awards for her work as an artist and arts educator and has created large-scale community-based environmental arts projects for the Crocker Museum and the Armory Center for the Arts, supported by the NEA. She is Professor of Cinematic Arts and Environmental Studies and Director of the California State University Monterey Bay Salinas Center for Arts and Culture.
Please join me in welcoming Enid Baxter Ryce.