Tuesday, April 19, 10:00am-11:30am MDT
Facilitated by: Bill Travis & Jane Wolken
NC CASC Climate Solutions Days Plenary Kick-Off
In the plenary kick-off session, NC CASC leadership will highlight the breadth of activities that support the organization’s mission to accelerate the use of actionable science and open data, tools, and innovative science and information to help natural and cultural resource managers make climate-informed decisions that support resilient ecosystems. Plenary keynote speakers will convey the complexity of climate change impacts that natural and cultural resource managers in the region must grapple with to adapt to a changing world.
10:00am- Welcome
Climate adaptation challenges in the North Central region and the spectrum of solutions
Bill Travis, NC CASC University Director & Nicole DeCrappeo, NC CASC USGS Director
10:20am- Keynote 1
State of the climate in the North Central region
10:35am- Keynote 2
Tribal perspective on climate adaptation needs in the North Central region
Mike Durglo, Tribal Historic Preservation Department Head, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
10:50am- Keynote 3
The future of climate adaptation science, planning and action in the North Central region
Molly Cross, Climate Change Adaptation Scientist for the Wildlife Conservation Society & Director of Science, Wildlife Conservation Society Climate Adaptation Fund
11:05am- 11:30am - Q&A with Keynote Panelists
Facilitated by: Bill Travis & Jane Wolken