Join us for the 2nd workshop in a two-part workshop series looking at climate changes and adaptation options for resources of the Sierra Nevada. The workshop will be held in Sacramento on Tuesday, June 4th and Wednesday, June 5th.

 

The goal of this workshop is to develop a portfolio of adaptation options for the Sierra Nevada, and to prioritize where, when, and how to implement actions. We will be reviewing the results of the vulnerability assessment workshop; developing adaptation strategies for the region and for key ecosystems, species, and services; and using comparative mapping and spatial analysis to target where and when adaptation actions can be implemented by different agencies and stakeholders. 

Alex Score will be moderating a panel "The New Normal: Adapting to Coastal Risks" during the2013 Capitol Hill Ocean Week in Washington, D.C. Panel members include Michael Cohen , Vice President for Government Affairs, Renaissance Re, Jessica Grannis, Staff Attorney, Georgetown Climate Center, Georgetown University Law Center, Michael Marrella, Director, Waterfront and Open Space Planning Division, Department of City Planning, John D. Schelling, Earthquake/Tsunami/Volcano Programs Manager, Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division, and David Waggonner | President, Waggonner & Ball Architects.Discussion will examine how diverse American communities have experienced and are adapting to coastal risk in the 21st century, this discussion will offer insights into what may work and for how long, highlighting near-term strategies that can offer immediate protection for increasingly vulnerable coastal cultures, economies, and communities. For more information visit http://nmsfocean.org/CHOW-2013.