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Conserving the Stage: Climate Change and the Geophysical Underpinnings of Species Diversity by Paul Leonard, last updated: Apr 23, 2014 10:56 AM: Conservationists have proposed methods for adapting to climate change that assume species distributions are primarily explained by climate variables. The key idea is to use the understanding of species-climate relationships to map corridors and to identify regions of faunal stability or high species turnover. An alternative approach is to adopt an evolutionary timescale and ask ultimately what factors control total diversity, so that over the long run the major drivers of total species richness can be protected. Within a single climatic region, the temperate area encompassing all of the Northeastern U.S. and Maritime Canada, we hypothesized that geologic factors may take precedence over climate in explaining diversity patterns. If geophysical diversity does drive regional diversity, then conserving geophysical settings may offer an approach to conservation that protects diversity under both current and future climates.

Conservation Planning in a Changing World by Paul Leonard, last updated: Apr 23, 2014 10:50 AM: Conservation planning is the process of locating, configuring, implementing and maintaining areas that are managed to promote the persistence of biodiversity and other natural values. Conservation planning is inherently spatial. The science behind it has solved important spatial problems and increasingly influenced practice. To be effective, however, conservation planning must deal better with two types of change. First, biodiversity is not static in time or space but generated and maintained by natural processes. Second, humans are altering the planet in diverse ways at ever faster rates.

The Science of Conservation Planning by Web Editor, last updated: Apr 23, 2014 10:42 AM

White House Climate Data Initiative by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: Apr 23, 2014 10:30 AM: Here you can find data related to climate change that can help inform and prepare America’s communities, businesses, and citizens. Initially, in this pilot phase, you can find data and resources related to coastal flooding, sea level rise, and their impacts. Over time, you will be able to find additional data and tools relevant to other important climate-related impacts, including risks to human health, the food supply, and energy infrastructure. Please share your feedback.

Suggestions for Setting Population Objectives - CT River Watershed Pilot by Scott Schwenk, last updated: Apr 21, 2014 03:58 PM: Connecticut River Watershed Landscape Conservation Design Pilot: Suggestions for Setting Population Objectives (April 2014)

Putting the Nation on a Path for Climate Resilience and Preparedness: NOAA's Information and Expertise by NOAA, last updated: Apr 15, 2014 09:53 AM: Information seekers can turn to NOAA personnel on the ground to access and apply available information to specific questions and needs. NOAA provides a wide range of climate information through monthly, seasonal and decade forecasts and data tailored to the specific needs of different sectors. NOAA uses this same information to take direct action to increase the resilience and facilitate adaptation of the nation’s valuable marine and coastal resources and the people that depend on them.

Add Discussion Post Panel by Web Editor, last updated: Mar 29, 2014 09:25 PM

Discussion Panel by Web Editor, last updated: Mar 29, 2014 09:25 PM: Discussion Panel

Connecticut River Pilot FAQs by Andrew Milliken, last updated: Mar 28, 2014 10:26 AM: Connecticut River Pilot FAQs, 3-28-2014 version

Proposed Process for Decisions Connecticut River Pilot by Andrew Milliken, last updated: Mar 28, 2014 09:09 AM: Proposed Process for Decisions Connecticut River Pilot

Draft Goals for Connecticut River Pilot as of 3-28-2014 by Andrew Milliken, last updated: Mar 28, 2014 08:31 AM: Draft Goals for Connecticut River Pilot as of 3-28-2014

Product Description: Northeast Aquatic Connectivity: An Assessment of Dams on Northeastern Rivers by Andrew Milliken, last updated: Mar 28, 2014 08:18 AM: Short Product Description: Northeast Aquatic Connectivity: An Assessment of Dams on Northeastern Rivers

Conservation Planning Projects by Paul Leonard, last updated: Mar 21, 2014 10:13 AM: Links to ongoing conservation planning efforts or places to read about such efforts.