Ecological Drought: What We Have Learned and Where We Are Going
Introducing ecological drought as a scientific concept distinct from other definitions of drought, this webinar explored recent advances on the topic, including transformational drought, drought vulnerabilities, and understanding the future of low-flows.
Presentation and Speakers:
- Drought as an emergent driver of ecological transformation in the twenty-first century
- Wynne E. Moss, USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
- A flexible data-driven approach to crafting drought vulnerability assessments for adaptation planning
- Shelley Crausbay, USDA Forest Service
- What goes with the flow: A review of linkages between climate change, low-flows, water quality, and instream flow management response across the United States
- Charlotte Lee, USGS Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
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About This Webinar Series
This webinar is the first in a five-part series that seeks to raise awareness of ecological drought, share actions that strengthen ecosystem resilience and mitigate the impacts of droughts, and highlight advancements in integrating interdisciplinary research and management needs for future drought planning and preparedness. The series is co-hosted by the NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center (NCASC), with expert speakers from the research community, tribal nations, and government agencies. Information shared will build on the NIDIS/NCASC 2021 National Ecological Drought Webinar Series.
