Applying Vulnerability Assessment Tools to Plan for Climate Adaptation: Case Studies in the North Pacific LCC - Final Report

The central objective of this project was to answer two questions: 1) how downscaled climate datasets, modeled vegetation changes, and information on estimated species sensitivities can be used to develop climate change adaptation strategies, and 2) how model results and datasets can be made more useful for informing the management of species and landscapes. To answer these questions, we identified enthusiastic partners working in two very different complex landscapes within the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative (NPLCC): 1) the British Columbia Park system, specifically the midcoast region, and 2) the National Wildlife Refuge system in the Willamette Valley, OR. The issues and concerns of each group...

Categories: Data; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, B.C., BC Provincial parks, British Columbia, Conservation Planning, All tags... Decision Support, Federal resource managers, LCC Network Science Catalog, Multiple priority topics, NPLCC, OR, OR-4, Oregon, Priority B. Changes in air temperature and precipitation on forests, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, Willamette Basin, Willamette Valley, adaptation strategies, climate adaptation, climate change, climate change, completed, downscaled climate projections, landscape assessment, product, species sensitivities, vegetation changes, vegetation modeling, vulnerability assessment, Fewer tags

Applying Vulnerability Assessment Tools to Plan for Climate Adaptation: Case Studies in the North Pacific LCC

This project applied the results of an on-going climate change vulnerability assessment to the management of two complex landscapes. The vulnerability assessment project team worked with managers, land-owners, and conservation practitioners to explore 1) how downscaled climate datasets, modeled vegetation changes, and information on estimated species sensitivities could be used to develop climate change adaptation strategies, and 2) how model results and datasets could be made more useful for informing the management of species and landscapes. To accomplish these two goals, datasets and model outputs for two landscapes were prepared, 1) the British Columbia Park system, specifically the midcoast region, and 2) the...

Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: 2011, Academics & scientific researchers, B.C., B.C., Conservation Planning, All tags... Conservation Planning, Decision Support, Decision Support, Federal resource managers, LCC, Multiple priority topics, NPLCC, NPLCC, North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, OR, OR, OR-4, OR-4, Priority B. Changes in air temperature and precipitation on forests, Project, Science Project, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Willamette Basin, Willamette Basin, adaptation strategies, adaptation strategies, climate change, climate change, completed, species sensitivities, species sensitivities, vegetation changes, vegetation changes, Fewer tags

The Washington Connected Landscapes Project: Providing Analysis Tools for Regional Connectivity and Climate Adaptation Planning

The Washington Connected Landscapes Project is a highly leveraged effort to provide scientific analyses and tools necessary to conserve wildlife habitat connectivity. In support of the project, we 1) developed tools necessary to reliably identify and prioritize areas important for connectivity conservation and restoration under current conditions and for allowing species range shifts under climate change; 2) tested and refined these tools by applying them in a Great Northern LCC (GNLCC)-funded effort to identify essential habitats and linkages for the Columbia Plateau Ecoregion where the WHCWG is currently engaged (connectivity and climate tools) and across Washington State (climate tools); and 3) released these...

Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: 2011, Academics & scientific researchers, Applications and Tools, Change in air temperature and precipitation, Conservation NGOs, All tags... Conservation Planning, Conservation Planning, Conservation Planning, Decision Support, Decision Support, LCC, LCC Network Science Catalog, Land Use Change (including energy development), NPLCC, NPLCC, North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, Priority B. Changes in air temperature and precipitation on forests, Project, Publication, Report, Science Project, Tribes, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, WA-1, WA-1, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-10, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-2, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-3, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-4, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-5, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-6, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-7, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-8, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, WA-9, Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington, Washington, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, climate adaptation, completed, habitat connectivity, habitat connectivity, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, mapping tools, Fewer tags

Incorporating Spatial Heterogeneity in Temperature into Climate Vulnerability Assessments for Coastal Pacific Streams

This project will assess impacts of climate change on stream resources by considering the role of thermal heterogeneity and altered hydrologic regimes. The project will look at streams in Washington, Oregon, and California to develop a case study that stream stewards and conservation planners can use to assess vulnerability for Pacific salmon.Successful adaptation strategies for freshwater biota will consider how spatial patterns in water temperature may respond to climate change. Using remotely sensed spatially continuous maximum water temperature data for~ 30 large rivers throughout the lower portion of the NPLCC, we will map locations of cold water patches, identify potential hydroclimatic and landscape drivers,...

Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: 2014, Academics & scientific researchers, Anadromous fish, Applications and Tools, California, All tags... California, California, Climate Change, Conservation Planning, Decision Support, Hydrologic regime shift, LCC, LCC Network Science Catalog, LCC Network Science Catalog - LCCScienceCatalog, Map, NPLCC, North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, OR-1, OR-2, OR-3, OR-4, OR-5, Oregon, Priority A. Effects of hydrologic regime shifts, Priority D. Hydrologic regime changes on anadromous fish, Project, Regional & county planners, Report, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability assessment, WA-1, WA-10, WA-2, WA-3, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6, WA-7, WA-8, WA-9, Washington, Washington, Washington, climate change, climate change, climate change, completed, hydrologic regimes, hydrologic regimes, hydrologic regimes, onGoing, Fewer tags

Willamette Valley Climate Change Adaptation Workshop Summary Report

This report summarizes the results from a climate change adaptation workshop focused on the Willamette Valley, OR. The objective of the workshop was to collaborate with landscape managers to apply results from the Pacific Northwest climate change vulnerability assessment (PNWCCVA) to on-the-ground ecological management objectives. Specifically, we sought to address the following questions: 1) How can model results and datasets be applied to assist with management decisions? 2) How can model results and datasets be made more useful for informing species and landscape management? To this end, we presented information and data developed as part of the PNWCCVA to workshop participants and received feedback on model...

Categories: Data; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, B.C., Conservation Planning, Decision Support, Federal resource managers, All tags... LCC Network Science Catalog, Multiple priority topics, NPLCC, OR, OR-4, Oregon, Priority B. Changes in air temperature and precipitation on forests, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, Willamette Basin, Willamette Valley, adaptation strategies, climate adaptation, climate change, climate change, completed, product, species sensitivities, vegetation changes, vulnerability assessment, Fewer tags

Final Report

This project will assess impacts of climate change on stream resources by considering the role of thermal heterogeneity and altered hydrologic regimes. The project will look at streams in Washington, Oregon, and California to develop a case study that stream stewards and conservation planners can use to assess vulnerability for Pacific salmon. Successful adaptation strategies for freshwater biota will consider how spatial patterns in water temperature may respond to climate change. Using remotely sensed spatially continuous maximum water temperature data for~ 30 large rivers throughout the lower portion of the NPLCC, we will map locations of cold water patches, identify potential hydroclimatic and landscape drivers,...

Categories: Data; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, Anadromous fish, California, Climate Change, Conservation Planning, All tags... Decision Support, Hydrologic regime shift, LCC Network Science Catalog, NPLCC, OR-1, OR-2, OR-3, OR-4, OR-5, Oregon, Priority A. Effects of hydrologic regime shifts, Priority D. Hydrologic regime changes on anadromous fish, Regional & county planners, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability assessment, WA-1, WA-10, WA-2, WA-3, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6, WA-7, WA-8, WA-9, Washington, climate change, completed, hydrologic regimes, product, Fewer tags

Climate Adaptation Planning for British Columbia Provincial Parks: A Guidance Report

Climate impacts potentially affect all levels of park planning and management. Climate adaptation planning seeks to identify and proactively prepare for potential climate change impacts on management sectors. Taking a proactive approach can help reduce future risks, capitalize on new opportunities, and minimize losses due to climate change. Most importantly, integrating climate impacts into park planning and management will help park managers continue to meet their mission of protecting natural and cultural resources, providing recreation opportunities, and protecting the health and safety of park visitors.

Categories: Data; Types: Report; Tags: Academics & scientific researchers, B.C., BC Provincial parks, British Columbia, Conservation Planning, All tags... Decision Support, Federal resource managers, LCC Network Science Catalog, Multiple priority topics, NPLCC, OR, OR-4, Priority B. Changes in air temperature and precipitation on forests, Rapid assessment, State agencies, Vulnerability Assessment, Willamette Basin, adaptation strategies, climate adaptation planning, climate change, climate change, climate impacts, completed, product, species sensitivities, vegetation changes, Fewer tags

Cross-boundary Planning for Resilience and Restoration of Endangered Oak Savannah and Coastal Douglas-fir Forest Ecosystems

This project aims to support dry forest and savannah habitats in The Georgia Basin. Management objectives are to synthesize existing data into GIS tools that will prioritize land acquisition and conservation investment. These tools will be used throughout British Columbia, Washington & Oregon to facilitate cross-boundary planning for the endangered forest and Savannah habitat.Project Objectives: a) synthesize existing regional models of invasive/native species distribution and terrestrial ecosystem mapping, forest age and climate change to deliver GIS tools to prioritize land acquisition and conservation investment throughout the Georgia Basin; b) integrate those tools with US partners to facilitate cross-boundary...

Categories: Data, Project; Types: Map Service, OGC WFS Layer, OGC WMS Layer, OGC WMS Service; Tags: 2014, Academics & scientific researchers, British Columbia, Conservation Design, Conservation Planning, All tags... Decision Support, Federal resource managers, LCC, LCC Network Science Catalog, LCC Network Science Catalog - LCCScienceCatalog, Map, North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative, OR-1, OR-2, OR-3, OR-4, OR-5, Oak Savannah, Oregon, Oregon, Oregon, Priority B. Changes in air temperature and precipitation on forests, Project, Report, State agencies, WA-1, WA-10, WA-2, WA-3, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6, WA-7, WA-8, WA-9, Washington, Washington, Washington, Website, completed, onGoing, Fewer tags