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Project Overview Wetlands in forested areas of the Upper Midwest provide vital habitat for amphibians, but changing patterns of drying under climate change can disrupt species reproduction and growth. Researchers supported by this Midwest CASC project will use water depth sensor data, machine learning models, and long-term amphibian surveys to predict wet and dry periods for wetlands under future climate scenarios. Results will offer actionable information for State, Federal, and Tribal partners to prioritize wetland and species conservation efforts. Public Summary Across the Upper Midwest, many wetlands in forested areas are ephemeral, meaning they dry up periodically. These drying periods benefit many amphibian...
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Project Overview The Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, and other native bees and pollinators, are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and other stressors like pathogens and pesticide-use. Researchers supported by this Midwest CASC project will study how certain stressors interact to affect the geographic distribution of Rusty Patched Bumble Bees, using mapping techniques and future climate data to identify vulnerable populations and future strongholds. A resulting model and web application will enable resource managers and conservation practitioners to improve pollinator recovery efforts by identifying and prioritizing future locations for conservation action, including potential species reintroductions. Project...
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Project Overview Climate risks, including floods and heatwaves, disproportionately impact under-resourced communities in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, but gaps in data, policy, and collaboration in the region can hinder effective climate adaptation. Researchers supported by this Midwest CASC project will work with communities to identify flood-vulnerable areas, evaluate various nature-based solutions, and develop a climate action plan, providing tools and data to guide community resilience through equitable resource management, funding, and policy. Project Summary In the Midwest, climate risks such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves are expected to worsen, disproportionately affecting at-risk and under-resourced...
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Project Overview In the Midwest, climate change is forcing birds to shift their ranges, raising concerns about how well protected areas provide refuge for vulnerable bird species. Researchers supported by this Midwest CASC project will use two decades of bird monitoring data to evaluate how protected areas in the Upper Great Lakes region support birds now and in the future under changing climate and land-use conditions. The project will produce maps that identify vulnerable species and critical areas for their protection that agencies and land managers can use to prioritize conservation action in the region. Public Summary Throughout the Midwest, climate change is causing rising temperatures and extreme weather,...
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Project Overview Declining winter ice cover in the Great Lakes can affect how winds and waves influence coldwater fish reproduction on reefs, as ice cover may shield fish from these forces. Researchers supported by this Midwest CASC project will measure water movement and ice cover in Lake Erie to model future scenarios, helping fishery managers in the region make habitat restoration and fish stocking decisions for important species like lake whitefish and cisco. Project Summary In northern regions, freshwater lake surfaces commonly freeze during the winter, benefiting coldwater fishes. Ice cover protects developing fish eggs from strong wind-driven currents and surface waves, turbulence that can lower reproductive...


    map background search result map search result map Does Less Ice Cover Lead to More Turbulent Overwinter Conditions on Great Lakes Fish Spawning Reefs? Climate-Driven Changes to Forested Wetland Inundation Dynamics: Implications for Frogs and Toads Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Risk Reduction and Community Resilience in the Upper Mississippi River Basin Identifying Past and Future Climate Change Refugia for Midwestern Birds Relieving the Sting: Spatial Prioritization for Pollinator Conservation Under a Changing Climate Does Less Ice Cover Lead to More Turbulent Overwinter Conditions on Great Lakes Fish Spawning Reefs? Climate-Driven Changes to Forested Wetland Inundation Dynamics: Implications for Frogs and Toads Identifying Past and Future Climate Change Refugia for Midwestern Birds Relieving the Sting: Spatial Prioritization for Pollinator Conservation Under a Changing Climate Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Risk Reduction and Community Resilience in the Upper Mississippi River Basin