Wildlife Connectivity and Climate Smart Solutions

• Pathways to Resiliency Webinar
• Heather Bartlett
• NAFWS

Climate Change Biologist

Work Background

• Habitat Restoration: Wetlands, Riparian and Forested
• Spatial and Temporal Scale Monitoring: precipitation and air temperature trends (for example)
• Wetland Delineation and Mitigation Banking
• Adaptation Planning and Climate Smart Solutions

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Photo: Huckleberry Planting Location after Wildfire in Southern Oregon

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NAFWS Climate Change Program Goals�

Develop workshops centered around climate smart solutions, adaptation planning, climate data access and creating resilient habitats

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Provide technical assistance on climate adaptation planning and climate change grant proposals

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Provide networking opportunities for Tribes to connect with other Tribes, nonprofits, federal and local governments working with common goals

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Climate Smart Solutions for Riparian Corridors Workshop

When: Fall 2023 Southwest Region

Partner: Nonprofit Organization (RiversEdge West)

Host Tribe: TBD

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• Combination of in field and in classroom learning
• Learn about climate smart solutions for restoration projects (especially areas prone to drought)
• Learn about creating climate resilient habitats that can sustain climate change
• Dive into climate change data and learn how to use climate change projections for project development

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