Our January webinar took place on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 from 12-1pm. We discussed progress, challenges, and a way forward on delivering climate change information to local communities with the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Climate Resiliency Workgroup. During the first half of the webinar, our invited speakers provided an overview of the issue. For the second half of the webinar, we invited your questions and lively discussion from all participants.

Climate change is a global phenomenon but resulting impacts, like flooding, habitat loss, shift in fisheries species, and urban warming are felt at the local level. Many communities wrestle with understanding the range of projected impacts and how to effectively plan for and respond to climate change. The Chesapeake Bay Program is developing resources and delivery mechanisms to assess impacts from changing climate conditions and sea level rise. Two regional experts will open a discussion on how the partnership can best support communities in addressing climate change impacts.

Speakers:

• Mark Bennett, Director, USGS West Virginia and Virginia Water Science Center and Co-Chair, Chesapeake Bay Program’s Climate Resiliency Workgroup
• Julie Reichert-Nguyen, Natural Resources Specialist, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and Coordinator, Chesapeake Bay Program’s Climate Resiliency Workgroup