Investments in native forb research to promote pollinator health

Research and management partnerships, such as the Great Basin Native Plant Program, are developing the much-needed knowledge to utilize key native forbs in restoration in the Great Basin and surrounding regions.

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Ranch Drought Monitoring Dashboard
New Drought Monitoring Dashboard Addresses Ranchers’ Key Questions
A new Ranch Drought Monitoring Dashboard aims to provide information to help ranchers in the Great Plains and Southwest U.S. answer common drought-related questions and to support rancher decision-making. The dashboard…
Adaptation Resources for Agriculture
Adaptation Resources for Agriculture: Case Studies using the Adaptation Workbook
A series of case studies developed using Adaptation Resources for Agriculture in combination with the Adaptation Workbook
Ghost forest (left); farmland impacted by saltwater intrusion (right)
Saltwater Intrusion and Salinization on Coastal Forests and Farms
Coastal forests and farmlands in parts of the Southeast are being negatively affected by saltwater intrusion and salinization. Elevated salinity levels cause crop yield declines, coastal forest loss, salt-tolerant…

Map of United States defining the geographic region covered by each climate hub

 

Recent Additions

Adaptation Planning and Practices for the Rio Grande Basin

Resources for the free online course in Adaptation Planning and Practices for land owners and managers, agricultural producers, and natural resource professionals in the Rio Grande Basin.

Asombro Teacher Workshops: Climate Change in the Southwest

Asombro Institute workshops during Summer 2021 help teachers share current climate research with students

Final report of workshop on the exploratory meeting for the Caribbean Drought Learning Network

On June 10th, 2021, 40 climate service providers, government agency leaders, researchers, and extensionists gathered virtually with the USDA Caribbean Climate Hub, National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC), NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information…

Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests and Human Health

A new suite of resources assembled by the USDA Forest Service and the nonprofit American Forests that delivers strategies designed specifically for urban forests and offers a climate adaptation menu rather than a prescription.

Southern Plains Podcast

The Southern Plains Podcast features regionally-relevant and timely information for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas on agriculture, climate change, and natural resource challenges.