Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
Science and Management Forum: Climate Change in the Hudson Valley
How is climate change impacting the Hudson Valley? Will warming influence the quality of regional resources, human health, or the local economy? What role can citizens and municipal officials play?
Geared toward municipal officials and concerned citizens, the forum provided insight into how climate change is influencing freshwater resources, agricultural productivity, forest composition, human health, and the economy. A moderated panel discussion focused on local resources.
Co-sponsored by Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Videos of the forum are available online:
view video part I >>
view video part II >>
Speakers & Presentations
The Science Behind Climate Change
William Schlesinger, President, Cary Institute
Managing Water Resources as Climate Changes
Susan Riha, Director, NYS Water Resources Institute, Cornell University
Climate Impacts on Forests and Ecosystems
Gary Lovett, Forest Ecologist, Cary Institute
Farming Success in a Changing Climate
David Wolfe, Professor of Horticulture, Cornell University
Climate Change and Human Health
Perry Sheffield, Professor of Pediatrics and Preventative Medicine, Mount Sinai
Economic and Policy Impacts of Climate Change
Eban Goodstein, Director, Bard Center for Environmental Policy
Responding to Climate Change at the Local Level
Allison Chatrchyan, Environment Program Leader, CCEDC
Additional Resources
The Crazy Weather of 2011 : Do we Blame Climate Change? (.pdf)
Originally written by Jessica Rennells, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University; adapted for the Mid-Hudson Valley by Vicky Kelly, Environmental Monitoring Program Manager, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Cornell University Climate Change Facts: (.pdfs)
What are the expected impacts and how to start planning for future climate shifts.
Websites
NYS DEC Office of Climate Change
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