Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
Advancing scientific understanding of climate, improving society’s ability to plan and respond
The new maps will help decision makers and the public respond to the current drought, prepare for future drought conditions, and improve the nation’s long-term drought resilience.
NIDIS Launches New Interactive Maps on Drought.gov Read More »
The project will build on outcomes from NOAA’s community-led field campaigns, which have helped engage the Burlington community and have produced critical hyperlocal temperature information. But cities, and Vermont’s smaller cities and communities in particular, need more tools and resources to help them determine the most effective and efficient solutions tailored to their needs.
CPO Funds University of Vermont Extreme Heat Project Read More »
The new report describes a December 2020 workshop’s key takeaways and provides a list of priority actions to help both NIDIS and the broader research community advance flash drought research activities and tool development.
The webinar series features community case studies from the urban heat island mapping campaigns to show how cities are working to address extreme heat risk. The second webinar, “Conducting Heat Vulnerability Indices,” will highlight communities that are examining heat risk exposure and vulnerability.
NIHHIS to Host Second Webinar in Urban Heat Island Community of Practice Series Read More »
The webinar included an update on the current drought situation and outlook, an overview of wildland fire conditions, and featured perspectives from on-the-ground responders about the drought conditions in the West.
Western Drought Crisis Webinar Summary and Recording Now Available Read More »
The three-part webinar series is designed to help water utilities professionals better plan for and mitigate drought impacts and advance long-term drought resilience.
Western U.S. Drought Webinar Series Read More »
The workshop will convene leaders in soil moisture research and development to exchange ideas, highlight new applications of soil moisture data, and identify research needs.
NIDIS to Co-organize 2021 National Soil Moisture Workshop Read More »
The webinars will feature community case studies from the urban heat island mapping campaigns to show how cities are working to address extreme heat risk.
NIHHIS to Host Urban Heat Island Community of Practice Webinar Series Read More »
Coggin spoke about the importance of the campaign in an interview with NBC4 as he volunteered with the Arlington County, Virginia community in their efforts to map urban heat.
CEE’s John Coggin Speaks to DC-area Media about Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign Read More »
An informational webinar will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 3 p.m. EDT to discuss the background of the programs and expectations for this competition, as well as to address questions related to the development and submission of letters of intent and proposals.
NIDIS Competition Webinar: Building Tribal Drought Resilience Read More »