[Coral-List] FYI: Development of a National Fish Wildlife and Plant Climate Adaptation Strategy
Britt Parker
britt.parker at noaa.gov
Tue May 24 10:10:38 EDT 2011
Good morning,
I wanted to provide a heads up and background information on the
National Fish Wildlife and Plant Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
(NFWPCAS) which is currently under development. Download the NFWPCAS
Fact Sheet to learn more
http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/pdf/New_Strategy_Factsheet.pdf
/The National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy
(Strategy) is an integrated, coordinated, and comprehensive response to
the threats of climate change. This multi-partner effort will outline a
unified approach to maintaining the key terrestrial, freshwater and
marine ecosystems needed to sustain fish, wildlife and plant resources
and the services they provide in the face of accelerating climate change./
/The Strategy will be guided by input and participation from a diverse
group of agencies from across the country. For this reason, Federal,
State and tribal agencies have been asked to participate as members of
an intergovernmental Steering Committee to provide advice and support
for development of the Strategy by 2012./
/The Steering Committee consists of representatives from 16 Federal
agencies with management authorities for fish, wildlife, plants, or
their habitat, as well as representatives from five state fish and
wildlife agencies and two tribal commissions. The purpose of the
Steering Committee is to exchange views, information, and advice
relating to the management and implementation of the Strategy. The
Committee will oversee the Technical (writing) Teams, ensure a robust
engagement process with a diverse group of stakeholders, and facilitate
coordination and communication across agencies and departments./
_Coral Reef Ecosystems_ fall under the Marine Technical Team and we
would welcome the expertise and input of the coral community during the
development of the Strategy.
There will be multiple opportunities for experts and the public to take
part in the development and the review of the Strategy.
1. Stay up to date by visiting the website
http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/
2. Take part in 2nd meeting of the Steering Committee (June 1 in Silver
Spring, MD) which is open to the public
http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/event-calendar.php and watch
for future public meetings
3. Submit comments and adaptation strategies now to be considered as the
Strategy is drafted http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/contact-us.php
4. Stay tuned as the full draft will be available for public comment
this Fall!
5. Learn about the Public Engagement Strategy and how you can get
involved http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/participate.php
6. You can also contact Roger Griffis (Roger.B.Griffis at noaa.gov) or
myself (Britt.Parker at noaa.gov) if you have any questions.
Thank you
Britt Parker
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Britt-Anne A. Parker
NESDIS-CRCP Liaison
CRCP Climate Coordinator
NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program
IMSG at NOAA/NESDIS Coral Reef Watch
E/RA31, SSMC1, Room 5307, 1335 East West Hwy
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3226
Phone: (301) 713-2857 x132 Fax: (301) 713-3136
Email: Britt.Parker at noaa.gov Web: www.coralreef.noaa.gov
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