Project Description: The goal of this project is to communicate findings to park visitors and local communities for an already funded study. This project aims to assess Nor’easter vulnerability for three New England parks. We will coordinate and develop interpretive products across three Northeast parks (Acadia National Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Cape Cod National Seashore). These products will enhance public understanding of storm surge and coastal flooding and how communities can prepare for and adapt to changing conditions. Through this project, we will develop and implement a regional strategy to improve coastal climate communication across the northeastern US.
We will lead a virtual workshop to facilitate science communication from researchers to park managers to the broader
public. The objectives of the virtual workshop are to 1) examine storm modeling results for all three parks, 2) develop locally relevant science communication materials, and 3) share best practices for communicating about coastal change and storm preparedness with park visitors and local communities. This project will support Secretarial Priority Utilize science to identify best practices to manage land and water resources and adapt to changes in the environment by sharing science with neighboring communities, visitors, and students. By reaching these communities, it supports visitor safety and adapting to changes in the environment.
Lead Principal Investigator: Nick Fisichelli, Schoodic Institute
Partner Institution: Schoodic Institute
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Amanda Babson
Project Type: Technical Assistance
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Project Sub-Discipline(s): Biological (Ecology, Fish, Wildlife, Vegetation, T&E), Global Change, Water (FW & Marine)
Start Year: 2019
End Year: 2023
Initial Funding Amount: $11,877.77
Federal Grant Number: P19AC00971
Amendments
- Amendment Number: 01, Year: 20, Amount: $2,969.74
Location: Acadia National Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Cape Cod National Seashore
Products Associated with this Project:
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