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Dr. Bruce Stein National Wildlife Federation Dr. Dawn Lawson Navy SPAWAR March 28 , 2018

Incorporating Climate Considerations into DoD Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans Resource Legacy Project 16-790. Dr. Bruce Stein National Wildlife Federation Dr. Dawn Lawson Navy SPAWAR March 28 , 2018.

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Dr. Bruce Stein National Wildlife Federation Dr. Dawn Lawson Navy SPAWAR March 28 , 2018

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  1. Incorporating Climate Considerationsinto DoD Integrated Natural Resource Management PlansResource Legacy Project 16-790 Dr. Bruce Stein National Wildlife Federation Dr. Dawn Lawson Navy SPAWAR March 28, 2018

  2. Extreme Weather and Non-Stationary Climate Pose Risks to DoD Resources and Readiness

  3. Adaptation Guide Project Goals • Guide • Develop a user-friendly climate adaptation guide for installation natural resource planners and managers • Training • Develop and deliver associated outreach and training based on the guide

  4. Project Performers • Dr. Bruce Stein(PI), Chief Scientist, National Wildlife Federation • Dr. Dawn Lawson (Co-PI), Ecologist, Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command • Dr. Carolyn Enquist, Deputy Director, USGS Southwest Climate Science Center • Patty Glick, Senior Adaptation Specialist, National Wildlife Federation Service Advisors • Air Force - Diane Pancoska, Paul Jurena • Army - Lorri Schwartz • Marine Corps - Lance Bookless, Jaqueline Rice • Navy - Tammy Conkle, Christy Wolf • National Guard - Michelle Richards

  5. Design ConsiderationsNeed to Support Wide Variety of Installations and Managers • Cross-Service • Air Force, Army, National Guard, Navy, Marine Corps • Diversity of geographies and ecosystems • Coastal, desert, mountain, arctic, etc. • Varying sectors/program elements • T&E species, wetlands, BASH, fire management, invasives, forestry, etc. • Varying levels of technical expertise • Large and small installations

  6. Building on Existing Work • Existing DoD Guidance • INRMP template/climate guidance • Ecosystem management approach • SERDP climate/resilience research • Climate-Smart Framework • Collaboratively developed, interagency planning process • Vetted and in wide application • Non-prescriptive • Builds on existing work • Focus on options and best practices for adaptation

  7. High-Level Options for Incorporating Climate into INRMP • Include in INRMP as appendix • Greater flexibility • Can be a good starting point • Fully integrate into main body of INRMP • Enhances connection with multiple program elements and existing activities • May require more external coordination

  8. Adaptation as Iterative Risk Management

  9. INRMP Adaptation Planning Process • Getting Started • Conduct project scoping • Assemble planning team • Compile background information • Understand Climate Risks • Identify key climate concerns; project plausible future conditions • Assess vulnerability of target natural resources • Assess implications for INRMP goals and installation mission • Respond to Climate-Risks • Identify possible adaptation responses • Evaluate feasibility/effectiveness of possible responses • Select priority risk-reduction measures • Implement Risk Reduction Measures • Incorporate priority actions into INRMP implementation table • Execute new activities/projects as needed • Modify existing activities/projects as needed • Monitor and Adjust • Articulate expected results and indicators; Identify adaptive management thresholds • Monitor ecological responses, project effectiveness • Reinitiate adaptation planning as needed

  10. Structure of Guide • Introduction • Climate Risks to DoD Natural Resources • Climate Adaptation – An Overview • Understanding Climate Change Basics • Addressing Climate in INRMPs • Adaptation Planning – A Step-by-Step Process Appendices • Key Resources • Checklist • Supporting Worksheets

  11. Training and Outreach • Associated training to build on multi-year adaptation training program with FWS/National Conservation Training Center • Pilot training to take place in August at SMR conference • Rollout strategy will combine in-person and remote. May include “train the trainer” opportunities.

  12. Project Status • Brief at Pentagon to DoD Conservation Committee (March 2018) • Review draft of guide projected for early summer 2018 • Pilot training to be held August 2018 at SMR in St. Louis • Final version of guide projected for late 2018 • Outreach and additional training into 2019

  13. Discussion:AdaptationTraining Needs and Opportunities • Possible training venues? • Regional and/or topical training needs? • “Train the trainer” and other opportunities for scaling up?

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