A collaboration between the Climate Learning Network and the Climate Science Initiative, this webinar provides an overview of the...

Drought creates the potential for invasive plant species to increase in diversity and abundance in a variety of ecosystems, often mediated by the occurrence of disturbances (wildfire, insect outbreaks).  Because the frequency and magnitude of droughts...

Yale Climate Connections aims to help citizens and institutions understand how the changing climate is already affecting our lives. It seeks to help individuals, corporations, media, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, academics,...

SERC serves to collect and host teaching resources, many vetted through a peer-review system, on a wide variety of disciplines and topics. SERC works with professional societies and...

The impacts of climate change—including higher temperatures, heavier rain, more frequent and intense droughts, wildfires, floods, and sea-level rise—are affecting public gardens. Many gardens use a climate-...

Public gardens have a unique set of resources that can be used to make a difference in our national responses to climate change. Learn how some gardens have negotiated this tricky subject and embraced the role...

Climate change is affecting public landscapes now. Research into managing existing landscapes and designing new ones is critical if our parks and gardens are to adapt. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, a...

As climate change places continued pressure upon wild-plant populations, botanical gardens and arboreta become increasingly indispensable conservation agents. Not only are collection managers faced with harder...

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden researches native habitat buffers for agricultural sustainability. They are collecting data to learn more about which species native to the region work best to attract native...

As stewards of living collections, public garden staff safeguard plants in the best interest of their organizations and audiences. There are many different threats to the safety and security of these gardens and their collections, with natural...

Current drought conditions, as well as forecasts, mapped out for the United States and Puerto Rico. Soil moisture, streamflow and precipitation conditions and outlooks are included.

A collaboration between Canada, Mexico and the US, the North America Drought Monitor produces a monthly drought conditions map. Downloadable drought data are provided free to the public.

The US Drought portal offers current nationwide drought conditions, as well as regional information and forecasts for drought. Links to forums and webinars on drought issues are included.

Dedicated to preserving our forests and replanting trees, American Forests provide information on the impacts of climate change on forests. The challenges facing trees from fire, urban areas, water and other issues are explored. The Global ReLeaf...

According to the third National Climate Assessment, the Northwest region is particularly susceptible to changes in the timing of streamflow, which will reduce their water supply in summer...

According to the third National Climate Assessment, the Northeast United States will likely experience new and growing challenges due to climate change, affecting many aspects of life in...

According to the third National Climate Assessment, the Midwest region is particularly susceptible to extreme heat, heavy downpours, and flooding that will be exacerbated by climate change and increase stress on plants, crops, and ecosystems....

While they have very differing climates, both Alaska and Hawai‘i have been affected by our changing climate. According to the third National Climate Assessment, Alaska...

Growing degree days have been used widely for both agriculture and horticulture purposes since the 1950s to track temperature accumulation. Without the stress of drought or other unusual weather conditions, plants typically grow in a stepwise fashion...