This webinar will explore how researchers, resource managers, and industry professionals are assessing and addressing the impacts of drought on recreation and Wilderness opportunities and experiences.
Note: Offering of continuing education credits are contingent upon approval by the respective accrediting organizations.
Connection Information:
Webinar: http://climatewebinars.net/drought-recreation-wilderness
Audio Conference Line: 1-877-369-5243; Access Code: 0353212#
WO Meeting Room: Civilian Conservation Corps (PNW04)
Questions? Contact Lois Ziemann, lziemann@fs.fed.us
Agenda
Moderator – Matt Arnn, (US Forest Service, Chief Landscape Architect)
2:00 Introduction – Sue Spear, US Forest Service, Director of Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers
2:05 Assessing Vulnerability to Drought of Recreation in National Forests – Michael Hand,
Research Forester, Rocky Mountain Research Station
2:20 How the Spatial and Temporal Availability of Freshwater Affects Outdoor Recreation in the
High Deserts of the Intermountain West, USA – Jordan Smith, Director, Institute of Outdoor
Recreation and Tourism, Utah State University
2:35 Recreation Impacts to Forest Service Wilderness Areas: the Effects of Urbanization and
Drought (2010-2060) – Rebecca Rasch, US Forest Service, Region 1 Social Scientist
2:45 Questions and Answers
2:55 Drought and the Ski Industry – Scott Fitzwilliams, Forest Supervisor, White River NF; Rick
Cables (Vice President for Natural Resources and Conservation – Vail Resorts)
3:05 Adapting Recreation to a Changing Climate – Nancy Brunswick, US Forest Service, Region 4
Regional Landscape Architect
3:15 Questions and Answers
3:25 Concluding Remarks – Joe Meade ( US Forest Service, Director of Recreation, Heritage, and
Volunteer Services)
3:30 Adjourn
