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Tallgrass prairies in the U.S. Southern Great Plains are threatened by the aggressive invasive plant Lespedeza cuneata, and climate change is expected to affect its spread in complex ways. Researchers supported by this South Central CASC project will use remote sensing, climate science, and ecological modelling to detect the plant, identify climate factors driving its spread, and identify future vulnerable habitats. Project outcomes will equip managers with information to more effectively manage this economically and ecologically costly invasive species. Many tallgrass prairies are threatened by invasive plants, with Lespedeza cuneata (L. cuneata) being among the most aggressive in the U.S. Southern Great Plains....
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Flooding in urban centers caused by increasingly severe storms has led to massive economic, social, and ecological damage. Researchers supported by this South Central CASC project will examine flood vulnerability and equity in mitigation efforts in Harris County, Texas, currently home to the highest concentration of federally funded relocation projects in the country. The resulting flood vulnerability assessments from this project will guide future investments in flood-prone areas, reducing risk equitably and strengthening community resilience. The US is experiencing more frequent and intense precipitation events, largely driven by climate change. These storms have caused severe flooding, leading to billions of...
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Climate change threatens many functions of wetlands and habitat connectivity for migratory shorebirds who use wetlands across the Southern Great Plains. Researchers supported by this South Central CASC project will survey stakeholders in the region, project climate impacts on wetland-dependent birds, and create tools for conservation planning (e.g., ranking wetland importance to shorebirds). Results from this project will be used to improve wetland resilience, habitat connectivity, and ecosystem services. Functioning wetlands buffer against threats like drought, flooding, and pollution. However, climate change is degrading these wetland functions, including wildlife movement corridors that connect wetlands and...
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Wetlands along the Gulf Coast are crucial for reducing hurricane-induced flooding and as habitat for diverse wildlife, but are threatened by rising sea levels, climate change, and coastal development. Using remote sensing data, future climate data, and numerical models, researchers from this South Central CASC-supported project will collaborate with local expert groups to create data and maps about the future of coastal wetlands. The findings will help wetland management and flood control agencies improve strategies for enhancing wetland restoration efforts and improving flood protection for communities in the region. Coastal wetlands are important ecosystems along the Gulf Coast that provide essential services...
    map background search result map search result map Identifying Opportunities to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Flood-Prone Underserved Communities in Harris County, Texas Identifying Opportunities to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Flood-Prone Underserved Communities in Harris County, Texas