Land Trust Alliance http://www.landtrustalliance.org These are the search results for the query, showing results 1 to 9. Implications of Climate Change for State Bioassessment Programs and Approaches to Account for Effects http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/implications-of-climate-change-for-state-bioassessment-programs-and-approaches-to-account-for-effects US EPA | Publication The US EPA’s report, "Implications of Climate Change for State Bioassessment Programs and Approaches to Account for Effects" uses biological data collected in wadeable rivers and streams by four states to examine the components of state and tribal bioassessment and biomonitoring programs that may be vulnerable to climate change.  The study investigates the potential to identify biological response signals to climate change within existing bioassessment data sets; analyzes how biological responses can be categorized and interpreted; and assesses how they may influence decision-making processes.  The analyses suggest that several biological indicators may be used to detect climate change effects and such indicators can be used by state bioassessment programs to document changes at high-quality reference sites.

]]> No publisher Erin Derrington Publication Vulnerability Additional Resource Vulnerability assessment Analysis tool 2012-12-07T01:06:19Z Page National Conservation Easement Database Portal http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/national-conservation-easement-database-portal Other | Spatial data visualization tool The National Conservation Easement Database (NCED) is a national database of conservation easement information that compiles records from land trusts and public agencies throughout the United States, and aims to help agencies, land trusts, and other organizations plan more strategically and identify opportunities for collaboration. NCED “quick search” allows users to search easements by state, easement holder, easement type, or easement purpose, while the “advanced search” also allows queries based on geographic parameters including state, county, watershed, and avian conservation regions.  Information can be downloaded, after creating a free account, from the NCED Data Download page.  To add your land trust’s easements or learn more about NCED, visit their fact sheet here.

]]> No publisher Erin Derrington Spatial data visualization tool Easement Strategic Additional Resource conservation Tools and datasets Analysis tool 2012-11-09T02:50:00Z Page Open-source Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool (N-SPECT) http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/nonpoint-source-pollution-and-erosion-comparison-tool-n-spect NOAA | Analysis Tool Open-source Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool (OpenN-SPECT) is a GIS tool that helps conservation practitioners quickly and easily identify land areas that generate high sediment and nonpoint source pollutant loads. This is increasingly important in regions experiencing rapid development and other land use conversions. OpenN-SPECT’s scenario analysis functionality allows people to test the relative effectiveness of different land cover management options on sediment and pollutant yields. Additionally, the impacts of changing climatic regimes can be tested with knowledge of potential changes to soils, precipitation, and land cover. The map-based outputs are easily incorporated into planning documents and are useful visualizations in public forums. Training is available on how to use this tool and information on the training can be found here.  For more training information, contact NOAA Coastal Services Center.

]]> No publisher Kimberly Seese Development Training GIS Scenario Land use NOAA Runoff Habitats Sediment Erosion Analysis tool Pollution 2012-03-07T22:20:00Z Page Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios (ICLUS) GIS Tool http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/integrated-climate-and-land-use-scenarios-iclus-gis-tool EPA | Analysis Tool Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios (ICLUS) GIS Tool is the
primary aim of the ICLUS tool is to develop future land use scenarios based on potential trajectories for population growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and socio-economic changes, as used by climate change modelers. Download a report describing the scenarios and models used to create the tool.

]]> No publisher Kimberly Seese Development Scenario Land use Population Habitats EPA Analysis tool Economy 2012-03-07T22:20:00Z Page Habitat Priority Planner (HPP) http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/habitat-priority-planner-hpp NOAA | Analysis Tool Habitat Priority Planner (HPP) is a geographic information system (GIS) tool for identifying and prioritizing areas for conservation, restoration and land use planning. The tool can be used in conjunction with climate change data to assess potential impacts on fragmentation/connectivity and prioritize areas for conservation based on those impacts. Classroom and e-learning trainings are available on how to use this tool and information on the training can be found here.  For general support on HPP contact NOAA Coastal Services Center.

]]> No publisher Kimberly Seese Training GIS Land use Habitats Analysis tool 2012-03-07T22:20:00Z Page CanVis http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/canvis NOAA | Analysis Tool CanVis is a simple software program that allows users to visualize potential impacts of coastal development or climate change (inundation, SLR) allowing conservation planners and stakeholders to better understand the impacts of their decisions.  Training is available on how to use this tool and information on the training can be found here or contact NOAA Coastal Services Center.  For general information on CanVis contact NOAA CSC here.

]]> No publisher Kimberly Seese Development Sea level rise Training Inundation Land use Coast Coastal Habitats NOAA Analysis tool 2012-03-07T22:20:00Z Page BASINS Climate Assessment Tool (CAT) http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/basins-climate-assessment-tool-cat EPA | Analysis Tool BASINS is a multi-purpose, environmental analysis system that integrates a geographical information system (GIS), national watershed data, and advanced watershed modeling tools, including the Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) model, into one package.  It can be used to assess the coupled effects of climate and land use change, and to guide the development of effective management responses. A report providing documentation and user support materials for the tool is available here.

]]> No publisher Kimberly Seese Development GIS Land use Watershed HSPF Habitats Analysis tool EPA 2012-03-01T14:10:00Z Page Climate Change Action in Coastal Habitats: Analysis Tools http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/climate-change-action-in-coastal-habitats-analysis-tools Download these software tools and perform your own analyses

BASINS Climate Assessment Tool (CAT) | EPA
BASINS is a multi-purpose, environmental analysis system that integrates a geographical information system (GIS), national watershed data, and advanced watershed modeling tools, including the Hydrologic Simulation Program FORTRAN (HSPF) model, into one package.  It can be used to assess the coupled effects of climate and land use change, and to guide the development of effective management responses. A report providing documentation and user support materials for the tool is available at: http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/global/recordisplay.cfm?deid=203460

CanVis | NOAA
CanVis is a simple software program that allows users to visualize potential impacts of coastal development or climate change (inundation, SLR) allowing conservation planners and stakeholders to better understand the impacts of their decisions.  Training is available on how to use this tool and information on the training can be found here http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools/canvis/training.html or contact: csc.training.request@noaa.gov. For general information on CanVis contact: nos.csc.canvis@noaa.gov.  

Habitat Priority Planner (HPP) | NOAA
A geographic information system (GIS) tool for identifying and prioritizing areas for conservation, restoration and land use planning. The tool can be used in conjunction with climate change data to assess potential impacts on fragmentation/connectivity and prioritize areas for conservation based on those impacts. Classroom and e-learning trainings are available on how to use this tool and information on the training can be found here: www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools/hpp/training.html.  For general support on HPP contact: nos.csc.hpp@noaa.gov.

Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios (ICLUS) GIS Tool | EPA
The primary aim of the ICLUS tool is to develop future land use scenarios based on potential trajectories for population growth, greenhouse gas emissions, and socio-economic changes, as used by climate change modelers. EPA is currently circulating the tool for external peer review.  Download a report describing the scenarios and models used to create the tool.

Nonpoint Source Pollution and Erosion Comparison Tool (N-SPECT) | NOAA
N-SPECT is a GIS tool that helps conservation practitioners quickly and easily identify land areas that generate high sediment and nonpoint source pollutant loads. This is increasingly important in regions experiencing rapid development and other land use conversions. N-SPECT’s scenario analysis functionality allows people to test the relative effectiveness of different land cover management options on sediment and pollutant yields. Additionally, the impacts of changing climatic regimes can be tested with knowledge of potential changes to soils, precipitation, and land cover. The map-based outputs are easily incorporated into planning documents and are useful visualizations in public forums. Training is available on how to use this tool and information on the training can be found here http://www.csc.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/tools/nspect/training.html.  For more training information, contact: csc.training.request@noaa.gov.

]]> No publisher Kimberly Seese Habitats Analysis tool 2012-03-01T14:10:00Z Page Climate Change Action in Coastal Habitats: Tools and Datasets http://www.landtrustalliance.org/climate-change-toolkit/adapt/habitats/climate-change-action-in-coastal-habitats-tools-and-datasets The following tools and data sets, provided by Land Trust Alliance partners, help land managers anticipate and plan for climate change impacts.


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