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Events and Forums
DROUGHTS AND DOWNPOURS: MANAGING FOR EXTREMES
TUESDAY OCTOBER 30th 4:30 PM -8:15 PM
Presentations
- Forum Overview - Alex Jacacci, Hypertherm
- Downpours and Droughts: Overview - Erich Osterberg, PhD, Dartmouth College
- Community Experiences - Meghan Butts, UVLSRPC; Kevin Geiger, TRORC; Sherry Godlewski, NH DES
- Local Infiltration & Retention - Cat Buxton, Grow More, Waste Less Consulting
- SOAK Up the Rain - Lisa Loosigian, NHDES
IMPACTS OF A CHANGING CLIMATE ON THE UPPER VALLEY'S FARMS AND FORESTS
TUESDAY MAY 15, 2018 FREE FORUM
Presentations
- Forum Introduction - Sherry Godlewski, NH DES, Co-Chair UVAW
- New England Climate, Forest, and Farms - Liz Burakowski - UNH Climate Researcher
- Impacts to Forestry and Maple Sugaring - Steve Roberge - UNH Cooperative Extension
- Logging in the Upper Valley - Ehrhard Frost - Ecoforester, Full Circle Forestry
- Impacts to Agriculture - Joshua Faulkner - UVM Cooperative Extension
- Changing Farming Practices - Pooh Sprague, Farmer, Edgewater Farms
Questions? Contact Sherry Godlewski at sherry.godlewski@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-6801.
PROTECTING LAND AND WILDLIFE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE:
STRATEGIES FOR THE UPPER VALLEY
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2017 FORUM
General Information and Handouts
- What is UVAW?
- Forum Flyer
- What Conservation Commissions Can Do to Protect Natural Resources in a Changing Climate
- 5 Ways Communities Can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate
- Keypad Polling Results
- Photos from the Forum
- Past Forums List
Presentations
- Forum Introduction - Alex Jacacci, Hypertherm, Co-Chair UVAW
- Latest Research on Climate Change in the Upper Valley - Erich Osterberg, Dartmouth College, UVAW Member
- Observed Climate Impacts on Ecology and Wildlife - Rick Van de Poll, Environmental Consultant
- Taking Action for Wildlife: NH Wildlife Action Plan - Amanda Stone, UNH Cooperative Extension
- Regional Habitat Connectivity - Paul Marangelo, the VT Nature Conservancy
- The Evolving Proverbial Planning "Tool Box": Lebanon's Recent Journey on this Path - Mark Goodwin, City of Lebanon
Questions? Contact Sherry Godlewski at sherry.godlewski@des.nh.gov or (603) 271-6801.
MOBILIZING LOCAL COMMUNITIES: A RESILIENT COMMUNITY IS A STRONG COMMUNITY
BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN THE UPPER VALLEY
TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017 FORUM
General Information
Presentations
- Event Overview Alex Jaccaci
- Mobilizing Local Communities: A Resilient Community is a Strong Community Sherry Godlewski
- Effective Regional Disaster Recovery: It Takes an Entire Community to Recover Well Anne Goodrich, Upper Valley Strong
- Mobilizing Communities: For Political Action Michael Hillinger, Upper Valley Sierra Club
- Building Community Resiliency: How Do We Make It Happen? Julia Griffin, Town of Hanover
- Mobilizing Local Communities Sarah Brock, Vital Communities
WHAT DOES ADAPTATION LOOK LIKE?
BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN THE UPPER VALLEY
OCTOBER 25, 2016 PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS
General Information
- What is UVAW?
- Forum Flyer
- Forum Intro and Agenda
- Forum Participant Polling Results
- Twenty One Things YOU Can Do
- Twenty Eight Things a MUNICIPALITY Can Do
Presentations
- HOW BARRE CITY, VT IS ADAPTING
Steve Mackenzie, P.E., City Manager, City of Barre, Vermont
- EXAMPLES FROM OTHER VT COMMUNITIES
Kevin Geiger, AICP CFM, Senior Planner, Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- EXAMPLES FROM NH COMMUNITIES
Sherry Godlewski, NH Department of Environmental Services
- HOW TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES
Sherry Godlewski, NH Department of Environmental Services
CLIMATE IMPACTS TO HEALTH
A COMMUNITY FORUM
MARCH 30, 2016 WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS
Watch the Video (Thanks to CATV10 and Kevin Geiger)
General Information
Presentations
- CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS HEALTH IMPACTS IN NEW ENGLAND
Erich Osterberg, PhD, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Earth Science, Dartmouth College
- BUILDING RESILIENCE AGAINST WEATHER & CLIMATE EFFECTS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Matt Cahillane, Climate and Health Program, NH Department of Health and Human Services
- BUILDING RESILIENCE AGAINST CLIMATE EFFECTS IN VERMONT
Jared Ulmer, MPH, AICP, Climate Change Adaptation Program Coordinator, Vermont Department of Health
- CLIMATE+HEALTH: CLIMATE AND HEALTH ADAPTATION PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC HEALTH COUNCIL OF THE UPPER VALLEY
Alice Ely, MPH, CPS, Executive Director, Public Health Council of the Upper Valley
Resources
NONPROFIT PARTNERING FOR NATURAL DISASTERS
AND COMMUNITY-BASED CLIMATE RESILIENCE
MAY 1, 2015 DISASTER RESILIENCY AND NETWORKING FOR NON-PROFITS
General Information
- Workshop Intro & Agenda
- About UVAW
- Planning for Business Continuity
- IBHS Guidance - Small Business Continuity
ECONOMIC RESILIENCY WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS
General Information
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Hand-Outs
- OFB-EZ booklet
- OFB-EZ FAQs
- OFB-EZ Fact Sheet
- Disaster Planning Made Easy
- Business Continuity: Make Plans Instead of Excuses
- Article: What’s in Your Business Disaster Recovery Toolbox?
- Article: Everything Under One Roof: How to Prepare a Home-Based Business for a Disaster
- Article: Safely Filed: The Importance of Business Record Protection to Business Continuity
- Article: Continuity Plans: Critical to Small Business Survival
- Article: Supply Management: Reducing the Weak Links in Your Business’ Supply Chain
- Article: Knowing Your Risks: The Starting Point for Business Protection and Business Continuity Planning
Vermont Small Business Development Center
Presentations
- Is Your Business Resilient to Climate Change?
Erich Osterberg, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Earth Science, Dartmouth College - Business Continuity Planning Overview
Bonnie Canal, Managing Partner, The Resiliency Institute, New Orleans, LA - Panel Presentation - Kevin Geiger, AICP CFM, Senior Planner, TRORC
- Panel Presentation - Deborah S. Eibner, Area Business Advisor, VT SBDC
- Panel Presentation - Patrick Crowl, Woodstock Farmers Market
Scenario Exercise
- Resiliency Exercise Overview
- Summary Report-Out by Kevin Geiger
- Scenario Exercise Summary Report by Michael McCrory (Pending)
IS YOUR TOWN READY FOR THE NEXT FLOOD?
APRIL 28, 2014 PUBLIC FORUM PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS
List of Forum Registrants
General Information
- Forum Agenda
- UVAW April 30 Forum Flyer
- UVAW One-Page Overview
- 20 Things YOU Can do to Prepare for Climate Change
- 28 Things A MUNICIPALITY Can do to Prepare for Climate Change
- Mitigation and Disaster Recovery in Federal Disasters
- Forum Resource Sheet
Presentations
- Welcome - Alex Jaccaci, UVAW Co-Chair
- Flooding Events: Assessing Vulnerability and Building Capacity to Respond - Michael Simpson, MS, Antioch University
- Panel Presentation - Kurt Blumquist, P.E., Public Works Director, City of Keene, NH
- Panel Presentation - Bill Kearns, Emergency Management Director, Selectman, Zoning Officer, Town of Grafton, VT
- Panel Presentation - Kevin Geiger, AICP, Certified Floodplain Manager, Senior Planner, Two Rivers Ottauquechee Regional Commission
- Stronger Communities, Healthier Landscapes: The Multiple Benefits of Preparing for Climate Change - Elizabeth Sawin, Climate Interactive
BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENT COMMUNITIES IN THE UPPER VALLEY
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 PUBLIC FORUM PRESENTATIONS AND MATERIALS
List of Forum Registrants
Forum Information
Presentations
- Forum Overview
- Climate Change in Southern New Hampshire: Past, Present, and Future - Cameron Wake, PhD
- Impact of Climate Change on Public Health - Robert McLellan, MD, MPH
- Climate Change and the Built Environment - Michael Simpson, MS
- Final Project Report: Design and Implementation of a Decision-Support Program for Adapting Civil Infrastructures to Climate Change (April 2012)
- Lessons Learned from Irene, and Sandy, and the Lebanon Flooding, and...- Anne Duncan Cooley, Esq
- Climate and Adaptation Priorities - Audience Polling
