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Recent research testing predictability concepts associated with #ecologicalrestoration. Improving our ability to predict outcomes based on environmental conditions and #reclamation practices will go a long way towards advancing the field. https://lnkd.in/ez5MxvRy

Brownfield Land, Greenspace and Nature Based Solutions This morning I attended an excellent webinar on brownfield land and the benefits of its re-use for greenspace, natural capital and biodiversity. The webinar was run by SiLC (Specialist in Land Condition Register), a network of engineering experts in land management and restoration. I had the chance to share information on our forthcoming publication on progress with re-use of vacant and derelict land as well as touching on our guidance on Delivering Community Benefits from Land and our research on the land market in Scotland. I learnt a great deal at the webinar and was encouraged by the good work being undertaken across the UK to restore damaged and contaminated land and to make sure that nature and local communities benefit from that restoration. Some key themes emerged (for me) from the event: How do we properly measure the benefits of land re-use and nature restoration so that decisions on land use and investment fully take account of these benefits? How can private finance be encouraged to invest in land and nature restoration and what will this mean for the type of projects and case studies that we discuss at future events? How do we ensure that communities are at the heart of and benefit from land use decisions? Lots of learning for me and lots to think about in our future work.

The GWC in 2024 is working to revitalize the Colorado River Research Group (CRRG), a group of prominent academics and close colleagues offering an “independent, scientific voice” on key Colorado River issues. The CRRG was formed in 2014, and has produced policy briefs on many salient subjects, including basin hydrology and climatology, reservoir operations, Tribal water rights, environmental restoration, and water conservation. The most recent CRRG policy brief was issued earlier this month, and is entitled: “Imagining the River We Deserve: How the Post-2026 Rulemaking is Only One Step Towards Sustainability”. Echoing the theme of the upcoming June conference, the publication acknowledges that the current post-2026 rulemaking is critically important in stabilizing the two big reservoirs on the system. That work should not, however, distract attention from the much grander goals of the Colorado River community for a healthy, sustainable river managed in a holistic fashion. The Colorado, after all, is the ecological and cultural centerpiece of the Southwest; it’s much more than a plumbing system. Post-2026, its unclear whether there’s a clear process, or set of processes, for getting all this work done. The CRRG intends to play a role in shaping and informing those discussions. Karletta Chief Associate Professor & Extension Specialist Historian, UA Native Faculty Association | Dept. of Environmental Science, University of Arizona Bonnie G. Colby, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics | University of Arizona John Fleck Director of Water Resources, Department of Economics | University of New Mexico Karl Flessa Professor of Geosciences | University of Arizona Kristiana Hansen Associate Professor and Extension Water Resource Economist, Dept. of Agricultural and Applied Economics | University of Wyoming Osvel Hinojosa-Huerta Director of the Coastal Solutions Fellows Program, Lab of Ornithology | Cornell University Doug Kenney Western Water Policy Program Director GWC | University of Colorado Law School Eric Kuhn Colorado River District; General Manager (retired) Matthew McKinney Co-Facilitator, Water & Tribes Initiative, Colorado River Basin / Director, Center for Natural Resources & Environmental Policy | University of Montana Jonathan Overpeck Dean, School for Environment and Sustainability | University of Michigan Jason Robison Carl M. Williams Professor of Law & Social Responsibility | University of Wyoming College of Law John Schmidt Director, Center for Colorado River Studies, Watershed Sciences | Utah State University Kathryn Sorensen Director of Research, Kyl Center for Water Policy at Morrison Institute | Senior Global Futures Scientist, Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, Arizona State University Bradley Udall Senior Water and Climate Research Scientist/Scholar, Colorado State University, Colorado Water Institute https://lnkd.in/gEyNrY68

We hear a lot about the importance of studying the Great Lakes “ecosystem” – the network of aquatic plants and animals, their habitats, and the environmental conditions in which they live – and how all these pieces interact to move energy around the ecosystem. But what about knowledge ecosystems? People and institutions interact in important ways, and knowledge must move within these networks and structures if we are to come up with solutions to pressing environmental issues. Many barriers block the exchange and application of knowledge, such as scientific research results being inaccessible to managers, or political or social forces preventing changes in policy and practice. This leads to a phenomenon called the “knowledge-action gap.” The Science Transfer Program seeks to bridge the knowledge-action gap by transforming Great Lakes scientific knowledge into formats that are more useful for fishery managers and decision-makers, and by connecting knowledge users and knowledge producers to build relationships and to co-produce knowledge that is more relevant and actionable. To learn more about the knowledge-action gap in natural resource management, visit https://lnkd.in/eXt8Rcdq (Nguyen, V.M., Young, N., Cooke, S.J. (2017) A roadmap for knowledge exchange and mobilization research in conservation and natural resource management. Conservation Biology 31, 789-798). Figure reprinted with permission. #2024LakeCmtes

Attending IMCC: International Marine Conservation Congress? I'll be presenting on the last day! Many early career marine scientists report that they *want* to perform conservation relevant research, but that they do not know how to effectively do this. This is often because of a lack of understanding of how science is used by conservation advocates and policymakers, or even a lack of understanding of the conservation and natural resources management policymaking process in general. As a result, many well-intentioned scientists spend years performing work that is functionally useless to conservation. Here we present practical, actionable advice from survey responses from natural resources managers, conservation advocates, and scientists with extensive experience performing policy-relevant research. We also present a novel, simple checklist for determining whether or not a given research project is indeed important for conservation and management.

“Why environmental science and engineering? Because it provides satisfaction for the curious. The challenges are numerous and intriguing. The impact of your work is significant for all of us living on this pale blue dot we call home.” -Dr. Peter Goodwin, this year's José de Acosta lecturer at University of San Francisco Learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the fast-growing #environmentalmanagement field and gain insights into large ecosystem recovery strategies and examples in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/eascJWk7 #usfcamsem #usfmsem #ecosystemrecovery #environmentaljustice #environmentalscience University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

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BEACON project: Working towards a cleaner Baltic Sea 🌊 We’re excited to share the work of the BEACON project, which targets at changing how we assess contamination by chemicals in the Baltic Sea marine environment. Why is this important? Biological effects of contaminants are often overlooked in current monitoring programs. Thanks to the funding from Interreg Baltic Sea Region, we’re making significant progress in integrating chemical and biological approaches to monitor and assess marine pollution. 🧪🔬 As we approach the project’s conclusion, stay tuned for the results from our stakeholder survey, data integration tool, along with our recommendations and guidelines. Together we’re paving the way for a cleaner and healthier Baltic Sea! 💧 The BEACON project is supported by Interreg Baltic Sea Region. The Finnish Environment Institute acts as the lead partner of the BEACON project, and the other partners include Tallinn University of Technology, Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, Stockholms universitet, Göteborgs universitet, and HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission. Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/d2bfzidW #MadeWithInterreg #Interreg #BalticSea

LESS THAN 1 MONTH TO GO! HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR OUR UPCOMING WEBINAR ? 'Maximising Natural Capital Benefits for Brownfield and Sustainable Development'? Taking place on Thursday 20th June 2024 11am - 1pm at a cost of £30,  this webinar will explore how government seeks to support the reframing of nature, in terms of the value to people and the economy to create sustainable development. Attendees will hear, through case study examples, about how organisations are already implementing this approach and the resulting benefits achieved. Can development only be a threat to soil quality and natural habitats? How do we reconcile the competing needs of nature versus man? Too long we have underestimated the value and importance that the natural environment contributes to our well-being. Chaired by Mark H... (Climate & Sustainability – Lead at The Pensions Regulator), attendees will hear presentations from Tim Graham(Director at RSK Wilding and Nature Positive), David Stuart (Policy and Practice Lead at Scottish Land Commission), Martina Girvan Senior Technical Director – Ecology at Arcadis),Yolande Macklin (Senior Associate Director, Land Quality, Jacobs) and Dr. Darren Beriro (Principal Geoscientist, British Geological Survey). TO REGISTER : https://lnkd.in/e7qv2hKE

#Stanford Environmental Research 2023 Year in Review New report looks back at the most impactful #environment and #sustainability research from Stanford University scholars in 2023. Read online or download at Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment: https://lnkd.in/gCNMD2Dw Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability