Identifying and Evaluating Refugia from Drought and Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest

Project ID: G16AC00434

Federal Agency: U.S. Geological Survey

Partner Institution: University of Washington

Fiscal Year: 2016

Initial Funding: $137,395

Total Funding: $137,395

Project Type: Technical Assistance

Project Disciplines: Biological

Principal Investigator: Lawler, Joshua

Agreement Technical Representative: Cartwright, Jennifer

Abstract: The objectives of this project are to:
1. Identify and map macro-scale from regional changes in temperature and hydrologic conditions (i.e. drought), using a diverse set of existing data (climate projections, topography, hydrology, soil characteristics, and remotely sensed data).
2. Explore spatial and ecological overlaps and differences between various kinds of refugia (e.g. from temperature change, drought, and wildfire1) to produce a useful synthesis for natural resource managers.