Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment

Project ID: P23AC01214

Federal Agency: National Park Service

Partner Institution: University of Washington

Fiscal Year: 2023

Initial Funding: $280,743

Total Funding: $280,743

Project Type: Research

Project Disciplines: Social

Principal Investigator: Wood, Spencer

Agreement Technical Representative: Wood, Melanie

Abstract: The goal of this project is to improve the understanding of climate change impacts on visitor experience and visitor behavior in national park units. The incorporation of climate change considerations into Visitor Use Management planning will better prepare the National Park Service (NPS) to provide positive experiences for NPS visitors and the public in a changing climate.