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Impacts on coastal flooding, snowpack, drought and salmon
On Wednesday, March 9, four NOAA scientists will present a sampling of new research on how the current El Niño is affecting drought, snowpack, coastal flooding and salmon. The researchers will also discuss how they are using science to improve the prediction of water-related threats and hazards. As the federal agency charged with water prediction and warning responsibilities, NOAA is uniquely positioned to provide communities with the environmental information needed meet these challenges.
WHAT:
Science media briefing webinar followed by questions and answers
WHEN:
Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ET
WHO:
- Steven Fine, chief science advisor, NOAA Research, overview
- William Sweet, oceanographer, NOAA National Ocean Service, coastal flooding
- Sarah Kapnick, physical scientist, NOAA Research, snowpack
- Martin Hoerling, research meteorologist, NOAA Research, drought
- Eric Danner, research ecologist, NOAA Fisheries, salmon in California rivers
HOW:
Register in advance by clicking on this short link: bit.ly/noaaElNino offsite link
Once you register, you will receive an email with information needed to access the webinar by computer or by telephone. We recommend using a computer with audio to simplify participation in the question and answer portion for journalists. We strongly recommend registering in advance.
MORE INFORMATION:
- NOAA El Niño Portal: https://www.climate.
gov/enso - U.S. Drought Portal: http://www.drought.gov
NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth's environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our other social media channels.
Media contact
Monica Allen
301-734-1123
