Climate envelope modeling for evaluating anticipated effects of climate change on threatened and endangered species in the Greater Everglades

Project Investigators: Stephanie S. Romañach, Laura A. Brandt, Leonard Pearlstine, Donald L. DeAngelis, Ikuko Fujisaki, Frank J. Mazzotti Project Start Date: 2009 End Date: 2010 Recent Funding: (FY10) ENP CESI, USGS GE PES, USFWS Work Plans Metadata

Our proposed project works toward finding solutions to problems related to long-term conservation planning in the face of the uncertainty surrounding climate change. We propose to work with resource managers to develop tools at appropriate spatial and temporal scales to assist with decision making.

To demonstrate the process and utility of our proposed approach, we will begin by focusing on 21 threatened and endangered terrestrial vertebrates in South Florida. By virtue of its physical features and geography, Florida, and in particular, South Florida will be highly susceptible to climate changes, specifically with regard to already apparent sea level rise. Although methodology and developed products will be applicable to other species and regions, our initial focus is to work with partners in the southeastern region and expand the list of species of interest in that region.

Work Plans

• 2010

Metadata

• Climate envelope modeling for evaluating anticipated effects of climate change on threatened and endangered species in the Greater Everglades (project metadata)