This seminar from the MSU Institute on Ecosystems offers a discussion of current and anticipated climate change impacts in communities across Montana, with an emphasis on how communities can begin to consider and implement climate resiliency efforts. Led by members of a new team, Climate Smart Montana, the presenters will provide an overview of community climate assessment and planning strategies well as specific examples of climate resiliency planning efforts in Bozeman, Whitefish and Missoula.
Presenters include:
Paul Lachapelle, Professor in the Department of Political Science at MSU and MSU-Extension Community Development Specialist
Natalie Meyer, Sustainability Programs Director for the City of Bozeman
Amy Cilimburg, Executive Director of Climate Smart Missoula
Kate McMahon, Planning Consultant and Board Member with Climate Smart Glacier Country
Recorded at Montana State University on October 16, 2019.