Adaptation Services

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS

The Adaptation Services team delivers information and technical support to natural resource professionals and landowners to address climate change impacts in natural resources management. NIACS has developed a collaborative, cross-boundary approach among scientists, managers, and landowners to incorporate climate change considerations into natural resource management. Hands-on workshops, seminars, and trainings help participants identify climate vulnerabilities and adapt their management to mitigate the potential impacts of climate change.

Danielle Shannon

Climate Adaptation Specialist

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Danielle is the coordinator of the USDA Northern Forests Climate Hub, and helps land managers cope with and adapt to the challenges of climate change. She likes to focus on using adaptation resources to aid management decisions in forested watersheds, and wetlands. Outside of work, Danielle is most often found running after her two kids who are daredevil bike riders.

Stephen Handler

Climate Adaptation Specialist

USDA FOREST SERVICE

As a Climate Change Specialist at NIACS, Stephen coordinates the Northwoods Climate Change Response Framework throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. This includes preparing vulnerability assessments, working with partners, and planning real-world adaptation projects to illustrate climate-informed land management. Stephen spends as much time as possible napping with his son Simon.

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