SCDRP Newsletter: September 19, 2024 | |
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Registration for the SCDRP 9th Annual Meeting is now open and the Annual Meeting Webpage is live!
Check the Registration Page and Annual Meeting Webpage, linked below, for more information on registration, logistics, and scholarship opportunities.
Discounts are available for some Annual Meeting attendees. If you fall into one of the categories below, email us at scdrp@secoora.org to receive your discount code:
- SCDRP Dues-Paying Member: $100 off registration
- 2025 Steering Committee Member: $200 off registration
- Bronze Sponsor: 100% off one registration
- Silver Sponsor: 100% off two registrations
- Gold Sponsor: 100% off three registrations
- Session Speaker/Panelist/Moderator: 100% off registration
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Advisory Board Nominations Closing in One Week! | |
We are building our Additional Resources Webpage and we need your help! Please send us resources, tools, publications, and trainings to include on our Additional Resources page. We are especially in need of more state and territory specific resources. Send your ideas and resources to scdrp@secoora.org. | | | |
Do you have a question or a request for information, resources, or connections that you’d like to send out to SCDRP’s wide network of disaster resiliency and climate professionals? Email us at scdrp@secoora.org with your request and contact information, and it may be featured in our next newsletter!
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Things we're excited about.... | |
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Coastal Inundation Community of Practice
Practitioners addressing coastal inundation and flooding in your communities: check out the Coastal Inundation Community of Practice, facilitated by NOAA's Office for Coastal Management, the National Sea Grant Office, and the American Society of Adaptation Professionals. Much like SCDRP, this Community of Practice facilitates peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge exchange across sectors, but operates at a national level with a focus on coastal flooding science and coastal inundation.
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FEMA Emergency Manager Exchange
The Emergency Manager Exchange (EMX) Program brings state, local, tribal and territorial emergency managers and government officials to Washington, D.C. to work with FEMA leadership on the development and implementation of policies and programs. In this program, a participating government organization sends an employee to work at FEMA, and a permanent FEMA employee will be sent to support the non-federal government office or program in return. The FEMA employee will work to address capability gaps identified by the non-federal government organization in their nomination letter. The exchange duration is 6 months.
Applications are open until September 30th.
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See Below for Job Opportunities, Upcoming Webinars/Events, Funding Opportunities, and Helpful Resources!
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Job Opportunities, Internships, and Fellowships | |
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Submitted by SCDRP Members
Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), Natural Resources Department
Planning Administrator (Closing October 3)
$84,576.00 - $143,780.00 Annually
The Planning Administrator of the Natural Resources Department will serve as the Manager of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
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New Funding Resource Available from the EPA
Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox
The Climate Resilience and Adaptation Funding Toolbox contains resources to help EPA’s funding applicants and recipients make climate-informed investments.
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Rooting Resilience Request for Applications: Community-Based Organizations – River Network
River Network is excited to announce a funding opportunity for community-based nonprofit organizations for planning and implementing small community forestry projects in disadvantaged communities. Free technical assistance is available during both the application process and the grant period to support organizations who are new to federal funding and may need additional help applying for or managing this grant. Grants will range from $75,000 to $200,000 over a 1-3 year period, dependent upon the project, its activities, and grantee capacity.
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm ET, October 23, 2024
SECOORA
Student Opportunity: 2024 Data Challenge
The Southeast Coastal Ocean Observing Regional Association (SECOORA) Data Challenge invites undergraduate students, graduate students, and early career professionals to develop a project that combines multiple southeast datasets to support one or more coastal communities by addressing a timely and relevant issue. There are two $3,500 prizes available.
Proposals due Friday, October 25, 2024.
SECOORA
Student Opportunity: Vembu Subramanian Ocean Scholars Award
SECOORA will support 2-3 recipients to participate in an in-person regional or national meeting or conference. The maximum individual award value is $1,500 to cover travel and conference/meeting costs within the United States. We anticipate supporting at least one applicant in each funding category.
Proposals are due Monday, October 28, 5:00 PM ET.
Georgia Coastal Management Program (GCMP) of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division (CRD)
Coastal Incentive Grant applications now accepted
Eligible applicants include state governments (with the exception of DNR), qualified local governments, regional commissions, and state colleges, universities, and research institutions. All proposed projects must be located within one of the 11 designated coastal counties of Georgia: Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Charlton, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, and Wayne. Projects that are regional in scope or involve partnerships across multiple counties must also be located within these eligible areas.
The maximum award available is $80,000, with a 1:1 non-federal match required. Applications due December 6, 2024
FEMA
Swift Current Funding Opportunity
Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Swift Current aims to better align the delivery of FMA flood mitigation funding to the disaster survivor experience. The purpose of FMA Swift Current is to reduce or eliminate the flood risk to NFIP-participating communities and repetitive flood damage to structures and buildings insured by the NFIP following a flood-related disaster event, and to enhance community flood resilience within NFIP-participating communities. It does so by providing funding for mitigation opportunities immediately after a flood disaster event with the aim of delivering mitigation outcomes.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Closing Soon:
Call for Installation of New SET Stations and/or Reactivation of Historic SET Stations
SECOORA invites proposals for funding the installation of new Surface Elevation Table (SET) stations or the reactivation of historic SET stations within our region. This opportunity will cover the cost of materials and supplies, which SECOORA will purchase and ship directly to you.
Proposals due September 20, 2024
The Elsevier Foundation | Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge
The Elsevier Foundation provides funding of $25,000 for 2 winning projects per year, implementing green & sustainable chemistry solutions in the Global South – advancing both Climate Action and Gender Equity.
Application Deadline: September 30
USDA Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act
Tribal Access to Emerging Private Markets for Climate Mitigation and Forest Resilience (Applications close September 30, 2024)
US Department of Transportation
Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant Program
The RCP Program focuses on improving access to daily needs such as jobs, education, healthcare, food, nature, and recreation, and foster equitable development and restoration, and provide technical assistance to further these goals.
(Applications due September 30, 2024)
Technical Assistance available
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NOAA Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flooding Impacts The Sea Level Rise Viewer shows how future flooding might look in the places we love.
Study: Flooding and Elevation: An Examination of Differential Price Responses to Flood Events
Although many studies show elevating properties in flood-prone areas can be cost effective, few, if any, studies have examined the impact of home elevation on property values. We examine the impact of multiple flood events on property values of elevated and non-elevated homes in Charleston, SC. We find flooding significantly reduces the rate of appreciation, and home elevation increases the rate of lost appreciation. Our results suggest home elevation is not a flood risk adaptation and mitigation strategy valued by the market.
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Just added:
Climate Week NYC: Communicating Disaster Preparedness
During Climate Week NYC, join emergency managers and communicators for an insightful discussion on communicating disaster preparedness.
September 23, 2:30 PM EDT
EPA Environmental Justice Webinar Series for Tribes and Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous Food Sovereignty: A Panel Discussion on Advancing EJ and Reclaiming Traditional Food Pathway
September 25, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm ET
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Increasing Diversity in the US Ocean Studies Community: September 2024 Committee Meeting
September 26, 03:00 PM ET
Natural Hazards Center
Living by the Levee: Navigating Flood Resilience with Unsheltered Communities
October 8, 2024, 1 PM-2 PM ET
National Adaptation Forum
Enhancing the preparedness and resilience of communities before disasters strike: the case of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico
October 8, 02:30 PM ET
Community Building through Collaborative Science: Evolution of the Mangrove Coast Collaborative
October 15, 2 - 3 PM ET
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Climate Conversations: Housing and Disasters
October 25,12:30 PM - 1:45 PM ET
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Coming up:
North Carolina Office of Recovery & Resiliency
Resilience Webinar Series: Spotlight on Grant Opportunities
September 19, 12:30PM-2:00 PM EDT
Open Communications for the Ocean
Be a Better Coastal Adaptation Practitioner with Behavior Change
September 19, 1:00PM-2:00PM EDT
NOAA OAP, CAFA & Sea Grant Webinar Series on Climate Vulnerability
East Coast Fisheries Adaptation
September 23
Southeast Climate Monthly Webinar Series
Fire Weather Portal for the Southeast
September 24
FEMA National Resilience Guidance (NRG) Webinar Series
September 24, 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM ET
September 26, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM ET
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Global Perspectives: Water Resilience
September 24, 2:00 PM-3:45 PM ET
S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
Water Chats: Water Resilience, Planning & Preparedness
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Session 1 South Carolina Climate Change Impacts: September 24,1:00PM – 2:30PM ET
- Session 2 Community Action and Solutions: September 26, 1:00PM – 2:30PM ET
South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service
Partnering with Fire: Learning from Tribal Nations and Indigenous Practices
September 26, 10 AM- 12 PM ET
NOAA Office for Coastal Management
Funding and Financing Coastal Resilience: Spotlight on Public-Private Partnerships
September 26, 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM ET
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Workshops, Trainings, and Events | |
Upcoming and newly added events are listed below. More events can be found on the Calendar Page of our website. | |
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Just added:
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Leveraging the National Climate Assessment to Empower Communities - A Workshop
October 9, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
State-of-the-Science and the Future of Cumulative Impact Assessment: Workshop 1
October 15, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET, Virtual
Other upcoming events:
Planning with Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal Georgia
Every Wednesday from 10am-11:30am from October 1st through November 9th.
Registration is open until September 25th, or the class is filled.
The Georgia Conservancy
South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative (SASMI) Summit
-Tuesday, September 24 (4 PM - 6:00 PM) at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens and Historic Bamboo Farm
- Tuesday, October 22 (4 PM - 6:30 PM) at the Dorchester Improvement
Association
- Thursday, October 24 (3 PM - 6:00 PM) at McIntosh SEED
B.Nature Course
RSVP for Orientation on September 12 or 26, 2024 at 6pm EST
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America the Beautiful for All Coalition
New Era, New Leaders: America the Beautiful for All Conference: October 1-3, San Juan, PR
Planning with Nature-Based Solutions in Coastal Georgia
Every Wednesday from 10am-11:30am from October 1st through November 9th.
The National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation
2024 Innovation Summit for Preparedness & Resilience (InSPIRE)
October 2-3, Indianapolis, IN
Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies 78th Annual Conference
October 12-16, Augusta, GA
Sustain SC Annual Symposium
October 24, Columbia, SC
National Association of Flood and Stormwater Management Agencies 2024 Annual Meeting
October 27-30, Colorado Springs, CO
Flooding Adaptation Symposium
October 28-31, Kissimmee, FL
SESA Summit: Moving Solar and Energy Storage Forward
November 18-20, San Juan, PR
2024 Bays and Bayous Symposium
November 19-20, Biloxi, MS
National Disaster Resilience Conference
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes
November 20-22, 2024, Clearwater Beach, Florida
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Calls for Information, Comments, Surveys, Applications:
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS – Coastal GeoTools
You are invited to submit one or more abstract(s) of 300 words or less for the Coastal GeoTools Conference 2025 being held in Wilmington, NC January 27-30, 2025. All abstracts must be submitted via the online submission form by September 30.
Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium 2025
The Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America Symposium 2025 will be held in partnership with the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) on March 11 – 13, 2025 in Lima, Peru. The Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America program brings together outstanding early/mid-career scientists, engineers, and medical professionals (within 15 years of PhD graduation) from across Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the US and Canada, to explore exciting advances and opportunities in their fields. This symposium will be conducted in English with the goal to catalyze convergence research, innovation, and cross-pollination of ideas. Applications to attend due September 30.
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineer, & Medicine
Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: Call for Experts
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking suggestions for experts to participate in the upcoming Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change. The Roundtable will explore both how AI might be applied to mitigate and adapt to climate change, as well as how AI and its infrastructure might impact the climate. Submit suggestions by October 1.
Southeast Climate Adaptation Center
Integrative Approaches to Investigate Invasive Species and Landscapes Winter Institute: Vines
December 7-14, 2024 | University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
The goals of the Winter Institute are to: Integrate remote sensing (RS) and species distribution models (SDMs), develop and include social research into invasive species studies, and engage graduate students and faculty in a regional research program on proliferating species while fostering regional interactions and collaborations around shared histories and a shared problem.Participants of the Winter Institute are expected to contribute to a regional research project through the integration of the work into databases and papers. At least one publication is expected and students will be included as authors.
Open to graduate students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.). Exceptional fourth year undergraduate students may be considered.
Must be currently enrolled at SE CASC consortium organization.
Applications due October 1
Association of State Floodplain Managers: Call for Abstracts
The Call for Abstracts seeks professionals to submit for 30-minute concurrent sessions and/or 2-4 hour workshops that address the broad range of floodplain management issues, such as communicating flood risk, flood loss reduction, flood modeling and mapping, NFIP and flood insurance, policy, environmental justice and equity, tribal communities and sovereignty, arid regions considerations, success stories, stormwater management, climate change, and natural and beneficial floodplain functions.
Abstracts are due by: Oct. 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Central
Journal for Emergency Management Call for Papers: Higher Education in Emergency Management Pathways to Professional Excellence in the 21st Century (Manuscripts due Dec 15)
The Southeast Regional Climate Center (SERCC) requests feedback on "Expanded Caribbean Section of Southeast Quarterly Impacts and Outlook Report": Google form to provide feedback on quarterly reports
The American Society of Adaptation Professionals invites its members and organizations with experience in environmental justice and community advocacy to sign-up to provide technical assistance for communities impacted the most via the EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (“TCTAC”) Program. The goal of the TCTAC Program is to remove institutional barriers and to improve accessibility to federal funding for disinvested communities impacted by decades of structural environmental injustice and are already doing essential environmental and energy justice work.
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