This working group aims to provide those making land and resource management and policy decisions in the North Bay region the information, methods, and guidance needed to address the challenges of climate change on natural and agricultural systems.

The main focus is to develop a framework and tools for cross-discipline collaboration and scientific, technical, and land management related information exchange to facilitate progress toward the implementation of climate adaptation strategies identified at the 2009 Laguna watershed climate adaptation conference.

Building and utilizing the varied data capabilities of the SF Conservation Commons will facilitate the exchange of information and will allow the streamlining of projects, and increase active collaboration, helping to leverage resources. This group also focuses on the interface between scientfic/technical capabilities & findings and the on-the-ground needs of the land management community, in order to effectively implement appropriate actions to facilitate climate adaptation actions.

The information this group will gather and analyze will be directly made available to the other workig groups for integration. This coordinated approach will benefit all participants and will help in developing the necessary funding support for implementing research, technologial tools, and adaptive management.

Climate Change Adaptation Strategies identified at the recent conference that this group will directly address include: Field-based Monitoring, Consolidate Knowledgebase, Create Centralized Data Center, Implement Adaptive Management, Invest in Diversity, and Strengthening Collaboration.

The group is currently developing a clearly defined set of goals, objectives, outcomes, and meeting structure. If interested in participating, please contact the working group chair, otherwise sign up and join in the online discussions.