Tag: NOAA Science Center

  • Sunday, June 11, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Sea Level Rise and Extreme Precipitation: Preparing for Boston’s Uncertain Future

    How should communities build resilience for dealing with weather and climate-related hazards in the coming decades? On Sunday, June 11 from 9 – 4, participants will use visualizations to explore potential vulnerabilities to our infrastructures, social networks, and ecosystems from sea level rise and extreme precipitation events, then discuss potential strategies for addressing these threats, focusing on the priorities and needs of relevant stakeholders. At the event’s conclusion, participants will make recommendations for increasing Boston’s community resilience. The event takes place at the Museum of Science, Boston.

    Apply to participate in this free day-long forum. The event is designed to gather the opinions of a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. You don’t need to have knowledge about the topic to be selected. This project is supported by a NOAA Environmental Literacy Grant. In collaboration with Expert and Citizen Assessment of Science and Technology.

    For application and more information: ecastonline.org/climate/boston