Human Dimensions (HDgov)
The field of human dimensions (HD) includes diverse approaches for using social science to understand and improve environmental policy, practice and outcomes. Human dimensions inquiries strive to understand human traits and behavior and incorporate that understanding into environmental planning and practice. What is HDgov? HDgov is a comprehensive online portal providing easy access to publications, […]
Collaborative Practices in Strategic Planning
Is collaboration working? Is collaboration doing what we want it to do? Multiple use, multiple stakeholders, multiple needs and multiple interests requires working with other public agencies, tribal governments, nonprofits, businesses and the public. Today, land management necessitates collaboration in our everyday work. Collaboration supports a systems approach rather than a singular approach to managing […]
The Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) Framework, USGS
The Resist-Accept-Direct (RAD) framework is a tool that helps resource managers make informed strategies for responding to socio-ecological changes. Ecosystems are transforming, with substantial shifts in ecological processes and important ecosystem services occurring at unprecedented rates. As systems approach socio-economic and ecological thresholds, our current management toolbox has proved to be incomplete for conservation and […]
An Evolution of Water Level Partnerships at NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
Laura Rear McLaughlin, NOAA Chief, Stakeholder Services Branch NOAA/Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services Maryland
EXPRESS: EXpanding Pacific Research and Exploration of Submerged Systems
Heather Coleman, NOAA Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program Manager Office of Habitat Conservation, NOAA Fisheries Maryland
Leveraging Partnerships to Close the Science-Usability Gap
Marina Tomer, USGS Research Coordinator South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center Oklahoma
Mission: Iconic Reefs
Jennifer Moore, NOAA Coral Recovery Coordinator National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office Florida
Growing our Practice: Inward and Outward Journeys
Karen Nelson, USGS Office of Science Quality and Integrity (OSQI) Youth and Education in Science (YES) Office Wisconsin
Bridging Data Gaps Through Interagency Coordination
Ally Lane, NOAA Fish Biologist, West Coast Region California
Fishers and Farmers: Watershed Leaders Network
Heidi Keuler, USFWS Fish Habitat Biologist Fishers & Farmers Partnership Coordinator, National Fish Habitat Partnership Wisconsin
