https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/gov-signs-climate-change-bill-to-protect-coastal-communities/2522686/ This story aired on NBC Connecticut July 6, 2021. The effects of climate change are already being felt in Connecticut. By the year 2050, experts say further impacts are unavoidable. “It is going to be warmer, the water is going to be higher, it is going to cause flooding more frequently along the shoreline,” […]
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NBC CT feature on Sea level Rise
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/sea-level-rise-how-well-is-connecticut-preparing/2487304/ Len Besthoff and Meteorologist Kaitlyn McGrath interviewed Executive Director, James O’Donnell This story aired May 17, 2021. Scientists including Professor Jim O’Donnell at the UConn Avery Point campus in Groton have said sea level rise has been accelerating at a rate, where within 30 years, it could be nearly 20 inches higher right off […]
June 2021 Research Webinar Series
REGISTER Throughout the month of June, hear about innovative Resilient Connecticut climate change research in this CIRCA “brown bag” webinar series. Focused on specific topics and condensed on time, enjoy one or all nine of these free webinars by clicking on the Register link above. Each event will be held for 30 minutes during the […]
CIRCA Hiring Postdoctoral Research Associate to Support CT Resilience Planning
APPLY HERE – direct link to UConn job posting CIRCA is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the Resilient Connecticut project. CIRCA invites applications from recent graduates with a Ph.D. in Geography, or closely related field, to participate in the development of technology and quantitative techniques to identify and map critical infrastructure […]
Resilient Connecticut Workshop: Developing A Planning Framework for New Haven and Fairfield Counties
Resilient Connecticut Workshop: Developing A Planning Framework for New Haven and Fairfield Counties Wednesday, May 22, 2019 8:30 am – 3:30 pm UConn Stamford Campus Building Auditorium 1 University Place, Stamford, CT Registration is now closed For inquiries please email circa@uconn.edu PARKING and DIRECTIONS Parking is available in a UConn lot at 1194 Washington Blvd., […]
Resilient Connecticut Webinar
Resilient Connecticut Webinar Series Kickoff April 30, 2019 1:00 – 2:00 pm REGISTER HERE During this webinar, participants can learn and ask questions about: The latest climate projections for Connecticut sea level rise, temperature, and precipitation An overview of innovative resilient design strategies This new Resilient Connecticut project and opportunities to be involved moving forward. WEBINAR […]
NEW Green Infrastructure and Living Shorelines CIRCA Website
CIRCA is excited to announce a new and improved design for the Green Infrastructure and Living Shorelines section of our website. The website was redesigned in an effort to enhance the use and accessibility of CIRCA research products to practitioners. Website visitors will see a series of new links providing direct access to: An […]
Beneficial Use of Dredged Material for Salt Marsh Restoration and Creation in Connecticut: Final Report
Tidal marshes reduce erosion and flooding impacts while providing high value ecosystem services to coastal areas. A high rate of tidal wetland loss and degradation has been documented in Connecticut, due to human impacts and climate change. To address this issue, a multidisciplinary team of scientists from UConn, including representatives from the Department of Marine […]
New Positions to Support CT Resilience Planning
The application period for the following job postings closed on September 17, 2018. CIRCA is still seeking applicants for three of four new positions to support development of the Connecticut Connections Coastal Resilience Plan (C3RP). The planning process will involve extensive public input and coordination with state agencies, regional Councils of Governments, and municipalities. Along […]
Products available – Creating a Resilient Connecticut: A CIRCA Forum on Science, Planning, Policy & Law | May 11, 2018
The Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), UConn School of Law’s Center for Energy & Environmental Law (CEEL), and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) hosted an event entitled, Creating a Resilient Connecticut: A CIRCA Forum on Science, Planning, Policy & Law on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the UConn School of Law in Hartford, […]