Toward Understanding Teleconnections that Influence Ecosystem Resilience
Successful local conservation efforts must account for both local and remote influences, the latter of which can be more difficult to identify and quantify. For example, the hydrological connectivity of central U.S. river systems leads to environmental problems downstream, such as the Mississippi River Delta. Understanding these “teleconnections” and their influence on the ecosystems and ecosystem services of the region can be key to finding management strategies that work.
Our Team
Established in October 2018, the Understanding Teleconnections that Influence Ecosystem Resilience team has 10 members:
Elinor Martin (co-lead), University of Oklahoma
Dave Gutzler, University of New Mexico
Katharine Hayhoe, Texas Tech University
Jennifer Koch, University of Oklahoma
Greg Sneddon (co-lead), USGS Wetland & Aquatic Research Center
Jack Friedman, University of Oklahoma
Chaylum Hogue, Chickasaw Nation
Bob Rohli, Louisiana State University
Kristine DeLong, Louisiana State University
Paulina Cwik, University of Oklahoma
Our Projects
2020 Goals:
- Review Paper on the atmospheric teleconnections impacting precipitation and temperature in the South Central US
- Synthesis/Concept Paper on translating teleconnection concepts across atmospheric, ecological, and social systems.
How we plan to accomplish our goals:
- Communication Plan:
- Monthly conference calls
- Writing Jamborees: 2-3 hour writing blocks with everyone involved
- Meeting in May 2020 for final draft and submission