Connecting Wildlands and Communities


Integrating ecological research into planning efforts is key to IEMM’s goal of delivering actionable science, and to Connecting Wildlands and Communities (CWC).

Funded by the California Strategic Growth Council, IEMM and the Climate Science Alliance lead an interdisciplinary team comprised of planners, environmental engineers, ecologists, and geographers.

The CWC team explores how connected landscapes can support adaptation and resilience to climate change for both ecosystems and local communities in Southern California.

CWC takes a comprehensive planning approach to meet specific state objectives. These objectives include protecting rural communities, mitigating wildfire risk, supporting water sustainability, and protecting biodiversity.

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A landscape-scale framework to identify refugia from multiple stressors

 
CWC

Connecting Wildlands and Communities

See the Climate Science Alliance's CWC project website to learn more.
CWC Data Portal

Interactive CWC Data Portal

The CWC data portal is home to the project’s data visualization and planning tools. Explore interactive maps, adaptation menus, case studies, and other data related to four focal areas: climate, water sustainability, wildfire risk, and biodiversity and conservation 
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Connecting Wildlands and Communities Project Overview

Project Partner

Climate Science Alliance

Project Funder

Strategic Growth Council

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