Utilizing Climate Data to Inform Municipal Planning in the Lower
Missouri River Basin
Natalie Umphlett1, Martha Shulski1, Tarik Abdel-Monem1, Zhenghong Tang1, and Frank Uhlarik2
University of Nebraska-Lincoln1 and City of Lincoln2
Heartland Climate Adaptation Project
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Takeaways • Municipalities are
seeking out customized climate data (historical and projected)
• Translation of climate data into useful information is important
• Challenges due to resource availability and various needs of each particular location
• Many opportunities for additional work
Final Report: Climate in the Heartland
http://usdn.org/uploads/cms/documents/ climate_in_the_heartland_report.pdf
Increasing the Capacity for Municipal Climate Adaptation Planning in the Missouri River Basin
Target Region
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Major Project Components
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
• Assessment of climate data and information use by cities across the region
• Two-day workshop with city representatives
• Development of city-specific data/information
• Project evaluation
Select Survey Results
• To what extent does your municipality currently use climate data in planning efforts? – Very little to none = 60%
• What is the single biggest reason why your municipality does not integrate climate data further into planning efforts? – Lack of awareness about the value of doing so = 32% – Lack of known best practices to integrate climate data into planning = 27%
• What would be the most valuable medium to encourage your municipality to integrate climate data into planning efforts? – A report specific to my municipality with localized information = 28% – A webinar on climate data tools salient to municipal planning efforts = 23% – An interactive online resource specific to municipal decision-making = 18%
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
304 Municipalities Surveyed in IA, KS, MO, and NE Response Rate: 38.5% (117/304)
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Utilizing Climate Data to Inform Municipal Planning and Increase Resilience Workshop
Workshop Sessions Opportunities for climate data use and communicating risks to policymakers Hazard mitigation in Nebraska Evaluating local planning systems for extreme climate risk reduction Incorporating climate adaptations into local hazard mitigation plans Integrating climate thresholds into city planning Field trip: Flood management and community revitalization: Antelope Valley and next directions
Using Thresholds to Guide Planning
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City-specific Climate Reports
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Contents • Temperature and precipitation
trends – Regional and statewide – Local
• Local extremes • Future climate projections • Implications • Resources
City-specific Climate Reports: Example Pages
Web Tools – Under Development
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Web Tools – Under Development
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Download CSV Option Available
Web Tools – Under Development
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Web Tools – Under Development
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Download CSV Option Available
Web Tools – Under Development
Providing timely climate data and information to the public for cost effective decision making since 1987
Download CSV Option Available Download CSV Option Available
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Natalie Umphlett Interim Director/Regional Climatologist [email protected] 402-472-6764 (direct) hprcc.unl.edu
