U.S. Geological Survey 2024 Rocky Mountain Region Science Exchange—Showcasing Cutting-Edge Science to Adapt to Extreme Weather Events and Stakeholder Needs
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Introduction
The Rocky Mountains and the Colorado River Basin in the Western United States are complex, interconnected systems that sustain a large variety of species, including tens of millions of humans. These regions face risks from drought, wildfires, invasive plant and animal species, and habitat reduction. Working with many stakeholders, scientists can help to characterize these risks by providing data and analytical tools to inform land and water resource management decisions.
The U.S. Geological Survey 2024 Rocky Mountain Region (Region 7) Science Exchange Workshop, held in April 2024, focused on cutting-edge science techniques, evaluating complex interconnected risks, and coproducing science with science partners and stakeholders. These science topics and communication strategies can be used for developing data, interpretations, and decision support tools needed to provide science that resource managers and other stakeholders can use to better understand complex, dynamic natural systems and develop management strategies to plan for and adapt to risks that threaten human communities and natural ecosystems.
Suggested Citation
Andrews, W.J., Titus, T.N., Eng, L.E., Zellman, K.L., Anderson, P.J., and Havens, J.C., 2025, U.S. Geological Survey 2024 Rocky Mountain Region Science Exchange—Showcasing cutting-edge science to adapt to extreme weather events and stakeholder needs: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2025-3008, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20253008.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Cutting-Edge Science Tools for Adapting to Extreme Weather Events
- Science for a Risk-Ready Region
- Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Science Coproduction
- Workshop Outcomes
- References Cited
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | U.S. Geological Survey 2024 Rocky Mountain Region Science Exchange—Showcasing cutting-edge science to adapt to extreme weather events and stakeholder needs |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2025-3008 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20253008 |
| Publication Date | April 24, 2025 |
| Year Published | 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center, Colorado Water Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, Rocky Mountain Region Director’s Office |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |