Dear Friend of the National Parks,

Join national and regional climate experts as they provide Bozeman with a comprehensive look at what climate change will mean for Montana.  Lecture topics will include: the economic costs of climate change, wildlife conservation in a changing climate, and a look at climate change impacts to Yellowstone National Park.

WHAT: Public Lecture Series: Montana's Changing Climate and You

WHEN: Lectures will be held on October 29, November 5, and November 19 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

October 29 – What Will Climate Change Cost Montanans? Nationally renowned economist Ernie Niemi will discuss what climate change could cost Montana if it goes unaddressed.

November  5 – Protecting Wildlife in a Changing Climate: Dr. Molly Cross, ecologist with the Wildlife Conservation Society, will discuss fish and wildlife conservation in Montana, and present strategies for increasing the chances for conservation success as our climate changes.

November 19 – Yellowstone National Park in a Changing Climate: National Geographic author and naturalist Gary Ferguson will use images and stories to explore the climatic changes that are forever altering the world's first national park.

WHERE: Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main Street

CONTACT: Danielle Blank, dblank@npca.org, 406-585-1380

This series is organized by the National Parks Conservation Association and Montana State University's Big Sky Institute, with additional support provided by the Bozeman Public Library, Headwaters Economics, National Wildlife Federation, Montana Audubon, and Montana Conservation Voters.

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I hope you will join us for this important series.

Sincerely,

 

Danielle Blank, Outreach Coordinator
Northern Rockies Regional Office

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