--- begin forwarded text Date: Wed, 02 Aug 2000 12:25:11 -0500 From: Lois Norrgard <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Natl Assess. Report Hello, This is a general announcement about a public comment period open until August 11th. (please forward) For those of you interested in some "lite" reading please review this document: (find at www.gcrio.org/nationalassessment) Submit comments to: [log in to unmask] National Assessment. Chapter 17 Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change for the Forests of the United States. There is also a section that pertains exclusively to the Midwest and the Great Lakes Region. Note: General Comments: please provide any general comments on the report as a whole or on individual sections. Comments on the overall tone and scientific validity of the chapters and comments expressing the reasons for agreement or disagreement with major points in the chapter are appropriate to submit. (more info on commenting process go to: www.gcrio.org/nationalassessment/comments.html About the Assessment: Purpose The Assessment's purpose is to synthesize, evaluate, and report on what we presently know about the potential consequences of climate variability and change for the US in the 21st century. It has sought to identify key climatic vulnerabilities of particular regions and sectors, in the context of other changes in the nation's environment, resources, and economy. It has also sought to identify potential measures to adapt to climate variability and change. Finally, because present knowledge is limited, the Assessment has sought to identify the highest priority uncertainties about which we must know more to understand climate impacts, vulnerabilities, and our ability to adapt. Whether inclined to comment or not ITS A VERY GOOD READ! If commenting please also forward to EQB, local DNR, legislators and anyone else that you think could benefit from the information. thank you, Lois Norrgard Upper Midwest Organizer / American Lands ph/fax 952-881-7282 10368 Columbus Circle, Blmgton, MN 55420 [log in to unmask] --- end forwarded text -- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Rex L. Bavousett Photographer University of Iowa Our old name: University Relations - Publications Our new name: University Communications & Outreach - Publications 100 OPL, Iowa City, IA 52242 http://www.uiowa.edu/~urpubs/ mailto:[log in to unmask] voice: 319 384-0053 fax: 319 384-0055 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^