Preparing our National Parks for the impacts of extreme weather events
National Park Service
7:00 – 8:00 pm MDT
Often considered America’s best idea, national parks are a source of awe and inspiration for visitors, and a source of pride and livelihood for local communities. But how will extreme weather events such as floods and blizzards impact these natural wonders? In his Explorer Series Lecture and Bambei Brewing Science Talk, NSF NCAR scientist Kyle Nardi discusses how extreme weather will impact our national parks and nearby communities, focusing on the destructive November 2006 floods in Glacier National Park, Montana. He will also discuss how his research informs hazard preparedness for public lands and communities along the Front Range.
Kyle Nardi
Kyle is a postdoctoral fellow at NSF NCAR in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to joining NSF NCAR, Kyle received his PhD in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science from Penn State University and his MS in Atmospheric Science from Colorado State University. Kyle’s research focuses on using computer models to understand how extreme weather events, like floods, impact public lands and nearby communities. Kyle’s research interests are fueled by his passion for natural landscapes and the benefits they provide to society.