[SEMCO] Hector Galbraith to speak in Westport, MA

[Charles Gerrior]

Leading Climate Change Scientist Hector Galbraith to Discuss Impact of
Climate Change on Ecosystems           

Hector Galbraith, Director of the Climate Change and Energy Initiative at
Manomet Center for Conservation Services (www.manomet.org), will speak at
the Westport Middle School, Thursday April 29 at 7 p.m. on research
regarding the impacts of climate change on our regional ecosystems. 

Hector Galbraith is world renowned for his research and expertise on climate
change. He currently serves on Governor Patrick's Advisory Committee on
Climate Change Strategies for the Commonwealth. The results of his research
have been published in over 60 papers and chapters in books and
peer-reviewed journals. 

In his presentation, Dr. Galbraith will share insights from his research
related to climate change's impact on ecosystems and science-based
strategies for safeguarding wildlife and habitats. The evening will kick off
with a brief presentation by Alan Palm of the Alliance for Climate Education
(ACE). ACE has been meeting with high school students throughout the country
and even here in Westport, engaging students to take actions to reduce their
carbon footprint and "make a difference". 

The event is supported by the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance
(SEEAL) . The event is cosponsored by the Westport River Watershed Alliance,
Mass Audubon Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Westport Fishermen's
Association.

 

Caption for Tidal Marsh Photo: Manomet's climate change research has shown
that intertidal habitats (such as this saltmarsh at Plum Island,
Massachusetts) which support internationally important populations of
migratory birds could be inundated and lost to rising sea levels. To learn
more about Manomet's Climate Change and Energy Initiative, visit
www.manomet.org

 
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