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‌ ‌ December 2018 Promoting the understanding and stewardship of forest ecosystems through scientific research and monitoring, policy outreach, and education Dear Hubbard Brook Supporter, Thanks to new and increased support from engaged citizens like you, 2018 has been a year of creativity and growth at Hubbard Brook. Over the past 12 months, Hubbard Brook researchers and communications staff: Published and presented scientific solutions for reduced snowpack in a winter economy Shared insights from the Ice Storm Experiment with emergency managers  Convened scientific experts and private woodlot owners for a discussion of invasive insect pests Shared our cutting-edge water cycle visualization and sonification with teachers, students, and art-lovers around the country Celebrated 50 years of continuous bird research  Proposed state and local climate change solutions With your help, we have made progress, but we are eager to do more.  Your financial contribution creates a stable foundation for our work, and your ideas inform new lines of scientific inquiry and public outreach. We would be honored by your year-end gift and grateful to count you among our generous supporters in 2018. Sincerely, HBRF Executive Director MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TODAY ‌ ‌ Featured Article The Bats of Hubbard Brook Dartmouth researchers are just beginning to understand the role bats play in the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem. This fascinating guide introduces the sights and sounds of the eight bat species found in the northeastern U.S., accompanied by stunning images from Canadian bat researcher Brock Fenton. READ MORE Photos From the Field Click to enlarge Improvements to Weir 6 are well underway—this picture shows both the old v-notch and the new. Photo: Ian Halm In October, the hydropedology team brought in a track-mounted drill rig to explore the depths of glacial sediments and bedrock on Watershed 3. Photo: Kevin McGuire Students from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies tour the forest on October 18. Photo: Lindsey Rustad Ian Halm clears snow from a weir hood in early November. Photo: Hannah Vollmer Geoff Wilson and Tammy Wooster built a friend for Rain Gauge 19 on November 26. Photo: Geoff Wilson A glassy, iced-in Mirror Lake on December 5. Photo: Tammy Wooster Research Highlight According to a new study published in Global Change Biology, coauthored by Hubbard Brook Investigator Pam Templer, the area of northeastern forests typically covered by insulating midwinter snowpack could shrink by up to 95 percent by the year 2100. The impacts of this decline will be felt year-round, as snowpack loss could adversely affect tree growth and carbon storage across the region. Sugar maples in experimental snow removal plots at Hubbard Brook, for example, experienced decreased growth rates by 40 to 55 percent during the five-year study. READ MORE Outreach Highlight WaterViz, Hubbard Brook's innovative online water cycle visualization and sonification tool, is making a big splash. The multidisciplinary WaterViz team, which includes artists Xavier Cortada and Marty Quinn and staff from the Hubbard Brook Research Foundation, the Forest Service, and beyond, spent months preparing the website for a relaunch complete with new visuals, a more user-friendly design, and revamped lesson plans. Hubbard Brook's Amey Bailey, Lindsey Rustad, and Sarah Thorne led a WaterViz workshop on October 14 at the New Hampshire Science Teachers' Association Fall Conference. WaterViz is currently on exhibit at Concrete Space gallery in Doral, Florida, through January 15 alongside artist Xavier Cortada's Hubbard Brook "Water Paintings" as part of the Miami New Media Festival. READ MORE Hubbard Brook Researchers in the News  Opinion: How states can fight climate change under Trump CNN Lowly in Stature, Fungi Play a Big Role in Regulating the Climate WBUR Opinion: EPA rule changes put clean air at risk Syracuse.com Lighter snowpack can hinder tree growth, limit carbon storage Earth.com Gene Likens Receives Franklin Institute Award Gene Likens, Co-Founder of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study and President Emeritus of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, is one of eight 2019 Franklin Institute Award Laureates. The Franklin Institute of Philadelphia has been honoring outstanding achievements in science, engineering, and industry, in the spirit of Benjamin Franklin, since 1824. Past laureates of this prestigious award include Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Jane Goodall, Nikola Tesla, Stephen Hawking, the Wright Brothers, Bill Gates, and Albert Einstein. Dr. Likens will receive a medal in Earth and Environmental Science at a ceremony in April, "For his pioneering long-term studies of forest, stream, and lake ecosystems, and for his efforts to educate the public and the U.S. government about acid rain and other environmental issues." Announcements New HBRF Staff The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation is thrilled to welcome two new staff members: Educator Sarah Thorne and Business and Development Manager Kathryn Holland. In addition to her 14 years as a high school science teacher, Sarah brings nearly 20 years of experience working as a land conservationist in New Hampshire. Sarah also completed a Research Experience for Teachers program at Hubbard Brook, funded by the National Science Foundation, and previously served as an education project consultant. She will be focusing on middle and high school outreach programs. Kathryn is an experienced office manager, event-planner, and fundraiser. At Hubbard Brook, she'll take on the important tasks of coordinating housing at Mirror Lake and Pleasant View Farm and providing logistical support for Hubbard Brook events, including the annual Cooperators' Meeting.  Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Sarah and Kathryn! As always, thanks for your interest in Hubbard Brook. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, ideas, or suggestions, and help us to spread the word by forwarding this email to a friend. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST VISIT OUR WEBSITE Corporate Sponsors Chester Forest Products Chroma Technology Corp. Durgin & Crowell  Lumber Co., Inc. FORECO LLC King Forest Industries Law Offices of Joyce E. Scott Loveland Forestry The Lyme Timber Company New England Forest Products Northland Forest Products Schiffman, Dattilio & Commpany, P.C. HBRF Trustees Peter Martin, Chair Charles Driscoll, Vice Chair, Syracuse University John Smitka, Secretary   Stan Williams, Treasurer   Peter Groffman Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Steven Hamburg Environmental Defense Fund Fred Hunt Gene E. Likens Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Nicholas Rodenhouse Wellesley College Michael Shoob Anant Sundaram Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College  Pamela Templer Boston University  Harriet Van Vleck Lindsey Rustad U.S. Forest Service Anthea Lavallee HBRF Executive Director The Hubbard Brook Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study. Hubbard Brook Research Foundation | 30 Pleasant St., Woodstock, VT 05091 Unsubscribe sbc_help at lternet.edu Update Profile | About our service provider Sent by sciencelinks at hubbardbrookfoundation.org in collaboration with Try it free today
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