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The combined effects of agriculture, climate change, and river channelization have left native Northern New Mexico species vulnerable to predation and competition from invasive species. This study examines the demographic changes of the native Northern leopard frogs after the removal of the invasive species the American Bullfrog. A section of the Mora River was divided in 2000- meter long section. One control region where no bullfrogs were eliminated and an experimental region where we eradicated Bullfrogs. Fifty one Leopard frogs were captured, pit tagged, and processed for demographic data. Control and experimental regions did not differ in the relative abundance of leopard frogs. We did not find significant difference in the mass of frogs from the two regions either. The preliminary data does show lower average mass and greater abundance in the experimental region suggesting an increase in recruitment of metamorphosis frog into the population. A change in demography within a year of bullfrog removal shows how fast a species can react to environmental changes.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation have published a report, "Addressing Climate Change in Long-Term Water Resources Planning and Management: User Needs for Improving Tools and Information," that identifies the needs of local, state, and federal water management agencies for climate change information and tools to support long-term planning. The report seeks to focus research and technology efforts to address information and tools needed for longer-term water resources planning and management. It found there were gaps in the information and tools to help water managers in how to use climate change information to make decisions, how to assess the responses of natural systems to climate change, and how to communicate the results and uncertainties of climate change assessments to decision-makers.

According to a new study published in Nature Geoscience half of the world's smaller glaciers will disappear during this century. The study, in Nature Geoscience, found that half of the world's smallest glaciers, with a surface area less than 5 square kilometres, will disappear entirely, with possible implications for communities dependent on them for water supplies.

Welcome to ITEP's Tribal Climate Change Newsletter. This monthly newsletter provides news items, resources, announcements about funding opportunities, conferences, and training, and other information relevant to tribal climate change issues.

Ryan, Michael G. et al. 2010. A synthesis of the science on forests and carbon for U.S. forests. Issues in Ecology. Report No. 13. Spring 2010.

A series of 15 video presentations from the Climate Change Resource Center on climate variability and projections, ecological responses to climate variability, and management responses

US Environmental Protection Agency website on carbon in agriculture and forestry. Contents: basic information; frequently asked questions; carbon science; ag and forestry practices; national analysis; international; publications: links and resources.

US Environmental Protection Agency website on climate change. Contents: basic information; FAQs, indicators; science; greenhouse gas emissions; health and environmental effects; climate economics; policy; what you can do

Climate Masters (New Mexico Environment Department)

A study paper for the Society of American Foresters to identify and reach consensus on the inclusion of forests and forestry activities in public policies on climate change. Coordinating Authors: Neil Sampson, The Sampson Group, Inc., Steve Ruddell and Matt Smith, Forecon, Inc. December 2007