Overview
The National Park Service (NPS) is dedicated to the protection of natural and cultural resources at over four hundred park units across the United States. Within these parks, the NPS must also manage the largest number of constructed assets of any civilian agency in the federal government, including a range of structures, maintained landscapes, trails, and utility systems. Facilities managers play a critical role in successfully managing this wide portfolio of assets through the effects of a changing climate.
This training session orients facilities managers to existing policies that guide NPS climate change response actions. Participants learn how to recognize opportunities to meaningfully reduce our contribution to green house house gas emissions and adapt our facilities to a changing climate. Particular focus is paid to cultural resources, mitigation efforts, and coastal facilities.
Introduction and Training Context
Length: 7:24
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A Holistic Agency Response
Length: 10:22
Presented by Larry Perez, Climate Change Response Program
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Applying Policy & Guidance to Management Decisions
Length: 18:01
Presented by Jeff Mow, Glacier National Park
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Greening NPS Operations
Length: 14:28
Presented by Shawn Norton, Sustainable Operations
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Cultural Resources: Policies Relevant for Facility Decisions
Length: 14:15
Presented by Marcy Rockman, Climate Change Response Program
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Stewardship of Facilities in the Coastal Zone
Length: 12:27
Presented by Rebecca Beavers, Geologic Resources
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Facility Manager Resources & Capital Investment
Length: 25:46
Presented by Rich Turk, Value Analysis Program
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Wrap-up
Length: 4:32
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