Policy Program
Water and the Coasts: Opportunity, Vulnerability, and Risk Management
Water is simultaneously a resource and a threat. It is centrally important to every aspect of socioeconomic wellbeing and water becomes a hazard when there is too much, too little, or if the quality is poor. The opportunities and challenges posed by water are especially acute at the coasts, which are both major resources and often highly vulnerable to extreme events. Coastal communities are also particularly sensitive to changes in land use, population distributions, and climate. This memo identifies seven ways to enhance coastal risk management.
Join the AMS Policy Community
Policy choices have the greatest chance to benefit people when grounded in the best available knowledge and understanding. Join the AMS Policy Community to exchange information; learn about opportunities to engage the policy process; and organize new policy efforts.
Harnessing Science and Technology for National Benefit
The application of new knowledge for societal benefit is pivotal to the future of nations and global society. As described in this study, the United States has a significant opportunity to accelerate the transition of research into beneficial operations and services that serve the national interest.
January 2017
Geoscience Day on Capitol Hill
12-13 September, 2017
This opportunity for AMS members to participate in the upcoming geoscience visits day being led by AGI and AGU. Participants will learn about Congress and build relationships between AMS and Congressional offices, which will help ensure that Members of Congress and their staffs have access to the best available scientific information relating to weather, water and climate. The application deadline is August 17th, 2017
- Water and the Coasts: Opportunity, Vulnerability, and Risk Management
- Join the AMS Policy Community
- Harnessing Science and Technology for National Benefit
- Geoscience Day on Capitol Hill
About the Policy Program
The Policy Program promotes understanding and use of science and services relating to weather, water, and climate. Our goal is to help the nation, and the world, avoid risks and realize opportunities associated with the Earth system.
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- Water and the Coasts: Opportunity, Vulnerability, and Risk Management
Water is simultaneously a resource and a threat. It is centrally important to every aspect of socioeconomic wellbeing and water becomes a hazard when there is too much, too little, or if the quality is poor. The opportunities and challenges posed by water are especially acute at the coasts, which are both major resources and often highly vulnerable to extreme events. Coastal communities are also particularly sensitive to changes in land use, population distributions, and climate. This memo identifies seven ways to enhance coastal risk management.
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- Join the AMS Policy Community
Policy choices have the greatest chance to benefit people when grounded in the best available knowledge and understanding. Join the AMS Policy Community to exchange information; learn about opportunities to engage the policy process; and organize new policy efforts.
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- Harnessing Science and Technology for National Benefit
The application of new knowledge for societal benefit is pivotal to the future of nations and global society. As described in this study, the United States has a significant opportunity to accelerate the transition of research into beneficial operations and services that serve the national interest.
January 2017
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- Geoscience Day on Capitol Hill
12-13 September, 2017
This opportunity for AMS members to participate in the upcoming geoscience visits day being led by AGI and AGU. Participants will learn about Congress and build relationships between AMS and Congressional offices, which will help ensure that Members of Congress and their staffs have access to the best available scientific information relating to weather, water and climate. The application deadline is August 17th, 2017