Legislative Hearing: Securing the Future of Climate Adaptation Science at the United States Geological Survey

Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022 Time: 01:00 PM Presiding: The Honorable Alan Lowenthal, Chair

On Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 1:00 pm EDT, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources will host a remote legislative hearing titled, “Securing the Future of Climate Adaptation Science at the United States Geological Survey,” including the following bills and related measures.

  • H.R. 6654 (Rep. Grijalva) “Climate Adaptation Science Centers Act”

Witness List

Panel I

Dr. Doug Beard (testimony)

Chief of the National Climate Adaptation Science Center U.S. Geological Survey

Reston, VA

Panel II

Dr. Renee A. McPherson (testimony)

University Director for the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center

Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Sustainability

The University of Oklahoma

Norman, OK

Mr. Doug Austen (testimony)

Executive Director American Fisheries Society

Enola, PA

Mr. Chris Caldwell (testimony)

Director and President College of Menominee Nation

Keshena, WI

Mr. Scott Cameron (minority witness) (testimony)

Senior Advisor

Cornea, Inc.

Washington, DC