Tracking Snowpack in the Northeast
For decades, western states have dominated snow research in the United States. Snow STORE brings together collaborators in academia and industry from New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont to enhance observations of mountain snowpacks at existing research sites and add instrumentation to new ones. Mount Washington Observatory, Wildcat Mountain Resort, and Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest are among the sites in the Granite State. Snow STORE is the first monitoring system of its kind for the northeast. This Carsey Policy Hour discussed Snow STORE's new mountain monitoring network and what better snow data means for New Hampshire's outdoor recreation economy, flood/weather risk, and rural communities. |
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About the Speakers
Dr. Elizabeth A Burakowski (she/her/hers) is a Research Associate Professor in the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans and Space and Affiliate faculty in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of New Hampshire. Burakowski’s research focuses on winter climate change in the northeastern United States, including what changes we've seen in the past, what we can expect for the future, and the impacts on ecosystems and society. Dr. Burakowski has served on the Boulder-based non-profit Protect Our Winters since 2016, and is a board member at Granite Outdoor Alliance.
Dr. Jada Lindblom is an Economic Development State Specialist on UNH Cooperative Extension’s Community and Economic Development team and an Associate Extension Professor of Recreation Management and Policy. Jada provides research, education, and technical assistance to communities, organizations, and students across the state. She aims to facilitate strategic partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders to strengthen communities’ economic potential and enhance quality of life. Her focus areas include tourism, outdoor recreation, and workforce development.
