Climate

Remote automated weather station (RAWS) on one of the Apostle Islands.

NPS

Climate is a primary driver of physical and ecological processes. We are using pre-existing data to help Great Lakes Network parks determine how weather and climate trends such as precipitation and temperature affect park resources.

Long-term Monitoring

1. Gather meteorological and climate data collected by existing federal, state, and private programs.
2. Use the Climate Analyzer web site to make the data available to the Great Lakes Network parks.
3. Provide web links and custom data queries for real-time and historical weather data.
4. Assist parks in the proper use of meteorological data.

NPS Climate Change Response Program (CCRP)

In addition to our long-term monitoring work, the NPS CCRP provides training and dozens of resources for understanding how a changing climate affects parks. Explore their website at Climate Change (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Monitored at:

• Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
• Grand Portage National Monument
• Indiana Dunes National Park
• Isle Royale National Park
• Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
• Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• Voyageurs National Park

Learn More

Resource briefs provide a one- or two-page overview of the latest findings and what they mean. Monitoring reports are in-depth technical reports that include data analyses and possibly management recommendations.

Resource Briefs

Source: Data Store Saved Search 386. To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Monitoring Reports

Source: Data Store Saved Search 407. To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Weather and Climate Reports for the Great Lakes Region

Source: Data Store Saved Search 5757 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.

Network Park Reports From the NPS CCRP

Reports and other materials prepared by the NPS Climate Change Response Program (CCRP) for Great Lakes Network parks. You can learn more at Understand the Science - Climate Change (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Source: Data Store Saved Search 5694 (results presented are a subset). To search for additional information, visit the Data Store.