Archives
2012
March Washington Update
(courtesy Lewis-Burke Associates)
March 29 Hill Briefing: Saving Lives in the Path of Destructive Tornadoes
Video of Briefing
March 16 Hill Briefing: Research Pays Off!
Video of Briefing
Lewis Burke January 2012 Update on Earth and Environmental Sciences
Lewis Burke Update on Federal Activities to Spur Commercialization of Research
Programmatic Highlights from the President's FY 2013 Budget Request
Lewis-Burke Analysis of President's FY 2013 Request
2011
Lewis-Burke November Update
Implications of the Failure of the Super Committee on Deficit Reduction
Senate Committee Discusses Value of NOAA’s Weather and Climate Endeavors
FY12 Appropriations for NSF, NASA and NOAA signed into law.
House Climate Change Champions Host Briefing on Climate Science
Senate Committee Discusses Value of NOAA’s Weather and Climate Endeavors
UCAR FY 2012 Testimony:
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* NSF, NASA, NOAA (Commerce, Justice, State bill)
* USGS (Interior bill)
* FAA and Highways (Transportation bill)
* DOE Office of Science (Energy and Water Bill)
Report released March 31, 2011: Colorado federal labs contribute $1.5 billion to economy
March 2 Briefing: "Winter Wonderland: Extremes, Hazards and Blackouts -- What Gives?" Click below for individual talks:
- Welcome and Introduction by Cindy Schmidt, UCAR
- Dr. James (Jim) Hurrell, NCAR
- Dr. Lance Bosart, Univ. at Albany/SUNY
- Stephen (Steve) Bennett, EarthRisk Technologies
Lewis-Burke Associates Analysis of Research & Education Programs in FY 2012 Request
White House Memo on Scientific Integrity
2010
Post Election Analysis (courtesty Lewis-Burke Associates, Nov. 3)
UCAR America COMPETES Letter to Congressional Leadership (Nov. 9)
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Celebrating UCAR & NCAR's 50th Anniversary
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Congratulatory Remarks from Science Advisor, John Holdren
Congratulatory Remarks from Senator Mark Udall
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Oct. 13: Hearing on Rising Above the Gathering Storm Revisited Report
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Joint UCAR/Weather Coalition comments on draft NWS strategic plan
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July 14: Research Opportunities Relating to Oil Spill -- Updated
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July 1: FY11 House CJS Subcomm. marks for NSF, NASA and NOAA
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NAPA Seeking Input on NOAA Climate Service--Deadline June 14
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National Climate Adaptation Summit 25-27 May 2010 in Washington DC
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UCAR Testimony:
- FY11 Funding for NSF, NASA & NOAA
- FY11 Funding for DOE Science
- FY11 Funding for FAA & FHWA
2009
Field Hearing 8-24-09, Estes Park, CO: Senate Energy & Natural Resources Subcomm. on National Parks. "Climate Change Impacts on National Parks in Colorado and Related Management Activities."
Hearing 7-30-09: Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Comm. "Climate Services: Solutions from Commerce to Communities"
Hearing 7-28-09:
Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Comm.
"Weathering the Storm: The Need for a National Hurricane Initiative"
Hearing Report
Report on Senate Environment and Public Works Comm. hearing 7-7-09: “Moving America toward a Clean Energy Economy and Reducing Global Warming Pollution: Legislative Tools.”
Hearing 5-7-09:
House Science & Technology Subcomm.: Expanding Climate Services at NOAA: Developing the National Climate Service
Eric Barron's testimony
Hearing 4-2-09: House Commerce, Justice Science Appropriations Subcommittee: FY 2010 Request
Jack Fellows testimony
Hearing 3-19-09:
House Commerce, Justice Science Appropriations Subcommittee: Climate Satellite Requirements, and NASA and NOAA Programs
Rick Anthes, UCAR testimony
Berrien Moore, Climate Central
Dec. 1 Appropriations Comm. Minority Press Release: Hold FY10 discretionary spending to 2% increase to pay for Afghanistan
UCAR Joins Scientific Organizations Signing Letter to Senate on Climate Change
Hill Briefing Friday Sept. 18 -- "Regional Climate Models: A Critical Adaptation Tool for Communities and Industry
Summary and analysis of Augustine Report
The Administration's Science and Technology priorities for FY2011
Climate Legislation Update (7-2-09)
USGCRP Impacts Report Released (6-16-09)
Washington Update 6-5-09
Summary and analysis of the FY 2010 request for NSF (May 21, 2009)
Summay of the House Science and Technology Comm. markup of the National Climate Service Act (May 14, 2009)
Summary Summary of the President's FY2010 Request for Research and Higher Ed (5-7-09)
Agency information regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, or "Stimulus " Bill):
NSF
NASA
NOAA
DOE
May Briefing on Climate Change Adaptation and Water Resources.
May 5 Program (Senate Side)
May 6 Program (House side)
April Briefing: "Climate Change in the Urban Landscape -- Stakeholder Needs and Adaptation Strategies That Work."
Webcast
Summary and Analysis of the Stimulus Bill (2-09)
Summary of FY09 Omnibus Appropriations for Research and Education (2-23-09, courtesy Lewis-Burke Associates)
Science in House and Senate Stimulus Bill (2-12-09)
Community Letter to Appropriators regarding FY09 CJS appropriations (12-10-08)
UCAR joins ~180 organizations urging next President to quickly appoint a science advisor
UCAR FY09 Testimony: NSF, NASA, NOAA
UCAR FY09 Testimony: FAA, FHWA
UCAR FY09 Testimony: DOE Office of Science
2008
Jim Hack's Presentation to White House Fellows
Hill Briefing October 23, 2008 - "Actions to Make Our Nation More Resilient to Severe Weather and Climate Change"
FY09 Science and Education Wrapup 10-10-08
Hill Briefing June 24, 2008 - "The Energy Challenge of Climate Change: More Urgent Than We Thought" (32 minutes)
Community Letter to President and Leadership on FY08 Omnibus Bill
UCAR FY09 Testimony: NSF, NASA, NOAA
UCAR FY09 Testimony: FAA, FHWA
UCAR FY09 Testimony: DOE Office of Science
2007
UCAR Board of Trustee Senate Letter on Innovation Bill (5/24/07)
UCAR Members Letter on
FY07 Budget for NOAA - House
UCAR Members Letter on
FY07 Budget for NSF - Senate
UCAR Members Letter on FY07
Budget for NSF - House
UCAR Community Letter on FY07
Budget for NASA - Senate
UCAR Community Letter on FY07
Budget for NASA - House
Kathy Miller briefing to House Energy & Commerce Committee Staff (4/20/07)
Joanie Kleypas before the House Comm. on Natural Resources Subcomm. on Fisheries, Wildlife & Oceans (4/16/07)
Bruce Carmichael before the House Comm. on Science & Technologys Subcomm. on Space & Aeronautics (3/29/07)
Len Pietrafesa before the House Comm. on Science & Technology Energy & Environment Subcomm. (3/22/07)
Neal Lane before the House Comm. on Science & Technology (3/13/07)
Jim Hurrell before the House Energy & Commerce Committees Subcomm. on Energy & Air Quality (3/7/07)
Berrien Moore before the Sen. Comm. on Commerce, Science & Transportation (3/7/07)
Otis Brown before the Sen. Comm. on Commerce, Science & Transportation (3/7/07)
Rick Anthes before the House Comm. on Science & Technology (2/13/07)
Berrien Moore before the House Comm. on Science & Technology (2/13/07)
Gerald Meehl before the House Comm. on Science & Technology (2/8/07)
Kevin Trenberth before the House Comm. on Science & Technology (2/8/07
Rick Anthes before the Sen. Comm. on Commerce, Science & Transportation (2/7/07)
UCAR Awareness Documents
Advice to the New Administration and Congress (2008)
Toward a Better Forecast: What Weather Research is doing for our Nation (2004)
National Security and the Essential Role of the Atmospheric Sciences (2002)
Why Should You Care About Weather and Climate? Good or Bad: Weather and Climate Cost Our Society! (2002)
Improved Weather and Climate Services of the Nation (2001)
A National Priority: Building Resilience to Natural Hazards (Natural Hazards Caucus Work Group 2001)