Introduction to the Klamath Mountains + The Last Glacier

Description

Part 1 of the Klamath Mountains 10-part Webinar Series

The last glacier in the Klamath Mountains is a symbol of the past, present, and future of the region and will launch our webinar explorations. The glacier’s story weaves together climate change, geology, and water, providing the basis for a journey through this unique corner of Northern California and Southern Oregon roughly the size of Virginia. This webinar series is presented by a collection of the stellar co-authors who have contributed to the book The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History. The book’s two editors will introduce us to the Klamath Mountains and what makes this region one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Presenters:

Michael Kauffmann is an educator, author, and ecologist with a deep love for the Klamath Mountain’s native flora and fauna – including his favorite group of plants—conifers. He is the author of three books including Conifer Country: A Natural History of 35 Conifers of the Klamath Mountain Region.

Justin Garwood is an Environmental Scientist for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with a focus on salmon and trout ecosystems, herpetology, and mountain lakes of northern California.