Preparing for a Changing Climate
Sustainability at Southern Oregon University
Sustainability at Southern Oregon University
In Ashland, more volatile rainfall patterns will increase the frequency and severity of droughts and flooding. More frequent extreme heat events will pose a danger to vulnerable residents. Snowpack will decrease, putting the City’s water resources at risk. Plant and animal species will also be affected — some positively and negatively. Temperature increases, combined with less consistent precipitation, will increase the frequency and severity of wildfires.
At SOU, we are working across the campus and with the community to prepare for these changes.
Southern Oregon University also has a partnership with the City of Ashland and the Ashland School District to develop joint Emergency Management Plans and Operations to anticipate potential risks and prepare for expedient and accurate communications and incident support during a crisis. These plans will ensure timely, coordinated, and consistent communication with Ashland citizens, businesses, public organizations, and visitors.
SOU’s Campus Community Resilience Assessment report can be found here.
Sustainability at SOU
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
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