Valuing Nature.
Informing Policy.

The report is here! This year has been rough for many in research, science, academia, public service, environmental and conservation spaces, humanaities, immigrants, students of the world, people with empathy, people who want to breath clean air, drink clean water...the list goes on. The year proved to disrupt my work and life in many ways, my research agenda upended and my career rerouted. However, I am proud to be one of the dedicated researchers to have come together to finish the work even with the chaos that insued. The Nature Report is a comprehensive assessment of the state of nature in the United States, covering topics such as biodiversity, ecosystem services, and the economic value of nature. The report is now available for public comment, and we encourage everyone to read it and share their thoughts.

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The first National Nature Assessment was cancelled through the Excutive Order Unleashing American's Energy on Janurary 20th, 2020.

However, I agree with Dr. Levin who stated “this work is too important to die,.....The country needs what we are producing.”

This is why I have joined the efforts of finishing the task with the other amazing coauthors. Viva La NNA1!

Where is the future direction of NNA? The honest answer is we haven't finalized it yet. We are exploring options but I am ready for the call to continue this important work.

I am joining the NNA1 chapter entitled Nature and the Economy as one of the chapters author and graphic lead.
The U.S. Global Change Research Program is National Nature Assessment (NNA1). The diverse team that will number over 150 experts was selected by the 11 NNA1 chapter leads in consultation with federal leadership, based in part on a public call for author nominations. With the full author team in place, the writing phase of the NNA1 is now kicking off.
Over the next two years, NNA1 authors will take stock of what nature provides to us in terms of its inherent worth, our culture, health and well-being, jobs and livelihoods, and safety, and more, while looking ahead to understand how these benefits might change in the future. #NNA1
Related Links:
• Read a blog by NNA1 Director Phil Levin, “A Nature Imperative on Earth Day,” for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy
• NNA1 is also mentioned in the Presidential Proclamation on National Park Week, 2024