HIGHLIGHT! NPS Climate Change Report for Coltsville NHP
In November of 2019, Coltsville National Historical Park conducted a Climate Friendly Parks (CFP) Workshop in conjunction with Springfield Armory National Historic Site.
The CFP team brought in various instructors and speakers to discuss topics such as:
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Climate Change Science
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Impacts in the Northeast, and specifically in Hartford, CT
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Greenhouse gas emissions
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Energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities with historic structures
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Preservation practices for urban landscapes and historic structures
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Greening our fleet
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Telling a climate change story
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Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for historic restoration
As the park develops, the NPS will continue to keep environmental sustainability at the forefront. Park staff hopes to complete a full Climate Action Plan within a few years of full operations.
The National Park Service Climate Change Report for Hartford, CT can be accessed here:
Anthropogenic Climate Change at Coltsville National Historical Park, Connecticut
Patrick Gonzalez
Natural Resource Stewardship and Science
U.S. National Park Service
Berkeley, California
January 10, 2020
