2024 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

To register for this preconference workshop, click here  - additional cost $150
Individuals and organizations are better equipped than ever to anticipate and prepare for environmental hazards such as water level extremes, snow cover, high winds, smoke, and fires. This presentation will demonstrate the use of several free or low-cost online tools to help you anticipate and prepare for environmental hazards. The assessment strategy is 1) Maintain a library of areas/routes of interest (Google Earth or CalTopo); 2) Evaluate surface conditions using near-real-time satellite imagery (MODIS, Sentinel) and environmental sensors (NOAA, etc.); 3) Evaluate recent and forecast weather (Windy); and 4) Document, evaluate, and prepare for the most likely environmental hazards based on 1-3.