Britta Bierwagen

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ABOUT BRITTA BIERWAGEN

Environmental science leader with 20+ years of experience managing scientific research programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As Associate Division Director of the Integrated Climate Sciences Division, I lead a diverse team of 55 scientists and staff focused on advancing community resilience, improving environmental quality, and developing innovative environmental management solutions.My expertise spans climate adaptation, water resource management, environmental monitoring, and sustainability planning. I\'ve pioneered the development of Regional Monitoring Networks tracking climate change impacts on aquatic ecosystems, led groundbreaking research on land-use change scenarios, and championed science-based decision-making in environmental policy.A strategic and collaborative leader, I excel at- Managing complex scientific programs and multi-million dollar budgets- Building and leading diverse, high-performing teams- Translating scientific findings into actionable policies- Developing innovative environmental assessment methods- Creating partnerships across federal, state, and local agenciesThroughout my career, I\'ve contributed to national environmental initiatives, the National Climate Assessment, Triennial Biofuels Reports to Congress, National Nature Assessment, and multiple interagency working groups on ecosystem protection and climate resilience.My passion lies in connecting cutting-edge environmental science with practical solutions that help communities adapt to climate change while protecting crucial natural resources. I\'m dedicated to mentoring the next generation of environmental scientists and building collaborative approaches that tackle our most pressing environmental challenges.