A Discussion of the Potential Impacts of Climate Change on the Shorelines of the Northeastern USA

This report, prepared for the 2007 Northeast Climate Impact Assessment (see separate entry), provides a broad overview of how sea-level rise will impact the coast of the northeastern United States. Different possible rates of sea-level rise and the primary impact of shoreline retreat is discussed. The report explains how local features determine the extent of shoreline retreat in a given area and addresses how sea-level rise could affect different ecosystems, including estuaries, salt marshes, and barrier island systems.

Publication Date: July 10, 2007

Authors or Affiliated Users:

• Andrew D. Ashton
• Jeffrey P. Donnelly
• Rob L. Evans

Related Organizations:

• Woods Hole Sea Grant
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)

Sectors:

• Coastal
• Biodiversity and ecosystems

Resource Category:

• Assessments

Resource Types:

• Assessment

States Affected:

• Connecticut
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• Rhode Island

Impacts:

• Sea-level rise
• Flooding

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