Facing Our Future - Adapting to Connecticut's Changing Climate

In March 2009, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection published a series of eight sector-based reports; each defining current climate impacts, actions the Department is taking, and recommended actions to foster adaptation at local and regional levels. The eight reports address the sectors of: Biodiversity, Fisheries, Forestry, Infrastructure, Coastal, Recreation, Water Resources and Wildlife.

Subsequent to the release of these reports, Connecticut produced its first statewide impact assessment: The Impacts of Climate Change on Connecticut Agriculture, Infrastructure, Natural Resources, and Public Health.

Publication Date: March 2009

Related Organizations:

• Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)

Sectors:

• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Coastal
• Fish and fisheries
• Forestry
• Land use and built environment
• Tourism and recreation
• Water resources
• Wildlife

Resource Category:

• Assessments

Resource Types:

• Assessment
• Policy analysis/recommendations

States Affected:

• Connecticut

Impacts:

• Air temperature
• Drought
• Flooding
• Invasive species and pests
• Precipitation changes
• Sea-level rise
• Water quality
• Water supply
• Water temperatures

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