Natural Security: How Sustainable Water Strategies Prepare Communities for a Changing Climate

Making the linkage between "green" water management practices and protecting communities from climate change, this publication evaluates green infrastructure strategies implemented in 8 communities across the U.S. through the lens of climate changes in these areas and associated impacts. Focus areas include: improving public health, reducing flood and storm damage; securing clean water supplies; and resilient communities.

Publication Date: 2009

Authors or Affiliated Users:

• Will Hewes
• Kristen Pitts

Related Organizations:

• American Rivers

Sectors:

• Water infrastructure
• Biodiversity and ecosystems
• Fish and fisheries
• Public health
• Tourism and recreation
• Water resources

Resource Category:

• Solutions

Resource Types:

• Best practice
• Case study

Impacts:

• Air temperature
• Extreme storms and hurricanes
• Flooding
• Precipitation changes
• Water quality
• Water supply

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