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California Water Plan Update 2009 - Integrated Water Management
2009
This 2009 update of the California Water Plan includes 4 primary reports which comprehensively incorporate the consideration of climate change: Volume 1- Strategic Plan, Volume 2 - Resource Management Strategies, Volume 3 - Regional Reports, and Volume 4 Reference Guide.
Related Organizations: California Department of Water Resources
Author or Affiliated User: Chris C.
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The Status of the Coral Reef Ecosystems of Guam
December 2008
This report provides an assessment of the status of the coral reef ecosystems of Guam between 2004 and 2007. The findings of various monitoring activities, assessments, and stand-alone investigations conducted by local and federal agencies, educational/research institutions, and government contractors since 2004 were synthesized to obtain an updated, holistic view of the status of Guam’s reefs. Climate change is addressed as a significant factor in the decline of the coral reef in Guam. 'Climate Change, Coral Bleaching, and Ocean Acidification' is a sub-section of the report explaining that coral bleaching is an emerging threat, and will likely grow more severe with increasing sea surface temperatures associated with global climate change.
Related Organizations: Guam Bureau of Statistics and Planning
Authors or Affiliated Users: D. Burdick, V. Brown, J. Asher, C. Caballes, M. Gawel, L. Goldman, A. Hall, J. Kenyon, T. Leberer, E. Lundblad, J. McIlwain, J. Miller, D. Minton, M. Nadon, N. Pioppi, L. Raymundo, B. Richards, R. Schroeder, P. Schupp, E. Smith, B. Zgliczynski
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North Carolina's Coasts in Crisis: A Vision for the Future
October 2008
This report, prepared by two groups at East Carolina University, describes the risks that sea level rise poses for the North Carolina Coast.
Related Organizations: East Carolina University Department of Geologic Sciences, Institute for Coastal Science and Policy (East Carolina University)
Authors or Affiliated Users: S.R. Riggs, S.J. Culver, D.V. Ames, D.J. Mallison, P.R. Corbett, J.P. Walsh
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Climate Change in Coastal Florida: Economic Impacts of Sea Level Rise
September 2008
Based on a study conducted by Florida State University in 2008, this publication synthesizes the analysis and findings associated with sea-level rise and associated impacts to six counties along Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Key findings include more frequent storm surge events, increased storm damages, larger areas at risk for inundation, and more coastal property in harm's way. The value of land at risk is presented in a summarized chart for three Florida counties (Dade, Duval, and Escambia County) using IPCC’s sea level rise scenarios (in 2005$).
Related Organizations: Florida State University
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Climate Change, Tropospheric Ozone and Particulate Matter, and Health Impacts
July 10, 2008
Because the state of the atmosphere determines the development, transport, dispersion, and deposition of air pollutants, there is concern that climate change could affect morbidity and mortality associated with elevated concentrations of these gases and fine particles. This report reviews studies projecting the impacts of climate change on air quality and studies projecting the impacts of these changes on morbidity and mortality. Specific attention is given to cities on the East Coast of the United States, and California.
Related Organizations: Environmental Health Perspectives
Authors or Affiliated Users: Kristie L. Ebi, Glenn McGregor
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Climate Change and the Future of Biodiversity in Washington
2007
This report, prepared for the State of Washington Biodiversity Council in 2007, provides an overview of recent and projected future climate impacts on the physical and biological systems of Washington. It also summarizes the state of knowledge about potential methods for addressing climate change in future planning efforts.
Related Organizations: University of Washington, State of Washington
Authors or Affiliated Users: Joshua J. Lawler, Molly Mathias
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Urban Planning for Climate Change
2007
This resource offers an overview of climate change indicators, risks, and particular threats to urban centers. It also examines how cities can pursue sustainable design to moderate the effects of climate change, as well as recommendations for further policy research.
Related Organizations: Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
Author or Affiliated User: Edward J. Blakely
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Vulnerability of New Jersey's Coastal Habitats to Sea Level Rise
January 2007
This report is the product of a study determining which developed areas in coastal New Jersey are vulnerable to sea-level rise in ways that could negatively impact sandy beach and wetland habitats. It is intended to be used in a way that can provide information for coastal management and development decisions.
Related Organizations: Rutgers Grant F. Walton Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (CRSSA)
Authors or Affiliated Users: Aaron Love, Richard G. Lathrop
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Climate Change and Forests of the Future: Managing in the Face of Uncertainty
2007
This article offers a conceptual framework for managing forested ecosystems given the uncertainty of the impacts of climate change. The article addresses both mitigation and adaptation strategies. The adaptation strategies presented include resistance options (forestall impacts and protect highly valued resources), resilience options (improve the capacity of ecosystems to return to desired conditions after disturbance), and response options (facilitate transition of ecosystems from current to new conditions).
Related Organizations: University of California, Berkeley, Ecological Society of America (ESA), USFS Pacific Southwest Research Station, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Authors or Affiliated Users: Constance I. Millar, Nathan L. Stephenson, Scott L. Stephens
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Land Use Impacts and Solutions to Sea Level Rise in East Central Florida
November 2004
The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) was contracted through a grant from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to participate in this study, which included all coastal states along the eastern seaboard - analyzing present and future land use and various coastal policies. This report's focus is on sea level rise and implications for Brevard and Volusia counties of Florida. The maps that accompany illustrate the areas that planners within this region expect will be protected from erosion and inundation in the coming decades.
Related Organizations: East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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