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USGCRP Federal Adaptation Resources website
February 2014
In February 2014, the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) launched a new website featuring an easy-to-access collection of resources to help Federal agencies with planning and implementation for climate change adaptation. Resources include relevant executive orders and strategic plans, technical reports on adaptation research, guidance and frameworks for adapting to climate change, and summary documents for decision-makers who need only an overview.
Related Organizations: U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)
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Surging Seas Risk Finder
April 2014
Climate Central’s Surging Seas Risk Finder is an interactive sea level rise mapping and analysis toolkit which shows populations, infrastructure, and assets exposed to coastal flooding and sea level rise for every coastal state in the U.S. The Risk Finder includes interactive maps, tables and figures of results, risk timelines, downloadable data and local reports for cities, counties, states, and by zip code.
Related Organizations: Climate Central
Author or Affiliated User: Daniel Rizza
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USGCRP Metadata Access Tool for Climate and Health (MATCH)
2014
MATCH is a searchable clearinghouse of publicly available Federal metadata (i. e. data about data) and links to datasets on public health and climate change. The MATCH database records are available in the categories of: allergies, cancer, cardiovascular disease, environmental exposures, extreme weather events, food, heat, human development, infectious disease, mental health and stress, neurological disease, respiratory disease, and water. Most metadata on MATCH pertain to geospatial data sets ranging from local to global scales.
Related Organizations: U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP)
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Rhode Island Climate Change Collaborative "Waves of Change" website
2014
Researchers from the University of Rhode Island (URI) and the Rhode Island Sea Grant formed the Rhode Island Climate Change Collaborative. Experts in natural science, behavior science and communications are collectively engaging in research and outreach to prepare Rhode Islanders for climate change, and build resilient communities. The immediate goal of the Collaborative is to share information with the public about climate change impacts on the state and what adaptation options are available, through a comprehensive website.
Related Organizations: Rhode Island Climate Change Collaborative, University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island Sea Grant
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EPA's Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation to Change website
2013
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosts a searchable website for climate change impacts and adaptation information and resources. From the home page, impacts and adaptation information is organized by region or by sector, as well as additional adaptation resources are provided - categorized as adaptation overview, federal and EPA programs, and tools for public officials.
Related Organizations: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Adaptation Toolkit for New Hampshire Communities
2013
This adaptation toolkit is designed for New Hampshire communities assessing and planning for climate change impacts. The toolkit was developed by the Adaptation Workgroup of the New Hampshire Energy and Climate Collaborative, which has representatives from the NH Department of Fish and Game and Department of Environmental Services.
Related Organizations: New Hampshire Energy and Climate Collaborative
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USCAN Climate Risks and Preparedness website
2013
This USCAN (Climate Action Network) webpage is dedicated to 'Climate Risks and Preparedness,' hosting links to a number of valuable resources related to climate impacts and adaptation.
Related Organizations: U.S. Climate Action Network (USCAN)
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NOAA's State of the Coast (SOTC)
NOAA’s State of the Coast (SOTC) is a website that provides information about coastal communities, coastal ecosystems, and the coastal economy, and about how climate change might impact the coast. The site offers case studies, management success stories, reports, fact sheets and more detailed statistics through interactive indicator visualizations.
Related Organizations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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Surging Seas
2012
Surging Seas is an online portal to sea level rise analysis by Climate Central. The Surging Seas website presents a comprehensive view of sea level rise in a variety of formats through online resources and information - providing basic facts, news and updates, interactive maps, and an overview of responses to sea level rise nationwide.
Related Organizations: Climate Central
Author or Affiliated User: Daniel Rizza
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NEClimateUS.org
2012
NEclimateUS. org (a. k. a. 'neXus') is a searchable online database that provides a gateway to climate information for the Eastern US. The database targets regional planners and managers within the Eastern region (South Carolina to Maine, including West Virginia and Ohio) by offering information to plan climate-related projects and programs. The website catalogues state-level needs for climate information, directs users to useful data, products and services, and maintains record of planned and ongoing projects within the associated states.
Related Organizations: Department of the Interior (DOI): Northern Atlantic Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC), National Wildlife Federation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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