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Surfer’s Point Managed Retreat Project – Relocation of Transportation Facilities
The Surfer’s Point Managed Shoreline Retreat Project involved the relocation of a bike path and parking lot along 1,800 feet of shoreline in City of San Buenaventura, Ventura County. The transportation assets affected by the project include a damaged bike path, a 223-space parking lot for the Ventura County Fairgrounds, and Shoreline Drive. Surfer’s Point is a beach and popular surf break at mouth of the Ventura River.
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Promoting Innovative Climate Adaptation through Federalism
August 2010
This issue brief is one in a series from Resources for the Future addressing adaptation policy in the U. S. The paper is focused on the role that different institutions will play in establishing adaptation policy in the U. S. , suggesting that adaptation could require major changes from all types of social institutions - households, firms, nonprofits, and above all, governments. Key recommendations are centered on the role of the federal government to enable state and local action. Institutional mechanisms to support the federal role are discussed.
Author or Affiliated User: Winston Harrington
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Report from the National Climate Adaptation Summit
September 29, 2010
This report summarizes the priorities and conclusions of the National Climate Adaptation Summit, which was convened by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research in May 2010. The goal of the Summit was to inform climate adaptation planning at the local, state, regional and federal levels and within the public and private sectors, including efforts by the Interagency Climate Change Adaptation Task Force and the U. S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP). This report transmits the key findings, conclusions, and near-term priorities derived from the Summit, and offers these as inputs to broader federal efforts in climate adaptation, assessment, research, services, and related planning.
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Improving the Odds: Using Climate-Readiness to Reduce the Impacts of Climate Change on the Great Lakes Ecosystem
October 2010
This National Wildlife Federation report documents the efforts of Great Lakes' cities, businesses, scientists and resource managers to adapt to climate change and protect people, wildlife and natural resources. The report calls for the widespread adoption of "climate-ready" strategies like those cited in a diverse set of case studies. The report features current climate-ready practices and policies that help build adaptive capacity in the region, and identifies tools and future opportunities for action.
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Arizona Water Meter - A Comparison of Water Conservation Programs in 15 Arizona Communities
October 2010
In response to climate change and other factors that increase competition and reduce availability of water in Arizona, Western Resource Advocates' Arizona Water Meter report highlights the water conservation programs of 15 diverse Arizona communities and evaluates their programs by seven important water conservation criteria: 1) minimizing per capita water use; 2) water rate structures that encourage wise water use; 3) community-based water conservation programs; 4) conservation ordinances; 5) funding for conservation programs; 6) stemming system water loss; and 7) effluent reuse.
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Evaluation of Energy Conservation Measures for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
September 2010
This report, published by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aims to encourage the implementation of energy conservation measures (ECMs) at publicly owned wastewater treatment works (POTWs) by providing accurate performance and cost/benefit information. The report’s focus is mainly on energy efficient equipment replacement, operational modifications, and process control enhancements that lead to improved energy efficiency and cost savings with reasonable payback periods (10 years or less).
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Charting New Waters: A Call to Action to Address U.S. Freshwater Challenges
September 2010
Based upon freshwater forums in the proceeding year, The Johnson Foundation Freshwater Summit was held June 9, 2010, at which leaders from business, non-governmental organizations, agriculture, academia, government, foundations and communities convened to develop a set of consensus recommendations to address U.S. freshwater challenges.
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Green Roofs in Seattle: A Survey of Vegetated Roofs and Rooftop Gardens
August 2010
This report, Green Roofs in Seattle, summarizes finding from a 2009 inventory of green roofs located within the city limits of Seattle, Washington. The inventory was completed as a result of a collaboration between Seattle Public Utilities, the Seattle Department of Planning and Development, and the Green Futures Lab at the University of Washington. In part, the research was designed with the intention of gaining insight into Seattle’s growing green roof industry and its trends, to create a baseline understanding of this emerging marketplace, and to gauge the actual use of green roofs as a Green Stormwater Infrastructure tool.
Author or Affiliated User: Annika McIntosh
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EPA Green Infrastructure Case Studies: Municipal Policies for Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure
August 2010
This report by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) describes the benefits of green infrastructure, and the most common and influential green infrastructure policies. A brief background on how each approach works, and examples from relevant case studies including results, barriers and processes for implementation are provided. This report is meant to serve as a policy guide for municipalities that wish to create local policies and programs to allow, require and encourage green infrastructure.
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Water, Climate Change, and Forests: Watershed Stewardship for a Changing Climate
June 2010
From the U. S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station, this report describes the critical role of forests in protecting watersheds from the impacts of climate change. The report details the pressures on forests, including growing human populations and problems posed by climate change, from warmer temperatures to invasive species. Climate adaptation strategies are discussed for forest and watershed management, many in the context of hydrological impacts, engagement and collaboration, and ecosystem restoration.
Authors or Affiliated Users: Michael J. Furniss, Brian P. Staab, Sherry Hazelhurst, Caty F. Clifton, Ken B. Roby, Bonnie L. Ilhardt, Elizabeth B. Larry, Albert H. Todd, Leslie M. Reid, Sarah J. Hines, Karen A. Bennett, Charlie H. Luce, Pamela J. Edwards
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