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Climate Ready Estuaries
Estuaries and coastal areas are particularly vulnerable to climate variability and change. In order to protect their ecosystems from projected impacts of sea level rise, increasing temperatures, and other effects, coastal managers may need to develop and implement adaptation measures.
News
- February 2009: New Brochure Describes Climate Ready Estuaries Program (PDF) (2 pp, 456K)
- January 2009: New Report Available: Coastal Sensitivity to Sea Level Rise: A Focus on the Mid-Atlantic Region
- January 2009: The Climate Ready Estuaries Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas (PDF) (32 pp, 1.2MB) is now available.
- January 2009: Read the second Climate Ready Estuaries Newsletter (PDF) (4 pp, 279K)
- November 2008: Download the Climate Ready Estuaries fact sheet (PDF) (2 pp, 1.6MB).
- June 2008: EPA chooses six National Estuary Programs as pilots for the Climate Ready Estuaries program. See the Explore Climate Ready Estuaries page for details.
The Climate Ready Estuaries program works with the National Estuary Programs and other coastal managers to: 1) assess climate change vulnerabilities, 2) develop and implement adaptation strategies, 3) engage and educate stakeholders, and 4) share the lessons learned with other coastal managers.
The Climate Ready Estuaries website offers information on climate change impacts to different estuary regions, access to tools and resources to monitor changes, and information to help managers develop adaptation plans for estuaries and coastal communities.
Basic Information: What are the potential climate change impacts to coastal systems? What can be done to address the effects of climate change in coastal systems? Why should coastal resource managers focus their climate change efforts on adaptation?
Where You Live: Where are the National Estuary Programs and what efforts are underway in your region regarding climate change impacts assessment and adaptation?
Explore Climate Ready Estuaries: Learn how the program is working with coastal managers to advance coastal adaptation to climate change.
Coastal Toolkit: What tools and information will help you get started? This section provides information and guidance on assessing climate change vulnerabilities, finding data, and developing adaptation plans.
News and Events: What’s new with Climate Ready Estuaries? This page provides updates on estuaries in the news, new members, and related events.
Contact Us: Have questions on the program or other information provided on this website? Find out who to contact.