Atlantic Coast
Assateague Island Ponies. Photo by NPS.
Climate change threatens some of the most treasured natural and historic places in our nation. An example in the Atlantic Coast bioregion that park managers are concerned about addresses the iconic ponies of Assateague Island National Seashore. Rising sea level and changing precipitation patterns may result in a lack of fresh water. This "parched ponies" scenario will reduce the available habitat for ponies and affect other wildlife too.
Related Links
Suggested links to learn more about climate change in this region:
- Northeast Temperate Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Northeast Coastal and Barrier Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Southeast Coast Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Northeast Temperate Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- South Florida/Caribbean Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Talking Points: Impacts to the Atlantic Coast
- Acadia National Park Climate Change Information
Last updated: April 22, 2010
