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Adapting to Climate Change in Maine

Wildlife and habitat

• Adaptation for Ecosystems

  Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources from the US Climate Change Science Program. Posted 06/29

• Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife WHPRP [PDF]

  Analysis of Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Wildlife Habitats in the U.S. Posted 06/29

• Natural Resources and Habitat NRS [Word]

  Natural Resources Subcommittee takes a two step approach to developing a climate change road map for natural resources. Posted 06/29

• Wildlife Impacts of Different Power Types NYSERDA [PDF]

  Comparison of reported effects and risks to vertebrate wildlife from six electricity generation types in the New York/New England region. Posted 06/30

• Potential Climate Change Impacts on Marine Resources of the Northeastern United States

  Potential Climate Change Impacts on Marine Resources of the Northeastern United States. Posted 07/01

• Potential effects of climate change on birds of the Northeast

  Potential effects of climate change on birds of the Northeast. Posted 07/01

• Managing the Effects of Climate Change on Wildlife and Ecosystems

  Heinz Center report on strategies for Managing the Effects of Climate Change on Wildlife and Ecosystems. Posted 07/01

• Wetlands and Climate Change

  Recommendations for a National Wetlands and Climate Change Initiative. Association of State Wetland Managers. Posted 07/01

• Climate Ready Estuaries

  U.S. EPA. (2009) Climate Ready Estuaries. Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas. Posted 07/01

• A New Era for Conservation NWF_2009 [PDF]

  Review of climate change adaptation literature from the National Wildlife Federation. Posted 07/16

• Five Year Action Plan USFW [PDF]

  US Fish and Wildlife Service action plan for implementing the strategic plan for responding to accelerating climate change in the 21st century. Posted 07/16

• Rising to the Urgent Challenges of a Changing Climate USFW_Strategic [PDF]

  Strategic plan for responding to accelerating climate change in the 21st century, from US Fish and Wildlife. Posted 07/16

• Climate Toolkit for Educators

  US Global Climate Change Research Center materials for outreach on habitat impacts, etc. [posted 8-14-09]

• Ecological Effects of Climate Change NAS Report [pdf]

  Recent study from the National Academy of Sciences (2008)

• Why Climate Change Makes Riparian Restoration More Important than Ever

  Article by Seavy et al. from "Ecological Restoration"