Wetlands
Wetlands are areas on the landscape that are saturated with water at some time during the year. Wetlands are found in fresh and saltwater systems, in upper and lower elevations, within forests, and along coastlines. Wetlands moderate flood peak flows, provide storage of floodwaters and regulate water supply during drought. Wetlands are most sensitive to climate changes that modify local hydrology and alters natural flow patterns. The quality of wetlands may decline given long-term climate changes, as native vegetation faces intense competition by species better adapted to altered conditions, colonization of undesirable species, invasive species establishment and pest invasion.
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Northwest Riparian Areas and Wetlands in a Changing Climate
Increasing resilience of these habitats to climate change is key to ensuring they continue to provide ecosystem…
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Non-Forested Wetlands Adaptation Menu
Climate adaptation resources specific to non-forested wetland conservation and management in the Midwest.
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Adaptation Menus of Strategies and Approaches
Adaptation menus provide a curated list of adaptation strategies, approaches, and tactics to integrate the effects of…
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Recursos de Adaptación en Español
Recursos de adaptación en Español incluidos libros de trabajo de planificación y estrategias y enfoques de adaptación.
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Atmospheric Rivers in the Northwest
Atmospheric rivers are an important source of water, but they may cause more damage with climate change.
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NRCS practices can support climate change adaptation
NRCS programs and practices can help landowners achieve their goals while supporting climate adaptation. This series of…
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Storms and Stream Crossings
Stream-crossings have a lower risk of failure if designed appropriately for the stream, and with consideration of…
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Shifts in Growing Degree Days, Plant Hardiness Zones and Heat Zones
Climate change is already having substantial effects on natural systems and the benefits they provide. Forest…
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Tribal Climate Adaptation Menu
The Menu is an extensive collection of climate change adaptation actions for natural resource management with tribal…