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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
- January 2012: Climate Ready Estuaries publishes its Third Progress Report (PDF) (24 pp, 5.9MB)
- October 2011: King Tide Factsheet (PDF) (1 p, 877K)
- June 2011: Lessons Learned from the Climate Ready Estuaries Program (PDF) (4 pp, 1.35MB)
- June 2011: Updated Brochure Describes Climate Ready Estuaries Program (PDF) (2 pp, 300K)
- June 2011: Climate Ready Estuaries Publishes Rolling Easements Primer (PDF) (179 pp, 6.2MB)
- December 2010: Climate Ready Estuaries Publishes its Second Progress Report (PDF) (28 pp, 3.9MB)
- December 2009: Climate Ready Estuaries Publishes its First Progress Report (PDF) (21 pp, 4.1 MB)
- May 2009: Adaptation Planning for the National Estuary Program (PDF) (19 pp, 477K)
- January 2009: The Climate Ready Estuaries Synthesis of Adaptation Options for Coastal Areas (PDF) (32 pp, 1.2MB) is now available.
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: Learn more about CRE partner projects on climate change impacts assessment and adaptation underway in your region.
Explore Climate Ready Estuaries: Find CRE Progress Reports and learn how the program and its partners have worked on projects to advance coastal adaptation to climate change.
Coastal Toolkit: Explore information and guidance on assessing climate change vulnerabilities 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.