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Climate Change: Future Federal Adaptation Efforts Could Better Support Local Infrastructure Decision Makers
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by
Government Accountability Office
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published
May 17, 2013
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filed under:
Climate Change,
Sustainability,
Systems,
Scientific Publications,
Report,
Resilience
The federal government invests billions of dollars annually in infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, facing increasing risks from climate change. Adaptation—defined as adjustments to natural or human systems in response to actual or expected climate change— can help manage these risks by making infrastructure more resilient. GAO was asked to examine issues related to infrastructure decision making and climate change. This report examines (1) the impacts of climate change on roads and bridges, wastewater systems, and NASA centers; (2) the extent to which climate change is incorporated into infrastructure planning; (3) factors that enabled some decision makers to implement adaptive measures; and (4) federal efforts to address local adaptation needs, as well as potential opportunities for improvement. GAO reviewed climate change assessments; analyzed relevant reports; interviewed stakeholders from professional associations and federal agencies; and visited infrastructure projects and interviewed local decision makers at seven sites where adaptive measures have been implemented.
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General Resources Holdings
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Abandoned Mineland Acid Mine Drainage (AML AMD) Inventory
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by
Web Editor
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published
Mar 01, 2012
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last modified
Jun 11, 2013 11:10 AM
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filed under:
Report,
Website,
Environmental Cleanup,
Links
An inventory of land and water impacted by past mining (primarily coal mining) is maintained by the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to provide information needed to implement the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The inventory contains information on the location, type, and extent of abandoned mined lands, as well as information on the cost associated with the reclamation of those problems.
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Other Conservation & Planning Tools
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Putting the Nation on a Path for Climate Resilience and Preparedness: NOAA's Information and Expertise
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by
NOAA
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published
Apr 15, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Resilience,
Climate Adaptation,
Database
Information seekers can turn to NOAA personnel on the ground to access and apply available information to specific questions and needs. NOAA provides a wide range of climate information through monthly, seasonal and decade forecasts and data tailored to the specific needs of different sectors. NOAA uses this same information to take direct action to increase the resilience and facilitate adaptation of the nation’s valuable marine and coastal resources and the people that depend on them.
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Enhancing the Climate Resilience of America’s Natural Resources
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by
COUNCIL ON CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS AND RESILIENCE
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published
Oct 09, 2014
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Federal,
Science and Research Products,
Climate Adaptation
The President's Climate and Natural Resources Priority Agenda is the result of an interagency process to inventory and assess current policies, programs, and regulations related to climate change adaptation. The Agenda builds upon the robust climate change adaptation work already accomplished by Federal agencies and identifies significant actions moving forward. It specifically mentions how Federal agencies working to address ecosystem management issues through LCCs and other multi-stakeholder bodies will work with partners to select flagship geographic regions for which they will identify priority areas for conservation, restoration, or other investments to build resilience in vulnerable regions, enhance carbon storage capacity, and support management needs. Within 24 months, these agencies and their partners will have identified and mapped the initial list of priority areas within each of the selected geographic landscapes or regions.
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Landmark Publication Celebrates 75 Years of Conservation and Partnership Success Through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
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by
USFWS
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published
Jan 22, 2013
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filed under:
Report,
News,
Conservation
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service has released a landmark publication celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program, the cornerstone of fish and wildlife conservation in North America. This vital program provides more than $700 million each
year through the sale of hunting and fishing equipment to support habitat conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the nation.
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USGS-NOAA: Climate Change Impacts to U.S. Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy
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by
USGS-NOAA
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published
Jan 30, 2013
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filed under:
Models,
Climate Change,
Public Health,
Hazards,
Report,
News,
Economy
According to a new technical report, the effects of climate change will continue to threaten the health and vitality of U.S. coastal communities' social, economic and natural systems.
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AMJV Partners Release Cerulean Warbler Best Management Practice Guide
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by
Matthew Cimitile
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published
Feb 28, 2013
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last modified
Feb 28, 2013 03:43 PM
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filed under:
Report,
News,
Priority Species,
Forests,
Habitat
Cerulean Warbler management guidelines for enhancing breeding habitat in Appalachian forests have been released.
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National Strategy Will Help Safeguard Fish, Wildlife and Plants in a Changing Climate
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by
DOI
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published
May 01, 2013
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filed under:
Habitat,
Climate Change,
Conservation,
Ecosystems,
Report,
News
In partnership with State and Tribal agencies, the Obama Administration today released the first nationwide strategy to help public and private decision makers address the impacts that climate change is having on natural resources and the people and economies that depend on them. Developed in response to a request by Congress, the National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy is the product of extensive national dialogue that spanned nearly two years and was shaped by comments from more than 55,000 Americans.
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First-ever Report on USDA Efforts to Expand Agroforestry Practices
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by
USDA Forest Service
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published
Oct 29, 2013
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filed under:
Report,
Agriculture,
Forests
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the first-ever report on USDA's role advancing agroforestry. Agroforestry: USDA Reports to America details how agroforestry practices are helping farmers, ranchers and woodland owners enhance agricultural productivity, protect the environment and increase profits.
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AAAS Kicks Off Initiative to Recognize Climate Change Risks
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by
AAAS
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published
Mar 21, 2014
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last modified
Mar 25, 2014 02:54 PM
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filed under:
Report,
Climate Change,
Hazards,
News
AAAS is announcing the launch of a new initiative to expand the dialogue on the risks of climate change.
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