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Climate Change: Future Federal Adaptation Efforts Could Better Support Local Infrastructure Decision Makers by Government Accountability Office, last updated: May 17, 2013 11:17 AM: 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.

Major Decisions and Notes from SC Meeting & Workshop by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 09:28 AM: Major decisions made by Steering Committee work groups (Surrogate and Indicators, Data, Programmatic Alignment, Communications) during the two day Meeting and Workshop held in Blacksburg, VA.

SC Meeting & Workshop, April 22-24, 2013 by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 09:23 AM

Resources by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:29 AM: Additional resources that do not belong in any one folder, more general in nature.

SC Data Issues Work Group by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents, discussions, and resources pertaining to the Steering Committee Work Group on Data Issues.

SC Indicator and Surrogate Species Work Group by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents, discussions, and resources pertaining to the Steering Committee Work Group on Indicator and Surrogate Species.

SC Communications Work Group by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents, discussions, and resources pertaining to the Steering Committee Work Group on Communications.

SC Strategic Engagement Work Group by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents, discussions, and resources pertaining to the Steering Committee Work Group on Strategic Engagement.

AppLCC RFPs - FY12 Status Updates and FY13 Information by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Contains materials and resources on the description, deliverables, and status reports for FY11/12 projects and information regarding progress toward execution of contracts to vendors for recently submitted proposals (Due: April 10, 2013) for FY 13.

SC Finance Work Group by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents, discussions, and resources pertaining to the Steering Committee Work Group on Finance.

SC Governance Work Group by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents, discussions, and resources pertaining to the Steering Committee work group on governance.

Admin by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Documents and information pertaining to administration issues such as partner travel, directions, meeting logistics.

Group Solutions Materials by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 10, 2013 08:28 AM: Agendas for the 4 Work Group working sessions.

Service Estimates Economic Impacts and Releases Draft Environmental Assessment of Critical Habitat Designation for Neosho Mucket and Rabbitsfoot by Chris Davidson & Tom MacKenzie, USFWS, last updated: May 09, 2013 11:26 AM: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is releasing the estimated cost and economic impacts and draft environmental assessment of the proposed critical habitat designation of two freshwater mussels, and is seeking public comment.

Interior Appoints New Climate Change Advisory Committee by Jessica Kershaw, USGS, last updated: May 09, 2013 11:17 AM: Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced the members of a newly created federal advisory committee who will provide guidance about the Interior Department’s climate change adaptation science initiatives.

NRCS helps build resiliency to climate change by Ciji Taylor, NRCS, last updated: May 09, 2013 11:14 AM: As experts predict growing climate changes in the United States, the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service offers a variety of practices, programs and studies that help landowners build resiliency to its effects.

Wetlands clean water, provide homes for wildlife across the nation by Michelle Banks, NRCS, last updated: May 09, 2013 11:13 AM: Wetlands play a crucial role in the world’s ecosystem by protecting and improving water quality, filtering surface water, storing floodwater and creating or enhancing wildlife habitat.

Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture Annual Meeting by Matthew Cimitile, last updated: May 08, 2013 10:51 AM: There has been a substantial amount of activity within the EBTJV partnership over the last year and this will be a great opportunity for information dissemination, discussion, and input from all involved.

Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp Will Support Wildlife Conservation Through Federal Duck Stamp Program by USFWS, last updated: May 08, 2013 10:43 AM: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Friends of the Migratory Bird/Duck Stamp, formalizing a commitment by both organizations to cooperatively support and promote the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly called the Federal Duck Stamp.