Your Climate Adaptation Search

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – Helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plane for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• For more about outdoor air issues with climate change view Outdoor Air and Climate Change Adaptation.
• For information on the public health impacts of PM, view Particulate Matter and Health.
• For more about the affects of climate change to air quality more generally, view Outdoor Air Quality and Health.

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Air Quality Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is improving resiliency to particulate matter threats by planning to adapt to increased climate threats from wildfires.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – Helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – Helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – Helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – Helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Ground-level Ozone

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Ground-level Ozone

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Particulate Matter

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Particulate Matter

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Indoor Air Quality

• Climate Adaptation and Outdoor Air Quality

• Indoor Air Adaptation Strategies
• Outdoor Air Adaptation Strategies

• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth

Indoor Air Quality
No Case Study is currently available that illustrates adapting to Indoor Air climate risks.

• Indoor airPlus – This program's construction practices and product specifications could minimize possible future exposure to indoor air pollutants and contaminants made worse by climate change.

• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – plan for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Yakima River Basin Plans for Future Water Availability – See how federal, state, tribal, county, and city governments are working to meet water supply and ecosystem restoration needs of the Yakima River Basin.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate.

• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion

*Note: Sea Level Rise and Drought may also worsen saltwater intrusion. View these adaptation strategies as well to gain a broader look at what adaptation strategies can better prepare a utility for saltwater intrusion.

• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Drought

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.

• Water Utility Tools
• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – The scenario-Based Projected Changes Map can provide easy access to projected scenarios from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool. These projections include scenarios for annual total precipitation and sea level rise for coastal locations, all of which may affect the level of saltwater intrusion into coastal areas.

• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise

• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise

• Boston Raises Wastewater Facility to Avoid Inundation – See how Boston's Deer Island Water Treatment Facility redesigned their facility to account for expected sea levels and routinely evaluates performance under the best-available climate science.
• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.
• Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment to better inform water infrastructure plans.

• Water Utility Tools
• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – The scenario-Based Projected Changes Map can provide easy access to projected scenarios from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool. These projections include scenarios for annual total precipitation and sea level rise for coastal locations, all of which may affect the level of saltwater intrusion into coastal areas.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Storms

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms

• Iowa City, Iowa Removes Vulnerable Wastewater Treatment Facility – See how Iowa City, IA responded to riverine flooding risk by decommissioning a vulnerable facility and expanding service outside the floodplain.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – The scenario-Based Projected Changes Map can provide easy access to projected scenarios from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool. These projections include scenarios for annual total precipitation and sea level rise for coastal locations, all of which may affect the level of saltwater intrusion into coastal areas.
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Water Quality Adaptation Strategies

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• BASINS, Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Nonpoint Sources – BASINS is a multipurpose environmental analysis system designed to help regional, state, and local agencies perform watershed- and water quality-based studies.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions. This included analyzing the expected impact of sea level rise on the surface water "salt line" and the resulting risk of saltwater intrusion on source waters.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions. This included analyzing the expected impact of sea level rise on the surface water "salt line" and the resulting risk of saltwater intrusion on source waters.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Storms

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate, including to specific concerns over drought.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Storms

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise

Here are four examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities related to drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and storms.

• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

• Boston Raises Wastewater Facility to Avoid Inundation – See how Boston's Deer Island Water Treatment Facility redesigned their facility to account for expected sea levels and routinely evaluates performance under the best-available climate science.

• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Related: Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• *Note: Drought may also worsen saltwater intrusion. View Adaptation Strategies for Drought

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts
• *Note: Drought may also worsen saltwater intrusion. View Adaptation Strategies for Drought

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts
• *Note: Drought may also worsen saltwater intrusion. View Adaptation Strategies for Drought

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – A software tool to assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

Here are four examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities related to drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and storms.

• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

• Boston Raises Wastewater Facility to Avoid Inundation – See how Boston's Deer Island Water Treatment Facility redesigned their facility to account for expected sea levels and routinely evaluates performance under the best-available climate science.

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate, including to specific concerns over drought.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

Here are examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities related to each selected impact: drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise, storms and source water impacts.

• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate, including to specific concerns over drought.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

Here are examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities related to each selected impact: drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise, storms and source water impacts.

• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

• Boston Raises Wastewater Facility to Avoid Inundation – See how Boston's Deer Island Water Treatment Facility redesigned their facility to account for expected sea levels and routinely evaluates performance under the best-available climate science.

• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate, including to specific concerns over drought.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Storms

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Storms

View Adaptation Strategies for Drought to see specific strategies that have been identified for water utilities.

View Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise to see specific strategies that have been identified for water utilities.

Or, visit Water Utility Adaptation Strategies Section to search by management objective or other climate impact.

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate, including to specific concerns over drought.

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

Here are three examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities from drought, sea level rise and source water impacts.

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.
• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Drought
• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Drought
• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning – The Handbook provides a framework for considering climate change in water management planning. The handbook guides resource managers and planners with key decision considerations, resources, tools, and decision options to adapt to a changing climate, including to specific concerns over drought.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility taking into account concerns over flooding and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and concerns over flooding.
• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.
• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

• Anacortes, Washington Rebuilds Water Treatment Plant for Climate Change – See how a water utility in Washington state partnered with experts to redesign and rebuild a water utility to adapt to sea level rise and other changing climate conditions.
• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Saltwater Intrusion
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Saltwater Intrusion
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

Water Utilities: Storms, Saltwater Intrusion, Sea Level Rise and Source Water Impacts
Here are examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities related to each selected impact: storms, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise, and source water impacts.

• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

• Tampa Bay Diversifies Water Sources to Reduce Climate Risk – See how a Tampa, FL water utility reduced vulnerability and evaluated climate threats from drought and saltwater intrusion.

• Boston Raises Wastewater Facility to Avoid Inundation – See how Boston's Deer Island Water Treatment Facility redesigned their facility to account for expected sea levels and routinely evaluates performance under the best-available climate science.

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Storms
• Climate Adaptation and Sea Level Rise
• Climate Adaptation and Source Water Impacts

• Adaptation Strategies for Storms
• Adaptation Strategies for Sea Level Rise
• Adaptation Strategies for Source Water Impacts

Here are examples of water utilities that are adapting to anticipated climate vulnerabilities related to each selected impact: storms, sea level rise, and source water impacts.

• Washington, DC Wastewater Facility Reinforces Facility Against Floods – See how a wastewater utility in Washington, DC is protecting their facility by building a sea wall that accounts for higher river elevations and changing climate conditions.

• Boston Raises Wastewater Facility to Avoid Inundation – See how Boston's Deer Island Water Treatment Facility redesigned their facility to account for expected sea levels and routinely evaluates performance under the best-available climate science.

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability of source water to drought and harmful algal blooms.

To explore additional water utility case studies, view Water Utility Case Studies.

• CREAT, Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool – This tool can assist drinking water and wastewater utility owners and operators in understanding potential climate change threats and in assessing the related risks at their individual utilities, including from drought, saltwater intrusion, sea level rise and source water impacts.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Flood Resilience Checklist – The Flood Resilience Checklist is an assessment tool for communities to use to identify opportunities to improve their resilience to future floods through policy and regulatory tools.

• Climate Adaptation and Erosion and Sedimentation

• Adaptation Strategies for Erosion and Sedimentation

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPPCAT) Model – An online tool for assessing and managing the potential impacts of climate change on sediment loading to streams using the Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model.

• Climate Adaptation and Harmful Algal Blooms

• Adaptation Strategies for Harmful Algal Blooms

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability to drought and harmful algal blooms.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Hydrologic and Water Quality System (HAWQS Tool) – HAWQS is a water quantity and quality modeling system to evaluate the impacts of management alternatives, pollution control scenarios and climate change scenarios on the quantity and quality of water at a national scale.

• Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms

• Climate Adaptation and Stormwater Runoff

• Adaptation Strategies for Stormwater Runoff

• DC Utilizes Green Infrastructure to Manage Stormwater – See how the Washington, DC Water and Sewer Authority will use green infrastructure to reduce combined sewer overflows, maintain water quality, and provide adaptive flexibility to changing climate conditions.
• Minnehaha, MN Creek Watershed District Assesses Stormwater Management Climate Vulnerability – See how the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in Minnesota considered climate projections to better understand climate threats and vulnerability to stormwater management capabilities.
• Smart Growth Along the Riverfront Helps Manage Stormwater in Iowa City, Iowa – See how Iowa City, IA used smart growth strategies to increase climate change resiliency by removing vulnerable structures and managing stormwater along the riverfront.
• Camden, New Jersey Uses Green Infrastructure to Manage Stormwater – See how Camden, NJ water utility used an EPA tool to assess the climate risks from projected precipitation increases and vulnerability of greater combined sewer overflows.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Storm Water Management Model with Climate Adjustment Tool (SWMM-CAT) – A comprehensive computer model for analysis of quantity and quality problems associated with urban runoff.

• Stormwater Calculator with Climate Assessment Tool – Desktop application that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site anywhere in the United States. The calculator includes future climate vulnerability scenarios.

• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Climate Adaptation and Harmful Algal Blooms
• Climate Adaptation and Erosion and Sedimentation

• Adaptation Strategies for Harmful Algal Blooms
• Adaptation Strategies for Erosion and Sedimentation

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.
• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability to drought and harmful algal blooms.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Hydrologic and Water Quality System (HAWQS Tool) – HAWQS is a water quantity and quality modeling system to evaluate the impacts of management alternatives, pollution control scenarios and climate change scenarios on the quantity and quality of water at a national scale.

• Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms

• Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPPCAT) Model – An online tool for assessing and managing the potential impacts of climate change on sediment loading to streams using the Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model.

• Climate Adaptation and Stormwater Runoff
• Climate Adaptation and Harmful Algal Blooms

• Adaptation Strategies for Stormwater Runoff
• Adaptation Strategies for Harmful Algal Blooms

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability to drought and harmful algal blooms.
• Minnehaha, MN Creek Watershed District Assesses Stormwater Management Climate Vulnerability – See how the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in Minnesota considered climate projections to better understand climate threats and vulnerability to stormwater management capabilities.
• Camden, New Jersey Uses Green Infrastructure to Manage Stormwater – See how Camden, NJ water utility used an EPA tool to assess the climate risks from projected precipitation increases and vulnerability of greater combined sewer overflows.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Storm Water Management Model with Climate Adjustment Tool (SWMM-CAT) – A comprehensive computer model for analysis of quantity and quality problems associated with urban runoff.

• Hydrologic and Water Quality System (HAWQS Tool) – HAWQS is a water quantity and quality modeling system to evaluate the impacts of management alternatives, pollution control scenarios and climate change scenarios on the quantity and quality of water at a national scale.

• Impacts of Climate Change on the Occurrence of Harmful Algal Blooms

• Climate Adaptation and Stormwater Runoff
• Climate Adaptation and Erosion and Sedimentation

• Adaptation Strategies for Stormwater Runoff
• Adaptation Strategies for Erosion and Sedimentation

Water Quality: Stormwater Runoff and Erosion and Sedimentation Rates
Here are two examples each of how water resource managers are adapting to reduce stormwater runoff and limit erosion and sedimentation in order to maintain water quality even as the climate changes.

• DC Utilizes Green Infrastructure to Manage Stormwater – See how the Washington, DC Water and Sewer Authority will use green infrastructure to reduce combined sewer overflows, maintain water quality, and provide adaptive flexibility to changing climate conditions.
• Minnehaha, MN Creek Watershed District Assesses Stormwater Management Climate Vulnerability – See how the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in Minnesota considered climate projections to better understand climate threats and vulnerability to stormwater management capabilities.

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.
• Fredericktown, Missouri Prepares for Climate Change Drought Risk – See how a water utility in Fredericktown, MO used an EPA tool to assess climate vulnerability for their source water from drought, erosion and sedimentation.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Storm Water Management Model with Climate Adjustment Tool (SWMM-CAT) – A comprehensive computer model for analysis of quantity and quality problems associated with urban runoff.

• Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPPCAT) Model – An online tool for assessing and managing the potential impacts of climate change on sediment loading to streams using the Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model.

• Climate Adaptation and Stormwater Runoff
• Climate Adaptation and Erosion and Sedimentation
• Climate Adaptation and Harmful Algal Blooms

• Adaptation Strategies for Stormwater Runoff
• Adaptation Strategies for Erosion and Sedimentation
• Adaptation Strategies for Harmful Algal Blooms

Water Quality: Stormwater Runoff, Erosion and Sedimentation Rates, and Harmful Algal Blooms
Here are three examples of how water resource managers are adapting to maintain water quality under changing climate conditions.

• Minnehaha, MN Creek Watershed District Assesses Stormwater Management Climate Vulnerability – See how the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District in Minnesota considered climate projections to better understand climate threats and vulnerability to stormwater management capabilities.

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.

• Southern Nevada Water Authority Assesses Vulnerability To Climate Change – See how the Southern Nevada Water Authority used an EPA tool to better assess climate vulnerability to drought and harmful algal blooms.

Water Quality & Climate Adaptation
We have identified several tools that may be of interest to you based on your selection. The direct link to these tools are provided below. However, to explore all tools that may be relevant to this selection view Water Quality Tools.

• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.

• Storm Water Management Model with Climate Adjustment Tool (SWMM-CAT) – A comprehensive computer model for analysis of quantity and quality problems associated with urban runoff.

• Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPPCAT) Model – An online tool for assessing and managing the potential impacts of climate change on sediment loading to streams using the Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model.

• Hydrologic and Water Quality System (HAWQS Tool) – HAWQS is a water quantity and quality modeling system to evaluate the impacts of management alternatives, pollution control scenarios and climate change scenarios on the quantity and quality of water at a national scale.

• Climate Adaptation and Change in Fish Species

• Maintain and Restore Wetlands
• Preserve Habitats
• Use "Soft" Shoreline Maintenance

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.
• Yakima River Basin Plans for Future Water Availability – See how federal, state, tribal, county, and city governments are working to meet water supply and ecosystem restoration needs of the Yakima River Basin.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Workbook for Developing Risk-Based Adaptation Plans – The workbook provides guidance for conducting risk-based climate change vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation action plans.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• The National Fish, Wildlife and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy (PDF) (120 pp, 3.8 MB, About PDF) – This document is a result of an collaborative process among several U.S. federal agencies. The Strategy provides information to help conserve the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and ecosystem functions in a changing climate.

• Climate Adaptation and Estuaries

• Maintain/Restore Wetlands
• Preserve Coastal Land and Development
• "Soft" Shoreline Maintenance
• "Hard" Shoreline Maintenance
• Habitat Preservation
• Water Quality & Availability

• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Southwest Florida Assesses Salt Marsh Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise – See how Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council assessed the sea level rise climate vulnerability of marshes and wetlands and identified potential adaptation strategies.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Workbook for Developing Risk-Based Adaptation Plans – The workbook provides guidance for conducting risk-based climate change vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation action plans.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Rolling Easements Primer – This document provides a primer on more than a dozen land use and legal tools for ensuring that intertidal habitats (wetlands, mudflats, and beaches). Rolling easements help ensure that these habitats can persist even as sea level rises.

• Climate Adaptation and Wetlands Protection

• Adaptation Strategies for Wetlands Protection

• Maryland Analyzes Coastal Wetlands Susceptibility to Climate Change – See how the state of Maryland used a modeling tool to assess the vulnerability of salt marshes to projected sea level rise.
• Southwest Florida Assesses Salt Marsh Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise – See how Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council assessed the sea level rise climate vulnerability of marshes and wetlands and identified potential adaptation strategies.
• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce climate vulnerability of coastal mangroves.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Workbook for Developing Risk-Based Adaptation Plans – The workbook provides guidance for conducting risk-based climate change vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation action plans.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Rolling Easements Primer – This document provides a primer on more than a dozen land use and legal tools for ensuring that intertidal habitats (wetlands, mudflats, and beaches). Rolling easements help ensure that these habitats can persist even as sea level rises.

• Climate Adaptation and Change in Fish Species
• Climate Adaptation and Estuaries

• Maintain/Restore Wetlands
• Preserve Coastal Land and Development
• "Soft" Shoreline Maintenance
• "Hard" Shoreline Maintenance
• Habitat Preservation
• Water Quality & Availability

Adaptation Strategies that can help fish species adapt to a changing climate

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.
• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce climate vulnerability of coastal mangroves.
• Yakima River Basin Plans for Future Water Availability – See how federal, state, tribal, county, and city governments are working to meet water supply and ecosystem restoration needs of the Yakima River Basin.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Workbook for Developing Risk-Based Adaptation Plans – The workbook provides guidance for conducting risk-based climate change vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation action plans.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Climate Adaptation and Change in Fish Species
• Climate Adaptation and Wetlands Protection

• Adaptation Strategies that can help fish species adapt to a changing climate
• Adaptation Strategies for Wetlands Protection

• Pennsylvania Protects Coldwater Fisheries and Water Quality from Climate Change – See how Pennsylvania is planning to adapt to climate threats to water quality criteria and protect ecosystem health, particularly for cold water fisheries.
• Maryland Analyzes Coastal Wetlands Susceptibility to Climate Change – See how the state of Maryland used a modeling tool to assess the vulnerability of salt marshes to projected sea level rise.
• Southwest Florida Assesses Salt Marsh Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise – See how Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council assessed the sea level rise climate vulnerability of marshes and wetlands and identified potential adaptation strategies.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• BASINS, Better Assessment Science Integrating Point and Nonpoint Sources – BASINS is a multipurpose environmental analysis system designed to help regional, state, and local agencies perform watershed- and water quality-based studies.
• Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPPCAT) Model – An online tool for assessing and managing the potential impacts of climate change on sediment loading to streams using the Water Erosion Prediction Project (WEPP) Model.

• Rolling Easements Primer – This document provides a primer on more than a dozen land use and legal tools for ensuring that intertidal habitats (wetlands, mudflats, and beaches). Rolling easements help ensure that these habitats can persist even as sea level rises.

• Climate Adaptation and Fish Species
• Climate Adaptation and Estuaries
• Climate Adaptation and Wetlands

• Adaptation Strategies that can help fish species adapt to a changing climate
• Adaptation Strategies for Estuaries include:
  • Maintain/Restore Wetlands
  • Preserve Coastal Land and Development
  • "Soft" Shoreline Maintenance
  • "Hard" Shoreline Maintenance
  • Habitat Preservation
  • Water Quality & Availability
• Adaptation Strategies for Wetlands Protection

• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Southwest Florida Assesses Salt Marsh Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise – See how Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council assessed the sea level rise climate vulnerability of marshes and wetlands and identified potential adaptation strategies.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Workbook for Developing Risk-Based Adaptation Plans – The workbook provides guidance for conducting risk-based climate change vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation action plans.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Rolling Easements Primer – This document provides a primer on more than a dozen land use and legal tools for ensuring that intertidal habitats (wetlands, mudflats, and beaches). Rolling easements help ensure that these habitats can persist even as sea level rises.

• Climate Adaptation and Estuaries
• Climate Adaptation and Wetlands Protection

• Adaptation Strategies for Estuaries include:
  • Maintain/Restore Wetlands
  • Preserve Coastal Land and Development
  • "Soft" Shoreline Maintenance
  • "Hard" Shoreline Maintenance
  • Habitat Preservation
  • Water Quality & Availability
• Adaptation Strategies for Wetlands Protection

• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Southwest Florida Assesses Salt Marsh Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise – See how Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program and Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council assessed the sea level rise climate vulnerability of marshes and wetlands and identified potential adaptation strategies.

To explore additional case studies, view Ecosystem Protection Case Studies.

• Climate Ready Estuaries (CRE) Workbook for Developing Risk-Based Adaptation Plans – The workbook provides guidance for conducting risk-based climate change vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation action plans.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This mapping tool illustrates current worst-case coastal storm surge or inundation scenarios and hurricane strike frequency derived from Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes (SLOSH) models by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 100 and 500 year flood plains from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

• Rolling Easements Primer – This document provides a primer on more than a dozen land use and legal tools for ensuring that intertidal habitats (wetlands, mudflats, and beaches). Rolling easements help ensure that these habitats can persist even as sea level rises.

• Climate Adaptation and Contaminated Site Management

• Site Containment
• Operations & Infrastructure
• Groundwater Remediation
• Contaminated Site Remedy
• Engineered Structures

• Case Study – American Cyanamid: See how American Cyanamid Superfund Site responded to disaster by rebuilding facilities to account for expected climate changes.
• Case Study – Augusta, Georgia: See how a simple checklist helped Augusta, GA, better understand the climate vulnerability of a Brownfields redevelopment project.
• Case Study – Barre City: See how a brownfield site redevelopment project in Barre City, Vermont used the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives Checklist to better understand climate vulnerability.
• Case Study – San Francisco: See how San Francisco is working to transform brownfields property into greenspace.
• Case Study – King County, Washington: Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.

To explore additional examples of climate adaptation, view Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation

• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This tool maps current worst-case storm surge, inundation scenarios, and hurricane strike frequency. Based on Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes models (NOAA/SLOSH), and 100- and 500-year flood plains (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Stormwater Calculator with Climate Assessment Tool – Desktop application that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site anywhere in the United States. The calculator includes future climate vulnerability scenarios.
• Watershed Index Online – The Wetness Index is a computer model of where in the landscape water is expected to pool after a rain event. The tool indicates potential flooding areas other than FEMA 100 year flood plains.
• Integrated Climate and Land-Use Scenarios (ICLUS) – The ICLUS project provides future scenarios consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development. These can be used to inform projections of future climate.

• Climate Adaptation and Disaster Debris Management

• Develop a Waste Management Plan

• Northeast Indiana Counties Collaborate to Develop Debris Management Plans – See how several Northeast Indiana counties—Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, and DeKalb—developed debris management plans with the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District (NISWMD).
• King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Climate Change in Local Government Services – Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.
• To explore other examples of climate adaptation, view Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation

• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This tool maps current worst-case storm surge, inundation scenarios, and hurricane strike frequency. Based on Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes models (NOAA/SLOSH), and 100- and 500-year flood plains (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Stormwater Calculator with Climate Assessment Tool – Desktop application that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site anywhere in the United States. The calculator includes future climate vulnerability scenarios.
• Watershed Index Online – The Wetness Index is a computer model of where in the landscape water is expected to pool after a rain event. The tool indicates potential flooding areas other than FEMA 100 year flood plains.
• Integrated Climate and Land-Use Scenarios (ICLUS) – The ICLUS project provides future scenarios consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development. These can be used to inform projections of future climate.

• Overview – Waste Management and Emergency Response

• Climate Adaptation & Contaminated Site Management
• Climate Adaptation & Disaster Debris Management

Waste and Emergency Management: Contaminated Site Management and Disaster Debris Management

• Site Containment
• Operations & Infrastructure
• Groundwater Remediation
• Contaminated Site Remedy
• Engineered Structures

• Develop a Waste Management Plan

• Case Study – American Cyanamid: See how American Cyanamid Superfund Site responded to disaster by rebuilding facilities to account for expected climate changes.
• Case Study – Augusta, Georgia: See how a simple checklist helped Augusta, GA, better understand the climate vulnerability of a Brownfields redevelopment project.
• Case Study – Barre City: See how a brownfield site redevelopment project in Barre City, Vermont used the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives Checklist to better understand climate vulnerability.
• Case Study – San Francisco: See how San Francisco is working to transform brownfields property into greenspace.
• Case Study – Northeast Indiana Counties: See how several Northeast Indiana counties—Noble, LaGrange, Steuben, and DeKalb—developed debris management plans with the Northeast Indiana Solid Waste Management District (NISWMD).
• King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Climate Change in Local Government Services – Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.

To explore additional examples of climate adaptation, view Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation

• Storm Surge Inundation and Hurricane Strike Frequency Map – This tool maps current worst-case storm surge, inundation scenarios, and hurricane strike frequency. Based on Sea, Lake, and Overland Surge from Hurricanes models (NOAA/SLOSH), and 100- and 500-year flood plains (FEMA), and hurricane strike dataset from the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
• Stormwater Calculator with Climate Assessment Tool – Desktop application that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site anywhere in the United States. The calculator includes future climate vulnerability scenarios.
• Watershed Index Online – The Wetness Index is a computer model of where in the landscape water is expected to pool after a rain event. The tool indicates potential flooding areas other than FEMA 100 year flood plains.
• Integrated Climate and Land-Use Scenarios (ICLUS) – The ICLUS project provides future scenarios consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development. These can be used to inform projections of future climate.

• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Air Quality

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health

• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth – See how Salt Lake City has been recognized for increasing climate resilience and adaptation. The city's sustainability plan set goals to improve air quality, protect community health, and reduce particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution (which can worsen respiratory illnesses and are both projected to be exacerbated by climate change).
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is anticipating how climate change will affect wildfires and associated public health concerns and adapting by protecting forests, increasing public awareness of proper land management.
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan
• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts surveyed its local boards of public health to gauge the state's level of public health preparedness for climate change. The survey covered surveillance, planning, and intervention activities associated with heat stress, hazardous weather events, indoor air quality, food supply/agricultural issues, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota's Strategic Adaptation Plan (2010) identifies public health threats from climate change and states the necessity of improving its public health system's capacity to respond to these threats, particularly for vulnerable populations. The plan includes consideration of air pollution and extreme heat events.

View the Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Water Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Chemical Exposure from Flooding

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health
• To explore additional adaptation strategies related to air quality, view Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation

• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts surveyed its local boards of public health to gauge the state's level of public health preparedness for climate change. The survey covered surveillance, planning, and intervention activities associated with heat stress, hazardous weather events, indoor air quality, food supply/agricultural issues, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota's Strategic Adaptation Plan (2010) identifies public health threats from climate change and states the necessity of improving its public health system's capacity to respond to these threats, particularly for vulnerable populations. The plan includes consideration of water quality and water-borne diseases.

View the Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• View Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Extreme Heat

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health

• Chicago, IL Adapts to Improve Extreme Heat Preparedness – See how Chicago has adopted a comprehensive set of actions to reduce deaths from extreme heat events. Chicago actively engaged the local community and targeted vulnerability neighborhoods to help identify how residents could reduce the impact of climate exacerbated extreme heat events.
• New York City Assesses Extreme Heat Climate Risk – See how New York City, recognizing the current and future extreme heat risk to its population, decided to assess its climate risk and vulnerability.
• New York City Adapts To Deal with Projected Increase of Heat Waves – New York City has taken substantive actions to reduce its current vulnerability (i.e., increasing its resiliency to current conditions) as well as its future vulnerability (i.e., adapting to the projected future climatic conditions) associated with heat waves.

View the Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Air Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Water Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Chemical Exposure from Flooding

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health

Massachusetts and Minnesota have taken steps to better understand the climate change risks to public health, including air and water quality related impacts.

• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts surveyed its local boards of public health to gauge the state's level of public health preparedness for climate change. The survey covered surveillance, planning, and intervention activities associated with heat stress, hazardous weather events, indoor air quality, food supply/agricultural issues, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota's Strategic Adaptation Plan (2010) identifies public health threats from climate change and states the necessity of improving its public health system's capacity to respond to these threats, particularly for vulnerable populations. The plan includes consideration of air pollution and extreme heat events.

• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth – See how Salt Lake City has been recognized for increasing climate resilience and adaptation. The city's sustainability plan set goals to improve air quality, protect community health, and reduce particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution (which can worsen respiratory illnesses and are both projected to be exacerbated by climate change).
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is anticipating how climate change will affect wildfires and associated public health concerns and adapting by protecting forests, increasing public awareness of proper land management.
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan

View Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Air Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Extreme Heat

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health

Public Health: Air Quality & Extreme Heat
Climate change impacts including rising temperatures, storm pattern changes, more extreme weather events, and rising sea levels can affect enviromental related public health stressors. States and local communities are anticipating, preparing for, and adapting to public health concerns related to climate change. Below are several examples of ad a pat ion activities related to possible air quality and extreme heat public health impacts.

• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts surveyed its local boards of public health to gauge the state's level of public health preparedness for climate change. The survey covered surveillance, planning, and intervention activities associated with heat stress, hazardous weather events, indoor air quality, food supply/agricultural issues, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota's Strategic Adaptation Plan (2010) identifies public health threats from climate change and states the necessity of improving its public health system's capacity to respond to these threats, particularly for vulnerable populations. The plan includes consideration of air pollution and extreme heat events.

• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth – See how Salt Lake City has been recognized for increasing climate resilience and adaptation. The city's sustainability plan set goals to improve air quality, protect community health, and reduce particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution (which can worsen respiratory illnesses and are both projected to be exacerbated by climate change).
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is anticipating how climate change will affect wildfires and associated public health concerns and adapting by protecting forests, increasing public awareness of proper land management.
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan

• Chicago, IL Adapts to Improve Extreme Heat Preparedness – See how Chicago has adopted a comprehensive set of actions to reduce deaths from extreme heat events. Chicago actively engaged the local community and targeted vulnerability neighborhoods to help identify how residents could reduce the impact of climate exacerbated extreme heat events.
• New York City Assesses Extreme Heat Climate Risk – See how New York City, recognizing the current and future extreme heat risk to its population, decided to assess its climate risk and vulnerability.
• New York City Adapts To Deal with Projected Increase of Heat Waves – See how New York City has taken substantive actions to reduce its current vulnerability (i.e., increasing its resiliency to current conditions) as well as its future vulnerability (i.e., adapting to the projected future climatic conditions) associated with heat waves.

View the Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Water Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Chemical Exposure from Flooding
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Extreme Heat

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health

Public Health: Water Quality & Extreme Heat
Climate change impacts including rising temperatures, storm pattern changes, more extreme weather events, and rising sea levels can affect enviromental related public health stressors. States and local communities are anticipating, preparing for, and adapting to public health concerns related to climate change. Below are several examples of ad a pat ion activities related to possible water quality and extreme heat public health impacts.

• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts surveyed its local boards of public health to gauge the state's level of public health preparedness for climate change. The survey covered surveillance, planning, and intervention activities associated with heat stress, hazardous weather events, indoor air quality, food supply/agricultural issues, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota's Strategic Adaptation Plan (2010) identifies public health threats from climate change and states the necessity of improving its public health system's capacity to respond to these threats, particularly for vulnerable populations. The plan includes consideration of air pollution and extreme heat events.

• Chicago, IL Adapts to Improve Extreme Heat Preparedness – See how Chicago has adopted a comprehensive set of actions to reduce deaths from extreme heat events. Chicago actively engaged the local community and targeted vulnerability neighborhoods to help identify how residents could reduce the impact of climate exacerbated extreme heat events.
• New York City Assesses Extreme Heat Climate Risk – See how New York City, recognizing the current and future extreme heat risk to its population, decided to assess its climate risk and vulnerability.
• New York City Adapts To Deal with Projected Increase of Heat Waves – See how New York City has taken substantive actions to reduce its current vulnerability (i.e., increasing its resiliency to current conditions) as well as its future vulnerability (i.e., adapting to the projected future climatic conditions) associated with heat waves.

View the Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Air Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Water Quality
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Chemical Exposure from Flooding
• Climate Adaptation and Public Health – Extreme Heat

• Adaptation Strategies for Public Health

Public Health: Air Quality, Water Quality & Extreme Heat
Climate change impacts including rising temperatures, storm pattern changes, more extreme weather events, and rising sea levels can affect environmental related public health stressors. Below are several public health examples of communities adapting to the threat of climate change.

• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts surveyed its local boards of public health to gauge the state's level of public health preparedness for climate change. The survey covered surveillance, planning, and intervention activities associated with heat stress, hazardous weather events, indoor air quality, food supply/agricultural issues, vector-borne diseases, and water quality issues.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota's Strategic Adaptation Plan (2010) identifies public health threats from climate change and states the necessity of improving its public health system's capacity to respond to these threats, particularly for vulnerable populations. The plan includes consideration of air pollution and extreme heat events.

• Salt Lake City, Utah Adapts to Improve Air Quality Through Smart Growth – See how Salt Lake City has been recognized for increasing climate resilience and adaptation. The city's sustainability plan set goals to improve air quality, protect community health, and reduce particulate matter (PM) and ozone pollution (which can worsen respiratory illnesses and are both projected to be exacerbated by climate change).
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is anticipating how climate change will affect wildfires and associated public health concerns and adapting by protecting forests, increasing public awareness of proper land management.
• Central New Mexico Prepares for Climate Change in Its Long- and Short-Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan

• Chicago, IL Adapts to Improve Extreme Heat Preparedness – See how Chicago has adopted a comprehensive set of actions to reduce deaths from extreme heat events. Chicago actively engaged the local community and targeted vulnerability neighborhoods to help identify how residents could reduce the impact of climate exacerbated extreme heat events.
• New York City Assesses Extreme Heat Climate Risk – See how New York City, recognizing the current and future extreme heat risk to its population, decided to assess its climate risk and vulnerability.
• New York City Adapts To Deal with Projected Increase of Heat Waves – See how New York City has taken substantive actions to reduce its current vulnerability (i.e., increasing its resiliency to current conditions) as well as its future vulnerability (i.e., adapting to the projected future climatic conditions) associated with heat waves.

View the Case Studies for Climate Change Adaptation to explore additional examples of climate adaptation.

• Sustainable Communities Indicator Catalog – The Sustainable Community Indicator Catalog helps communities identify indicators that can measure progress toward their sustainability objectives. The indicators focus on the relationships among land use, housing, transportation, human health and the environment.
• Enhancing Sustainable Communities With Green Infrastructure Guide – The Green Infrastructure Guide helps communities plan and design green infrastructure for multiple environmental, health, social, and economic benefits.
• Scenario-Based Projected Changes Map – This mapping tool provides easy to access scenarios of projected changes from EPA's Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool for annual total precipitation, annual average temperature, precipitation intensity for the 100-year storm, number of days per year with temperatures above 100 F, and sea level rise for coastal locations.
• ICLUS, Integrated Climate and Land Use Scenarios – The ICLUS project is developing scenarios broadly consistent with global-scale, peer-reviewed storylines of population growth and economic development, which are used by climate change modelers to develop projections of future climate.

• Public Health Adaptation Strategies for Climate Change – In addition to adaptation strategies, this page has links to key source documents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Climate and Health – CDC's Climate and Health web page provides up-to-date information for the public health community.

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Adaptation Action: The City of Boston Plans for Adaptation – See the process by which the Boston city government assessed vulnerability and developed an adaptation plan to respond to sea level rise and other climate risks.
• Adaptation Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Identified Smart Growth Strategies for More Resilient Communities – See how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed an adaptation plan with policy options for the consideration of its local jurisdictions.

• Adaptation Action: Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment.

• Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate – This handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions.
• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit
• National Climate Assessment

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Adaptation Action: The City of Boston Plans for Adaptation – See the process by which the Boston city government assessed vulnerability and developed an adaptation plan to respond to sea level rise and other climate risks.
• Adaptation Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Identified Smart Growth Strategies for More Resilient Communities – See how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed an adaptation plan with policy options for the consideration of its local jurisdictions.

• Adaptation Action: Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment.

• Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate – This handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions.
• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.
• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts has surveyed local health departments to assess vulnerability to expected climate changes.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota has assessed projected public health risks from climate change across the state.
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is improving resiliency to particulate matter threats by planning to adapt to increased climate threats from wildfires.
• King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Climate Change in Local Government Services – Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.

• Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate – This handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions.
• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Adaptation Action: The City of Boston Plans for Adaptation – See the process by which the Boston city government assessed vulnerability and developed an adaptation plan to respond to sea level rise and other climate risks.
• Adaptation Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Identified Smart Growth Strategies for More Resilient Communities – See how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed an adaptation plan with policy options for the consideration of its local jurisdictions.

• Adaptation Action: Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment.

• Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate – This handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions.
• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Adaptation Action: The City of Boston Plans for Adaptation – See the process by which the Boston city government assessed vulnerability and developed an adaptation plan to respond to sea level rise and other climate risks.
• Adaptation Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Identified Smart Growth Strategies for More Resilient Communities – See how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed an adaptation plan with policy options for the consideration of its local jurisdictions.

• Adaptation Action: Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment.

• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.
• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts has surveyed local health departments to assess vulnerability to expected climate changes.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota has assessed projected public health risks from climate change across the state.
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is improving resiliency to particulate matter threats by planning to adapt to increased climate threats from wildfires.
• King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Climate Change in Local Government Services – Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.

• Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate – This handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions.
• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Adaptation Action: The City of Boston Plans for Adaptation – See the process by which the Boston city government assessed vulnerability and developed an adaptation plan to respond to sea level rise and other climate risks.
• Adaptation Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Identified Smart Growth Strategies for More Resilient Communities – See how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed an adaptation plan with policy options for the consideration of its local jurisdictions.

• Adaptation Action: Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment.

• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.
• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts has surveyed local health departments to assess vulnerability to expected climate changes.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota has assessed projected public health risks from climate change across the state.
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is improving resiliency to particulate matter threats by planning to adapt to increased climate threats from wildfires.
• King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Climate Change in Local Government Services – Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.

• Community-Based Adaptation to a Changing Climate – This handout describes the impacts of climate change on local government services, provides illustrative adaptation strategies, and includes examples of community-based adaptation actions.

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Planning for Climate Change Adaptation

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Adaptation Action: The City of Boston Plans for Adaptation – See the process by which the Boston city government assessed vulnerability and developed an adaptation plan to respond to sea level rise and other climate risks.
• Adaptation Action: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Identified Smart Growth Strategies for More Resilient Communities – See how the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments developed an adaptation plan with policy options for the consideration of its local jurisdictions.

• Adaptation Action: Southeast Florida Compact Analyzes Sea Level Rise Risk – See how South Florida counties and municipalities partnered to develop a comprehensive sea level rise assessment.

• Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts Assesses Climate Vulnerability – See how Manchester-by-the-sea used a EPA tool to help assess drinking water system vulnerability to sea level rise.
• San Juan Bay Estuary Program Assesses Vulnerability and Targets Low Risk Adaptation Measures – See how the San Juan Bay Estuary Program assessed climate risk to the bay and identified adaptation strategies to reduce ecosystem vulnerability from changing climate conditions.
• Massachusetts Surveys Climate Readiness of Public Health Departments – See how Massachusetts has surveyed local health departments to assess vulnerability to expected climate changes.
• Minnesota Assesses Climate Risk to Public Health – See how Minnesota has assessed projected public health risks from climate change across the state.
• California Prepares for Increased Wildfire Risk to Air Quality From Climate Change – See how California is improving resiliency to particulate matter threats by planning to adapt to increased climate threats from wildfires.
• King County, Washington, Helps Municipalities Account for Climate Change in Local Government Services – Learn how King County, Washington is helping municipalities address climate change in local government services, including solid waste management.

• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit

• Creating Resilient Water Utilities
• Climate Ready Estuaries
• Climate Smart Brownfields Manual
• Mitigating Climate Impacts to Waste Management
• Superfund Climate Change Adaptation
• Adapting Buildings For Indoor Air Quality in a Changing Climate
• Climate Change, Extreme Heat and the Urban Heat Island

The Northeast is projected to experience increased precipitation, more frequent and intense storms, and higher average temperatures. These projected changes pose challenges to communities as they protect water and waste infrastructure, maintain water quality, and protect air quality and public health. Many communities are building resilience to the risks they face under current climatic conditions.

• Climate Impacts on the Northeast
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in the Northeast are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Northeast Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 1

• Cynthia Greene (greene.cynthia@epa.gov)
• Phone: (617) 918-1813
• EPA Region 1 Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plan

EPA Region 2

• Juan Gutierrez (gutierrez.juan@epa.gov)
• Phone: (212) 637-3495
• EPA Region 2 Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plan

EPA Region 3

• Matthew Konfirst (konfirst.matthew@epa.gov)
• Phone: (215) 814-5801
• EPA Region 3 Climate Change Adaptation Implementation Plan

How Communities in the Northeast are Adapting

The Northwest is projected to experience changes in the timing of streamflow that will reduce water supplies for competing demands. Sea level rise, erosion, inundation, risks to infrastructure, and increasing ocean acidity pose major threats. Increasing wildfire, insect outbreaks, and tree diseases are causing widespread tree die-off.

• Climate Impacts on the Northwest
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in the Northwest are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Northwest Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 10

• Tim Hamlin (hamlin.tim@epa.gov)
• Phone: (206) 553-1563
• EPA Region 10 Climate Adaptation Plan

How Communities in the Northwest are Adapting

The southeast region is projected to experience higher average temperatures, increased precipitation, and more frequent and intense storms. These projected changes pose challenges to communities as they diversify water source, protect sensitive wetlands and protect people from heat waves. Climate impacts vary from a wet northern area to a dry southwest area.

• Climate Impacts on the Southeast
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in the Southeast are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Southeast-Caribbean Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 2

• Juan Gutierrez (gutierrez.juan@epa.gov)
• Phone: (212) 637-3495
• EPA Region 2 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 3

• Matthew Konfirst (konfirst.matthew@epa.gov)
• Phone: (215) 814-5801
• EPA Region 3 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 4

• EPA Region 4 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 6

• Meaghan Bresnahan (bresnahan.meaghan@epa.gov)
• Phone: (214) 665-8354
• EPA Region 6 Climate Adaptation Plan

How Communities in the Southeast are Adapting

The Midwest is projected to experience extreme heat, heavy downpours, and flooding that will affect infrastructure, health, agriculture, forestry, transportation, air and water quality, and more. Climate change will also exacerbate a range of risks to the Great Lakes.

• Climate Impacts on the Midwest
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in the Midwest are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Midwest Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 5

• Melissa Hulting (hulting.melissa@epa.gov)
• Phone: (312) 886-2265
• EPA Region 5 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 7

• Kumud Pyakuryal (pyakuryal.kumud@epa.gov)
• Phone: (913) 551-7956
• EPA Region 7 Climate Adaptation Plan

How Communities in the Midwest are Adapting

The Hawai'i and Pacific Islands are projected to experience warmer oceans leading to increased coral bleaching and disease outbreaks and changing distribution of tuna fisheries. Freshwater supplies will become more limited on many islands. Coastal flooding and erosion will increase. Mounting threats to food and water security, infrastructure, health, and safety are expected to lead to increasing human migration.

• Climate Impacts on Hawai'i and Pacific Islands
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in Hawai'i and Pacific Islands are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Hawai'i & Pacific Islands Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 9

• Suzanne Marr (marr.suzanne@epa.gov)
• Phone: (415) 972-3468
• EPA Region 9 Climate Adaptation Plan
• Region 9 Climate Change website

How Communities in Hawai'i and Pacific Islands are Adapting

Alaska has warmed twice as fast as the rest of the nation, bringing widespread impacts. Sea ice is rapidly receding and glaciers are shrinking. Thawing permafrost is leading to more wildfire, and affecting infrastructure and wildlife habitat. Rising ocean temperatures and acidification will alter valuable marine fisheries.

• Climate Impacts on Alaska
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in Alaska are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Alaska Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 10

• Tim Hamlin (hamlin.tim@epa.gov)
• Phone: (206) 553-1563
• EPA Region 10 Climate Adaptation Plan

How Communities in Alaska are Adapting

The Great Plains is projected to experience rising temperatures leading to increased demand for water and energy. In parts of the region, this will constrain development, stress natural resources, and increase competition for water. New agricultural practices will be needed to cope with changing conditions.

• Climate Impacts on the Great Plains
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in the Great Plains are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Great Plains Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 6

• Meaghan Bresnahan (bresnahan.meaghan@epa.gov)
• Phone: (214) 665-8354
• EPA Region 6 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 7

• Kumud Pyakuryal (pyakuryal.kumud@epa.gov)
• Phone: (913) 551-7956
• EPA Region 7 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 8

• Laura Farris (farris.laura@epa.gov)
• Phone: (303) 312-6388
• EPA Region 8 Climate Adaptation Plan

How Communities in the Great Plains are Adapting

The Southwest is projected to experience increased heat, drought, insect outbreaks, and wildfires. Declining water supplies, reduced agricultural yields, health impacts in cities due to heat, and flooding and erosion in coastal areas are additional concerns.

• Climate Impacts on the Southwest
• What Climate Change Means for Your State
• How Communities in the Southwest are Adapting

You selected the National Climate Assessment's Southwest Region. Below you can find an EPA regional climate adaptation contact, EPA Regional Climate Adaptation Implementation Plan (2014), and state climate adaptation website corresponding to your location. States and territories covered by EPA regions are provided to help you identify localized information.

EPA Region 6

• Meaghan Bresnahan (bresnahan.meaghan@epa.gov)
• Phone: (214) 665-8354
• EPA Region 6 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 8

• Laura Farris (farris.laura@epa.gov)
• Phone: (303) 312-6388
• EPA Region 8 Climate Adaptation Plan

EPA Region 9

• Suzanne Marr (marr.suzanne@epa.gov)
• Phone: (415) 972-3468
• EPA Region 9 Climate Adaptation Plan
• Region 9 Climate Change website

How Communities in the Southwest are Adapting