Climate Change Project, 2014-2015
The project was funded by a grant from WA State Department of Ecology and Commerce, received by the NODC.
Climate change poses a variety of threats to the North Olympic Peninsula (NOP), including the potential to increase air temperatures, change precipitation patterns, reduce snowpack, and alter the biochemical cycle of the forests and oceans.
This project was aimed at reducing risks due to climate change through the detailed assessment of climate related vulnerabilities and the creation of a Climate Preparedness Plan. The resulting plan provided the comprehensive and strategic planning processes of the cities, counties, Tribes, Public Utility Districts, and ports within the NOP. The plan includes:
- A compilation of detailed local observations and projections of climate change using best available science;
- A prioritization of highly sensitive or vulnerable resources and locations;
- A prioritized set of adaptation strategies and actions based on both the science and the knowledge of local stakeholders.
Climate Change Report:
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Climate Adaptation Dashboard:
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Appendices:
Appendix A: Comprehensive List of Adaptation Strategies
Appendix B: Adaptation Strategy Matrix
Appendix C: Sea Level Rise Probability Maps-CLALLAM BAY and SEKIU
Appendix C: Sea Level Rise Probability Maps-PORT TOWNSEND
Appendix C: Sea Level Rise Probability Maps-PORT ANGELES
Appendix C: Sea Level Rise Probability Maps-NEAH BAY
Appendix C: Sea Level Rise Probability Maps-DUNGENESS RIVER DELTA
Appendix D: Sea Level Rise Analysis Details
Appendix F: Focus Area Overview Maps-CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Appendix F: Focus Area Overview Maps-ECOSYSTEMS
Appendix F: Focus Area Overview Maps-WATER SUPPLIES
Supplementary Info:
Supplementary Information A: List of Project Partners
Climate Change Preparedness Slideshow Template
Supplementary Information C: Planning Language Examples for Climate Resiliency
Supplementary Information D: Workshop 1 Results
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