Document / Report / White Paper

Guide for Considering Climate Change in Coastal Conservation

Posted 2017
Source
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management
Author
Long, Lauren; Taylor, Rachael Franks; Vaudreuil, Elaine; Ward, Bethney
About This Report / White Paper

Climate change is affecting coastal environments, calling for revised conservation approaches, and therefore must be considered in long-term planning. This guide provides a step-by-step approach for incorporating climate change information into new or existing conservation plans. The guide's six steps draw from existing strategic conservation planning frameworks but focus on climate considerations and key resources specifically relevant to the coastal environment, including coastal watersheds.