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• Physical Description: iv, 26 pages ; 28 cm
• Publisher: [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Water, [2008]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Cover title.

Shipping list no.: 2009-0226-P.

"December 2008"--Page 4 of cover.

"EPA 430-F-024"--Page 4 of cover.

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (page 23).

Formatted Contents Note:

Overview of climate change impacts on coastal areas -- Vulnerability of coastal areas to climate change -- Adaptation options for coastal areas -- Adaptation options relevant to estuarine management goals -- Management goal A: maintain/restore wetlands -- Management goal B: maintain sediment transport -- Management goal C: preserve coastal land/development (including infrastructure) -- Management goal D: maintain shorelines utilizing "soft" measures -- Management goal E: maintain shorelines utilizing "hard" measures -- Management goal F: invasive species management -- Management goal G: preserve habitat for vulnerable species -- Management goal H: maintain water quality -- Management goal I: maintain water availability.

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Subject:

Climatic changes.
Adaptation (Biology)
Biotic communities > Environmental aspects.
Estuaries > Environmental aspects.