Wildlife Adaptation Strategy for Climate Change
Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:32 pm
Learn about the wildlife adaptation strategy project by reading the Public Review Draft, it is available
online at : http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/
The Public review draft was held January 20, 2012
Federal Register Notice
Regional public review workshops (Jan-Feb)
Albany, NY
Madison, WI
Sacramento, CA
Charleston, SC
Washington, DC
Two webinars
Written public comments via website
Comment period closes March 5, 2012
The following is a very brief excerpt:
From the Arctic to the Everglades, impacts like rising sea levels, warmer temperatures, loss of
sea ice, and changing precipitation patterns are affecting the species we care about, the services
we value, and the places we call home. In addition to ensuring the sustainability of these
resources, along with their many ecological, economic, and recreational benefits, we have an
obligation to safeguard our nation’s natural heritage in a changing world. In an unprecedented
collaborative effort, federal, state, and tribal partners with input from many other diverse groups
from across the nation are working together to develop a common strategy to respond to these
challenges. The National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy will provide a
unified approach—reflecting shared principles and science-based practices—for reducing the
negative impacts of climate change on fish, wildlife, plants, and the natural systems upon which
they depend.
Vision
Ecological systems will sustain healthy, diverse, and abundant populations of fish, wildlife, and
plants, which are well adapted and continue to provide valuable ecological services in a world
impacted by unprecedented and accelerating global climate change. Climate change, and
describes mechanisms that will foster collaboration among all levels of government, conservation
organizations and private landowners.
online at : http://www.wildlifeadaptationstrategy.gov/
The Public review draft was held January 20, 2012
Federal Register Notice
Regional public review workshops (Jan-Feb)
Albany, NY
Madison, WI
Sacramento, CA
Charleston, SC
Washington, DC
Two webinars
Written public comments via website
Comment period closes March 5, 2012
The following is a very brief excerpt:
From the Arctic to the Everglades, impacts like rising sea levels, warmer temperatures, loss of
sea ice, and changing precipitation patterns are affecting the species we care about, the services
we value, and the places we call home. In addition to ensuring the sustainability of these
resources, along with their many ecological, economic, and recreational benefits, we have an
obligation to safeguard our nation’s natural heritage in a changing world. In an unprecedented
collaborative effort, federal, state, and tribal partners with input from many other diverse groups
from across the nation are working together to develop a common strategy to respond to these
challenges. The National Fish, Wildlife, and Plants Climate Adaptation Strategy will provide a
unified approach—reflecting shared principles and science-based practices—for reducing the
negative impacts of climate change on fish, wildlife, plants, and the natural systems upon which
they depend.
Vision
Ecological systems will sustain healthy, diverse, and abundant populations of fish, wildlife, and
plants, which are well adapted and continue to provide valuable ecological services in a world
impacted by unprecedented and accelerating global climate change. Climate change, and
describes mechanisms that will foster collaboration among all levels of government, conservation
organizations and private landowners.