Emily Preston Wildlife Biologist And many conservation partners! How Species and Habitats Can Help Your Town Adapt to Climate Change.

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Emily Preston Wildlife Biologist And many conservation partners! How Species and Habitats Can Help Your Town Adapt to Climate Change

Major Coastal Issues Inundation Erosion of beaches, dunes and salt marshes by storm surge. Changes in species due to temperature increases and salinity changes. Damage to habitat from hardening of shores.

Major Terrestrial and Aquatic Issues Individual species will shift ranges Flooding Hydrological changes Temperature Increases in invasive species

1.Conserve Areas for Habitat Expansion and/or Connectivity 2.Habitat Restoration and Management 3.Restore Watershed Connectivity 4.Protect Riparian and Shoreland Buffers 5.Invasive Species Plan 6.Comprehensive Planning 7.Stormwater Policy and Flood Response 8.Revise Water Withdrawal Policies 9.State Energy Policy Strategies

1.Conserve Areas for Habitat Expansion and/or Connectivity 2.Habitat Restoration and Management 3.Restore Watershed Connectivity 4.Protect Riparian and Shoreland Buffers 5.Invasive Species Plan 6.Comprehensive Planning 7.Stormwater Policy and Flood Response 8.Revise Water Withdrawal Policies 9.State Energy Policy Strategies

10.Funding 11.Modeling, Research and Monitoring 12.Technical Assistance and Outreach Strategy Categories

Goal: Intact natural ecosystems! Not necessarily those we have now – they will probably look different. Intact ecosystems will help mitigate effects of climate change. How can we help and how can we avoid making things worse?

How Can Communities Help Themselves and Wildlife? PLANNING!!! Flood Control Reduce Storm Damage Infrastructure Protection Drinking Water Protection Keep cool! Keep Warm - Alternative energy sources

Manchester May 2006 Lebanon, July 2013 Flood Control Hurricane Irene Aug Rutland, Vt. Surry, May 2005

Floodplains

Culverts Culvert assessment and upgrade planning

Stormwater Management

Coastal Storm Surge Hurricane Sandy Hampton Beach October 31, 2012 Seacoast Online North Hampton March 2013

Storm Damage Repair Opportunity for habitat restoration? How can we make it work for all of us?

Drinking Water Private and public wells Commercial water withdrawals

Keep Cool! Promote Shade Trees Diverse tree species are better for wildlife.

Biofuels

Town Documents Master Plan Hazard Mitigation Plan Capital Improvement Plan Transportation Plan Town Ordinances Climate Adaptation Plan Include: Wildlife Habitat Flood Control: culverts and floodplains Storm Protection Drinking Water INTO Prevent additional harm!

Examples: First flowering date Timing of animal emergences Dates when babies are observed or fledge Arrival dates of migratory animals Phenology is the study of seasonal biological events observed in plants, animals and microbes. Citizen Science: National Phenology Network