The Operational Drought Plan, contained herein, is the key component for responding to the current and future drought conditions in Arizona. The Operational Drought Plan recognizes that drought events are natural disasters that touch all sectors of community, region, and...
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Water  

Colorado’s CWCS has assembled for the first time a catalog on the status of our knowledge about native wildlife, most of which are not commonly hunted or fished, the threats to the habitats upon which they depend, and an articulation of strategies that can be employed to...
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Wildlife/Forestry  

This stand-alone document, The Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan for Colorado, describes in detail the process for flood planning in the state as well as long-term flood mitigation opportunities.  Information on agency responsibilities and existing flood mitigation programs,...
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Water   Wildlife/Forestry  

In 2016, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin its second century of preserving the Nation’s natural and cultural heritage, a stewardship that now includes protection of more than 84 million acres within the National Park System. Global climate change threatens the...
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Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation  

The scientific literature contains numerous descriptions and predictions of the effects of climate change on wildlife populations and ecosystems. Recently, resource managers and planners have proposed “adaptation strategies” to help wildlife and ecosystems adjust to the...
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Water   Wildlife/Forestry  

Over its 138-year history, the Service has faced every challenge to the future of the nation’s fish and wildlife heritage head-on. As an agency, we have attracted to our ranks those individuals whose personal commitment to conserving, protecting, and enhancing America’s...
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Water   Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

This brochure highlights findings and recommendations from National Academies’ reports on climate change. These reports are the products of the National Academies’ consensus study process, which brings together leading scientists, engineers, public health officials, and...
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Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

Most of the urgent forest and grassland management challenges of the past 20 years, such as wildfires, changing water regimes, and expanding forest insect infestations, have been driven, in part, by a changing climate. Future impacts are projected to be even more severe....
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Water   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation  

The Aurora Water system serves the population and water needs within the municipal boundaries of Aurora spanning Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas counties. As of 2007, Aurora Water serves approximately 306,908 people with 73,000 connections. Aurora is 144 square miles in area....
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Water  

The purpose of this Water Conservation Plan is to provide guidance in updating and implementing the city’s Water Conservation Program in a way that is compatible with the city’s water supply system, existing conservation programs, water resources management strategy, and...
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Water  

In May 2005, the CWCB introduced the Water Conservation Plan Development Guidance
Document and Model Plan for water providers interested in developing water conservation
plans.  Springs Utilities followed the general principles of the guidance document in...
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Water  

Tap-Smart: Denver Water's Conservation Master Plan
The Tap-Smart Plan is a key strategic undertaking.  Only through fostering a conservation culture in this semi-arid region can we truly ensure a sustainable water resource.  The Tap-Smart Plan asks all of Denver’s...
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Water   Energy  

A Water Conservation Plan (WCP) is a plan for the development and utilization of a set of strategies. The WCP will provide both water suppliers and the local communities a means of using their water resources in a wise and prudent manner thus managing this precious...
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Water   Agriculture