The purpose of this technical memorandum is to update the Statewide Water Supply Initiative (SWSI) Projected 2030 Municipal and Industrial (M&I) and self-supplied industrial (SSI) "gap" analysis to 2050. Having an understanding of what the M&I gap is will help the...
Sector(s):

Water   Energy  

PowerPoint given by David J. Hayes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior on December 18, 2009 to the Western Governor's Association.

Summary of DOI research, activities, and goals.

"The realities of climate change require us to change how we...
Sector(s):

Water   Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

In the past few years there has been a remarkable increase in the level of awareness of climate change worldwide. Concerns about causes and effects have moved beyond the realm of scientific debate to the offices of legislators and the conference rooms of city planners, and...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

The Sub-Cabinet formed the Adaptation Advisory Group to focus on areas such as how to address present and future impacts on infrastructure, human health, and ecosystems.

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

Section I of this paper offers context on the broader risks and opportunities presented by climate change. Sections II and III summarize the case for business action to adapt to the physical effects of climate change, and the pathways by which climate can affect business....
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

This report highlights the important role of the federal government in reducing the vulnerability and strengthening the resiliency of our economy and natural resources in the face of these changes. In addition to managing a significant amount of land and infrastructure that...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

Much of the nation's experience to date in managing and protecting its people, resources, and infrastructure is based on the historic record of climate variability during a period of relatively stable climate. This report from the America's Climate Choices suite of studies...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

Secretary of the Interior Order No. 3289. issued on March 11, 2009, made production and transmission of renewable energy on public lands a priority for the Department.

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

This Agenda is the Pew Center’s attempt to develop and articulate a responsible course of action for addressing climate change. It identifies fifteen actions that should be started now, including U.S. domestic reductions and engagement in the international negotiation...
Sector(s):

Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

An architecture of government adaptation programs is presented. Components include leadership, institutional organization, stakeholder involvement, climate change information, appropriate use of decision analysis techniques, explicit consideration of barriers to adaptation,...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Energy  

On February 2, 2005, Governor Janet Napolitano signed Executive Order 2005-02 establishing the Climate Change Advisory Group (CCAG). Appointed by the Governor, the 35-member CCAG comprised a diverse group of stakeholders who brought broad perspective and expertise to the...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

The California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) has taken the lead in developing this adaptation strategy, working through the Climate Action Team (CAT). Seven sector-specific working groups led by 12 state agencies, boards and commissions, and numerous stakeholders were...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

A first-of-its-kind multi-sector strategy to help guide California's efforts in adapting to climate change impacts is available below. In cooperation and partnership with multiple state agencies, the 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy  summarizes the best known...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

Powerpoint presentation at the USEPA Adaptation Workshop, January 6, 2009, describing WUCA (Water Utility Climate Alliance), its objectives, the capital planning context, uncertainty, consensus, action items, and conclusions.

Water   Energy  

Climate change provokes intense emotions.  Is climate change occurring?  Not everyone agrees.  We cannot possibly verify what will or won’t happen tomorrow or in 2100.  What we can do is look over the landscape of the past and quantify what has been seen.
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

In May 2002, the Boulder City Council passed Resolution 906, also known as the Kyoto Resolution, setting the goal of reducing community greenhouse gas emissions to seven percent below 1990 levels by 2012. As a result of this resolution, staff in the Office of Environmental...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

The first Climate Action Team (CAT) Assessment Report was produced in March 2006, followed by the release of the 2008 Assessment Report. The 2008 assessment expands on the policy oriented 2006 assessment and provides new information and scientific findings. New information...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Energy  

The Western Governors' Association has published a climate adaptation scoping report that emphasizes the need for coordination between state and federal efforts to identify key science that is Western specific and begins to share and implement smart practices.

This...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

The Earth’s climate is rapidly changing. In the United States and other nations, people are seeing how the impacts of rising global temperatures affect their communities, their livelihoods, and the natural environment. Substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions is...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy  

For years, U.S. states and regions have been taking action to address climate change in the absence of federal leadership. A wide range of policies have been adopted at the state and regional levels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop clean energy resources, and...
Sector(s):

Water   Agriculture   Wildlife/Forestry   Outdoor Recreation   Energy