Climate Impacts on Washington’s Hydropower, Water Supply, Forests, Fish, and Agriculture

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Name	Climate Impacts on Washington’s Hydropower, Water Supply, Forests, Fish, and Agriculture
Release Year	2005
Primary Author	Organization State of Washington : Department of Ecology
Additional Authors	Organizations University of Washington : Center for Science in the Earth System
Description	Washington's economy and natural resources are sensitive to changes in climate. Management of hydroelectric power production, water supply systems, flood and storm management, forests, fisheries, and agriculture is predicated on observed patterns and extremes in temperature and precipitation. Each of these sectors has adapted to the timing and length of the seasons, the range of temperatures, and the amount and frequency of precipitation that has been experienced in the past. As temperature increases and precipitation patterns potentially change during the 21st century, current management practices may not achieve the results for which they are designed.
Sectors	Water Agriculture Wildlife, Ecosystems, and Forestry Climate-Sensitive Recreation and Tourism Energy
Source	State Government
Keywords	Washington, Climate Change, Impacts, Temperature, Hydropower, Infrastructure, Management, Hydrology
Homepage	http://www.cses.washington.edu/db/pubs/author353.shtml