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Coastal sensitivity to sea-level rise : a focus on the mid-Atlantic Region / report by the U.S. Climate Change Science Program and the Subcommittee on Global Change Research ; Lead agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ; other key participating agencies: U.S. Geological Survey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ; contributing agencies: Department of Transportation ; coordinating lead author: James G. Titus, lead authors: K. Eric Anderson [and others].

Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : U.S. Climate Change Science Program : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., [2009]
Descriptionxvi, 298 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 28 cm.
Subject(s)
Sea level--Atlantic Coast (Middle Atlantic States) --Forecasting.
Coast changes--Atlantic Coast (Middle Atlantic States) --Forecasting.
Climatic changes--Environmental aspects --Atlantic Coast (Middle Atlantic States) --Forecasting.
Atlantic Coast (Middle Atlantic States)--Environmental conditions --Forecasting.
Other author/creatorTitus, James G.
Other author/creatorAnderson, K. Eric.
Other author/creatorClimate Change Science Program (U.S.)
Other author/creatorNational Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Subcommittee on Global Change Research.
Other author/creatorUnited States. Environmental Protection Agency.
Other author/creatorGeological Survey (U.S.)
Other author/creatorUnited States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Other author/creatorUnited States. Department of Transportation.
Variant title Coastal sensitivity to sea level rise : a focus on the mid Atlantic Region
Portion of title Focus on the mid-Atlantic Region
Series Synthesis and assessment product ; 4.1
Synthesis and assessment product ; 4.1. ^A695973
Contents Abstract -- Preface / motivation for reports -- Executive summary -- Part 1: The physical environment. Overview -- 1. Sea-Level rise and its effects on the coast -- 2. Coastal elevations -- 3. Ocean coasts -- 4. Coastal wetland sustainability -- 5. Vulnerable species: the effects of sea-level rise on coastal habitats -- Part II. Societal impacts and implications. Overview -- 6. Shore protection and retreat -- 7. Population, land use, and infrastructure -- 8. Public access -- 9. Coastal flooding, floodplains, and coastal zone management Issues -- Part III: Preparing for sea-level rise. Overview -- 10. Implications for decisions -- 11. Ongoing adaptation -- 12. Institutional barriers -- Part IV: National implications and a science strategy for moving forward. Overview -- 13. Implications of sea-level rise to the nation -- 14. A science strategy for improving the understanding of sea-level rise and its impacts on the U.S. coasts -- Appendix I : State and local information on vulnerable species and coastal policies -- Appendix 2 : Basic approaches for shoreline change projections -- Glossary -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Scientific names -- References.
General note"January 2009"--Cover.
General noteShipping list no.: 2009-0377-P.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 255-298).
ISBN9780160830860
ISBN0160830869
GPO item number0857-P-05
Govt. docs number PREX 23.14:C 63

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