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 |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : U.S. Climate Change Science Program : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., [2009] |
| Description | xvi, 298 pages : illustrations, maps, charts ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Titus, James G. |
| Other author/creator | Anderson, K. Eric. |
| Other author/creator | Climate Change Science Program (U.S.) |
| Other author/creator | National Science and Technology Council (U.S.). Subcommittee on Global Change Research. |
| Other author/creator | United States. Environmental Protection Agency. |
| Other author/creator | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Other author/creator | United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Other author/creator | United 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 note | Shipping list no.: 2009-0377-P. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-298). |
| ISBN | 9780160830860 |
| ISBN | 0160830869 |
| GPO item number | 0857-P-05 |
| Govt. docs number | PREX 23.14:C 63 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | NC Stacks | GC90.U5 C63 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | PREX 23.14:C 63 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |