taking action to combat climate change in the great lakes region

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2013 upcoming Restoring includes: revisions of tool and case studies

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A panel of experts from municipalities, agricultural interests, habitat and wildlife restoration implementers, and lake level scientists will focus on actions being taken in the Great Lakes region to combat climate change impacts. Join an interactive discussion with the panelists to discuss actions that must be taken to safeguard the health of the Great Lakes. This slide show was given by Melinda Koslow, Regional Program Manager, Safeguards Program, National Wildlife Federation.

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Page 1: Taking Action to Combat Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

2013 upcoming Restoring includes: revisions of tool and case studies

Page 2: Taking Action to Combat Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region
Page 3: Taking Action to Combat Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

One example: Maumee River AOC Climate-Smart Habitat Restoration: Reduce nutrient runoff from Flooding

After Before

Page 4: Taking Action to Combat Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

Climate-Smart Option Different Depth Fish Habitat Shelves

Shallows

Habitat Shelves

Rock Piles

Another example: Black River Fish Habitat Restoration: More Variable Water Levels

Page 5: Taking Action to Combat Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region

Another example: Black River Fish Habitat Restoration: Larger Precipitation Events

Climate Smart Option Larger Boulders