Climate Adaptation

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Preparing for the Future

We help New Hampshire communities prepare for the impacts of a changing climate by organizing educational workshops, providing information, facilitating community conversations around vulnerabilities and priorities, conducting school programs, and connecting communities to the resources they need to adapt to climate change.

Articles

Men measuring on beach
Well-Being of Beaches
Volunteers gather important data to track coastline changes and help inform management practices
For New Hampshire communities that rely on tourism and revenue from beachgoers, shifting sands can have significant impacts. To track these changes, C... Learn More
Coreopsis with fritillary butterfly. Photo by Judith Saum.
An Appeal for Climate-Resilient Action
by Judith Saum, Natural Resources Stewards volunteer since 2019
by Judith Saum, Natural Resources Stewards volunteer since 2019 Learn More
An ariel view of some houses buildt along the coast
Seacoast Landowners Learn How to Prepare for and Mitigate Flood Risks
The Coastal Landowner Technical Assistance Program helps property owners understand flood risks
The Coastal Landowner Technical Assistance Program helps property owners understand flood risks Learn More
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Resources

5 Ways Conservation Commissions can Protect Coastal Land & Water Resources in a Changing Climate [factsheet]
New Hampshire’s coastal watershed has experienced rapid development in recent decades, resulting in threats to our water resources. When combined with... Learn More
King Tide, Durham, Kyle Pimental
What NH Great Bay Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
DOVER • DURHAM • EXETER • GREENLAND • MADBURY • NEWFIELDS • NEWINGTON • NEWMARKET • ROLLINSFORD • STRATHAM

This fact sheet summarizes g... Learn More
King Tide 2016 photo, Nathalie Morison
What NH Atlantic Coast Municipalities Need to Know about Preparing for Storm Surge, Sea-level Rise, and Extreme Precipitation [factsheet]
HAMPTON • HAMPTON FALLS • NEW CASTLE • NORTH HAMPTON • PORTSMOUTH • RYE • SEABROOK

This fact sheet summarizes guidance and voluntary ac... Learn More
5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate [factsheet]
5 Ways Communities can Protect Wildlife in a Changing Climate

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Protect areas for habitat expansion a... Learn More
What Conservation Commissions Can Do to Protect Natural Resources in a Changing Climate [fact sheet]
New Hampshire’s natural resources are facing growing challenges due to the impacts of climate change. This requires local action to protect our critic... Learn More