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Concern about invasive species in Alaska is growing, attracting attention from land managers, politicians, and the public. Nearly half the new discoveries of invasive plants, animals, and insects in the state are reported by concerned individuals with a general interest in invasive species. Tracking reported sightings of invasive plants allows researchers to better assess the extent of the infestations and hopefully eradicate new infestations before they become huge problems.

Successful management of a disaster begins at the local level. When a community is prepared to deal with a disaster, the impact can be minimized and lives may be saved. One key to community preparedness is a community emergency plan that defines how the community will manage disasters. The plan should include local, regional, and state resources that support local response.

Alaskan property owners and communities can use this handbook to better understand and evaluate erosion problems and alternative solutions. As more local officials and community residents understand the factors contributing to community erosion problems, the better able they will be to monitor, describe, seek assistance for, and make decisions about local erosion issues.

This website provides a comprehensive statewide inventory of current and historic continuous monitoring locations for stream and lake temperature in Alaska. The project is one component of the Western Alaska Landscape Conservation Cooperative's strategy to understand potential climate impacts to freshwater systems across Alaska. The AKOATS project compiled a statewide catalog of monitoring locations using a common set of attributes.

Shorelines are changing due to storms, sea level rise, and subsidence. Some places will inevitably be under water. Many communities are considering their options, including increasing protective measures and redesign, but few are able or willing to thoughtfully consider relocation.

This map displays places in Houston where people can go to get or stay cool, such as libraries, pools, and community centers. It also displays a layer showing a model simulation of the average summer high temperatures.

This checklist helps builders and renovation project managers gather relevant information about climate change impacts that could affect their projects. Though designed specifically for the City of Boston, the checklist could be used or modified for other coastal cities.

Coastal areas are especially vulnerable to storm surge, flooding, and sea level rise, putting coastal infrastructure, property, and habitats at risk. The New Hampshire Coastal Adaptation Workgroup (NHCAW) is a collaboration of 24 organizations working directly with coastal watershed communities to ensure that they are resourceful, ready, and resilient to the impacts of extreme weather and long-term climate change. NHCAW’s website is designed to improve access to information and assistance so that local decision makers and citizens can be better prepared for future flooding.

This website provides an easy-to-use, searchable directory of the more than 130 public-sector and nonprofit climate service providers offering services for the eleven western states in NOAA's Western Region (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming).