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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
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WASHINGTON, D.C., November 10, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Considerable scientific uncertainty exists concerning the direction and extent of climate-induced change on a local and regional basis. This presents significant challenges for restoration and ecosystem management. Despite these uncertainties, many agree that near-term responses should focus on increasing the resilience of communities in the face of environmental variability. The November-December issue of the National Wetlands Newsletter, funded by a generous grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), is dedicated to climate change. The articles in this issue describe real world approaches the FWS’ Coastal Program and Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program are taking to address the effect of climate change in their habitat conservation projects. As voluntary, cooperative habitat conservation programs, these two programs are well positioned to address the effects of climate change on fish and wildlife species and their habitats. Their activities focus on ensuring habitat connectivity, mitigating the effects of climate change such as flooding or storm surge, and coastal land protection and conservation. Adapting to climate change is shaping how the two programs plan, design, and implement their habitat conservation projects. For three decades, the nationally recognized National Wetlands Newsletter has been a widely read and esteemed journal on wetlands, floodplains, and coastal water resources. The Newsletter, published by the highly respected Environmental Law Institute®, analyzes the latest issues in wetland regulation, policy, science, and management through feature articles written by local, national, and international experts from a variety of perspectives. Members of the press may receive a .pdf version of the Newsletter on request (jean-baptiste@eli.org). Brett Kitchen Director of Communications and Marketing Environmental Law Institute 2000 L St., NW, Ste 620 Washington, DC 20036 Tel: 202-939-3833; Fax: 202-939-3868 kitchen@eli.org www.eli.org The Environmental Law Institute makes law work for people, places, and the planet. With its non-partisan, independent approach, ELI promotes solutions to tough environmental problems. The Institute’s unparalleled research and highly respected publications inform the public debate and build the institutions needed to advance sustainable development. Contact: Rachel Jean-Baptiste (202) 558-3101 |
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