Risks to Coastal Habitats
Risks to Coastal Habitats
The Chesapeake Bay region has some of the highest rates of relative sea-level rise along the Atlantic coast. The USGS monitors sea-level rise and simulates potential future changes in the Chesapeake and coasts across the Nation. Projecting the effects of sea-level rise on coastal habitats and communities is essential for planning how to adapt to these future conditions.
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USGS results used to help develop climate indicators
The USGS stream-water-temperature trends in the Chesapeake Bay region are used for the National Climate Change indicator report released by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entitled Climate Change Indicators in the United States, 2016.
