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Abstract

This document summarizes climate change vulnerability assessments for freshwater habitats in northwestern California, including rivers, streams, and floodplains; wet meadows and fens; seeps and springs; lakes and ponds; vernal pools; and freshwater marshes; as well as closely-associated species such as frogs, northwestern pond turtle, native mussels, Port-Orford-cedar, and riparian-nesting birds. This document also includes an overview of adaptation strategies and actions that may reduce the climate change vulnerability of these habitats and species.

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EcoAdapt is at the center of climate change adaptation innovation. We provide support, training, and assistance to make conservation and management less vulnerable and more Climate Savvy. Over the past 200 years, great strides have been made in the world of conservation and now all of that is at risk because of climate change. EcoAdapt is working to ensure the success of these past efforts by delivering a framework for climate adaptation.

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