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South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Conservation / Restoration
Disaster Risk Management
Land Use Planning
Tourism / Recreation
Transportation / Infrastructure
Water Resources
Wildlife
Summary: 

The South Bay Salt Pond (SBSP) Restoration Project is the largest tidal restoration project on the West Coast, and will transform 15,100 acres to a mosaic of tidal wetlands and managed pond habitats. In addition, the restored tidal wetland system will provide a critical natural buffer against the effects of climate change such as sea level rise, coastal flooding, and erosion.

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A Roadmap for Action: The Chicago Climate Action Plan

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Case Study
Sector Addressed: 
Development (socioeconomic)
Land Use Planning
Policy
Transportation / Infrastructure
Summary: 

In 2006, former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley established a Climate Change Task Force (Task Force) that was charged with evaluating the potential impacts of climate change and developing an action plan for the city. After conducting impacts, economic costs, and risk assessments, the city released the Chicago Climate Action Plan (CCAP) in late 2008.

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