| 2009 | Adapting to the Effects of Climate Change on Water Supply Reliability | This paper examines potential barriers for water companies in adapting to decreases in water supply reliability. Page 1 discusses climate change impacts in Southern England, including changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2010 | Water Utility Initiatives to Combat Climate Change | This website provides a number of case studies on adaptation to climate change impacts. Each case study provides a brief analysis of climate change impacts in the region, such as changes in temperature, followed by a summary of various adaptation measures and activities. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information | Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington | Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, West and Southwest | United States |
| 2008 | IPCC Technical Paper IV: Climate Change and Water | This report highlights climate change impacts on water resources, providing regional projections for all continents, including North America and the United States. Section 2 addresses impacts associated with climate change, including changes in temperature. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | International, United States |
| 2002 | Watershed Planning, Climate Variability, and Climate Change: Bringing a Global Scale Issue to the Local Level - Masters Thesis | This thesis reports on a survey of watershed managers. Section 4 summarizes climate change and associated impacts on water resources in Washington State. Section 6 defines indicators to determine if a watershed is vulnerable to climate change. Page 23 discusses changes in temperature. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implication, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Washington | Northwest | United States |
| 2007 | Changes in Drought Frequency, Severity and Duration for the British Isles Projected by the PRUDENCE Regional Climate Models | This article compares six climate change projections to past data on temperature and rainfall. The article provides future projections of these two factors for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the south of England. Pages 59-60 and 65 provide future drought projections. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | Video: A Climate of Change | A 22 minute video explaining climate change background information, effects on water resources, and adaptation strategies. | Adaptation, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2008 | Managing an Uncertain Future: Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for California's Waters | This report provides information on climate science and projections for climate change impacts in California. This report provides a list of 10 adaptation strategies for water resource managers. Pages 5-6 and page 9 address changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
Cayan, D., Tyree, M., Dettinger, M., Hidalgo, H., Das, T., Maurer, E., Bromirski, P., Graham, N., Flick, R./California Climate Change Center | |
| 2009 | Climate Change Scenarios and SLR Estimates for California - 2008 Climate Change Scenarios Assessment Report | This report discusses climate change scenarios and sea level rise projections for California but does not specifically reference water utilities or resources. Pages 6-13 address changes in temperature. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| Chung, F., Anderson, J., Arora, S., Ejeta, M., Galef, J., Kadir, T., Kao, K., Olson, A., Quan, C., Reyes, E., Roos, M., Seneviratne, S., Wang, J., Yin, H., Blomquist, N./California Climate Change Research Center | |
| 2009 | Using Future Climate Projections to Support Water Resources Decision Making in California | This report on water resources decision making in California provides information on climate models and forecasted impacts. Section 4 provides information on climate impacts. Section 5 presents an impact analysis for two river basins in California. Pages 11-12 address changes in temperature. | Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2008 | Anglian Water: Expert Opinion Panel on Growth and Climate Change | This paper, which was written to advocate sustainable water management by Anglian Water, provides information on climate change impacts and proposed adaptation techniques. Page 7 presents basic information on climate change, including changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 1998 | Recent Climate Variability and Future Climate Change Scenarios for Great Britain | This article uses past climate extremes and climate change models to project both spatial patterns and the magnitude of future climatic events throughout Great Britain. Pages 352-355 address recent changes in climate, including changes in temperature. Pages 361-362 present projections for future temperature change throughout the UK. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2007 | No Doubt About Climate Change and its Implications for Water Suppliers | This article describes the consequences of global warming for water resource managers, including changes in water supply and increases in drought, along with brief regional impact summaries for the U.S. The authors advocate for a portfolio approach to adaptation consisting of a vulnerability assessment, development of activities that increase resiliency, and pursuing demand management strategies. (Abstract only) | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2007 | Implications of Climate Change for Urban Water Utilities | This report details climate science and projections, defines impacts relevant to water resource managers across several U.S. regions, and outlines relevant responses to climate change, including vulnerability analysis and integrated resource planning. Pages 1-2 discuss changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | Midwest, Southeast, West and Southwest | United States |
| 2006 | The Impact of Climate Change on New Mexico's Water Supply and Ability to Manage Water Resources | Chapter II of this report provides information on how climate change will affect water supply and water quality in New Mexico and the Southwest. Chapter IV provides adaptation measures for sustainable use of current water supply. Page 5 highlights changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | New Mexico | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2009 | Impacts of Climate Change on Surface Water Quality in Relation to Drinking Water Production | Section 2 of this report provides background on the parameters that govern water quality and how they will be impacted by climate change. Section 3 highlights expected impacts of climate change on water quality. Page 1 and Figure 2 address changes in temperature. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2009 | Focus on Impacts of Climate Change in Washington State | This fact-sheet highlights the impacts of climate change on Washington state and provides a brief summary of impacts specific to water resources. Page 1 addresses changes in temperature. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Washington | Northwest | United States |
| 2010 | Public Perception of Drought and Climate Change | This paper reports on a survey of public perception relating to drought and climate change and applies the findings to understanding sustainable water management. The survey was administered in the Anglian and Southern regions in England and specifically addressed the 2006 drought. Page 341 provides a brief description of the impacts on water resources associated with increasing temperatures due to climate change. | Communication and Outreach Materials, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2007 | Western Ground Water and Climate Change - Pivotal to Supply Sustainability or Vulnerable in its Own Right? | This article focuses on rising temperature from climate change resulting in a decline in snow pack, thus reducing mountain aquifer recharge and limiting ground water supply for water resource managers. Page 4 addresses changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2005 | Climate Change and Water Supply Reliability | This resource contains a literature review on climate change impacts in California. This resource also focuses on modeling water supply reliability. Page 35 provides conclusions on water supply reliability in California based on model calculations. Pages 8-9 focus on changes in temperature. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| Ekstrom, M., Jones, P.D., Fowler, H.J./University of New Castle, Lenderik, G., Buishand, T.A./Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute and Conway, D./University of East Anglia | |
| 2007 | Regional Climate Model Data Used Within the SWURVE Project 1: Projected Changes in Seasonal Patterns and Estimation of PET | This paper relies on climate data and regional climate models to project future changes in temperature, rainfall, and evapotranspiration. The article provides simulations for Europe. Page 1072 addresses temperature change and page 1075 addresses changes in evaporation rates in the British Isles. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| Elsner, M.M., Cuo, L., Voisin, N., Deems, J., Hamlet, A.F., Vano, J.A., Mickelson, K.E.B., Lee, S.Y., Lettenmaier, D.P./Climate Impacts Groups - University of Washington | |
| 2009 | Impacts of 21st Century Climate Change for the Hydrology of Washington State | This report downscales regional global climate change models to forecast changes to the hydrological cycle. Section 4.1.1. presents projections on changes for snow/rain precipitation composition that impact the timing of runoff. Section 4.1.3. presents projections for changes in annual runoff and stream flow, and the corresponding implications for water resource managers. Pages 69-73 addresses changes in temperature. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Washington | Northwest | United States |
| 2010 | Managing the Environment in a Changing Climate: A report to Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government in Response to a Direction to Report Under the Climate Change Act 2008 | This report was written to assess risks and address adaptation options related to climate change in the UK. Page 4 provides observed changes in meteorological trends, including increases in temperature. Page 5 provides projections for changes in temperature through 2100. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | Climate Change and River Flows in the 2050s | This "science summary" report highlights how projections in climate change could impact river flows in the UK. This three page brief details the extent of a decline in river flows in England and Wales, including a detailed description of methodology. | Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | Water Resources in England and Wales - Current State and Future Pressures | This report provides a current assessment of water resources in England and Wales, and then addresses different pressures on these resources, including population growth and climate change. Section 5.7 addresses impacts resulting from climate change, including impacts to river flow resulting from changes in temperature. Page 20 presents changes in river flow by 2050 across England and Wales on a monthly basis. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2004 | Reconstructed River Flows from 1860 to Present | This report updates an earlier report on river flow reconstruction in 15 catchments throughout England and Wales. Page 19 provides descriptive statistics for observed and reconstructed river flows from 1980-2002. Page 23 describes the most extreme river flows for each catchment from 1865-2002. Pages 47-68 provide graphical representations of river flow in all 15 catchments. | Reference Data, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2007 | Climate Change and Water Adaptation Issues | This paper, which assesses impacts to climate change on water resources throughout Europe, provides information relevant to water companies, including impacts, adaptation techniques, and case studies. Page 11 provides a table with observed and projected changes in temperature. Pages 20-21 identify the countries most vulnerable to these impacts, including the UK. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2004 | Long-term Increases in Surface Water Dissolved Organic Carbon: Observations, Possible Causes and Environmental Impacts | This paper examines a range of potential drivers for the observed increase in Dissolved Organic Carbon throughout 22 UK upland water catchments. Section 2 graphically depicts this trend. Section 3 addresses a number of potential drivers, including increases in temperature (p. 60). | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2004 | Future Increases in UK Water Resource Drought Projected by a Regional Climate Model | This report relies on climate models to project future drought occurrence and severity throughout the United Kingdom. Page 19 provides future projections for drought conditions in the UK through 2100, with a summary of these changes in different regions. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2007 | Using Regional Climate Model Data to Simulate Historical and Future River Flows in Northwest England | This paper uses data on daily rainfall and temperature to project future changes in runoff in eight water catchments in NW England: Thirlmere, Haweswater, Stocks, Longdendale, Rivington, Lake Vyrnwy, and the rivers Lune and Lower Dee. The introduction provides a summary of observed changes in temperature. Page 344 presents information on changes in potential evaporation from 2070-2100. Pages 355-361 present projected changes in the magnitude and variance of annual runoff and stream flow. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 1997 | Water Resources and Climate Change | This issue brief provides a summary of IPCC results. Table 1 shows impacts of stream runoff at 2C and 4C warming for a number of river basins, including: Great Basin, Sacramento, White, and East. This document also presents information on climate impacts on water demand. Pages 2-3 address changes in temperature. | Public Communication/Outreach, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 1999 | Water and Global Climate Change: Potential Impacts on US Water Resources | This report contains a number of maps of the US showing relative precipitation changes under a changing climate. Table 1 provides projections for changes in annual runoff for a number of water resource regions; Table 2 provides similar information for mountainous river basins. Section IV highlights implications for climate change on "managed-water resources." Pages 4-5 and page 14 address changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2006 | Climate Variations, Climate Change, and Water Resources Engineering | This book provides background information on climate change, impacts to water resources, and adaptation options. It also provides a number of case studies that address management decisions in the face of climate change. Pages 21-22 briefly discusses changes in temperature in the context of evapotranspiration. | Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Colorado, Florida, Texas | Southeast, West and Southwest | United States |
| 2000 | Water: The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change for the Water Resources of the United States | This detailed and lengthy report has several relevant sections to water managers, including: Future Water Use in the United States (p. 24) and impacts on water quality (pp.52-68). The "Coping and Adaptation" (pp.111-120) section provides advice to plan for climate change. Pages 29-32 and pages 69-72 highlights changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2001 | Effects of Climate Change on Water Resources in the Pacific Northwest: Impacts and Policy Implications | This white paper addresses the effect of climate change on the Columbia River and Seattle Water Supply system. This source provides detailed information on climate change impacts, including policy implications. Page 8 provides information on changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Washington | Northwest | United States |
| 2008 | Adapting California's Water Management to Climate Change | This report provides information on management and adaptation options to climate change. Chapter 1 details climate change related impacts in California, including changes in temperature. Chapter 3 provides management options for California water utilities to adapt to changes in water supply, water quality, and flood management. Chapter 4 highlights reservoir management policy in the context of climate change. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2010 | Climate Change and the British Uplands: Evidence for Decision-Making | This article highlights climate change impacts on bogs in the British Uplands. Page 9 highlights impacts on water quality resulting from peat erosion. | Water Quality Implications | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2003 | Climate Warming Could Reduce Runoff Significantly in New England, USA | This technical article reports on projected decreases in runoff in New England. The author examined changes in mean annual temperature, mean annual precipitation, and evapotranspiration to determine potential changes in stream runoff throughout New England watersheds. This article also provides several sources of reference data for running water balance models. (Abstract only) | Downscaled Models, Reference Data, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | Northeast | United States |
| 2001 | National Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change for the Water Resources of the US | This resource provides detailed background information on how climate change will affect water resources in the United States. This resource addresses water supply stress, groundwater supply, impacts to aquatic and riparian ecosystems, and adaptation strategies. Pages 412-413 address changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2009 | The British River of the Future: How Climate Change and Human Activity Might Affect Two Contrasting River Ecosystems in England. | This article examined the potential effects of climate change on water quality in the Thames and Yorkshire Ouse rivers. The authors use the CLASSIC hydrological model to predict lower base flows in both rivers during all seasons except winter. (Abstract only) | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| Karl, T.R., Meehl, G.A., Miller, C.D., Hassol, S.J., Waple, A.M., Murray, W.L./U.S.Climate Change Science Program | |
| 2008 | SAP 3.3: Weather and Climate Extremes in a Changing Climate | This report provides information on climate extremes and weather changes resulting from climate change. It provides information on temperature extremes and precipitation extremes. Pages 37-42 and 87-89 focus on changes in temperature. | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 1999 | Climate Change: Scottish Implications Scoping Study | This report, intended as a scoping study to inform policy makers, provides a number of details regarding climate change and Scotland. Chapter 2 (page 10) addresses future climate projections in Scotland informed by several climate models, along with a brief summary of findings. Page 13 addresses changes in temperature. Page 21 addresses specific impacts to water resources. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | Uncertainty in the Estimation of Potential Evapotranspiration Under Climate Change | This article examines different methods for estimating potential evapotranspiration (PET) and how the different methods impact climate change projections. (Abstract only) | Downscaled Models | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2003 | Climate Change and California Water Resources: A Survey and Summary of Literature | This literature review provides information on climate change impacts on water resources in California, along with coping and adaptation policies to mitigate these impacts. The article details specific policy adaptations such as water planning and management, new supply options, and demand management. Page 5 and pages 22-23 address changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2002 | Potential Effects of Global Warming on the Sacramento/San Joaquin Watershed and the San Francisco Estuary | Technical article focusing on changes in runoff in California (Abstract only). | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2008 | The Effect of Climate Change on Agriculture, Land Resources, Water Resources and Biodiversity in the United States | This report focuses broadly on climate change impacts. Section 4 documents nationwide trends in stream flow, evaporation, and drought. It also provides regional assessments of potential changes in water resources and variables that should be monitored by water utility managers. Pages 127-128 address changes in temperature in terms of evapotranspiration and drought conditions. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2000 | Assessing the Potential Impacts of Various Climate Change Scenarios on the Hydrological Regime of the River Kennet at Theale, Berkshire, south-central England, UK: An Application and Evaluation of the New Semi-Distributed Model, INCA | This paper evaluates the impact of climate change on river flow. The paper is specific to the River Kennet catchment in Theale, south-central England, UK. Section 6 provides an analysis of changes in river flow. Section 6.1 presents changes in runoff compared to 1985. Section 6.2 presents changes in runoff compared to 1992 data. | Downscaled Models, Reference Data, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| Lopez, A., Fung, F., New, M., Watts, G., Weston, A. and Wilby, R.L./Oxford University | |
| 2009 | From Climate Model Ensembles to Climate Change Impacts: A Case Study of Water Resource Management in the South West of England | This article describes a methodology for performing a top-down examination of climate change impacts using large ensembles of climate change data. The model simulates river flows and provides a case study of a water resource system in the South West of England. (Abstract only) | Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Downscaled Models | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | Climate Change Adaptation in the Water Sector | Chapter numbers 5, 6, and 7 of this book detail adaptation and changes in water resource management in the context of climate change. The second half of this book provides global case studies in water management and adaptation to climate change. Page 41-42 address changes in temperature in terms of drought conditions. | Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | International |
| 2007 | Major Droughts in England and Wales, 1800-2006 | This study analyzes historical drought conditions through the use of hydrological and documentary evidence. The authors assess droughts from 1800-2006 and consider how the UK's vulnerability to drought has changed over time. Page 89 provides a listing of every major drought in England and Wales, including a summary of drought extent and impact. Page 91 identifies trends in droughts and drought conditions. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | Warning and Implications for Water Supply in the Colorado River Basin | This technical article specifically addresses stream flow level projections in the Colorado River Basin. Authors rely on historical flow reconstructions and climate simulation models to forecast projected changes in the water balance. (Abstract only) | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2007 | Warming May Create Substantial Water Supply Shortages in the Colorado River Basin | This technical article addresses how warming may reduce stream flow and create water shortages in the Colorado River Basin. The authors rely on tree ring models to compare past trends and climate models to make future projections of changes to stream flow and water supply based on different amounts of warming. Pages 3-4 provide information on changes in temperature in terms of influencing water balance. | Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Colorado | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2008 | Climate Change and the UK Water Industry: Stepping Up to the Challenge | This report provides an analysis of climate change impacts in the United Kingdom and how they may affect water companies. Page 2 addresses changes in temperature, along with associated impacts on water resources. | Adaptation, Communication and Outreach Materials, Infrastructure Implications, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| Medellin, J., Harou, J., Olivares, M., Lund, J., Howitt, R., Tanaka, S., Jenkins, M., Zhu, T./California Climate Change Research Center | |
| 2006 | Climate Warming and Water Supply Management in California | This report forecasts urban and agricultural water demand in California through 2050. Section 3.1 projects water scarcity. Section 3.4.1.discusses changes in groundwater use, section 3.4.2. highlights changes in reservoir capacity, and section 5 addresses the economic impacts of water scarcity in California. Pages 2-3 present four climate change scenarios that include projections for changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2009 | Water Management Adaptation with Climate Change - Final Report | This report on water management in California forecasts urban water demand in 2050. It also provides information on changes in stream flow and hydrological cycle based on warming scenarios and calculates water scarcity and WTP for urban water supply. The authors conclude that water supply is more vulnerable to changes in precipitation than increases in temperature. This article addresses changes in temperature in terms of increases in drought. | Water Supply Implications and Demand Management, Regional and Local Information | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2009 | Water Scarcity and Climate Change: Growing Risks for Business and Investors | This article provides a general source of information on water supply and climate change. It provides information on how impacts on water supply and quality will affect business costs and decisions. Page 3 addresses changes in temperature. | Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 2003 | Climate Change and Water Quality in the Great Lakes Region: Risks, Opportunities, and Responses | Section 3.3 of this report discusses impacts associated with climate change that are particularly relevant to water utility managers in the Great Lakes region. This report highlights climate change impacts that are related to water supply, ground water availability, and water quality. Pages 4-10 and page 34 address changes in temperature. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | Midwest | United States |
| 2009 | The Future is Now: An Update on Climate Change Science Impacts and Response Options for California | This report provides a summary of climate science and impacts in California. It outlines response options to these impacts for resource managers in California. Pages 9-12, page 23, and page 41-43 all address changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2002 | Climate Change: Identifying Maryland Resources at Risk | This report focuses on broad climate change impacts. Brief information on water resources and climate change is discussed for three different regions of Maryland. Page 23 and page 41 addresses temperature projections for Maryland. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Maryland | Northeast | United States |
| 2009 | UK Climate Projections Science Report: Climate Change Projections | This report provides climate change projections for the UK. Section 4.3 provides maps of seasonal climate change projections for the UK. This section addresses changes in mean seasonal temperature, mean air temperature, and mean maximum temperature. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2007 | Climate Change and Great Lakes Water Resources | This report provides information on climate impacts for the Great Lakes region and how they will affect lake levels, snow pack and ground water. This report also provides an overview of current water laws in the area. Pages 6-7 focus on changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | Midwest | United States |
| 2007 | In Hot Water: Water Management Strategies to Weather the Effects of Global Warming | Chapter 2 of this report highlights broad climate impacts on water resources for water managers in the Western United States. Chapter 4 provides a guide to aid water resource managers in developing response measures to climate change based on "best practices." This report presents information from a bottom up, utility-focused perspective beginning with a vulnerability analysis for water resource managers before addressing climate change impacts. Page 5 and pages 8-9 address changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2007 | Climate Change Program Assessment and Action Plan | The New York City Department of Environmental Protection has produced a detailed report of climate change impacts in New York City. Chapter 2 of the report provides a review of climate change projections and what they mean for water quality and quantity. Chapter 3 provides detailed adaptation strategies. Specifically, section 3.3 provides a framework for developing an adaptation strategy for uncertain climate change impacts. Page 19 and page 23 focus on increases in air temperatures. Page 37 addresses changes in water temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | New York | Northeast | United States |
| 2007 | Challenges in Using Probabilistic Climate Change Information for Impacts and Adaptation Decision-making: An Example from the Water Sector | This paper examines probalistic climate information that can be used to develop an uncertainty analysis for impacts modelling and assessment. This information is applied to water resources in the Thames River. Section 3(a) shows changes in modeled temperature. Section 3(b) highlights changes in simulated flow in the Thames River. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2003 | Preparing for a Changing Climate: The Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change - Gulf Coast Region | This report provides brief assessments of climate change impacts on water quality in Gulf states, with specific summaries for each state. Pages 13-16 highlight current and projected temperature trends. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas | Southeast | United States |
| 2009 | Climate Change and the Global Water Crisis: What Businesses Need to Know and Do | This report discusses how climate change will impact water quality and supply while providing tips on how businesses can manage water risks strategically. It provides broad overviews of climate change impacts. Pages 1-2 provide information on changing temperatures. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 2006 | Adapting to Climate Change in the UK | This "post note" article provides a summary of some of the potential climate change impacts in the UK while highlighting specific areas of uncertainty. Page 1 highlights future climate change, including changes in temperature, and associated impacts on water resources. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2003 | Uncertainty and Climate Change Impact on the Flood Regime of Small UK Catchments. | This paper develops a methodology for analyzing uncertainty in climate change impact studies and then applies it to five catchments in Great Britain. The authors use a flow series model to simulate past and future hydrological scenarios and generate predictions for future flood regimes. (Abstract only). | Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | Impacts of Climate Change for the State of Indiana | This report on climate change in Indiana provides a summary of climate change impacts to water resources, specifically addressing changes in precipitation, winter processes, evapotranspiration, and total runoff. Page 3 and page 7 address changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Indiana | Midwest | United States |
| Rosenzweig, C., Major, D.C., Demong, K., Stanton, C., Horton, R., Stults, M./NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies | |
| 2007 | Managing Climate Change Risks in NYC's Water System: Assessment and Adaptation Planning | Section 4 of this report provides information on climate change associated impacts on water resources in New York City. Section 5 discusses how to assess water system vulnerability and provides a framework. Section 6 discusses mitigation activities. Page 1397 provides climate model projections for changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models, Mitigation, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | New York | Northeast | United States |
| 2000 | Climate Change Adaptation in the UK Water Industry: Managers' Perceptions of Past Variability and Future Scenarios | This article reports on 10 interviews with water company managers about observed climate change impacts and innovative ways to adapt planning to future climate change. (Abstract only) | Adaptation, Communication and Outreach Materials | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2011 | Infrastructure, Engineering and Climate Change Adaptation - Ensuring Services In an Uncertain Future | This report, written from the perspective of the engineering community, assesses the vulnerability of infrastructure throughout the UK. Section 3.4 discusses how water infrastructure may be impacted by climate change. Page 21 discusses specific impacts, including changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | Scotland's Climate Change Adaptation Framework | This report presents a climate change adaptation framework for public and private stakeholders in Scotland. Pages 6-7 provide projections of future climate change, including changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | National Level Climate Impacts - Water Resources - First Draft | This report provides summary information on regional climate impacts on water resources. This source presents information by first focusing on climate events, the regions vulnerable to these events, and impacts associated with these events. Page 86 addresses changes in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2007 | Colorado River Basin Water Management: Evaluating and Adjusting to Hydroclimatic Variability | This fact-sheet provides information on trends in water supply and demand for the Colorado River Basin. The fact-sheet also provides information on both historical trends and future projections. Page 2 provides information on temperature changes. | Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2002 | Climate Change Impacts on US Water Resources and Implications for Agriculture | High-level, top-down Global Change Model-based analysis of nation wide changes in stream flow using model simulations. (Abstract only) | Downscaled Models, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2009 | Potential Water Resource Impacts in North America | This website provides regional summaries of climate change impacts on water resources for each region in the United States. | Regional and Local Information | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2008 | Climate Impacts on Water Resources | This report provides background information on climate change related impacts on water utilities. Section C of each climate impact topic section describes associated problems for water utilities. Pages 7-9 provide information on changes in temperature, along with impacts to water resources and water programs. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2010 | Regional Climate Change Impacts | Interactive website that highlights key regional climate change impacts in simple language. Allows users to select their region and get a brief summary of likely climate change impacts, such as increases in temperature. | Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2009 | Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States: Water Resources | This report provides maps with information on climate change impacts on water resources. The report graphically represents changes in snow pack, drought trends, increases in the number of days with heavy precipitation, projected changes in annual runoff, and areas of potential water supply conflict by 2025. Page 46 addresses changes in air temperature in terms of the corresponding impact to changes in water temperature and water quality. | Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United States |
| 2007 | Climatic and Hydrologic Trends in the Western US: A Review of Recent Peer-Reviewed Literature | This article provides a summary on the expected impacts of climate change on water resources in the Western United States through a review of six articles addressing this topic. Pages 5-6 specifically focus on temperature trends. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | None | West and Southwest | United States |
| 2003 | Evaluating Potential Climate Change Impacts on Water Resource System Operations: Case studies in Portland, OR and Central Valley, CA | This article identifies highly developed watersheds, such as those in the West and South West, as particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts. Specific case studies are presented for the Bull Run watershed and Sacramento San-Juan watershed. The article examines climate change impact on annual minimum storage in these watersheds. A model shows volume reductions in the watersheds at a variety of confidence levels. Page 41and page 45 provide model results for temperature projections in 2040. | Downscaled Models, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | California, Oregon | Northwest, West and Southwest | United States |
| 2009 | A Multimodel Assessment of Future Climatological Droughts in the United Kingdom | This paper forecasts future rainfall and drought conditions throughout the UK. Six GCM models, calculated using two different emissions scenarios, are used to provide drought projections across 183 hydrologic areas. Results show an increase in the frequency of short-term extreme drought conditions. However, the model forecasts a decrease in long-term drought conditions in Scotland. (Abstract only) | Downscaled Models, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2008 | A Framework for Developing High-Resolution Multi-Model Climate Projections: 21st Century Scenarios for the UK | This paper provides a framework for building climate projections from an ensemble of GCMs at a small enough scale to inform impact analysis. This framework is then applied to the UK. Section 5.2 provides forecasts for changes in temperature. | Downscaled Models, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2006 | Climate Change Adaptation | This report addresses climate change impacts and adaptation in Warwickshire County, UK. Page 19 addresses changes in temperature. | Adaptation, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2006 | Impacts of Climate Change on Nitrogen in a Lowland Chalk Stream: An Appraisal of Adaptation Strategies | This paper examines the impacts of climate change on stream water nitrogen concentrations in a lowland chalk stream. The authors find that nitrogen levels increase with increases in temperature. (Abstract only) | Downscaled Models, Water Quality Implications | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2009 | A Review of the Potential Impacts of Climate Change on Surface Water Quality | This paper reviews climate change impacts with a specific focus on impacts to surface water quality. Pages 106-108 address changes in temperature and corresponding eutrophication of surface water. | Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | United Kingdom |
| 2004 | Analysis Techniques to Incorporate Climate Change Information in Seattle's Long Range Water Supply Planning - Master's Thesis | This thesis uses global climate change models to predict climate change impacts in Seattle, WA. Information on projected changes is used to inform long-term water supply planning by water resource managers. Page 35, page 49, and page 50 provide information on temperature projections from downscaled climate models. | Downscaled Models, Regional and Local Information, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | Washington | Northwest | United States |
| 2011 | Safe Water and Healthy Water Services in a Changing Environment |
This report provides information on climate change impacts on water services and addresses the effectiveness of a suite of policy options. Page 9 provides a summary of key impacts to the water sector, including changes in temperature. Page 10 provides a map of the projections for changes in precipitation throughout Europe. Page 12 addresses impacts to water quality resulting from increases in temperature.
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Downscaled Models Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2010 | Adapting to Climate Change - SOER 2010 Thematic Assessment - Thematic Assessments |
This report provides an assessment of potential climate change impacts across the European Union and presents a set of 38 country specific assessments of environmental quality. Page 7 provides a summary of regional climate change impacts, including changes in temperature. Page 8 provides this information through a map of Europe. Page 10 specifically addresses impacts to inland sources of water, such as changes in rain and snowfall. Page 13 specifically addresses the impacts of changes in temperature on water supplies, including drought and water scarcity.
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Downscaled Models Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2009 | Regional Climate Change and Adaptation — The Alps Facing the Challenge of Changing Water Resources |
This report addresses the vulnerability of the Alps to climate change. Chapter 2 details past climate changes and provides future projections of climate change, including changes in temperature (pp. 26-27). Chapter 3 addresses specific climate change impacts on major rivers in Europe, such as the Danube (pp. 33-34), the Rhine (pp. 34-35), the Po and the Adige (pp. 35-37), and the Rhone (pp. 38-39).
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Decision Making, Risk Management, Technical Assistance, and Tools, Downscaled Models Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2008 | EEA Briefing 3/2008 - Impacts of Europe's Changing Climate |
This briefing, which accompanies earlier reports by the EEA on climate change, provides an overview of climate change impacts throughout Europe. Page 1 provides a list of climate change impacts, including changes in temperature. Pages 2 and 3 graphically present climate change impacts. Page 4 presents specific impacts to water quality throughout Europe.
| Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2008 | Impacts of Europe's Changing Climate - 2008 Indicator-Based Assessment |
This report presents climate change impacts throughout Europe monitored through a number of key indicators. Chapter 3 briefly details observed climate change impacts. Chapter 4 addresses future climate change impacts, including changes in water availability. Page 36 provides a projection for future temperature changes. Pages 92-101 address changes in temperature and corresponding changes in river flow and drought.
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Downscaled Models Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2007 | Climate Change and Water Adaptation Issues |
This report addresses the impacts of climate change on Europe's water resources. Page 11 provides a table of observed and projected climate change impacts throughout Europe, including changes in temperature.
| Adaptation, Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2005 | EEA Briefing 3/2005 - Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change in Europe |
This briefing addresses adaptive planning and management for water resources. Page 1 provides projections for changes in temperature.
| Case Studies and Best Management Practices, Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |
| 2005 | EEA Briefing 1/2005 - Climate Change and River Flooding in Europe |
This briefing on the potential for increased flooding in Europe details a number of climate change impacts, including changes in temperature (p. 3).
| Adaptation, Regional and Local Information | | | Not Applicable |
| 2010 | Future Impacts of Climate Change across Europe |
This report details a number of potential climate change impacts throughout Europe. Table 1 (p. 3) provides a listing of climate change impacts and how likely each region of Europe is to be affected by these impacts. Section 4 addresses impacts to public water supply and drinking water from changes in temperature.
| Regional and Local Information, Water Quality Implications, Water Supply Implications and Demand Management | | | Not Applicable |