Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies

This report provides forecasts for climate impacts by 2050, plausible adaptation measures, and estimates of cost impacts. Chapter 3 highlights adaptation needs and costs associated with managing water quality and supply in a changing climate. Page 3-3 address water resource management.

Not Applicable

Brekke, L.D., Maurer, E.P., Anderson, J.D., Dettinger, M.D., Townsley, E.S., Harrison, A., Pruitt, T./Bureau of Reclamation

This resource details climate change impacts on water resource management. Chapters 3, 4, and 5 detail methods to incorporate climate change projections into long-term utility planning. Pages 3-8 provide a risk assessment framework for managing water quality and supply.

California

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 Center

This report on water resources decision making in California provides information on climate models and forecasted impacts. Section 4 provides information on using climate model projections to forecast information on water resources, including estimates of streamflows to use in impact assessments. Section 5 presents an impact analysis for two river basins in California. This report mainly focuses on flood management.

California

Covich, A.P./Resources for the Future

This resource summarizes climate science and climate impacts on freshwater resources, and provides a table (Table 1) summarizing adaptations to changes in water availability along with the costs of adaptation activities. This article also provides six case studies to highlight regional adaptations to changing water supply and quality. Pages 9-17 address managing water freshwater ecosystems.

California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York

Environment Agency

This report assesses flood risk throughout Wales. Page 22 focuses on managing flood risk.

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European Commission

This report was written to provide guidance and support for river basin managers interested in addressing climate change. The report addresses a number of potential management challenges resulting from climate change and provides a framework for identifying and implementing corresponding adaptation techniques. Chapter 5 addresses risk based management. Chapter 6 details flood risk management and adaptation. Chapter 7 addresses drought management, water scarcity, and adaptation techniques.

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Harrison, J., Winterbottom, S., Johnson, R./Scottish Executive Central Research Unit

The objective of this report is to examine how snowfall patterns may change in Scotland under different emissions scenarios and corresponding climate change. Pages 40-41 summarize key issues faced by the water sector, including changes in managing water quality and supply.

Not Applicable

Kiparsky, M., Gleick, P.H./Pacific Institute

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. Pages 33-34 address water management.

California

Miller, K., Yates, D./Water Research Foundation

This 2006 primer summarizes the best available scientific evidence on climate change, including implications for the water cycle and associated impacts on water quality and supply. Also provides guidance on planning and adaptation. Pages 55-68 address water management and utility planning.

Not Applicable

Mortsch, L., Alden, M./Environment Canada and University of Waterloo, Scheraga, J.D./U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This report highlights climate change impacts that are related to water supply, ground water availability, and water quality. 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. Pages 54-55 address water treatment issues.

None

New York City Department of Environmental Protection

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 information on water quality management and supply.

New York

Prudhomme, C./Centre for Ecology and Hydrology and Electricit de France, Jakob, D. and Svensson, C./Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

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 also use a flow series model to simulate past and future hydrological scenarios and generate predictions for future flood regimes. (Abstract only)

Not Applicable

The Scottish Government

This report provides a strategic framework to guide the Scottish government in adapting the country to climate change. Page 49 highlights potential adaptation activities to climate change, including implementing sustainble flood management practices.

Not Applicable

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This report presents the 10 key attributes necessary for successful management of water resources. Attributes include many facets of water resource management, including conducting public outreach, financial management, and assessing water resource adequacy.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Water

Detailed report examining four key climate change impacts on water resources. This article is a good source of background information that provides top down information on climate change and adaptation. This report details a number of impacts on water utility managers, including changes in management of water quality and supply.

Not Applicable

Vano, J.A., Scott, M., Voisin, N., Stöckle, C., Hamlet, A.F., Mickelson, K.E.B., Elsner, M.M., Lettenmaier, D.P./Climate Impacts Groups - University of Washington

This paper presents a series of models that project changes in reservoir levels and changes in snow pack. Section 4 provides water supply projections relevant to resource managers within the Yakima River Basin. Pages 139-143 address changes in water quality and supply that will affect management.

Washington

Warwickshire County Council

This report addresses climate change impacts and adaptation in Warwickshire County, UK. Page 12 describes some of the adaptation techniques undertaken by the local water company, Seven Trent Water, including new techniques for managing water quality and supply.

Not Applicable