What Can We Do About Climate Change?
The rapid change in climate we are experiencing today adds new uncertainty and complexity to decisions regarding protection of the lake and other natural resources, land management, and economic development. It is important that we identify and adopt climate change adaptation strategies so that essential “ecosystem services” are maintained, such as: a clean water supply; flood control; soil conservation; control of invasive species; habitat supporting wildlife and biodiversity; safe and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities; and sustainable food production.
Action Steps for Homeowners
There are many things that we can do as individuals in the community to not only cope with climate change challenges, but also minimize our impact on the environment and reduce our “carbon footprint”. Below are a few examples. For more information, see the CLWN “Lakeside Living in a Changing Climate” guide.
Action Steps for Farmers and Other Land Managers
See the Climate Resources section of this website for pdfs of documents focused on farm adaptation and mitigation, and also Cornell’s “Climate Smart Farming” website for more information.
Climate Change Solutions for Farms and Natural Landscapes
~13.5 minute recorded presentation in MP4 video format.
