How is climate change specifically addressed in the Draft Monument Management Plan?
The Co-Trustees recognize that climate change represents a significant challenge to the management of the Monument, but its effects are difficult to predict at this time. Climate change in relation to the Monument is described in Section 1, Environmental and Anthropogenic Stressors. Specific projects to address monitoring the effects of climate change are found throughout the draft plan, and the issue will be more fully described in the Natural Resources Science Plan. While acknowledging its potential effects, the Co-Trustees recognize that climate change is primarily caused by sources outside of the Monument and as managers learn more about the effects of climate change through monitoring they will be better prepared to address these effects. 9. The Draft Monument Management Plan requires the development of additional more detailed plans such as the Natural Resources Science Plan. Will the public have an opportunity to comment on these plans? Monument managers will incorporate public
