What can municipalities do to help mitigate the effects of climate change on streams and rivers in their areas?
Municipalities can protect and restore streamside areas and floodplains from unwise development and work to restore these sensitive areas to more natural conditions. Flooding is likely to increase in the future and rivers will need access to their floodplains to reduce energy associated with high flow events. Municipalities can also help reconnect streams and rivers by removing unsafe or aging dams and replace culverts that block fish from migrating upstream. Environmental monitoring and education efforts can help identify the effects of climate change and develop a better understanding of needed actions.
