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Receive report from EAA staff on planned modeling activities to assess the potential effects of future climate change.
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STAFF RECOMMENDED MOTION:
None. This item is for informational purposes only.
SUMMARY:
Renewal of the EAHCP Incidental Take Permit in 2028 will include an assessment of potential future climate effects on critical habitats. The purpose of this agenda item is for the board to receive a report from EAA staff on the latest global and local climate projections, an assessment of what questions need to be answered in support of the ITP renewal, and the modeling and analyses planned to address those questions. Mr. Jim Winterle, Director-Modeling, will make this presentation to the board.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
This agenda item supports the EAA’s policy direction as set forth in the EAA 2016-20 Strategic Plan: Goal E, Conduct Research that Enhances Understanding and Effective Management of the Aquifer.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.