Sea Level Rise Issues and Potential Management Options for Local Government.

摘要

The report is intended to advise local governments in addressing sea level rise. Potential impacts and their significance to sea level rise are presented to give an idea of the issue. In addition, a case study was conducted in Chatham, MA to demonstrate how sea level rise impacts can be addressed on the local level. The case study incorporates a geographic information system (GIS) and considers three different sea level rise scenarios which may be useful for general planning purposes. Finally, results and other information obtained from the case study is used to establish general procedures to assist local decision makers in assessing sea level rise.