One of the greatest concerns about climate change is the expected increase in climate variability and in extreme weather, causing floods, droughts and storms.

• Natural systems are expected to adapt to shorter winters and earlier springs, which will alter ecosystems and species' lifecycles
• Built systems are likely to endure greater exposure to extreme events in the future, resulting in increased demand for maintenance and upgrades
• Human system, such as wlefare, social aid and medical systems, are likely to be affected by climate change, especially in resource- and tourist-based communities, which have a strong link between climate abd economic prosperity

Find our how climate change is likely to effect the watershed where you live, and what action you can take to mitigate green house gases and adapt to climate change.

For more information see C-CIARN: Adapting to Climate Change<.