Pacific Northwest sea-level rise modelling - Habitat classification for the Columbia River estuary (2100, 2 meter rise scenario)
Dates
Original Data Basin Creation Date
2010-12-13 10:34:57
Original Data Basin Modified Date
2010-12-13 10:40:37
Summary
In order to predict the impacts of climate change induced sea-level rise on Pacific Northwest coastal habitats, the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) was utilized to simulate future coastal habitat configurations under various sea-level rise scenarios. The model was run for 2025, 2050, 2075, and 2100. Historical or "initial condition" habitat classifications are also available for some sites. The sea-level rise scenarios include: 1. A1B greenhouse gas emission mean : 0.39 meter rise by 2100 2. A1B greenhouse gas emission maximum : 0.69 meter rise by 2100 3. 1 meter rise by 2100 4. 1.5 meter rise by 2100 5. 2 meter rise by 2100 Due to differing site conditions, local sea-level rise varies slightly from these figures, and [...]
Summary
In order to predict the impacts of climate change induced sea-level rise on Pacific Northwest coastal habitats, the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM) was utilized to simulate future coastal habitat configurations under various sea-level rise scenarios. The model was run for 2025, 2050, 2075, and 2100. Historical or "initial condition" habitat classifications are also available for some sites. The sea-level rise scenarios include:
1. A1B greenhouse gas emission mean : 0.39 meter rise by 2100
2. A1B greenhouse gas emission maximum : 0.69 meter rise by 2100
3. 1 meter rise by 2100
4. 1.5 meter rise by 2100
5. 2 meter rise by 2100
Due to differing site conditions, local sea-level rise varies slightly from these figures, and the exact sea-level rise used by the model for each site can be found on page 29 of the report linked below.
This dataset includes data for a portion of site 11, and it covers the Columbia River estuary. Further information on the study can be found at:
http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/Effects-on-Wildlife-and-Habitat/Estuaries-and-Coastal-Wetlands/~/media/PDFs/Global%20Warming/Reports/PacificNWSeaLevelRise.ashx