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Climate Impacts Through The Eyes Of Michigan’s Wildlife

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But as those threats unfold, “humans can have a lot of impact on preserving that biodiversity,” said Karen Alofs, an assistant professor at the University of Michigan who studies the impacts of warming temperatures on

Michigan Wildlife (Pocket Naturalist® Guide)

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In Detroit, some neighborhoods experience more severe and frequent climate impacts, such as heat waves and flooding, than others. It is evident that resources to respond

changes from global warming threaten not only to degrade the natural forest and aquatic ecosystems of Michigan but also the health and economy of the state.

• Greater resilience of Michigan’s forests to future climate impacts. • Improved forest biodiversity and resistance to disease and pests. • A more sustainable forest economy based on well

  • Wildlife adaptations to a changing climate
  • Climate Change Threatens Fish in Michigan’s Great Lakes
  • Overview of Michigan’s Climate Change Preparations
  • Climate Change and Michigan’s Outdoor Recreation Future

„The cascading effects of climate change on wildlife are not isolated events; they intertwine with changing weather patterns, threatening biodiversity in profound ways.“ Impacts on Biodiversity.

Climate change and anthropogenic habitat modification are among the main causes affecting the ability of wildlife populations to persist in a formerly occupied territory

Changing Climate, Changing Wildlife: A Vulnerability Assessment of 400 Species of Greatest Conservation Need and Game Species in Michigan. The Wildlife Division of the Michigan

Climate Impacts Through the Eyes of Michigan’s Wildlife

• Increased evaporation and transpiration in a warmer climate, esp. in summer, could lead to increased drought which would reduce soil moisture, surface and groundwater supplies, and

The Great Lakes also create a large barrier to land based movement through the region. 12 13 . Species that can move quickly (e.g., birds and large mammals) are more likely to be able to

species and wildlife disease continue to present new threats to the health and well-being of wildlife, habitats and people. Climate change is not only magnifying these effects, but also

Graphic of a town, water, crops and nature that outline climate change impacts: Increased CO2 in the atmosphere, increased precipitation and flood risk, more severe storms, decline of cold

Specifically, its objectives are to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change, spur economic development and create good-paying jobs, protect and improve the health of Michiganders, position Michigan as a leader

through five illustrate the impacts of climate change using case studies from three ma-jor habitat types in the state (forests, wetlands, and grasslands). This discussion serves to highlight

The ranges of plants and animals are likely to as the climate changes. For example, warmer weather could change the composition of Michigan’s forests. As the climate warms, the

In this episode of the Wildtalk Podcast, we replay one of our popular interviews about the challenges a changing climate poses to wildlife. Questions or comments about the

ClimateChange Vulnerability(Assessment(( of

Climate vulnerability rankings are detailed in each mini-plan under the How Vulnerable are Focal Species to Climate Change? section. Congress charged each state and territory with

Explore the impact of climate change through the eyes of Michigan wildlife, and learn about the work being done to support them.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 52% from 2005 levels by 2030 through the MI Healthy Climate Plan. The plan’s “Roadmap to

Changing Seasons features the observations of hunters and anglers and real-world recommendations from biologists and conservation organizations on both policy

ture, and they can have negative impacts on wildlife habitat as well. • Recreational fishing brings in over $2 billion to the Michigan economy through lodging, dining, and retail store purchases.8

Michigan boosts efforts to combat CWD - The Wildlife Society

The state’s Wildlife Action Plan 2015-2025 includes adaptive management options for addressing climate impacts to these wildlife species and their habitats. This page highlights

Michigan Forests Fact Sheet

“Implementing the MI Healthy Climate Plan will reduce the impact of climate change on Michiganders, ensure we capture the benefits of a clean energy economy, and

What history tells us in Michigan. The State Climate Summary for Michigan highlights the unique climatic features of the state, including the large seasonal changes in

Invasive species and wildlife disease continue to present new threats to the health and well-being of wildlife, habitats and people. Climate change is not only magnifying these effects, but also

Interactions with wildlife can pose substantial physical risk to humans, as well as damage efforts to protect the species involved. News reports of increasing dangerous

Michiganders who contributed to it over the past year through thousands of hours of research, reflection, and conversation. This plan lays out a broad vision for fulfilling the governor’s fall