Pacific Coast
Flooded road in Mount Ranier National Park. Photo by NPS.
Climate change threatens some of the most treasured natural and historic places in our nation. An example in the Pacific Coast bioregion that park mangers are concerned about is the potential increase in severe flooding due to heavier early summer rains. This is an image of one of the main roads in Mount Rainier National Park after a record rainfall and flood in 2006 caused serious damage throughout the park.
Related Links
Suggested links to learn more about climate change in this region:
- Talking Points: Impacts to the Pacific Coast
- Klamath Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- San Francisco Bay Area Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Mediterranean Coast Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Sierra Nevada Network Climate Change Resource Brief
- Point Reyes National Seashore Climate Change Information
- Golden Gate National Recreation Area Climate Change Information
Last updated: April 22, 2010
