Land, People, and Water

In the Southwest, the confluence of climate change, rapid population growth, and human development is creating numerous challenges and risks. The Web pages that follow draw on current research to summarize observed and projected climate impacts for the region.

Land

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• Drought
• Fire
• Invasive Species
• Phenology
• Species Redistribution

People

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• Agriculture
• Drought and People
• Human Health
• Tourism and Recreation
• Urban Heat Island
• Water Supply

Water

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• Floods
• Groundwater
• Snowpack
• Streamflow

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