Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in Washington State: Technical Summaries for Decision Makers summarizes existing knowledge about the likely effects of climate change on Washington State and the Pacific Northwest with an emphasis on research since 2007. The report also provides examples of climate change adaptation activities underway across the state and data resources available to support local adaptation efforts.
This report is presented in an easy-to-read format designed to bring Washington public utilities, policy makers, engineers, resource managers and other decision makers up to date with the state of climate change science and adaptation actions throughout the region.