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Panel Discussion; US EPA Using Modeling and Ecosystem Services to Enhance Coastal Decision Making.
Citation:
MANGIS, D. R., R. ARAUJO, B. SMITH, M. J. RUSSELL, L. A. WAINGER, AND S. LOVELACE. Panel Discussion; US EPA Using Modeling and Ecosystem Services to Enhance Coastal Decision Making. Presented at The 22nd International Conference of the Coastal Society, WILMINGTON, NC, June 13 - 16, 2010.
Impact/Purpose:
This panel will highlight current EPA research that is focused on communicating changes in ecosystem services in coastal areas as they are affected by alternative decisions made in response to problems posed by increasing population, changes in landuse and management, climate change, etc. The sessioin will illustrate the processes used in the different geographic areas of Tampa Bay, Chesapeake Bay and the Coastal Carolinas, ranging from initial problem characterization with stateholders, to alternative future scenario development, quantification of ecosystem service benefits, development of integrated modeling systems, and communication of trade-offs associated with potential decision choices.
Description:
Abstract for presentation at the 22nd International Coastal Conference 2010.