Chapter 03 - Drivers of Change

Summary:

Changes will occur in 21st century with warming climate, stressed ecosystems, increased technology, deteriorating water infrastructure, changing economic and demographic conditions. In response, we need adaptive capacity in all forms of management or we will be managing by crisis.

Primary Reading:

  • Chapter 3, pages 135-178

Primary Video:

Additional Readings & Videos by Topic:

Climate Change

Deterioration, Contaminants, & Earthquakes

Economics & Demographics

Degrading Native Systems

Water Conservation & Treatment

Keywords:

climate change, sea level rise, precipitation, climate warming, snowpack, deteriorating infrastructure, groundwater contamination, nitrates, earthquakes, subsidence, urbanization, population growth, invasive species, degraded habitat, pesticides, water treatment