Adaptation Measures

SECTOR

ADAPTATION MEASURES

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Agriculture

Change crop selection or variety (crops that are currently used in more southerly regions; new

varieties)  

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Change time of planting to accommodate longer growing season and applying nutrients and

pesticides;  

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Double cropping

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Change tillage practices

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Change farming practices to increase soil moisture

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Improve water-efficient irrigation and incorporate monitoring

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Irrigate only during peak growth period

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Limit kinds of crops irrigated

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Plant more drought- and pest-tolerant varieties

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Meter water use

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Encourage best management practices and watershed stewardship in rural areas that reduce sources

of pollution and re-vegetate riparian corridors

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Use near-term climate predictions to reduce losses due to weather variability

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Recreation

Diversify recreational activities to more than one season  (e.g. combine golf and skiing activities)

and Tourism

or initiate other activities (e.g. festivals) to draw people

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Marinas, cottagers install floating docks instead of fixed docks

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Anglers self-regulate to limit catch-and-release activities when fish are thermally stressed

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Monitor and evaluate response of natural areas, camping areas, canoe and hiking routes to longer

season of use; institute visitor management programs if ecosystems are under stress

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Ski areas may need to expand snow-making

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