Factsheets

Smaller research projects resulted in factsheets outlining climate change impacts to our parks (like sea level rise and impaired water bodies) and the many benefits of parks. Our factsheets, in chronological order include:

2020

Tree Infestations Impacts Local Parks

Sea Level Rise Impacts Local Parks

Poor Water Quality Impacts Local Parks

2017

Park Benefits Series (9 separate factsheets):

• Provide Diverse Experiences 
• Engage the Public in Decisions 
• Improve Our Overall Health 
• Improve Our Quality of Life
• Improve Our Water Quality 
• Are Outdoor Classrooms 
• Protect Wildlife Populations 
• Reduce Urban Heat Islands
• Sequester Carbon