Climate Change
Together, we can make a differenceOur Changing Climate
By preventing the destruction of native habitats and implementing land conservation as one of our core strategies, NLI’s actions are instrumental in mitigating the impacts of climate change and providing clean air, clean water, healthy soils and resulting in significant levels of carbon sequestration. We are committed to managing our natural areas to make them more resilient and adaptable to those changes. We recognize that protecting our natural areas is imperative to protecting our quality of life in the face of our changing climate.
This reflects our commitment to using science and emerging knowledge, as well as a collaborative approach to conservation, to benefit all of the region’s residents.
IMPACTS
WHAT YOU CAN DO
WHAT WE ARE DOING
Audubon’s Bird Report
Birds are often an indicator of how climate change is impacting our region and the globe. Given the migratory nature of birds, they face increasing challenges.
National Audubon is tracking climate impacts and clarifying the threats to birds including habitat loss, fossil fuels, domestic cats, buildings and renewables. It might surprise you.
More Resources
- Region 1 Planning Council (R1PC): The R1PC Climate Action Plan (CAP) serves as the blueprint for advancing collaborative and informed climate action within Boone and Winnebago counties. This plan is the first regional approach to preparing for and responding to the local impacts of climate change.
- Cornell Climate Science Website: Up-to-date research on a wide variety of climate impacts and trends, including agriculture.
- Katharine Hayhoe: One of the world’s most respected climate scientists, an evangelical Christian, and highly regarded non-partisan climate communicator.
- The Nature Conservancy: Following, as well as creating, research on the impacts on wildlife.