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    IRC's Book "Rare Plants of South Florida : Their History, Conservation, and Restoration" |
Sea Level RiseRising sea levels are a global threat to conservation and biodiversity as shore erode and saltwater intrudes into previously freshwater systems. Sea level rise is of particular importance in Florida where there is approximately 1200 miles of coastline. For up to date information, check out the National Oceanic and Atmostpheric Administration (NOAA) website here. IRC has a long history of monitoring the effects of sea level rise in Florida. Specifically, IRC has documented vegetation shifts caused by rising sea levels in Everglades National Park and Rookery Bay. We plan on continuing to make sea level rise a top priority as we continue to evolve and expand as a non-profit organization. The Effects of Sea Level Rise on Vegetation:Using aerial photography dating back to the 1940's, IRC staff Michael Barry and Craig van der Heiden have created GIS maps highlighting the drastic changes in vegetation at Rookery Bay. Click on a shaded area in the map below to compare the vegetation composition from the 1940's to 2010. 
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The Institute for Regional Conservation
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