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Ecology and Vulnerability
Lakes and ponds: Small lakes and ponds
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Stressors
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Lakes and ponds with coldwater habitat (New Hampshire)
Ranking
Moderately Vulnerable
Confidence
Not Specified
Climate scenario
SRES B1 and A1F1 (Lowest and mid-range scenarios)
Location
New Hampshire
Time period
2100
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Warmwater lakes and ponds (New Hampshire)
Ranking
Moderately Vulnerable
Confidence
Not Specified
Climate scenario
SRES B1 and A1F1 (Lowest and mid-range scenarios)
Location
New Hampshire
Time period
2100
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Lakes, ponds, and impoundments and shorelines (Connecticut)
Ranking
Moderately Vulnerable
Confidence
Not Specified
Climate scenario
SRES A1, A1B, A2 (Lower, Mid-range, and High emissions scenario)
Location
Connecticut
Time period
2080
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Freshwater lakes and ponds (Maine)
Ranking
Highly Vulnerable
Confidence
Not Specified
Climate scenario
Not Specfied
Location
Maine
Time period
Not Specified
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Warmwater ponds, lakes, and rivers (Massachusetts)
Ranking
Increase Likely - Slightly Vulnerable
Confidence
Medium
Climate scenario
Low (doubling of CO2) - High (tripling of CO2)
Location
Massachusetts
Time period
2100
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Smaller coldwater lakes and ponds (Massachusetts)
Ranking
Extremely Vulnerable
Confidence
High
Climate scenario
Low (doubling of CO2) - High (tripling of CO2)
Location
Massachusetts
Time period
2100
Profile: Small lakes and ponds ▾▸
Small lakes and ponds include a number of natural habitats, including beaver ponds, kettle ponds, and “Great Ponds.” In addition, people have created a large number of these environments including...
Small lakes and ponds include a number of natural habitats, including beaver ponds, kettle ponds, and “Great Ponds.” In addition, people have created a large number of these environments including: fire ponds, ice ponds, farm ponds, golf course water hazards, and ponds in parks and on private property.