Hydrologic processes

Combined change in land cover and climate are expected to cause 6% to 10% increase in average storm peak volume. A 7% increase in precipitation and 75% increase in EIA by 2100 are expected to increase average storm peak volume. Increasing peak flow information needs to be a part of town planning and infrastructure design for stormwater.

A downscaled prediction of global climate models (GCMs) is used to assess climate change impacts in Sudbury, Assabet and Concord (SuAsCo) watershed of Massachusetts. Climate adaptation strategies could involve implementation of low impact development practices and spatially targeted mitigation measures.