The breeding range
of many species is closely tied to climatic conditions,
suggesting significant breeding range shifts are likely
as climate continues to change. The adverse effects of
climate change on wildlife and their habitats may be
minimized or prevented in some cases through
management actions initiated now (The Wildlife
Society 2004). To do so, we must understand the
nature of climatic and ecological changes that are
likely to occur regionally in order to properly design
wetland management and restoration plans.