Share Climate Resilience Planning and Action on FacebookShare Climate Resilience Planning and Action on TwitterShare Climate Resilience Planning and Action on LinkedinEmail Climate Resilience Planning and Action link
The County has adopted a new Climate Element as part of the Comprehensive Plan update, and is developing an accompanying Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address climate change and its far-reaching impacts.The Climate Element and CAP will provide a long-term vision, climate policies, and an implementation strategy for reducing GHG emissions and preparing our community for current and future climate impacts.
Check out the Updates section below for up-to-date information on what we are working on!
The San Juan County Climate and Sustainability Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’sContinue reading
The County has adopted a new Climate Element as part of the Comprehensive Plan update, and is developing an accompanying Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address climate change and its far-reaching impacts.The Climate Element and CAP will provide a long-term vision, climate policies, and an implementation strategy for reducing GHG emissions and preparing our community for current and future climate impacts.
Check out the Updates section below for up-to-date information on what we are working on!
The San Juan County Climate and Sustainability Program is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov
Project History In recognition of the serious threat climate change poses to our environment and community, San Juan County resolved to respond and adapt to climate change with Resolution 20-2020. Since 2020, the County has implemented actions following our 20-2020 resolution to address climate action. The Climate Progress Report outlines activities implemented between 2020-2021 by the County to deliver on our environmental stewardship.
In 2021, the County’s Climate & Sustainability Program was established to further mobilize the effort to foster a climate-resilient, regenerative community. Our current priority is the development of a comprehensive and effective Climate Action Plan that meets our community’s needs.
The Climate and Sustainability Advisory Committee was established by the San Juan County Council in early 2022 to ensure coordination and communication of actions across departments and to feed into existing County advisory committees and commissions. The committee advises on policy, helps set priorities, and harnesses the momentum of existing work to help steer the County’s climate action plan. The goal is to provide opportunities for cross-pollination of ideas and to increase collaboration around climate and sustainability efforts throughout San Juan County.
San Juan County is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to guide how we respond to climate change impacts while protecting our community and environment. This survey is collecting information for the County's long-range planning, building on previouscommunity engagement, a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and climate vulnerability assessment, and the Climate Element goals and policies adopted through the Comprehensive Plan.To learn more, please visit the Climate Action Project page.
Potential actions reflect the County’s commitment to carrying out Comprehensive Plan policies across County operations. However, given the current budget restraints and resource limitations, it is essential that we refine priorities, focus on our community’s health and safety, and creatively leverage existing resources, fundingand partnerships.This survey focuses on how local government can work with the community to take actionin ways that are realistic, effective, and aligned with community values.
This survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete -- most questions are optional, and you may skip any sections you don't wish to respond to by clicking 'Next'. Your input is important to us, and we appreciate you taking time to share your feedback!
Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at climate@sanjuancountywa.gov or 360-370-0599.
Hay servicios de interpretación y traducción a su disposición sin costo alguno. Si los necesita, póngase en contacto con nosotros mandando un correo electrónico a climate@sanjuancountywa.gov o llamando a 360-370-0599.
