Boise Launches Community Climate Action Guide
Small steps add up to big impact for our city
BOISE—After one of the warmest winters on record, the City of Boise is inviting residents to take climate action close to home. Today, the city launched Keep Boise Cool, a community guide for Boiseans to build a personalized climate action plan, get involved with local events and join challenges for a chance to win climate-friendly prizes.
Keep Boise Cool is the product of a year-long collaboration with a committee of 23 community members to empower residents with practical, everyday actions that help Boise become a carbon neutral community by 2050.
“This climate action guide, created by residents for residents, is an incredible tool anyone can use to impact the effects of climate change in our community,” said Mayor Lauren McLean. “It takes effort from both the City of Boise and community members to reach our climate goals and ensure we protect the natural resources that make Boise such a special place to live, work and play.”
Whether you’re ready to start with everyday habits, step it up with bigger changes, or lead the way in your neighborhood, this is the time to get inspired and get involved. At CityofBoise.org/Keep-Boise-Cool, you can take a quiz to get a personalized climate action plan based on your interests and lifestyle, making it easy to make a difference.
“We’re building a resilient future for Boise, and that work is strongest when our community is part of the solution,” said Public Works Director Steve Burgos. “Keep Boise Cool makes it easy for everyone to help protect the water, air and landscapes we all share.”
New events, volunteer opportunities and challenges tied to the city’s climate action priorities will be launched throughout the year. This month’s climate action events include family story-times, a climate book club, pond restoration volunteering and water-wise landscaping workshops. Those who attend six or more water-wise workshops are entered to win a free landscaping consultation with a water-wise expert.
Create a custom climate action plan and learn about upcoming events and challenges at CityofBoise.org/Keep-Boise-Cool.