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Climate resilience community survey open through April 30

Union-Bulletin · last updated

A plan for climate resiliency is being added to Walla Walla’s Comprehensive Plan as part of the 2026 periodic update.

Called the Climate Resilience Element, the plan will set goals and policies for climate resiliency in Walla Walla.

Climate resiliency is a strategy of adapting to climate-intensified natural hazards, from rising temperature and smoke from wildfires to more intense storms and flooding.

The addition of this section — which will live in the Comprehensive Plan alongside existing policies for things like land use, transportation and economic development — is mandated by the state.

The city has a survey for community members to share their experiences with climate hazards and impacts, as well as their views on different resiliency strategies.

The survey is available in English and Spanish through Wednesday, April 30, and is intended to help inform the public and collect information that will help the city be more prepared, the city said in a news release. The survey is available at surveymonkey.com/r/TY8QKKG.

Kate Smith can be reached at katesmith@wwub.com or 509-577-7709. 

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