Sonoma County Parks seeks public input on climate resiliency plan - Sonoma Index-Tribune
Sonoma County Parks seeks public input on climate resiliency plan
Natural disasters will be addressed in Sonoma County Regional Parks climate adaptation and resiliency plan which is seeking the public’s input to mitigate future risks.
The plan will seek measures to protect Sonoma County’s parks against the impacts of heatwaves, drought, landslides, flooding, and wildfires while prioritizing the communities most at-risk.
Sonoma County Regional Parks said protecting natural preserves plays a “crucial role in protecting adjacent communities” against natural disasters. The climate adaptation and resiliency plan will guide the department through the early stages of a changing climate.
In addition, “The CARP, once completed, will also allow Regional Parks prioritize projects that reduce carbon emissions and provide data that will help the county pursue funding opportunities,” according to a regional parks press release.
Regional Parks will hosts community engagement pop ups to meet with the public and collect feedback at numerous park locations through the fall.
Input from the public will be integrated into the final climate adaptation and resiliency plan.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will review the plan for approval in early 2024.
Visit SoCoParksClimate.com to learn more and respond to the survey.
Contact Chase Hunter at chase.hunter@sonomanews.com and follow @Chase_HunterB on Twitter.
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