Snohomish County invites public comment on draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan

Snohomish County is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to provide feedback on the draft Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP) during a public comment period running June 1-30. This is the final public input opportunity for the CwCRP.

According to a news release, the draft plan serves as a roadmap to help Snohomish County prepare for, respond to and recover from increasingly frequent and severe climate hazards, including flooding, extreme heat, drought and wildfires. These hazards pose growing risks to public health, local infrastructure, the economy and the region’s natural environment. The CwCRP outlines key strategies and actions to guide how Snohomish County will manage resources and strengthen its capacity to respond to these challenges.

“This process gives the public a real opportunity to share how climate change is affecting their daily lives,” said Molly Beeman, Snohomish County Office of Energy and Sustainability. “Whether that’s managing health conditions like asthma, coping with extreme heat, or facing challenges keeping their home cool.

“We encourage people to review the plan with their own concerns in mind and ask: does this address what I’m facing now, and what I may face in the future?” Beeman said. “By hearing directly from residents, we can ensure the plan reflects and responds to the risks that matter most to our community.”

Community input is a critical part of shaping the final plan, the County said. Residents are encouraged to review the draft document and share their thoughts, questions and suggestions. The draft CwCRP is available for public review online, where community members can also submit comments on proposed strategies and actions. By participating in this process, community members can help shape a more resilient future for Snohomish County. To review the plan and give comment, visit snococlimate.konveio.com.

“Our natural environment makes Snohomish County one of the best places in the world to live, work, and play,” County Executive Dave Somers said. “A community-informed plan for addressing climate impacts is one key strategy to help us protect this remarkable place we call home. I hope people throughout the county will take time to learn more about the plan and share their feedback.”