DNR asks for $30M for asset preservation; proposal also includes dam safety, flood mitigation and accessibility funding Minnesota Department of Natural Resources presented a 2026 bonding package that prioritizes $30,000,000 for natural-resources asset preservation and includes requests for dam safety, flood mitigation, aviation infrastructure and accessibility improvements.

Minnesota's DNR is seeking $30 million to tackle a growing maintenance backlog and ensure the safety and accessibility of our treasured public lands.

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Port Hueneme council reviews legislative platform, directs staff to add climate and social‑justice language Council reviewed its annual legislative platform and directed staff to return with language strengthening climate/sustainability and social‑justice sections; the council approved continuing the current platform while asking staff to draft amendments for future adoption.

Port Hueneme City Council is taking bold steps to amplify climate sustainability and social justice in its legislative platform—will their decisions shape a greener, fairer future?

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Caltrans’ CSIS metrics to shape TIRCP scoring; staff will score CAPTI alignment Caltrans staff said the Caltrans System Investment Strategy (CSIS) will be used as a secondary criterion for TIRCP. CSIS applies CAPTI alignment metrics—11 measures (9 quantitative, 2 qualitative)—to assess safety, VMT, access to destinations, mode shift, land use, freight, ZEV infrastructure, public engagement and climate resiliency.

Caltrans is set to revolutionize transportation funding with its new CSIS metrics, prioritizing safety, sustainability, and equity in project scoring.

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Snyderville Basin planning commission reviews Chapters 1–2 of draft general plan, requests clearer maps and definitions Staff presented Chapters 1 and 2 of the Snyderville Basin general plan on Feb. 10, highlighting demographics, community engagement and draft land‑use goals; commissioners asked for clearer definitions (climate resiliency, density) and overlays showing vested development agreements, deeded open space and remaining land available for change.

The Snyderville Basin planning commission is pushing for clearer definitions and maps in their draft general plan, aiming to engage the community in a more informed discussion about future development.

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Lacey adopts 2025 comprehensive plan update and zoning amendments after two-year update and robust outreach Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 16-94 updating the city's comprehensive plan and Ordinance 16-95 implementing zoning amendments. Staff said the update reflects two years of work, includes new greenhouse gas and resiliency elements and a future land use map, and will be posted at lacycompplan.com.

Lacey City Council has officially adopted a groundbreaking 2025 comprehensive plan that emphasizes climate resilience and community engagement, marking a significant step toward a sustainable future.

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The trauma after the storm: Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of emotional devastation across Jamaica Experts are calling for the integration of mental health into climate-disaster policy in the Caribbean as studies show that PTSD risks increase after hurricanes and displacement

3 mental health challenges after a natural disaster: PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Loss of housing is “one of the primary stressors”, particularly when insurance is lacking.
“Rebuilding comes with its own mental burden”

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Lacey presents web-based comprehensive-plan overhaul after two-year outreach campaign City planning staff and the planning commission presented a 2025 comprehensive-plan update that decouples future land-use and zoning maps, includes new climate and greenhouse-gas elements, records roughly 60,000 community contacts and will be returned to council for formal adoption Dec. 16 after state review.

Lacey is set to unveil a groundbreaking comprehensive plan that prioritizes community input and sustainability, aiming to guide the city's future with innovative tools and policies.

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❄️🔥🔆 Join the conversation: Salmon Arm’s Climate Resiliency Plan

Share which climate hazards matter most, your ideas to cut GHGs, and priorities for a resilient community. Survey open Nov 24–Dec 14. Paper copies at City Hall.

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IDB, CAF, and CDB Launch Caribbean Debt-for-Resilience Joint Initiative BELÉM, Brazil — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) launched today at COP30 the Caribbean mul...

#DebtSwaps for #climateresiliency could be a game changer. The most #climate vulnerable nations are also highly #debt burdened. Good on the #IDB to be a bellwether here. Nations can't deal with climate, #EnergyTransition or #SDG challenges if they are facing steep debts. www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-...

City and RiverPartners outline plan to restore 600 acres along the Lower Kern River Parkway RiverPartners and city staff presented planning for a multi‑phase habitat restoration along an eight‑mile reach of the Kern River Parkway, aiming to establish up to 600 acres of riparian habitat. The work would use a Statutory Exemption for Restoration Projects (SERP) and, pending approvals and funding, project permitting and reporting are expected

A groundbreaking project is set to restore 600 acres of vital riparian habitat along the Lower Kern River, enhancing wildlife and climate resilience in the process.

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The Climate Impact Map provides a highly localized picture of future climate impacts across the US and the globe. Explore how climate change will affect you and your community.

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The Longwood Collective Presents The Longwood Open Space and Resilience Framework - Muddy River Restoration Project By Abby Oliveira, Senior Land Use and Sustainability Planner, The Longwood Collective The Longwood Collective, the chief planner and principal steward of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), ...

Kudos to The Longwood Collective for its new Open Space and Resilience Framework. The Plan provides a vision for a greener, more resilient Longwood. This document is the first of its kind in the district, guiding #climateresiliency and #openspacedesign planning.

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300 people from Newtok, an Alaskan village north of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, abandoned their town last year, moving 9 miles inland to a new village known as Metarvik.

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Redmond council studies Capital Facilities Plan 2050 funding strategy, timelines for Overlake and teen center projects City staff presented the Capital Facilities Plan 2050 (general government) with Planning Commission recommendations and a finance strategy that could include grouped bond issuances in 2027–28. Council asked for more narrative on funding assumptions, engineering-level cost estimates and clearer timelines for individual projects such as the Firehouse

Redmond City Council is gearing up for a transformative Capital Facilities Plan 2050 that prioritizes climate resiliency and community needs—get ready for big changes ahead!

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CTC opens public review of updated multimodal corridor plan guidelines The commission released draft updates to its comprehensive multimodal corridor plan guidelines, expanding climate, resilience, safety and multimodal considerations and adding planning resources; the draft is the north hearing and adoption is expected in December.

California's Transportation Commission is revamping multimodal corridor plans to enhance climate resilience and safety—are you ready to shape the future of transportation?

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Oak Harbor planning commission reviews first draft of 2025 comprehensive plan update, EIS timing discussed City staff and consultants reviewed draft policy changes for parks, economic development, government services and a new climate-resiliency element and said an environmental impact statement (EIS) is expected to begin at the end of this year or early next year. Commissioners raised questions about staffing language, stormwater and transportation, as

Oak Harbor is gearing up for a transformative 2025 comprehensive plan update, with a focus on climate resilience and community input shaping the future of parks, economic growth, and vital city services.

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Calleguas and Metropolitan officials brief Port Hueneme Water Agency on Delta Conveyance Project Representatives from Calleguas Municipal Water District and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California presented the Delta Conveyance Project to the Port Hueneme Water Agency, describing a 45‑mile tunnel and two new intakes designed to modernize the State Water Project and improve seismic and climate resiliency; no action was taken.

The Delta Conveyance Project could revolutionize California's water system, promising to enhance supply reliability and protect against climate and seismic threats.

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Commission follows Bellevue Park design updates, Climate Resiliency Framework and micro‑mobility reporting plans Members received updates on Bellevue Park (feasibility and design phases), were told the Community Climate Resiliency Framework will go to council for review, and discussed expanding the AngleFix reporting tool for micro‑mobility and bike‑safety issues.

Exciting updates on Bellevue Park's design and a new tool for safer cycling are on the horizon, all while the city tackles climate resiliency!

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Englewood staff preview Oct. 20 council agenda including climate resiliency, repaving and several grants At a Oct. 15 mayor–manager meeting, City Manager Sean Lewis and staff reviewed items scheduled for upcoming City Council meetings, highlighting a community climate resiliency framework, a Union Avenue repaving contract, a contract award to Lighthouse Transportation Group for $298,950 and multiple grant and budget items to be considered in October–-

Englewood's upcoming City Council meeting is set to tackle critical issues, from a community climate resiliency framework to a $298,950 transportation contract and vital budget updates!

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The ELM Action Fund endorses @lizbreadon.bsky.social for re-election as District 9 Boston City Councilor!

First elected in 2019, her focus on #UrbanHeat reduction, multi-modal infrastructure & #EnergyEfficiency has strengthened #ClimateResiliency across District 9.

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Committee Plans Climate Resiliency Initiatives and Community Outreach Strategies in Clark County The committee discusses climate project prioritization and strategies for community engagement.

The Clark County Joint Clean Water Commission is taking bold steps to integrate climate change into water quality initiatives and engage the community like never before.

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The Boston Mayoral preliminary election is TOMORROW! The ELM Action Fund has endorsed Mayor Michelle Wu @wutrain.bsky.social for re-election. Her focus on #GreenInfrastructure, clean #PublicTransit & #ClimateResiliency makes her the best candidate to serve Boston.

San Mateo City Council Reviews Draft Strategic Plan with Senior Analyst Zach Grama City of San Mateo discusses priorities and initiatives for future strategic planning.

The San Mateo City Council is reshaping the future with a bold new strategic plan focused on innovation, sustainability, and community involvement.

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Thurston County Introduces Climate Chapter in Comprehensive Plan Focused on Resiliency County discusses new climate chapter addressing greenhouse gas emissions and community resilience.

Thurston County is taking bold steps to combat climate change with a new comprehensive plan that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience.

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Hennepin County Board Advances 0 Waste Implementation Resolution for Minneapolis Commissioners discuss data accountability as they push for 0 waste strategies in Minneapolis.

Hennepin County is doubling down on its zero waste goals, but is Minneapolis doing enough to keep up?

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CYCC to Host First Youth Conference in Jamaica to Drive Regional Environmental & Climate Action | The Bajan Reporter The Caribbean Youth Climate Council (CYCC), a regional network representing young people from CARICOM member states, will host the inaugural Caribbean Youth Environment &

The programme will focus on capacity building, youth advocacy, collaboration, and policy engagement... #climateresiliency

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Kalamazoo County Cancels Home Care Coordination Contract Over Delayed EPA Grant Funding Commissioners discuss contract cancellation due to federal funding delays impacting workforce training.

Kalamazoo County is grappling with significant delays in federal grant funding that have halted crucial climate initiatives and workforce training programs.

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A key part of EdFringe’s #climateresiliency should be mitigating its existing #climate impacts

One easy area to improve is to replace the hundreds of metres of plastic grass laid on the festival venues with #sustainable alternatives like jute/sisal outdoor carpets or reusable permeable paver mats