Climate Resiliency Sub Element – call for comments

Over the last two weeks, Island County Planning Department held a series on three Stakeholder Workshops to discuss the Climate Resiliency Sub Element for the Comprehensive Plan. Stakeholders from a variety of organizations and industries were invited to participate in the workshops, including environmental groups, builders, tribes, social services, NAS Whidbey, and economic development. The public was invited to listen in and observe the workshops; there will be a chance for the public to provide written comments to inform the process.

• Sea-level Rise: 1 PM – 3:30 PM on Oct. 21, 2024
• Groundwater: 1 PM – 3:30 PM on Oct. 29, 2024
• Heat: 10 AM – 12:30 PM on Nov. 1, 2024

Randi Perry and John Lovie represented Whidbey Island Water Systems Association at these workshops.

Now is your opportunity to add your comments. Scroll through the Island County Climate Element Resiliency Explorer StoryMap to learn more about the Climate Element work done to date. Then head to the public engagement page Island County 2045 – Planning for Our Future | Engage Island County, take a look at the comments already submitted under climate, and “like” them if you agree. You can go on to add your own comments.