FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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What is the Windsor Climate Resilience Plan?

The Windsor Climate Resilience Plan is the culmination of an 18-month grant-funded initiative, focused on helping the Town and broader community better understand climate related risk (i.e. drought, wildfire, and extreme precipitation) and proactively take action to reduce those risks. The Plan is intended to serve as a roadmap to resilience and is intended to guide decision-making for the Town's investments over the coming decades. To learn more about the plan, click here.

 

How can I get involved?

There are many ways to get involved! Here are a few:

  • Sign up to receive project updates! When you sign up for these email updates, you will get the most current information on how to support implementation of the Resilience Plan.
  • Participate in one of our upcoming community events.
  • View past workshops and relevant resources here.
  • Send this information to your community, including friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Your participation is crucial to the success of this Plan and we look forward to hearing from you!
 

How long did the process take?

The planning process, which started in September 2020, took about 18-months total to complete. The final Plan was unanimously accepted by the Town Council on February 16, 2022, completing the first three phases of the climate adaptation planning process as defined by the California Adaptation Planning Guide (see the Plan phases page here). The next phase, Phase 4, is focused specifically on Plan implementation. Join us on this journey!

 

What's the difference between climate mitigation and climate adaptation?

Climate change mitigation planning is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to slow or limit the long-term impacts of climate change. Climate adaptation planning is the process of developing, implementing, and monitoring actions that help the community prepare for the impacts of climate change. Learn more here.

 

Who is involved in this planning effort?

The Windsor Resilience Plan Team and Technical Working Group was made up of local and regional experts across a wide variety of sectors (i.e. transportation, natural resources, water management, agriculture, etc.). Driven by the efforts of Town staff and guided by the Technical Working Group, the Plan used an innovative approach to incorporate local knowledge and expertise in order to ensure that the it fits our vision for a better future. In addition, a unique, experienced, and qualified team of consultants were hired to support the process and include Adaptation International, BluePoint Planning, Bullock & Haddow LLC, and Nelson\Nygaard. Learn more about the full team involved here.