HomeMy WebLinkAboutWORKSHOP re Internal Climate Summit JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Apple Martine,Public Health
DATE: July 15,2024
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP re: Jefferson County's recent Internal Climate Summit and
resulting report produced by Cascadia Consulting Group.
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
At the request of County Commissioners, Public Health and Dept of Community Development will provide
a presentation on the findings of the recent Jefferson County Internal Climate Summit held on May 2-3,
2024 at the WSU Extension Classroom.
ANALYSIS:
The Board of County Commissioners will benefit from the opportunity to learn about the results of the cross
departmental Climate Summit. These findings include an assessment of current climate related work, and
opportunities for additional key action to address climate change in Jefferson County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATION:
Public Health and Dept of Community Development appreciates the opportunity to share the Jefferson
County Climate Summit Report at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on July 15, 2024.
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Contents
Overview 1
Climate Summit Details 2
Day 1 2
Day 2 3
Findings 4
SWOT Analysis 4
Jefferson County Climate Change Activity Inventory 8
Jefferson County Collaboration Opportunities 14
Poll EV Results 15
Next Steps 21
Appendix 1. Climate Summit Materials 22
Agenda &Discussion Guide 22
Participant Pre-Summit Survey 23
Post Summit Survey 25
Appendix 2.Attendee List 27
Appendix 3.SWOT Analsis Tables 28
Strengths 28
Weaknesses 28
Opportunities 29
Threats 30
Appendix 4.Jefferson County Activity Results 32
Planning Content 32
Adaptation Content 34
Mitigation Content 37
Appendix 5.Climate Summit Slide Deck 40
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Overview
In early spring 2024,Jefferson County staff and leadership identified a need to coordinate across
Jefferson County departments on climate change-related work,as well as begin to inventory the
completed and planned climate change-related work.Jefferson County Public Health contracted
with Cascadia Consulting Group(the facilitation team)to host an internal and cross-departmental
County Climate Summit.The Climate Summit occurred on May 2 and 3, 2024 at the Jefferson
County WSU Extension building.
The Climate Summit brought together multiple Jefferson County departments(including the
Auditor's Office, Board of County Commissioners,Community Development, Public Health, Public
Works, and WSU Extension),to accomplish three goals and support Jefferson County efforts to:
1. Better understand all the climate-related projects and initiatives Jefferson County is engaged in
already, both voluntary and mandated,
2. Identify synergies and opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration on climate change
efforts and climate related work, and
3. Start to build a foundation for the addition of a Climate Resiliency Element to the
Comprehensive Plan.
This summary report describes the Climate Summit activities, key findings, and next steps.
Figure 1.A photo of Jefferson County staff participating in the Climate Summit.
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The Climate Summit occurred from 9am—12pm on May 2 and May 3, and included activities to
engage across multiple Jefferson County departments on climate-related projects and initiatives.
To prepare participants for the Climate Summit,the facilitation team and the Jefferson County
project team sent the Climate Summit agendas,a discussion guide, and a participant pre-survey to
all participants to complete(Appendix 1. Climate Summit Materials).
Day 1
To begin Day 1 of the Climate Summit,the Community
Development Director Josh Peters and Public Health Director The Community Agreements
Apple Martine welcomed participants and shared opening that supported the Climate
remarks. Summit:
Following the introductions and agenda review,the • Be present and stay
facilitation team provided an overview of the Climate Summit engaged.
goals and approach and described the Day 1 agenda • Be patient.
(Appendix 1)and then welcomed Public Health staff Lara • Be respectful.
Gaasland-Tatroto provide some background and context • Speak your truth.
setting on climate impacts in Jefferson County. Laura Tucker • Expect and accept non-
provided background on the joint Jefferson County-City of closure.
Port Townsend internal Climate Action Committee(CAC)
and several of Jefferson County's mitigation and carbon
sequestration goals.
Participants reflected on and shared the Strengths,Weaknesses, Opportunities&Threats(SWOT)
of the current state of cross-departmental climate change coordination.The purpose of the SWOT
analysis was to identify the existing context within Jefferson County and gather perspectives on
opportunities for improving coordination.The SWOT activity sought to answer the question: How
does coordination currently occur within Jefferson County?Participants brainstormed and
reflected quietly on sticky notes,then added their ideas to the four, before beginning a full-group
discussion.
Participants then started the next activity to map Jefferson County's climate change activity
landscape and understand what Jefferson County is already doing on climate related work.The
group divided into three breakout groups by type of climate change activity: planning, adaptation,
and mitigation (See Appendix 1). Participants discussed and brainstormed activities with the
following discussion questions as guide:
• How is your department responding to the changing climate(through planning and adaptation)
in the short term and long term?
• How is your department mitigating climate change in the short term and long term?
• Please share the climate-related project/plans/policies you are currently working on,within the
category of planning, mitigation,or adaptation. For each project, plan, or policy:
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• What is voluntary?What is the motivation for pursuing the activity?
• What is the scale of the plan, project,or program?Is it short-term or long-term?Geographic
scale?
What is funded?What is the funding source?Is funding for this work stable?
Day 2
Day 2 of the Climate Summit began with a recap of results from Day 1 and continuing the activity to
map Jefferson County's climate change landscape by having a full-group discussion to review and
build on the ideas generated during the Day 1 breakout groups.The facilitation team provided the
following discussion questions:
From the"Day 1"List:
• What stood out to you?Any reflections?
• Where are there gaps?What are we missing of things that Jefferson County is already?
Looking to the future:
• What would you like to see happen?
• Anything Jefferson County is not currently doing that you want to recommend for climate action
or climate-related work?
Participants discussed these questions as a full group to expand and capture additional ideas
within the planning, adaptation, and mitigation categories of climate-related work.
Participants also discussed opportunities for cross-departmental coordination beyond the Climate
Summit. Participants partnered with another person from a different Jefferson County department
to brainstorm ideas and generate a list of 2-3 strategies or actions for continuing to establish
collaboration across Jefferson County departments.After one-on-one discussion time with their
partner,the participants then formed groups of four to share and build on their ideas. Each group
reported out to the full group with their coordination ideas.The facilitation team then led the group
into closing remarks for the end of the Climate Summit. Jefferson County Commissioner Heidi
Eisenhour provided closing remarks.
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Findings
The Climate Summit activities and discussion resulted in a number of key findings.The facilitation
team reviewed the meeting notes,flipchart notes,and sticky notes created during the Summit and
synthesized the findings within this section. The findings also include the results from the Poll EV
activities and prompting questions asked throughout the Summit.
SWOT Analysis
On Day 1 of the Climate Summit, participants assessed the current state of Jefferson County
collaboration on climate change through a SWOT Analysis.The guiding questions for each category
are noted in Figure 2.
Figure 2.The guiding questions for each of the SWOT categories.
•What are some areas or topics •What has made or will make
where the County has made County progress towards
progress on climate change? climate change challenging?
•What are some of the County's •What are some weaknesses of
attributes that might allow for the current state of County
progress to be made? collaboration on climate
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•What are some opportunities Opportunities Threats •What could negatively impact
for cross-departmental County progress on climate
County synergy on climate change?
projects? •What are some things that may
•What could we do to prevent cross-departmental
leverage County climate collaboration on climate
change efforts? projects?
Following the Summit,the facilitation team reviewed the results of the SWOT and coded responses
for themes.The summary text below is ordered by frequency of most-referenced to least-
referenced.The full lists of SWOT Analysis responses are available in Appendix 3.
Key Themes - Strengths, Assets & Resources
For the strengths,assets and resources,the Summit participants responded to the key questions:
What are some areas or topics where Jefferson County has made progress on climate change?
What are some of Jefferson County's attributes that might allow for progress to be made?Key
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themes for the strengths for Jefferson County's current state of collaboration are summarized
below:
1. Strong Commitment of Climate Planners and High Awareness(10):Jefferson County
staff are engaged in various climate change-related projects, reflecting a strong awareness
and involvement in addressing climate change.There's a general acceptance of the reality
of climate change and the need for action within Jefferson County and community.
Jefferson County comprises many committed individuals with skills in climate planning.
2. Partnerships,Collaboration,and Community Engagement(10):Collaboration is a key
strength,with partnerships(informal or formal)formed across departments to tackle
climate-related challenges. High levels of community engagement are evident, as well as
active participation in the Climate Action Committee(CAC)activities.
3. County Leadership, Resilience Building,and Resource Management(7):The community
is taking proactive steps in managing resources,such as transitioning Jefferson County
fleet to electric vehicles(EVs)and updating sewage management plans to address sea
level rise(SLR).Jefferson County is actively engaged in resilience-building efforts,such as
establishing cooling shelters and organizing emergency response plans for climate-related
threats.
4. Environmental Stewardship and Jefferson County Natural Environment(5): Initiatives
like acquiring flood-prone properties and promoting small farms coordination reflect a
commitment to environmental stewardship and adaptation strategies. Jefferson County's
natural ecosystems,especially the prevalence of forested land for carbon sequestration,
are an asset in climate adaptation and mitigation.
5. Funding(4): Financial support from the state and federal government is currently available
for certain climate-related initiatives,enabling the implementation of projects and
programs.
6. Equity and Justice(2):There's a growing awareness of justice and equity concerns related
to climate change, indicating a commitment to addressing these issues within Jefferson
County.
7. Tribal Engagement(1):Jefferson County acknowledges the importance of Tribal treaty
rights and involvement in climate action efforts, recognizing the significance of indigenous
knowledge and sovereignty.
Key Themes - Weaknesses & Challenges
For the weaknesses and challenges,the Summit participants responded to the key questions:
What has made or will make Jefferson County progress towards climate change challenging?What
are some weaknesses of the current state of Jefferson County collaboration on climate change?
Key themes for the weaknesses of Jefferson County collaboration are summarized below:
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1. Capacity and Coordination(10):Time constraints and a lack of coordination and strategy
hinder collaboration efforts. Limited capacity and a lack of clarity to date in leadership or
planning in the climate space constrain Jefferson County's ability to effectively prepare for
climate challenges.
2. Economic Development,Global Factors,and Attitudes(10): Participants noted a
disconnect between economic development priorities and climate considerations,as well
as the impact of global factors on a small county, and resistant attitudes that present
obstacles to climate action.
3. Transportation Challenges and Unique Jefferson County Geography(8):Transportation
emissions,tourism transport challenges, and the need to address transportation
infrastructure and supply chain distances contribute to Jefferson County's climate
concerns.There's a need to localize supply chains and industry to reduce transportation-
related emissions and increase resilience.
4. Need for Leadership Communication and Direction(6):There's a need for clear
leadership and direction in guiding Jefferson County collaboration and progress toward
climate goals and policies.The proliferation of climate-related information and initiatives
makes it challenging to stay updated and effectively manage Jefferson County climate
work.
5. Funding Constraints(4): Limited funding presents a significant challenge for implementing
climate response initiatives, leading to stress and difficulty in collaboration.
6. Urgency and Cohesion(3):There's a need for greater cohesion and urgency regarding the
severity and immediacy of climate change impacts.
7. Climate Impacts on Community and Infrastructure(3):As a coastal community,
residences,communities, and existing development, including septic systems,water
wells,and businesses in low-lying areas are vulnerable to climate impacts such as sea
level rise and flooding.
Key Themes - Opportunities
For the opportunities for Jefferson County collaboration,the Summit participants responded to the
key questions:What are some opportunities for cross-departmental Jefferson County synergy on
climate projects?What could we do to leverage Jefferson County climate change efforts? Key
themes for the opportunities are summarized below:
1. Partnership and Resource Leveraging(7):Collaborating with existing groups, neighboring
jurisdictions,state and federal agencies, and external organizations to leverage resources,
expertise, and support for climate initiatives. Build on previous collaborations and
partnerships with entities to further climate action goals.
2. Community Engagement and Tailored Messaging(7): Leverage various topics like food
security, health impacts and hazards,fire preparedness, and other community concerns to
engage the public in climate conversations and actions.Tailor key messages to highlight
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the climate connections and increase relevance and understanding amongst community
members.
3. Planning,Adaptation, and Mitigation with a Health-Centric Approach(5):Consider
planning for"just in case"scenarios and prioritizing resilience-building measures on the
landscape to prepare for potential climate impacts. Incorporate water security
considerations into coordinated water system planning updates to enhance resilience to
climate impacts.Jefferson County should recognize the interconnectedness of climate and
public health in planning and adaptation.Address transportation-related emissions
through initiatives such as increasing electric buses and optimizing public transit system.
4. Interdepartmental Collaboration,Communication,and Information Sharing(5):
Leverage coordination across departments to address climate challenges effectively and
ensure a cohesive approach to planning and action. Enhance communication and
collaboration efforts to ensure coordinated messaging and engagement with the public on
climate action. Utilize technology and common platforms for information sharing to
facilitate collaboration and dissemination of climate-related data and resources across
Jefferson County.
5. Grant Prioritization and Funding Alignment(2): Identify and prioritize grants and funding
opportunities aligned to support Jefferson County climate-related work.
6. Establish a Framework for Decision Making(2): Consider establishing a funded staff
committee or climate office to guide and help make decisions about climate projects,
ensuring community engagement and coordination.
7. Coordination on Climate Hazard Response(2): Coordination across Jefferson County to
respond to climate hazards including flooding and sea level rise, emphasizing the need for
proactive planning and adaptation measures.
Key Themes -Threats
For the threats for Jefferson County collaboration on climate-related work,the Summit participants
responded to the key questions:What could negatively impact Jefferson County progress on
climate change?What are some things that may prevent cross-departmental collaboration on
climate projects? Key themes for the threats to future Jefferson County collaboration are
summarized below:
1. Attitudes and Resistance to Change(8): Lack of direction, inertia,and varied attitudes
towards climate change hinder progress in climate action. Resistance to altering
transportation patterns and lifestyle habits poses challenges to transitioning to more
sustainable practices.
2. Capacity and Time Constraints(8): Overwork and burnout among staff due to competing
demands and limited resources impede climate action efforts.Time constraints and
limited dedicated staff diminish the amount of dedicated time and attention to climate
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3. Prioritization Issues and Resource Constraints(6):Jefferson County funding for climate-
related work is insufficient,delaying necessary actions to address climate challenges.
Limited departmental funds hinder the ability to allocate resources to climate change
initiatives.
4. Politicization of Climate Response(4): Climate response efforts are politicized across
departments and within the Jefferson County community, leading to polarization and
challenges in implementing cohesive strategies and building consensus.
5. Impact on Local Economy and Ecosystems(4):Climate change poses threats to Jefferson
County economy and industries such as shellfish farming and agriculture, impacting
community resilience and livelihoods, in addition to climate impacts on ecosystems.
6. Paralysis and Inaction(3):A sense of paralysis and inability to take action due to various
factors such as fear,denial, and competing priorities.
7. Transparency,Communication,and Coordination(3): Lack of transparency and
coordination within and across Jefferson County creates inefficiencies and undermines
trust in climate response efforts. Difficulty in effectively communicating the urgency and
importance of climate action contributes to inertia and inaction.
8. Climate migration(1):Concerns about climate change contributing to relocation to
Jefferson County, leading to social and economic impacts and additional pressures.
Jefferson County Climate Change Activity Inventory
Over the course of Day 1 and Day 2,Summit participants begin to inventory the current climate-
related work underway in Jefferson County.The results of the activity are summarized here,with
the findings synthesized by planning,adaptation,and mitigation.The results within this findings
section have been lightly synthesized by the facilitation team to align with the definitions for
planning, mitigation, and adaptation. (See Appendix 1.Climate Summit Materials: Discussion
Guide for key terms.)The full list of activity results is available for reference in Appendix 4.
Planning
Activities noted as mandated:
Planning Activity Additional notes
County Comprehensive Plan update(per GMA)including new Grant funding from Dept of
resiliency element Commerce
Water Resource Inventory Area 17(WRIA 17)(Instream Flow
Rule)-groundwater usage regulations from Dept.of Ecology
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Local Sewage Management Plan WAC 246-272A-0015
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WSU Extension is working on a Strategic Planning process(at the WSU Framework for Resilient
intersection of WSU and JC) WA-family,food,work,
environment
Coordinated Water System Plan(CWSP)-county,city, PUD, State water law
other water purveyors
Transportation=>planning, concurrency,6-yr. improvement GMA(Commerce)and
program(i.e,. projects) WSDOT
Development regulations(adopting and implementing)-'critical GMA&Shoreline
areas'protection included Management Act(SMA,local
Shoreline Master Program)
Open space acquisition planning input JC Code 3.08
Floodplain management-FEMA National Flood Insurance Federal mandate FEMA
Program,etc.
Activities noted as voluntary:
Planning Activity Additional notes
Preparation of sea level rise study for east JC
Climate and Environmental Assessment-related to
community health and community health improvement plan
County Strategic Plan
Offered PPE to Farmers to help in smoke season-how do we
continue to support
Working with public health on youth and mental health(+ DEI)
Climate Action Plan(Climate Action Committee)
Climate Preparedness Plan (NODC)
Community Wildfire Protection Plan ('defensible space'for FPHS funding
new construction)
Heat and Smoke Plan FPHS funding;room to
expand to include broader
partners include:schools,
transportation,county transit
Siting of energy facilities including solar,wind,tidal/wave energy
Assessing food and water resources within the county
Activities noted as both voluntary and mandatory or unidentified:
Planning Activity Additional notes
Building codes-energy efficiency(mandated); 'LEED'Status,C-
mandated by state
PACER,fire protection(voluntary)
Marine Resources Committee
RCW 36.125
-education/outreach/engagement planning
Watershed/floodplain/fish habitat planning+equity;treaty rights RCW 77.5;voluntary with
and health aspects landowners
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Food Systems planning-farmland protection,food security, Agricultural Land protection
local economic development is mandated through GMA
Items added during Day 2,unconfirmed if voluntary or mandated.
Dept.of Emergency Management: Hazard Mitigation Plan(2024)
update
Dept. Emergency Management: Emergency Response Plan
CHIP: including climate component,informed by CHA
DBH:trauma informed BH
During Day 2,the Climate Summit participants brainstormed additional planning activities they
would like to see happen at Jefferson County, noted within this table:
Possible Future Planning Activities
Disaster Debris Management:Currently no guidance or space for how Public Works deals with debris.
Onus of management is on homeowners.hazardous materials.
Plan to deal with mental health crisis given disaster situation.Structural plan,DEM Neighborhood
preparedness,consider including behavioral health.
Partner emergency services and ecosystem protection.
Mitigation
Upon review of the Day 1 brainstormed items for mitigation,the facilitation team identified many of
the brainstormed items as more directly aligned with the adaptation definition, so those items are
reflected in the adaptation section.Appendix 4 contains the full unfiltered lists.
Activities noted as mandated:
Mitigation Activity Additional notes
Conservation Futures funding for mitigation and adaptation of
south county property with a focus on salmon health (flooding,
septic systems)
Critical Areas Ordinances per GMA
Jefferson Transit has mandate to electrify fleet Added during Day 2.
Activities noted as voluntary:
Mitigation Activity Additional notes
Program GHG emission reduction
County forestry program
Lead home composting classes to reduce about 650 lbs/year
from our landfill
Jefferson and Clallam County partnerships for grant funds to hire
a waste reduction consultant; info to be used in future grants
Dedicating staff to address and organize,collaborate,grow our
ability to mitigate and respond
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Mitigation Activity Additional notes
Electric vehicle car charging infrastructure for workplace COM/WSDOT funding;40
and individual users around the County charging ports
Applying for community change grants from EPA to create
resilience
Marine Resources Committee(multiple projects) grant funding
Activities noted as both voluntary and mandatory,or unidentified:
Mitigation Activity Additional notes
Waste(resource)reduction high priority solid waste
MGMT plan
Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) multi-modal transit
planning/construction
Noxious weed control
Items added during Day 2,unconfirmed if voluntary or mandated.
Port Angeles using barges for transport to increase
shipping/transport capacity
Farmers market and SNAP funding match
in addition,expand timeframe via permanent covered space
Land Trust exploring Green Burial options in County
County/City/Jeff transit working with transportation lab on active
transportation
County working with Jefferson Land Trust on Forest/Farmland
preservation
Jefferson County working with sustainable forestry-Chickadee
Forestry
Jefferson County plans to electrify fleet-roll out slow
GHG reduction integrated into economic development plans
During Day 2,the Climate Summit participants brainstormed additional mitigation activities they
would like to see happen at Jefferson County, noted within this table:
Possible Future Mitigation Activities
Mariculture to sequester CO2: Kelp Pilot Program:Sea Grant and JC participating in statewide
conversations(i.e.,floating kelp/seaweed aquaculture)
6-year Transportation Improvement Program(TIP)-multimodal; active transportation
technology;Commute Trip Reduction (CTR)and incentives
Research and development happening: land use carbon sink planning such as through
permaculture design principals-generative rather than loss based
Nitrogen and Nutrient reduction
Sea Grant and JC pilot to recycle fiberglass boat hulls to use as fuel for creation of concrete(13
tons pilot study wide)tell JC residents the story/innovation-marketing tool
Septage Capacity: GHG emission in trucking
Tell the success stories
Leverage ingenuity for creative solutions
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Possible Future Mitigation Activities
Youth education for active transportation communicate benefits of active transportation safety
and infrastructure to support bike accessibility-expand
Electrified ferries explore the benefits/impacts fast ferries: useful in coordination with
multimodal transportation and non-POV and EV share
Thoughtful housing/smart development: housing near jobs affordable and accessible by
multimodal transportation reducing commutes update zoning to ensure mixed use zoning
Supply chain assessment and localization electrify shipping healthcare supply chain
Adaptation
Activities noted as mandated:
Adaptation Activity Additional notes
Tracking emerging infectious diseases as a result Composite funding,stable
of climate changes funding,long term work
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment System Sewer system in Port Hadlock
+updated septic code with
sea level rise
DEM's NPREP(partnership with local 20/20)to
organize neighborhoods and conduct disaster prep outreach to
inform the general public
Incident Management Team (IMT)at DEM meets monthly
and prioritizes climate change and emergency response
North American Vertical Data:floodplain Mandated,added during Day
Flood damage prevention ordinance 2
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Mandated, added during Day
federal mandate 2
Culvert replacement and fish passage:WSDOT legal mandate, WSDOT mandate,as well as
Tribal treaty rights voluntary Public Works
Activities noted as voluntary:
Adaptation Activity Additional notes
Department of Health Foundational Public Health Services
Climate and Health Model Program
Legislatively assigned statewide foundational PH funding long term
Extreme Weather Sheltering-smoke,heat,storms some funding JCPH/DEM
Health sector infrastructure resilience+adaptation Analysis+ Planning Stage
Heat/Smoke Education Foundational Public Health funding communities and IMT
Clean air/cooling shelter network building b/w PH and DEM
JCPH Heat and Smoke response nexus
JCPH Heat Response Plan
Better communication about cooling centers
Promoting and distributing PPE, DIY Box Fans,
air conditioners/scrubbers to the public
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Adaptation Activity Additional notes
Teaching schools, parents,and elderly about heat related illness
+respiratory impacts
Health literacy education re:climate+health-policy and citizen
level
Departmental Safety Committee&plans for staff health in the
building and in the field
Healthcare workforce education/engagement
Emergency response planning for high/risk+medically fragile in progress-JCPH +Jefferson
groups Healthcare meeting and
coordinating; no longer giving
out plastic toys,etc.
JCPH Flooding Impact Risk Analysis Planning looking for grants
and opportunities
JCPH Harmful Algae Bloom(HAB)response Freshwater+ Marine,
continuing long term
C-PACER-Building resilience into existing and new Financing for commercial
ag,multifamily,industrial,commercial properties properties to update for
climate resilience.
Commercial,Ag, Industrial+
Inflation Reduction Act
opportunities.
Implementing Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans Dept of Ecology funded;
=>3 plans Analysis of river valleys;
strategies for different
watersheds
Dosewallips River Project(Floodplains by Design) Grant: ECY
Climate forward'assessment and planning process piloted
across 2 counties
Integrating climate change education into programs (small
farms,water education)
DEM doing FEWsion(Food, Energy,Water)analysis to reexamine
supply chain +resiliency for our communities
Broadband buildout for rural county: Voluntary, added during Day
Internet connectivity, PUD 2
Transfer station siting and colocation of the food hub: Voluntary, added during Day
driver for the transfer station siting 2
JCPH and Jefferson Health Care(JHC)for targeted patient Voluntary,added during Day
outreach on climate risks 2
Treaty rights and sovereignty Added during Day 2
integrated planning and health Added during Day 2
Community care Hubs,Olympic Community Health:
health accountability organization Added during Day 2
brand new-HCA
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Adaptation Activity Additional notes
Sustainable forestry work
JC Conservation District work
Jefferson Land Trust work
NW Watershed Institute work No additional context noted.
Create a climate office
Clear communication about sea level rise projections and
anticipated impacts
Jobs and housing match-adapt replacement housing
During Day 2,the Climate Summit participants brainstormed additional adaptation activities they
would like to see happen at Jefferson County, noted within this table:
Possible Future Adaptation Activities
Clarify definition and acknowledge natural and human environment
Common but differentiated: Do we have common goals?
Water use/availability: conservation measures
Lead by example/model for residents
Beaver analogue dams:opportunity(ex. Idaho)
Planetary Health: Interconnectedness of human health with ecosystems; leverage concept to
amplify interdepartmental work and reduce threat
Anchor to NCA and UN sustainable development goals
Fostering civic health in climate work(civic health/repair)
Workforce development and green jobs
Use provider resources page to message climate health literacy;existing resources real time
interventions and assessment
Jefferson County Collaboration Opportunities
During this activity, participants brainstormed with a partner in another department,then teamed
up in a group of four people to continue brainstorming before sharing out their ideas to the full
group.The ideas represented in the following table are a synthesis of the notes and brainstormed
ideas from the facilitation team, but do not represent the perspective of all Summit participants or
Jefferson County on the next steps.The ideas are listed in the order in which they were shared
during the Summit.These ideas have not been evaluated for feasibility.
Brainstormed Jefferson County Collaboration Activity Implicated Departments
1) Form a Climate Resilience Office with a Director position,
through shared funding and countywide support,such as grants All County Departments
tracking
2) Establish a grants partnership for climate change with technical
support to apply for and bring additional climate change funding Auditor's Office
into County
3)Collaborate through monthly or quarterly meetings to share DCD and Public Health
updates on climate change work
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4)Cultivate more cross-County barbeques and informal gatherings
5)Create a Coordinating Committee to prioritize projects
6) Report out from Climate Summit,share outcomes with BoCC DCD and Public Health
7) Develop a shared website and internal shared app(such as a
SharePoint Intranet site)to share climate resources and work.
Consider a shared slide deck or set of Google slides with
departmental leads to highlight and update snapshots of current
work,successes,and support/needs
8)Develop site based Green Teams-site based,could support a
Coordinating Committee
9)Trust Leadership and focus on paradigm shift and evaluate the
need to hire additional capacity
10) Involve multiple departments in the Climate Resilience DCD
Element to the Comp Plan
11)Support recurrence of the Climate Summit,consider 6 months
or annually
12)Support implementing a commute trip reduction program for Central Services or DCD
County staff
13)Support farmers to help provide emergency response for one
another WSU Extension
14) Identify lead staff to support the CAC,to support better
resourcing the CAC work
15)Consider formalizing a climate charter within the County
Strategic Plan,to serve as a living document and anchor to guiding
principles,goals and shared resources and standards. Establish a
County departmental pledge or agreement of mutual aid across
departments and consider training and support for departments to
implement.
16)Coordinate across the County on a)flooded land recovery,b)
transportation and housing,and c)alignment of messaging to
County residents
17)Transfer of Development Rights(TDR)program
In addition to the ideas shared above in the table,Summit participants also shared several
additional notes:
• If Jefferson County creates a new position,consider that it won't solve all problems.
• Empower departments to hire staff to enhance capacity.
• Consider leaning on the existing quarterly process for collecting departmental information
on climate change to provide updates to the Jefferson County Administrator.
Poll EV Results
The facilitation team used Poll EV throughout the Summit to gather real-time information from
participants.The Poll EV results for each question are noted below.
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1. Please share one word about what you love most about Jefferson County. For this question,
participants were prompted to share one word.
Please share one word about what you love most about Jefferson County.
ctimateWate r.
community
levet sea rural
openmmdednenature W2atner beaches
rise mountains housing wilderness
safety
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2. From your perspective,what is the biggest climate change or climate related challenge in
Jefferson County?For this question,participants were prompted to share a short answer.
Participant Responses
More challenges Climate refugees and infrastructure
Culture shift Housing accessibility
Community polarization Changing mindsets
Transportation dependence Application of solutions
Fire&Farming Disaster response
Addressing equity and access Mental health,depression,anxiety
Heat Isolation
Resources 'Frog in hot water'
3. How do you see climate change affecting your department and the ability to do your work in the
short term, i.e. day to day operations?For this question,participants were prompted to share a
short answer.
Participant Responses
More focus on protection from heat and
Need digital toots to reduce travel smoke.
Changing challenges we aren't Increased pressure without the
equipped to address institutional support
Temperature and smoke,messing with
office systems and impacting field work Interruption
Prioritizing projects and allocating limited
Noxious weed management and heat resources.
Increased workload related to impacted
Hard to focus with so many projects related needs
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Ramping up new program in a short
time Unrealistic demand on services
Increase in patients needing respiratory
More challenges healthcare at our clinics.
Need to update and adopt management
plan to address sea level rise effect on
septic systems Air pollution this summer/fall
Heat and smoke affects farmers and
gardeners No affect
Heat and air quality dangers for our staff
doing field work. More work
Flooding frequency and intensity(with
respect to floodplain and shoreline
management,development permits)
4. How do you see climate change affecting your department and the ability to do your work in the
long term, i.e.overall department direction?For this question,participants were prompted to
share a short answer.
Participant Responses
Addressing mental health issues with
One health students
Response to sea level and flooding on
septic systems Increasing the inequality.
Adaptation work to build community
Accommodating climate refugees resilience will become our department's
(increased population growth rate) major focus.
Protecting public health will be
significantly more challenging,as there
are more environmental challenges,
such as heat,smoke,disease change, More emergencies,more kinds of
storms and social effects. emergencies
Increasingly short turn around on Increased health impacts,increased work
response to ever changing challenges load
Increased flooding altering existing
Communicating impacts in a development and natural habitats will
meaningful way. make building planning more challenging.
Staff availability Power grid in water service disruptions
Will small farms persist in annual heat
Communicating and smoke?
Change of prioritization and increased Power grid and water service disruptions
workload and complexity from wildfires and algae
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Participant Responses
Ability to meet land use planning goals
to protect environment,natural
resource lands,community health,etc. Unpredictability
Uncertainty about funding,and highest
needs changing without ability to pivot
fast.
5. Please share one attribute of what you envision for a climate resilient Jefferson County. For this
question,participants were prompted to share one word.
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Please share one attribute of what you envision for a climate resilient
Jefferson County.
trees regenerative
secure regional diversification
sake creative nimble
electric fullefforts u i n vision shift
culture collaborative buses producion
challengeswoCla 1shated cooperation
e os
solutions security g
peaceful resourceful f o 0 ci collaboration
economy) flexibility resilient forestry
young system coordinated (resilience
people addressing approach ble response
6. What stood out to you today as something the County is doing well on?For this question,
participants were prompted to share a short answer.
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Cross collaboration
hinges on A lot of departments Each department has Taking on work
interdepartmental are working on already made a good voluntarily,We're
awareness of shared climate start doing the work
work
Leadership is well
Initiation of CAC Farmers markets,
educated about Good leadership
almost 20 years ago climate change Food Co-op
Commitment,Caring, Collaboration and Hosting this meeting,
Willingness curiosity Having meetings like Systems thinking
this!
Scones! Chasing grants
7. If you could make one thing happen to support Jefferson County's action on climate change,
what would that be?For this question,participants were prompted to share a short answer.
Leverage the health Get one person to oversee
Create and staff a climate perspective to amplify and coordinate climate
Public engagement resiliency office for existing work and promote work throughout the
Jefferson Co. shared community buy
in/collaboration county
Putting a structure for
Prioritize list of actions ongoing collaboration in Continue to engage Commit to collaboration
place
Implement a coordinating
Visionary leadership with Strengthen systems and Commit to hire a council to vet grants and
the courage to make processes for sharing and coordinator. projects so there is
difficult decisions. collaborating alignment with goals and a
strategy.
Hire additional Increase sustainable Connect urban and rural
experienced grant writers forestry communities.
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8. Having reflected on the discussion from Day 1,what is a key opportunity that you see for the
County on climate change?For this question,participants were prompted to share a short
answer.
Participant Responses
Coordinated water system plan including We are small and mighty and ready to work
climate change together.
Positioning the county as a visible leader in
order to engage community County facilities plan
A plan for regular climate coordination
gatherings Coordinating technical council
Defining what coordination looks like for
unifying each of our efforts in the climate
Lots of smart people in the room space
Avoid acting at cross purposes. Be a good
example to the public in planning projects. Local food system plan(for resilience and
Support realistic expectations. economy)
Collaboration with other counties. Developing a unifying mission
Sussing out the sticking points Increased mitigation in county activities
Full buses Collaboration
Opportunities to coordinate Funding coordination
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Next Steps
Following the Climate Summit,County staff will continue to coordinate and collaborate organically
on climate related work.
The Department of Community Development(DCD)will initiate the County's 2025 Comprehensive
Plan periodic update process,which includes incorporation of a climate resilience element into
the plan. DCD will share the Summit findings with that project team to build from.
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Agenda & Discussion Guide
Please find the agenda and discussion guide on the following page.
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May 2 & 3,2024 19:00am — 12:00pm
WSU Extension Classroom, 97 Oak Bay Rd, Port Hadlock
Purpose
To bring together multiple Jefferson County departments to better understand all the climate related
projects and initiatives the County is engaged in(both mandated and voluntary)and to identify synergies
on climate change efforts across the County.
Day 1: May 2,2024
Agenda
Time Agenda Item Reference Materials
9:00 am Welcome and Introductions Agenda
Led by the facilitation team
9:20 am Climate Summit Goals and Background
Led by the facilitation team, Jefferson County Public Health
and Community Development
9:50 am Current Status of Jefferson County Climate Change Discussion guide
Coordination
Led by the facilitation team
10:40 am Stretch break
10:50 am Mapping the County's Climate Change Activity Landscape Discussion guide
Led by the facilitation team
11:45 am Wrap up Day 1 and prepare for Day 2
Led by the facilitation team
12:00 pm Adjourn& optional casual lunch!
Please bring your lunch if you'd like to join for a casual lunch
after Day 1 of the Summit.
Day 2: May 3,2024
Agenda
Time Agenda Item Reference Materials
9:00 am Welcome Agenda
Led by the facilitation team
9:15 am Continuing to Map the Landscape of Climate Change Discussion guide
Activities
Led by the facilitation team
10:30 am Break
10:40 am Beyond the Climate Summit Discussion guide
Led by the facilitation team
11:40 am Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Led by the facilitation team and Jefferson County Public Health
and Community Development
12:00 pm Adjourn& optional casual lunch!
Please bring your lunch if you'd like to join for a casual lunch
after Day 2 of the Summit.
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WSU Extension Classroom,97 Oak Bay Rd,Port Hadlock
Purpose
During the Climate Summit,we'll be seeking input and active participation in several activities. The
purpose of this discussion guide is to help Climate Summit participants prepare for the Summit.
Section 1: Preparing for the Summit
Please complete this survey by May 1 at 12pm. In addition,please take 30 minutes prior to the workshop
to prepare responses to the following questions.We encourage staff and leadership to collaborate on the
following preparation questions:
1. Please list the climate-related projects you are currently working on.
2. For each of the plans,projects,or programs, identified,please make note of:
a. What falls within the category of planning,mitigation,or adaptation activities?
b. What is required/mandated?What underlies the requirement/mandate?
c. What is voluntary?What is the motivation for pursuing the activity?
3. Of the climate work that you are doing,both mandatory and voluntary,please make note of:
a. What is the scale of the plan,project,or program?Is it short term or long term?
b. What is funded?What is the funding source?
c. Is funding for this work stable?
Section 2: Discussion Questions
During the Summit,we will guide participants through several activities,and have included the
discussion questions below to prompt reflection. You do not need to prepare responses to these questions
before the Summit.
1. How do you see climate change affecting your department and the ability to do your work?
a. Short term—day to day operations
b. Long term—overall department direction
2. How is your department responding to the changing climate(through planning and adaptation) in
the short term and long term?
3. How is your department mitigating climate change in the short term and long term?
4. What other departments intersect with your climate related work?
5. What would your department do in climate response with more funding or capacity?
6. What departments would you like to coordinate with on climate related work in the future?
7. What do you see as next steps for the County on climate change?
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During the Climate Summit,we'll review the Strengths, Weaknesses,Opportunities&Threats(SWOT)
to begin to identify the current state and key factors influencing Jefferson County climate change
coordination.We'll use this tool to leverage strengths and opportunities and address challenges and
threats to the County continuing to advance climate change related-work and projects. Please review the
prompting questions.You do not need to prepare responses to these questions before the Summit.
What's working well •What has made or will,
for County climate make County progress
work,and what are
some highlights of towards climate
where the County has change challenging?
•What are some
made progress on weaknesses of the
climate change? current state of
'What are the qualities County collaboration
or attributes that on climate change?
allow foror enable
that progress? Strengths& Weaknesses&
Resources Challenges
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•What are some •What could negatively
opportunities for impact County
cross-departmental progress on climate
County synergy on change?
climate projects? •What are some things
•What could we do to that may prevent
leverage County cross-departmental
efforts? collaboration on
climate projects?
Section 4: Key Terms
• Project types we'll be referencing:
o Planning includes any strategic planning occurring within the County.
o Mitigation actions work to address the cause of climate change by reducing GHG
emissions and carbon footprint and increasing carbon sinks(e.g.,transitioning away from
fossil fuels by electrifying buildings and expanding tree canopy cover).
o Adaptation actions work to address the impacts of climate change by building resilience
and preparing the community and natural environment to adapt to the unavoidable
impacts of climate change(e.g.,providing community cooling centers and air shelters in
case of extreme heat,wildfires,and wildfire smoke,preparing for sea level rise,ensuring
water security).
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Jefferson County Internal Climate Summit
We are looking forward to the Climate Summit upcoming on May 2&3,2024!Please complete the survey to help us
prepare for the Summit.Please complete this survey by May 1 at 12pm.
*Required
1.Your first and last name *
Enter your answer
2.Your title *
Enter your answer
3.Your department *
Enter your answer
4.Which type of projects do you work on most frequently?*
O Planning any strategic planning occurring within the County.
Mitigation projects work to address the cause of climate change by reducing GHG emissions and carbon
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expanding tree canopy cover).
Adaptation projects work to address the impacts of climate change by building resilience and preparing
the community and natural environment to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change(e.g.,pro-
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preparing for sea level rise,ensuring water security).
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; , us to know to better enable your participation in the Summit? *
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6. Is there anything else you'd like us to know before the Climate Summit? *
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Follow-up Survey: Jefferson County Internal
Climate Summit
Thank you for participating in the May 2 and 3 Jefferson County Internal Climate Summit!We greatly
appreciate your preparations for and contributions during the Summit.We are working to synthesize the results from
the Climate Summit and anticipate sharing a summary report sometime in late June 2024.
1. What part of the Climate Summit was most valuable for you?
Enter your answer
2.What would you want more of?
Enter your answer
3. What is one thing you will contribute to advancing cross-County coordination on climate
change?
Enter your answer
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4. List 3 ways you would like to participate in future climate work at.the County.
Enter your answer
5.Who would you be interested in working with more in the future on climate related work?(Can
be more than one person!)
Enter your answer
6.Who was missing from the Climate Summit?Why?
Enter your answer
7. Would you be interested in participating in future cross-County collaboration related to climate
change?Feel free to share any specific ideas you might have.
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Appendix 2. Attendee List
Department Attended Attended
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Amanda Christofferson Auditor's Office x x
Heidi Eisenhour Board of County Commissioners x x
Brent Butler Community Development x x
Donna Frostholm Community Development x x
George Terry Community Development x x
Josh Peters Community Development x x
Lara Gaasland-Tatro Public Health x x
Lolinthea Hinkley Public Health x x
Pinky Mingo Public Health x x
Tami Pokorny Public Health x x
Apple Martine Public Health x x
Denise Banker Public Health x x
Emma Erickson Public Health x x
Lara Cittadini Public Health x x
Michael Dawson Public Health x x
Laura Tucker Public Health and Public Works x x
Al Cairns Public Works x x
Amit Sharma WSU Jefferson County Extension x x
Kay Gaul WSU Jefferson County Extension x x
Owen Rowe WSU Jefferson County Extension x x
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Appendix 3. SWOT Analsis Tables
Strengths
Strengths
CO2E is known-we care! sense of community
everyone wears multiple hats- Sewage local MGMT plan to be updated and
awareness/involvement in many projects will include id'ing septics influenced by SLR
importance of peat soils county fleet migrating to EV
Passionate people with climate planning skills research
Smart people in this town acquisitions of flood prone properties
lots of$$from state and federal government
for climate work partnerships
great CAC activities and NODC planning state funding in climate change and response
analysis to draw from is flowing to locals
County has taken advantage of grant
opportunities to increase awareness o issue
and possible solutions Funded for EV stations
sincere stories to share-MRC, Olympic regional small farms coordination across 3
oysters, raingardens counties
Share values, engaged public(highest voter emergency response organizing around
turnout in state behind SJC) climate related threats
general acceptance of CC and that action is
needed naming the problem
considered economically disadvantaged (an
small and reasonably well funded asset)and of risk for health impacts EPA
CAC small county willingness to collaborate
local 20/20 climate outreach group currently have abundance of water
forests willingness to work together
Ocean mitigated temps smart, problem solvers
Cooling shelters established tribes and treaty rights
dedicated employees to address growing awareness of justice and equity
board of health prioritizing climate and health nice people who care!
dense network of relationships with people in
Jefferson County
Weaknesses
Weaknesses
Identify and implement"just in case"scenarios we haven't grown'out of control'yet,so
on the landscape opportunity to plan wisely for future
Identify and prioritize grants and funding in
alignment with a coordinated strategy coordination committee
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Weaknesses
we could have an advisory board for making
decisions about j roects effective coordinated communication
projects
coordination on response to development better marketing coordinated to inform public(e.g.
influence by SLR on actions required by gov.)
presenting CC as health issue can increase seek ways to bring people into the conversation-
community buy-in leverage things like food security,fire,etc.
coordination across committees with existing leveraging all educational and engagement
climate intersection opportunities
existing work from other counties/states/around
empty buses and increasing electric buses the world
aligning goats and resources with other
unprecedented funding availability departments.Coordinate planning and action
coordinated water system plan (CWSP)update
could include identifying water security in the tailoring key messages:human/public health,
county hazards impacting JC,food security
incorporating health literacy and human health into
increased communication and collaboration various projects
viewing CC as something that will impact us all leverage community resources
within and across departments-leverage that leverage technology or common platform for
climate is and requires coordination information sharing
leverage existing groups:Strait Ecosystem recovery
incorporating public and personal health in network(ERN), Hood Canal Coordination council,
CC. paradigm shift CAC,North Olympic Development Council(NODC)
Previous history of collaborations:NODC,Water
collaboration with other agencies Resource Inventory Area(WRIA) 16 and 17
not just cross-department,should bring in City Leverage state agencies,fed,tribes
Opportunities
Opportunities
paralysis and inability to take action capacity
climate response is politicized across
departments funding
denial,fear pre-existing land use
polarizing language related to CC
conversations food security
counter threats with listening lack of high-level structure for coordination
county funding is insufficient-funds are
wealthy/white flight(climate refugees) needed to start taking action now
clustering of likeminded individuals time constraints
lack of departmental funds/staff lack of resources
doubling down to re-enforce existing systems-
financing/budget competition unsustainable
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Peat soils: prone to wildfire, used for food
poor use of resources,financial and otherwise growth
emergencies/disasters happen before we can
employee burnout prepare
transportation patterns and other'creature
comforts'we're used to are hard to alter or give
lack of funding up
lack of transparency paralysis-feeling overwhelmed
small county continuing with big day-to-day
work while climate change issues push on us pollination changes that can impact food
to handle them security
public attitudes towards climate change threat to shellfish industry
egos people don't like being told what to do
funding saviorism vs.co-liberation theory
Not recognizing CC and it's impacts as a
polarizing priority
sectarianism
Threats
Threats
climate related info and county climate work
has mushroomed-hard to stay up on
need cohesion on level of urgency everything going on
No MGMT level position to oversee and guide
county collaboration.Someone should be
tasked with ensuring progress in developing
funding and implementing goals and policies
lack of time to collab county lacks leadership in climate space
lack of coordination and strategy creates
stress N I M BY
perpetuated eyerolling about engaging this
limited coordination work
Disconnect on economic development and people living in areas of projected SLR and
climate flooding
existing development(septic systems,water
wells, homes, businesses) in lowlands/areas
wealthy/white flight(climate refugees) affected by flooding
insufficient county funds/staff delayed effects of CC.we're not CA,TX,or FL
external(even global)factors overwhelming for
Political will 'small'county(in terms of population)
convincing people that where they currently
Economic forces live can be impacted by climate
team is already at or over capacity. Hard to add
new things in Incremental response increasingly inadequate
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inter-departmental discussions are not
currently happening effectively addressing transportation
staffing levels limit collaboration need to localize supply chains and industry
capacity Industry-reduce transport NODC
funding geographically large and rural landscape
vision lack of direct ferry from SEA to PT
need more funding for climate response transportation emissions
coordination and collaboration tourism transport challenges
sloped thinking land use and sprawl
territoriality with departments existing workload
lack of direction funding prioritization
stuck habits Folks don't feel listened to-invite county
residents to share and listen(South County)
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Appendix 4. Jefferson County Activity Results
This appendix contains the results of the Jefferson County climate change-related work mapping
and inventory activity from Day 1 and Day 2, as shared by Summit participants.
Planning Content
Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Building codes-energy efficiency(mandated);
'LEED'Status,C-PACER,fire protection Both mandated by the state
(voluntary)
Marine Resources Committee-
education/outreach/engagement planning
Both RCW 36.125
Watershed/floodplain/fish habitat planning+ Both RCW 77.5;voluntary with
equity;treaty rights and health aspects landowners
Food Systems planning-farmland protection, Both Farmland protection is
food security, local economic development mandated through GMA
County Comprehensive Plan(per GMA) Mandated
including new resiliency element
Water Resource Inventory Area 17(WRIA 17)
(Instream Flow Rule)-groundwater usage Mandated
regulations from ECY
Local Sewage Management Plan Mandated WAC 246-272A-0015
WSU Extension is working on a Strategic WSU Framework for
Planning process(at the intersection of WSU Mandated Resilient WA-family,
and JC) food,work,environment
Coordinated Water System Plan(WSP)-county, Mandated State water law
city, PUD,other water purveyors
Transportation=>planning,concurrency, Mandated GMA(Commerce)and
improvement program(i.e. projects) WSDOT
Development regulations(adopting and Shoreline management
implementing)-'critical areas' protection Mandated (shoreline master
included program) Ecology
Open space acquisition planning input Mandated JC Code 3.08
Floodplain mgmt-FEMA National Flood Mandated Federal mandate FEMA
Insurance Program,etc.
Preparation of sea level rise study Voluntary
Climate and Environmental Assessment-
related to community health and community Voluntary
health improvement plan
County Strategic Plan Voluntary
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Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Offered PPE to Farmers to help in smoke season Voluntary
-how do we continue to support
working with public health on youth and mental
health(+DEI) Voluntary
Climate Action Plan(Climate Action Voluntary
Committee)
Climate Preparedness Plan(NODC) Voluntary
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Day 2 Would like to see
('defensible space'for new construction) happen
Siting of energy facilities including solar,wind, Day 2 Would like to see
tidal/wave energy happen
Disaster Debris Management:
Currently no guidance or space for how Public
Works deals with debris.Onus of management is on Day 2 Would like to see
homeowners.hazardous materials. happen
Plan to deal with mental health cris given disaster
situation.
Structural plan,DEM Neighborhood preparedness, Day 2 Missing of existing
consider including behavioral health. work
Partner emergency services and ecosystem Day 2 Missing of existing
protection. work
Day 2 Missing of existing
NODC climate plan collaboration work
Assessing food and water resources within the Day 2 Missing of existing
county voluntary work
Dept.Emergency Management:Hazard Mitigation
Plan(2024) Day 2 Missing of existing
training work
Dept.Emergency Management:Emergency Day 2 Missing of existing
Response Plan work
CHIP:including climate component Day 2 Missing of existing
->CHA informs work
Day 2 Would like to see
DBH:trauma informed BH happen
Heat and Smoke Response Plan:
room to expand to include broader partners Day 2 Would like to see
include:schools,transportation,county transit happen
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Adaptation Content
Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Tracking emerging infectious diseases as a Composite funding,
result of climate changes Mandated stable funding, longterm
work
Sewer system in Port
Port Hadlock Wastewater Treatment System Mandated Hadlock+updated septic
code with sea level rise
Climate resilience element in comprehensive Mandated
planning
Comprehensive plan update=>sub-element Mandated Grant funding from Dept
resilience of Commerce
Coordinated water system plan Mandated
DEM's NPREP(partnership with local 20/20)to
organize neighborhoods and conduct disaster Mandated?
prep outreach to inform the general public
Incident Management Team(IMT)at DEM meets
monthly and prioritizes climate change and Mandated?
emergency response
Department of Health Foundational Public
Health Services Climate and Health Model Voluntary
Program
Extreme Weather Sheltering-smoke, heat, Voluntary some funding JCPH/DEM
storms
Teaching schools, parents, and elderly about
heat related illness+respiratory impacts Voluntary
Heat/Smoke Education Foundational Public Voluntary communities and IMT
Health funding
Clean air/cooling shelter network building b/w Voluntary PH and DEM
JCPH Heat and Smoke response nexus Voluntary
Better communication about coiling centers Voluntary
JCPH Heat Response Plan Voluntary
Legislatively assigned state wide foundational
PH funding Voluntary long term
Promoting and distributing PPE, DIY Box Fans,
air conditioners/scrubbers to the public Voluntary
Health literacy education re:climate+health-
policy and citizen level Voluntary
Health sector infrastructure resilience+
adaptation Voluntary Analysis+ Planning Stage
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Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Departmental Safety Committee&plans for Voluntary
staff health in the building and in the field
Healthcare workforce education/engagement Voluntary
in progress-JCPH +
Jefferson Healthcare
Emergency response planning for high/risk+ Voluntary meeting and
medically fragile groups coordinating; no longer
giving out plastic toys,
etc.
Planning looking for
JCPH Flooding Impact Risk Analysis Voluntary grants and opportunities
JCPH Harmful Algae Bloom(HAB)response Voluntary Freshwater+ Marine,
continuing long term
Financing for commercial
properties to update for
C-PACER-Building resilience into existing and climate resilience.
new ag, multifamily, industrial,commercial Voluntary Commercial,Ag,
properties Industrial+Inflation
Reduction Act
opportunities.
Dept of Ecology funded;
Implementing Comprehensive Flood Hazard Voluntary Analysis of river valleys;
Management Plans=>3 plans strategies for different
watersheds
Dosewallips River Project(floodplains by Voluntary
design)
Climate forward'assessment and planning Voluntary
process piloted across 2 counties
Integrating climate change education into Voluntary
programs(small farms,water education)
DEM doing FEWsion(Food, Energy,Water)
analysis to reexamine supply chain+resiliency Voluntary
for our communities
$100,000 new grant for energy audits and
companion projects
Sustainable forestry work
Conservation district work
Land trust work
NW Watershed Institute work
Create a climate office Desires to do
Clear communication about sea level rise Desires to do
projections and anticipated impacts
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Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Jobs and housing match-adapt replacement Desires to do
housing
Green teams'for each county extension office Desires to do
Clarify definition and acknowledge natural and Day 2 What would you
human environment like to see happen
Common but differentiated: Day 2 What would you
Do we have common goals? like to see happen
Water use/availability: Day 2 What would you
conservation measures like to see happen
Day 2 What would you
Lead by example/model for residents like to see happen
Day 2 What would you
Beaver analogue dams: opportunity(ex. Idaho) like to see happen
Planetary Health:
Interconnectedness of human health with
ecosystems
leverage concept to amplify interdepartmental
work and reduce threat
Anchor to NCA and Un Sustainable
development goals
Fostering civic health in climate work(civic Day 2 What would you
health/repair) like to see happen
Day 2 What would you
Workforce development and green jobs like to see happen
Use provider resources page to message
climate health literacy
existing resources Day 2 What would you
real time interventions and assessment like to see happen
Culvert replacement and fish passage:
WSDOT legal mandate/TTR Both:WSDOT Day 2 Missing of Existing
Public works mandated work
North American Vertical Data:floodplain Day 2 Missing of Existing
Flood damage prevention ordinance Mandatory work
Broadband buildout for rural county: Day 2 Missing of Existing
Internet connectivity, PUD voluntary work
Continuity of Operations Plan(COOP) Day 2 Missing of Existing
federal mandate Mandatory work
Day 2 Missing of Existing
Treaty rights and sovereignty work
Transfer station siting and colocation of the
food hub: Day 2 Missing of Existing
driver for the transfer station siting voluntary work
JCPH and Jefferson Health Care(JHC)for Day 2 Missing of Existing
targeted patient outreach on climate risks voluntary work
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Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Day 2 Missing of Existing
integrated planning and health work
Community care Hubs,Olympic Community
Health:
health accountability organization Day 2 Missing of Existing
brand new- HCA work
Mitigation Content
Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Diverting edible food to those in need voluntary
wildfire plan voluntary FPHS funding
heat and smoke policy voluntary FPHS funding
Flood plains by design voluntary Grant: ECY
Dedicating staff to address and organize,
collaborate,grow our ability to mitigate and voluntary
respond
electric vehicle car charging infrastructure for COM/WSDOT funding;
workplace and individual users around the voluntary 40 charging ports
county
Applying for community change grants from voluntary
EPA to create resilience hubs
Marine resources committee(multiple voluntary grant funding
projects)
Bringing those with surplus food(farmers,
grocery stores,gleaners, hospitals, schools, cross county port to
etc.)together with those who need food(food voluntary leverage grants
banks, schools,OlyCap,etc.)to see where they
can work together.
applying for economic development funding for
improving the#of good jobs in Jefferson voluntary cross-county and tribes
County and training for those
Regional small farms voluntary
(Clallam/Jefferson/Kitsap)
Rain Gardens(master Gardens) voluntary
Dedicated staff time in environmental health,
community health,grants to address climate Voluntary New
change
Create a climate office Voluntary
Critical Areas Ordinance mandatory
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Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Conservation Futures funding for mitigation
and adaptation of south county property with a Mandated
focus on salmon health(flooding,septic
systems)
Waste(resource)reduction both high priority solid waste
MGMT plan
Transportation Implementation Plan(TIP) both multi modal transit
planning/construction
Noxious weed control Both
Program GHG emission reduction
County forest program
Dept. of emergency
Hazard Mitigation Plan management plan
Shoreline Master Program
lead home composting classes to reduce about
650 lbs/year from our landfill
Jefferson and Clallam County partnerships for
grant funds to hire a waste reduction
consultant; info to be used in future grants
Community health improvement project(CHIP)
Community health assessment(CHA)
Heating and cooling centers
Mariculture to sequester CO2:
kelp pilot program: Sea Grant Day 2 Missing of existing
JC participating in statewide conversations work
6-year Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP)-multimodal
active transportation technology Day 2 Missing of existing
Commute trip reduction and incentives work
R&D happening: land use carbon sink planning
Permi.design principals Day 2 Missing of existing
generative rather than loss based work
Day 2 Missing of existing
Nitrogen and Nutrient reduction work
SeaGrant and JC pilot to recycle fiberglass boat
hulls to use as fuel for creation of concrete(13
tons pilot study wide)
tell JC residents the story/innovation- Day 2 Missing of existing
marketing tool work
Port Angeles using barges for transport to Day 2 Missing of existing
increase shipping/transport capacity work
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Mandated,
Sticky Note Content Voluntary,or Additional notes
both?
Farmers market and Snap funding match
in addition,expand timeframe via permanent Day 2 Missing of existing
covered space work
Land Trust exploring Green Burial options in Day 2 Missing of existing
Jefferson County work
County/City/Jeff transit working with Day 2 Missing of existing
transportation lab on active transportation work
County working with Jefferson Land Trust on Day 2 Missing of existing
Forest/Farmland preservation work
Jefferson County working with sustainable Day 2 Missing of existing
forestry-Chickadee Forestry work
Day 2 Missing of existing
Jefferson Transit has mandate to electrify fleet mandated work
Jefferson County plans to electrify fleet-roll Day 2 Missing of existing
out slow work
GHG reduction integrated into Economic Day 2 Missing of existing
Development Plans work
Day 2 Would like to see
Septage Capacity:GHG emission in trucking happen
Day 2 Would like to see
Tell the success stories happen
Day 2 Would like to see
Leverage ingenuity for creative solutions happen
Youth education for active transportation
communicate benefits of active transportation
safety and infrastructure to support bike Day 2 Would like to see
accessibility-expand happen
Electrified ferries
explore the benefits/impacts
fast ferries:useful in coordination with
multimodal transportation and non-POV and Day 2 Would like to see
EV share happen
Thoughtful housing/smart development:
housing near jobs
affordable and accessible by multimodal
transportation
reducing commutes Day 2 Would like to see
update zoning to ensure mixed use zoning happen
Supply chain assessment and localization
electrify shipping Day 2 Would like to see
healthcare supply chain happen
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Appendix 5. Climate Summit Slide Deck
Appendix 5. Climate Summit Slide Deck
Please find the Climate Summit Slide Deck on the following pages.
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Jefferson County
Climate Summit
„oN , May 2 & 3, 2024, 9am - 12pm
WSU Extension, Port Hadlock
Public Heatlh
Welcoming
remarks
Josh Peters, Community Development Director
Apple Martine, Public Health Director
Public Health
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2. From your perspective, what is the biggest climate change or
climate related challenge in Jefferson County? [short answer]
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Goals & Agenda
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The Climate Summit will bring together multiple
.:.; Jefferson County departments to:
Climate y ? . Better understand all the climate related
Summit projects and initiatives the County is engaged
in (both mandated and voluntary).
Goals 2 Identify synergies and opportunities for cross-
County; L.
collaboration on climate change efforts
and climate related work.
3. Start to build a foundation for the addition of a
Climate Resiliency Element to the
Comprehensive Plan.
Public Health "�—
4, Climate Summit
Look Beyond the
Climate Summit
We are IIIMap the
here! County's Climate
("Evaluate the Change Activity
Current Status of Landscape
Climate Change
~Understand Coordination
Goals &
Background
Climate Summit Day 1 Climate Summit Day 2
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How does County done to Count . „.
coordination date? Where
currently occur are there gaps?
within the
How is climate County? .,
change Look Beyond the
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Jefferson County's Climate
County? Change Activity
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Current Status of Landscape
Climate Change
Understand Coordination
Goals &
Background
Climate Summit Day 1 Climate Summit Day 2
Public Health
9:00am -Welcome and Introductions
Agenda 9:20am - Climate Summit Goals and Background
Day 1 9:50am - Current Status of Jefferson County Climate Change Coordination
10:40am - Stretch Break
10:50am- Mapping the County's Climate Change Activity Landscape
11:45am- Wrap up Day 1 and Prepare for Day 2
12:00pm -Adjourn & Optional Casual Lunch
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Community agreements
reements
Be present and stay engaged.
Be patient. Please share any
Be respectful. comments,
questions, or
Speak your truth and be mindful of time. ideas in the fish
basket!
Expect and accept non-closure.
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Background:
Climate Change in
Jefferson County
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Climate Change in Jefferson County
Climate Change Impacts
THE NORTH O1...f tC PENINSULA Extended warm temperatures wilt increase
river water temperatures,enhance wildfire
risk.decrease soil moisture,and increase
insect and disease outbreaks in forests
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Diminishing snowpack will Ongoing sea level rise will
lower the regions summer rOM
increase coastal flooding,
sireamflows and extend the ireiwwwf µi N.", saltwater intrusion,and
summer drought season + v shoreline erosion
REGIONAL Shifts in the timing and
Drier summers and forest type of preopitahan
inset and disease CLIMATE wit create rain on
outbreaks may feed to GI snow events and
increased wildfire and CHANGE higher streamflows
wildfire smoke IMPACTS
Increased precipitation II Climate change will
during winter months may increase the risk of severe
result in higher stream is flooding,winter storms,
flows and flooding ""'"•.° ".d. landslides.earthquakes,
- `"' tsunamis,and wildfires
The frequency and intensity of _� ♦•% .« Many factors that cause landslides, Source: NODC
1 / heatwave or heatdome events may ',* t I a such as intense rainfall,are expected
increase with warmer temperatures to increase in the future
Public Health "
A Extreme Heat in Jefferson County
2023 was the hottest year on record
Heat Dome 2021
Heat illness, heat fatality
Shellfish die off, economic effects
West End area hit 1 18F
• AC is rare in homes and public
buildings
Injuries and illness increase during
high heat
4°4'
.ii4rExtreme Heat in Jefferson County
filets Nay timperzure sus,t 2023
Heat Related Illness Visits August 2023
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A hWildfires and Smoke
• Increasing wildfires and smoke 1992 - 2006 2007- 2020
on the West coast
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Meteorologist,WA DNR.Data obtained from Short, Karen C.2022.Spatial wildfire occurrence data for
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Sea Level Rise in Jefferson County
2050-2074 2075-2099
Climate Impact(Source: NODC Climate Jefferson County` Cta*am County Je'ersori oianty a 3ti ,.oiin y
Preparedness Plan 2015*)
Average monthly max temperature in August +8°F +6°F +10 F +9 F
Average monthly max temperature in January +5"F +6°F +7'F +9 F
Change in temperatures are relative to 1950-1999 and use the higher emissions scenario RCP 8.5)
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Other Climate Effects
• Precipitation changes
Drought and flooding
Storm intensity increases and landslides
Snowpack and water availability
Climate migration and population changes
• Disease range change, esp zoonotic
• Water Quality Impacts including harmful alagae blooms
Mental health effects
• Food security
• Increases in allergies and asthma
Emissions
2018 Inventory of Solid Agriculture
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Greenhouse Gas Waste 1%
Res 5%dential Commercial
Emissions 1% 2%
Produced for Jefferson County by
the Climate Action Committee
with ICLEI Local Governments for
Sustainability, USA
Public Fleann ' 2018
Climate Action Committee Overview
The Climate Action Committee is a joint committee of
the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson County,
formed in 2008 to implement the City/County Climate
Action Plan.
The Purpose of the CAC is to serve as an advisory
group to the City of Port Townsend and Jefferson .- r_
County on climate action policies, programs and
priorities.
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The Climate Action Plan includes a focus on reducing
greenhouse gas emissions, as well as preparing for
olutrete impacts, monitoring progress, and community -1•4w- ?
In the Climate Action Plan, the city and county
adopted a goal of an 80% reduction in greenhouse
gas emissions from 1990 levels by the year 2050.
Who is on the Climate Action Committee?
Members:
• BoCC member - Kate Dean
• City Council member - Owen Rowe ' ,/`
• Port of Port Townsend - Carol Hasse ;
• Jefferson Healthcare - Kees Kolff
• Jefferson Transit -Nicole Gauthier r'� �"'r
• PUD - Jeff Randall
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• PT Paper Corp. - Michael Clea CLIMATE
• JC Public Health - Laura Tucker ACTION
• Citizens at large - Cindy Jayne, Kate Chadwick, Dave COMMITTEE
Seabrook, Dave Wilkinson, Crystie Kisler, Krista Myers,
and Jamie Duyck
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( History of the Climate Action Committee
• 2007 - adopted Goal to reduce GHGs by
80% of 1990 levels by 2050
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• 2008 - Climate Action Committee Formed \\\\ N - • 4.
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• 2011 - Climate Action Plan
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• 2015 - Climate Preparedness Plan * -44..... --' zq AA Atia--4.
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• 2018 - county GHG emissions updated 1 .1-
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• 2024 - revised mitigation goals presented
to City and County
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CLIMATE Recommended Mitigation Goals
ACTION
COMMITTEE ri
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Proposed Sector Based Emissions Goal
• By 203C Emissions 58.7� below 2018 levels
• By 2050: Emissions 95% below 2018 levels
Solid Agriculture
Waste Residential
1% 5/ Commercial
1% 2%
ransportatio _....
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2018
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Proposed Sequestration Goal
• By 2030: a 20% increase above the 2011 -2016
baseline of 1 .6 Million Metric Tons of CO2 /year
• By 2050: an additional 20% increase to 2.3
MMTCO2/year
• Total of 40% increase above 2011 -2016 baseline
X Planning includes any strategic planning occurring within the
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County.
Key Terms
Mitigation actions work to address the cause of climate change
by reducing GHG emissions and carbon footprint and increasing
411k carbon sinks(e.g., transitioning away from fossil fuels by electrifying
buildings and expanding tree canopy cover).
Adaptation actions work to address the impacts of climate
change by building resilience and preparing the community and
impt• • • • natural environment to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of
climate change(e.g.,providing community cooling centers and
air shelters in case of extreme heat,wildfires,and wildfire smoke,
preparing for sea level rise,ensuring water security).
Pubnc Health i�
Poll EV Questions - climate impacts
How do you see climate change affecting your department
and the ability to do your work in the short term, i.e. day to day
operations?
How do you see climate change affecting your department
and the ability to do your work in the long term, i.e. overall
department direction?
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Poll EV - Vision for Climate Resilience� cc
• Please share one attribute of what you envision for a
climate resilient Jefferson County. [one word]
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Current Status of Jefferson County
Climate Change Coordination
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How does
coordination
currently occur
within the Look Beyond the
County? Climate Summit
Map the
County's Climate
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Evaluate the Landscape
Current Status of
Climate Change
Understand Coordination
Goals &
Background
Climate Summit Day 1 Climate Summit Day 2
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Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
(SWOT) analysis us will help to:
SWOT • Identify the current state and key factors
influencing Jefferson County climate change
Analysis coordination.
• Leverage strengths and opportunities and begin
to address challenges and threats to the County
continuing to advance climate change related-
work and projects.
Activity - SWOT Analysis
Full Group
Quiet reflection Gallery walk (20 review and
(5 mins) mins) discussion (15
mins)
Please write your ,
Please bringstickynotes
reflections and ideas your
to the SWOT to the flipchart in each corner What stood out to
questions on sticky of the room! Review the ideas you? Any reflections?
notes! One idea per shared by your colleagues What's missing? `
sticky note. and discuss. Continue to add s.. ,
sticky notes. We'll remind you
to rotate to each of the four
corners -5 mins each
SWOT Analysis
•What are some areas or topics
where the County has made
progress on climate change?
•What are some of the County's
attributes that might allow for " the current state of County
progress to be made? •• °''`° °'
Strengths,
Assets &
Resources
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for r� s-�.de ertm County p!"C7C7t`es5 on c`•.t" o ..
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vs•nere ittt, ,..latirt-ty hr..,,, ri• ,ioe, County progress towards
pr-,ry ' -- 1,-..,c . . climate change challenging?
County's : •What are some weaknesses of
nitributes that migItt allow for the current state of County
piogress I,u r)e ri-'-l'it-'' collaboration on climate
change?
Weaknesses -I
& Challenges
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•' 'hat Gf some areas or topics •What iiz S rr�ade{_)r Yr'ii} CYICt c
where: ttic County unt: nos la <_, rrht`Y pregre,,s towards
progress or c iit`T 1 'charge"' ,t+rnrtta chc,I tge . halter: i r;;? ..,:.
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progress '7�{ , 1-,_4 ��,�` x collaboration on ci;rnate
Threats •What could negatively impact
+� County progress on climate
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•What are some things that may
prevent cross-departmental
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•What are some areas or topics •What has made or will make
where the County has made County progress towards
progress on climate change? climate change challenging?
•What are some of the County's •What are some weaknesses of
attributes that might allow for the current state of County
progress to be made? collaboration on climate
change?
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-- — Assets &
& Challenges
Resources
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•What are some opportunities Opportunities Threats .What could negatively impact
for cross-departmental County progress on climate
County synergy on climate change?
projects? •What are some things that may
•What could we do to prevent cross-departmental
leverage County climate collaboration on climate
L, change efforts? `,_ projects?
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Activity
Full Group
Quiet reflection Gallery walk (20 review and
(5 mins) mins) discussion (15
mins)
Please write your
reflections and ideas Please bring your sticky notes "
to the SWOT to the flipchart in each corner What stood out toy
questions on sticky of the room! Review the ideas you? Any reflections?
shared by your colleagues What's missing2
notes.i One idea per
sticky note. and discuss. Continue to add a�W , . - .. �
sticky notes. We'II remind you
to rotate to each of the four
corners -5 mins each
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��Full Group Discussion
• Any reflections?
• What stood out to you?
• What's missing?
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Climate Change
Activity Landscape
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Full group
Breakout groups review and
(.30 mins) discussion ( 15
mins)
5 mins oself 3 breakout groups:
reflection Mitigation What stood out to
within your Adaptation you? Any reflections?
breakout
group! Planning What's missing?
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4LjBreakout Groups
Group 1 - Adaptation Group 2 - Planning Group 3 - Mitigation
Kellie Henwood Emma Erickson Amanda Christofferson
Brent Butler Kay Gaul Denise Banker
Lara Cif tadini Lolinthea Hinkley Al Cairns
Amit Sharma Tami Pakorny Owen Rowe
Heidi Eisenhour Donna Frostholm George Terry
Apple Martine Josh Peters Pinky Mingo
Lara Gaasland-Tatro Alexandra Doty Taylor Magee
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h)iscussion questions
• How is your department responding to the changing climate (through
planning and adaptation) in the short term and long term?
• How is your department mitigating climate change in the short term and long
term?
• Please share the climate-related project/plans/policies you are currently
working on, within the category of planning, mitigation, or adaptation.
• For each project, plan, or policy:
• What is required/mandated? What underlies the requirement/mandate?
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culture collaborative production
challenges Well oca shared cooperation
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•What are some areas or topics •What has made or will make
where the County has made County progress towards
progress on climate change? climate change challenging?
•What are some of the County's •What are some weaknesses of
attributes that might allow for the current state of County
progress to be made? collaboration on climate
change?
Strengths, Weaknesses
Assets & & Challenges /
Resources
•What are some opportunities Opportunities Threats .What could negatively impact
for cross-departmental County progress on climate
County synergy on climate change?
projects? •What are some things that may
•What could we do to prevent cross-departmental
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• CO2E is known we care! • Passionate people with climate planning skills
• Sewage local MGMT plan to be updated and will include id'ing • Smart people in this town
septics influenced by SLR • lots of$$from state and federal government for climate work
• county fleet migrating to EV • great CAC activities and NODC planning analysis to draw from
• research • County has taken advantage of grant opportunities to increase
• acquisitions of flood prone properties awareness o issue and possible solutions
• partnerships • sincere stories to share-MRC,Olympic oysters,raingardens
• state funding in climate change and response is flowing to locals • Share values,engaged public(highest voter turnout in state
• Funded for EV stations behind SJC)
• regional small farms coordination across 3 counties • general acceptance of CC and that action is needed
• emergency response organizing around climate related threats • small and reasonably well funded
• naming the problem CAC
• considered economically disadvantaged(an asset) and of risk for •
local 20/20 climate outreach group
health impacts EPA • forests
• small county willingness to collaborate • Ocean mitigated temps
• currently have abundance of water • Cooling shelters established
• willingness to work together • dedicated employees to address
• smart,problem solvers • board of health prioritizing climate and health
• tribes and treaty rights • dense network of relationships with people in Jefferson County
• growing awareness of justice and equity • sense of community
• nice people who care! • importance of peat soils
• everyone wears multiple hats-awareness/involvement in many
projects
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• need cohesion on level of urgency • climate related info and county climate work has mushroomed-
• funding hard to stay up on everything going on
• lack of time to collab • No MGMT level position to oversee and guide county
• lack of coordination and strategy creates stress collaboration.Someone should be tasked with ensuring progress
• limited coordination in developing and implementing goals and policies
• Disconnect on economic development and climate • county lacks leadership in climate space
• wealthy/white flight(climate refugees) • NIMBY
• insufficient county funds/staff • perpetuated eyerolling about engaging this work
• Political will • people living in areas of projected SLR and flooding
• Economic forces • existing development (septic systems,water wells,homes,
• team is already at or over capacity.Hard to add new things in businesses)in lowlands/areas affected by flooding
• inter-departmental discussions are not currently happening • delayed effects of CC.we're not CA,TX,or FL
• staffing levels limit collaboration • external(even global)factors overwhelming for'small'county
• capacity (in terms of population)
• funding • convincing people that where they currently live can be
• vision impacted by climate
• need more funding for climate response • Incremental response increasingly inadequate
• coordination and collaboration • effectively addressing transportation
• sloped thinking • need to localize supply chains and industry
• territoriality with departments • Industry-reduce transport NODC
• lack of direction • geographically large and rural landscape
• stuck habits • lack of direct ferry from SEA to PT
• funding prioritization • transportation emissions
• .F,Qlks don't feel listened to-invite county residents to share and listen • tourism transport challenges
pool c• • land use and sprawl
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• Identify and implement"just in case"scenarios on the • coordination committee
landscape • effective coordinated communication
• Identify and prioritize grants and funding in alignment with a • better marketing coordinated to inform public(e.g.on actions
coordinated strategy required by gov.)
• we could have an advisory board for making decisions about • seek ways to bring people into the conversation-leverage things
projects like food security,fire,etc.
• leveraging all educational and engagement opportunities
• coordination on response to development influence by SLR • existing work from other counties/states/around the world
• presenting CC as health issue can increase community buy-in • aligning goals and resources with other departments.
• coordination across committees with existing climate Coordinate planning and action
intersection • tailoring key messages:human/public health,hazards impacting
• empty buses and increasing electric buses JC,food security
• unprecedented funding availability • incorporating health literacy and human health into various
• coordinated water system plan (CWSP) update could include projects
identifying water security in the county • leverage community resources
• increased communication and collaboration • leverage technology or common platform for information
• viewing CC as something that will impact us all sharing
• within and across departments-leverage that climate is and • leverage existing groups:Strait Ecosystem recovery network
requires coordination (ERN), Hood Canal Coordination council,CAC,North Olympic
• in cooperating public and personal health in CC.paradigm Development Council(NODC)
• Previous history of collaborations:NODC,Water Resource
shift Inventory Area(WRIA) 16 and 17
• collaboration with other agencies • Leverage state agencies,fed,tribes
• not just cross-department,should bring in City • we haven't grown'out of control'yet,so opportunity to plan
• wisely for future
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• paralysis and inability to take action • polarizing
• climate response is politicized across departments • sectarianism
• denial,fear • capacity
• polarizing language related to CC conversations • funding
• counter threats with listening • food land use
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• wealthy/white flight(climate refugees) • lack of high level structure for coordination
• clustering of like minded individuals • county funding is insufficient-funds are needed to start taking
• lack of departmental funds/staff action now
• financing/budget competition • time constraints
• poor use of resources,financial and otherwise • lack of resources
• employee burnout • doubling down to re-enforce existing systems-unsustainable
• lack of funding • Peat soils:prone to wildfire,used for food growth
• lack of transparency • emergencies/disasters happen before we can prepare
• small county continuing with big day-to-day work while • transportation patterns and other'creature comforts'we're used
climate change issues push on us to handle them to are hard to alter or give up
• public attitudes towards climate change • paralysis feeling overwhelmed
• pollination changes that can impact food security
• egos • threat to shellfish industry
• funding • people don't like being told what to do
• saviorism vs.co-liberation theory
• Not recognizing CC and it's impacts as a priority
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I. 2011 Port Townsend/Jefferson County Climate Action Plan
2. 2015 North Olympic Development Council (NODC) Climate
Preparedness Plan for the North Olympic Peninsula
2017 Port Townsend/Jefferson County Hazard Mitigation Plan
(update in process)
2018 Jefferson Co. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions (CAC)
o. 2022 North Olympic Development Council (NODC) Climate Action
Toolkit
2022 City of PT Sea Level Rise Assessment (City of PT)
2023 Jefferson County Sea Level Rise Study
8. 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (preparation in process)
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Discussion questions
Of the "Day 1 " list... Looking to the future.
What stood out to you? Any What would you like to see
reflections? happen?
Where are there gaps? What Anything the County is not
are we missing of things that the currently doing that you want to
County is already? recommend for climate action
or climate related work?
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Key Terms
Mitigation actions work to address the cause of climate change
MP° by reducing GHG emissions and carbon footprint and increasing
carbon sinks(e.g., transitioning away from fossil fuels by electrifying
buildings and expanding tree canopy cover).
Adaptation actions work to address the impacts of climate
change by building resilience and preparing the community and
,� natural environment to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of
QI climate change(e.g.,providing community cooling centers and
l air shelters in case of extreme heat,wildfires,and wildfire smoke,
preparing for sea level rise,ensuring water security).
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• Preparation of sea level rise study • County Comprehensive Plan (per GMA) • Building codes-energy efficiency
including new resiliency element
• Climate and Environmental (mandated);'LEED'Status,C-PACER,
Assessment-related to community • Water Resource Inventory Area 17(WRIA 17) fire protection(voluntary)
health and community health (lnstream Flow Rule)-groundwater usage
improvement plan regulations from ECY • Marine Resources Committee-
• County Strategic Plan • Local Sewage Management Plan education/outreach/engagement
planning
• Offered PPE to Farmers to help in • WSU Extension is working on a Strategic
smoke season-how do we continue Planning process(at the intersection of WSU • Watershed/floodplain/fish habitat
to support and JC) planning+equity;treaty rights and
• Working with public health on youth • Coordinated Water System Plan(WSP) - health aspects
and mental health (+DEI) county,city,PUD,other water purveyors • Food Systems planning farmland
• Climate Action Plan (Climate Action • Transportation=>planning,concurrency, protection,food security,local
Committee) improvement program(i.e.projects) economic development
• Climate Preparedness Plan(NODC) • Development regulations(adopting and
implementing)- critical areas'protection
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan included
('defensible space'for new
construction) • Open space acquisition planning input
• Siting of energy facilities including • Floodplain mgmt-FEMA National Flood
solar,wind,tidal/wave energy Insurance Program,etc.
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by reducing GHG emissions and carbon footprint and increasing
carbon sinks(e.g.,transitioning away from fossil fuels by electrifying
A IF buildings and expanding tree canopy cover).
Adaptation actions work to address the impacts of climate
change by building resilience and preparing the community and
• • • • natural environment to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of
climate change(e.g., providing community cooling centers and
air shelters in case of extreme heat,wildfires,and wildfire smoke,
preparing for sea level rise,ensuring water security).
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Mandated Additional adaptation items/sources to explore
• Tracking emerging infectious • Sustainable forestry work
diseases as a result of climate • Conservation district work
changes
• Land trust work
• Port Hadlock Wastewater
Treatment System • NW Watershed Institute work
• DEM's NPREP (partnership with • Create a climate office
local 20/20) to organize
neighborhoods and conduct • Clear communication about sea
disaster prep outreach to inform level rise projections and anticipated
the general public impacts
• Incident Management Team • Jobs and housing match - adapt
(IMT) at DEM meets monthly and replacement housing
prioritizes climate change and
emergency response • Green teams' for each county
extension office
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Voluntary Voluntary
• Department of Health Foundational Public Health • Departmental Safety Committee&plans for staff health
Services Climate and Health Model Program in the building and in the field
• Legislatively assigned statewide foundational PH funding • Healthcare workforce education/engagement
• Extreme Weather Sheltering-smoke,heat,storms • Emergency response planning for high/risk+medically
• Health sector infrastructure resilience+adaptation fragile groups
• Heat/Smoke Education Foundational Public Health • JCPH Flooding Impact Risk Analysis
funding • JCPH Harmful Algae Bloom(HAB) response
• Clean air/cooling shelter network building b/w • C-PACER-Building resilience into existing and new ag,
• JCPH Heat and Smoke response nexus multifamily,industrial,commercial properties
• JCPH Heat Response Plan • Implementing Comprehensive Flood Hazard
• Better communication about cooling centers Management Plans=>3 plans
• Promoting and distributing PPE, DIY Box Fans,air • Dosewallips River Project(floodplains by design)
conditioners/scrubbers to the public • Climate forward'assessment and planning process
• Teaching schools,parents,and elderly about heat piloted across 2 counties
related illness+respiratory impacts • Integrating climate change education into programs
• Health literacy education re:climate+health-policy (small farms,water education)
and citizen level • DEM doing FEWsion (Food,Energy,Water) analysis to
reexamine supply chain+resiliency for our communities
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Key Terms
Mitigation actions work to address the cause of climate change
by reducing GHG emissions and carbon footprint and increasing
carbon sinks(e.g., transitioning away from fossil fuels by electrifying
buildings and expanding tree canopy cover).
Adaptation actions work to address the impacts of climate
change by building resilience and preparing the community and
irt• • • • natural environment to adapt to the unavoidable impacts of
climate change (e.g., providing community cooling centers and
air shelters in case of extreme heat,wildfires,and wildfire smoke,
preparing for sea level rise,ensuring water security).
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Voluntary Mandated Both
• Program GHG emission reduction • Conservation Futures funding • Waste (resource) reduction
• County forest program for mitigation and adaptation
of south county property with a • Transportation
• Lead home composting classes to reduce about 650 lbs/year from our focus on salmon health Implementation Plan (TIP)
landfill (flooding, septic systems) Noxious weed control
• Jefferson and Clallam County • Critical Areas Ordinances
partnerships for grant funds to hire a
waste reduction consultant; info to be
used in future grants
• Dedicating staff to address and
organize, collaborate, grow our ability
to mitigate and respond
• Electric vehicle car charging
infrastructure for workplace and
individual users around the county
• Applying for community change
grants from EPA to create resilience
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related work in the future?
What do you see as next steps for the County on climate
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