Legislation Details

File #: AB2024-105    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 1/24/2024 Meeting Body Council Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee
On agenda: 2/6/2024 Final action: 2/6/2024
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of Phase 2 of the Whatcom Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Shoreline Management Solutions Project
Attachments: 1. Presentation
Related files: AB2024-104
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Primary Contact Email:    SDraper@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Discussion of Phase 2 of the Whatcom Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Shoreline Management Solutions Project

 

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This project will allow Whatcom County to convene a multi-jurisdictional and collaborative partner team to complete a Phase 2 vulnerability assessment for Whatcom County marine and Nooksack riverine shorelines upstream to Deming under projected climate change scenarios. This assessment will inform and support development of needed improvements to shoreline and land use codes and initiate adaptation planning efforts in the most vulnerable communities