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Map and manage invasive species for climate-adapted landscapes

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Map and manage invasive species for climate-adapted landscapes

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Develop a program to remove invasive plants to avoid competition during extreme drought or wet periods. DroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Urban Landscape and Tree CanopyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 210 (pdf p. 222))
Map high populations of invasive species and develop restoration plans for climate adapted landscapes. Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Urban Landscape and Tree CanopyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife Northwest Boise's Climate Action Roadmap (p. 54)
Add or update a list of nuisance vegetation and invasive species in the municipal code. Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems Aquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife Southern Great Plains Adapt Oklahoma City, OK (p. NB-7, page 78)
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Integrate climate adaptation projects and resilience criteria into capital improvement plans and government procurement

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Integrate climate adaptation projects and resilience criteria into capital improvement plans and government procurement

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Incorporate information on bridge and road vulnerability to erosion, flooding and landslides into capital improvement planning processes. LandslidesErosion – CoastalFlooding – CoastalFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Transportation and Mobility Southeast Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 114)
Integrate resilience principles into the local government's capital planning efforts. Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets Southwest Los Angeles, CA Resilience Strategy (p. 88 (pdf p. 46))
When the local government buys new assets, require staff to consider how the purchase could address or hinder resilience. Multiple or All Hazards Transportation and MobilityMultiple or All Assets Southeast Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 119)
Identify, incorporate and prioritize preferred climate adaptation improvement projects. Focus on projects that pertain to water supply, wastewater systems, stormwater management and flood protection as Water PollutionDroughtFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralWater Infrastructure – Stormwater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
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Install living shorelines and natural shoreline protection

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Install living shorelines and natural shoreline protection

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Promote the protection and restoration of coastal natural systems and the creation of living shorelines at the regional scale. Erosion – CoastalFlooding – Coastal Water Infrastructure – WastewaterNatural Areas and Wildlife Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Identify specific locations and general conditions that could use living shorelines in place of, or in combination with, seawalls. Erosion – CoastalFlooding – Coastal Water Infrastructure – Wastewater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Write regulations encouraging the use or integration of living shorelines where feasible. Erosion – CoastalFlooding – Coastal Water Infrastructure – Wastewater Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
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Improve food access for vulnerable populations during and beyond emergencies

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Improve food access for vulnerable populations during and beyond emergencies

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Ensure food infrastructure located near vulnerable populations is easily accessible during severe weather. Air PollutionWindSevere Winter WeatherFire (Wildfire)Extreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Agriculture and Food SupplyPeople Southeast Triangle Region, NC Regional Resilience Assessment (p. 201 (pdf p. 213))
Offer more frequent transit options to routes with grocery stores and farmers markets. Flooding – Rainfall-induced Transportation and Mobility Southeast Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 114)
Launch a mobile food market program that connects low-income communities to food distribution centers and grocery stores. Multiple or All HazardsFlooding – Rainfall-induced Agriculture and Food Supply Southeast Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina (p. 113)
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Reduce air pollution exposure in vulnerable communities

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Reduce air pollution exposure in vulnerable communities

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Assess local air quality; where needed, pursue strategies to protect vulnerable populations from pollution. Air Pollution People Midwest Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region (p. 87)
Facilitate compliance with federal air quality standards by businesses. Air Pollution Economy Midwest Climate Action Plan for the Chicago Region (p. 88)
Evaluate and modify traffic patterns to reduce emissions in frontline communities. Air Pollution Transportation and Mobility Northeast (p. 77)
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Floodproof, harden, or relocate water and wastewater infrastructure

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Floodproof, harden, or relocate water and wastewater infrastructure

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Expand public investment, particularly hazard mitigation funding, to flood-proof or relocate drinking water and infrastructure. The program would invest in infrastructure at significant risk of flooding, Flooding – CoastalFlooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – General Northeast Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 152 (pdf p. 160))
Work with villages and property owners to relocate septic systems and public and private drinking water wells that are at risk due to floods. Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralProperty Northeast Vermont Climate Action Plan (p. 153 (pdf p. 161))
Retrofit water and wastewater plants to withstand Category 5 storms. WindFlooding – Coastal Water Infrastructure – Drinking WaterWater Infrastructure – GeneralCritical Facilities Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
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Facilitate managed retreat from the highest-risk areas

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Facilitate managed retreat from the highest-risk areas

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Facilitate managed retreat or upgrades in the most at-risk areas. Flooding – Coastal Property Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Manage risk or remove existing buildings and infrastructure from high-risk erosion and landslide hazard areas. For example, where prevention measures are not feasible, consider an acquisition, relocation LandslidesErosion – Coastal Property National HUD Community Resilience Toolkit (p. 28)
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Establish dedicated funding for forest health and ecosystem restoration

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Establish dedicated funding for forest health and ecosystem restoration

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Create a watershed reinvestment fund to support restoration after wildfires. Fire (Wildfire) Agriculture and Food SupplyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife Northwest Missoula, MT Regional Adaptation Strategy (p. 47 (pdf p. 63))
Identify permanent funding from the local government to support forest health improvements that would reduce wildfire risk and provide ecosystem service protection. Shifting Species, Habitats, and EcosystemsFire (Wildfire) Agriculture and Food SupplyAquatic and Marine ResourcesNatural Areas and Wildlife SoutheastSouthwest Planning for Climate Resilience—City of Asheville, North Carolina
Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (p. 70)
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Engage in flood insurance programs and advocate for affordability

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Engage in flood insurance programs and advocate for affordability

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Engage in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) process. Advocate regionally for long-term affordability and sustainability of flood insurance coverage and options within the NFIP. Encourage private Flooding – General Property Southeast Southeast Florida Compact Regional Climate Action Plan - Energy and Fuel
Provide reduced cost or no-cost flood insurance in areas with low income. Funding could come from housing and community development funds. Flooding – GeneralFlooding – Rainfall-induced People Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan
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