March 29, 2021 edition
Our climate action plan will be the blueprint to support a vibrant economy, improved health, protected lands, and a safe and thriving community for generations to come.
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22
April is right around the corner, which means Earth Month is upon us! The climate action plan will take a big picture view of how Clackamas County can grapple with climate change as a community. 

Consider exploring actions during Earth Month by yourself or with friends and family to live more sustainably. Here are two resources to help inspire you:
  • Become an Earth Day Champion – In 2020, we celebrated 50 years of Earth Day with more than 50 ways to take action to become a climate champion.
  • EcoChallenge: Drawdown – A platform offering some friendly competition around climate action. For the month of April, the challenge focuses on Project Drawdown, which analyzes the 80 most effective strategies for reversing global warming.
Climate action plan updates
A lot of work has been going on behind the scenes with the climate action plan. 

The data analysis that forms the foundation of the plan has reached an important milestone. The project team is meeting with regional partners that shared data to help identify adjustments to achieve the most accurate picture possible of our community’s contributions to climate change. We’ll share the results with you in a future newsletter. 

Our Youth Advisory Task Force is also kicking off this month! This group of 24 youth aged 14-23 from around the county will meet monthly to explore climate issues and identify their priorities for the climate action plan. Summaries will be added to the webpage after the meetings are held. 
Be in the know about future engagement opportunities
We will be providing many opportunities to engage with the climate action plan and make your voice heard in the coming months. This newsletter and the project website are your best resource for learning about these opportunities. 

Help us share these opportunities with friends and neighbors! Forward our newsletter on to anyone you think should be part of the conversation - students, neighbors, colleagues, supervisors, electeds - and encourage them to sign up and stay in the climate action plan loop!
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