Resiliency

The Collaborative supports water conservation, wildfire risk management, and natural climate solutions that sequester carbon and improve soil health. Collectively, these smart stewardship actions help preserve and restore our ecosystem and make our community more resilient to the effects of climate change.

Priority Actions

From the 2020 Climate Action Plan Update

Pilot projects on open space that use soil amendments to increase carbon sequestration.

Incorporate soil-health education to improve carbon sequestration and engage the community in stewardship.

Promote regenerative agriculture to enhance soil-health and carbon-sequestration.

Determine natural climate solutions plan to protect and enhance existing carbon stocks in Eagle County.

Implement a Good Traveler carbon offset program for Eagle County Airport.

Resources

Eagle County created a long-term vision to help the community adapt, prepare, and thrive in the face of future challenges.

With the help of ICLEI, we were able to participate in their Forests & Trees Carbon Accounting Cohort to learn more about carbon sequestration and land use in Eagle County. Read the two reports below: