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Napa County - Working with Winemakers to Achieve Sustainability

Estimated to contribute $11 billion to the local economy, the Napa Valley wine industry is both the economic engine of Napa County and one of the County government’s chief allies in climate protection.Read more »

City of Benicia – Developing and Implementing a Tree Program

Benicia updated its tree ordinance and tree program to reflect modern tree management practices and the City’s climate protection goals.Read more »

The City of Hayward - Adapting to Sea Level Rise

In response to sea level rise predictions, the City of Hayward has begun looking at options for enhancing the resilience of their shoreline.

LED Streetlights in Palo Alto

After completing a DOE sponsored demonstration project, the City of Palo Alto has decided to move forward with the installation of energy-efficient LED streetlights throughout the community.

Climate Protection Staffing: Marin’s Collaborative Approach

The cities and County of Marin have formed the Marin Climate and Energy Partnership (MCEP) to share resources and expertise, and jointly hire a dedicated staff person to work with jurisdictions.Read more »

Alameda County - Building Support for an Internal Climate Action Plan

Alameda County used an inclusive process to develop their 10-year Climate Action Plan for Government Services and Operations which touches on every aspect of County operations from fleets and buildings to capital planning and how services are delivered.Read more »

Track Bay Area Progress

Bay Area local governments are demonstrating their leadership in climate planning. Read more »

Climate Action Team Report Documents Impacts of Climate Change on California

The draft Climate Action Team Report, an update of a 2006 assessment, concludes that without action, severe and costly climate change impacts are possible across California. The report uses updated, comprehensive scientific research to outline environmental and economic climate impacts.Read more »