For information and discussion purposes.

A presentation to provide baseline information about carbon dioxide removal (CDR).  Developing a portfolio of CDR initiatives will be required to meet the goal of carbon neutrality by 2030 set forth by Council in Res 2020-09.  The goal of this presentation is to support informed conversations between constituents and to provide a baseline for evaluating future opportunities for CDR projects, funding, and collaboration.

Supports the Climate Emergency Declaration.  Res 2020-09.

PBB:  
Environmental Stewardship
Sustainable, Innovative Infrastructure
 
Regional Plan:
Goal E&C.1. Proactively improve and maintain the region’s air quality.

• Policy E&C.1.2. Pursue reduction of total emissions of high-priority pollutants from commercial and industrial sources and area-wide smoke emissions.
• Policy E&C.1.3. Encourage strategies and partnerships to mitigate dust.
• Policy E&C.1.4. Maintain air quality through the pursuit of non-polluting industry and commercial enterprises.
• Policy E&C.1.5. Seek feasible alternatives to reduce the smoke produced through prescribed burns and slash pile

Goal E&C.2. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Policy E&C.2.1. Encourage the reduction of all energy consumption, especially fossil-fuel generated energy, in public, commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
• Policy E&C.2.2. Promote investments that strengthen climate resiliency

Goal E&C.3. Strengthen community and natural environment resiliency through climate adaptation efforts.

• Policy E&C.3.1. Develop and implement a comprehensive and proactive approach to prepare the community for and to minimize the impacts of climate change induced hazards.
• Policy E&C.3.3. Invest in forest health and watershed protection measures.
• Policy E&C.3.4. Increase the region’s preparedness for extreme climate events.