This toolkit is categorized by the following topic areas:

Each topic includes the following to support local governments in working toward climate resiliency goals:

• Table of Top Recommended Actions: These actions are a combination of high-impact or foundational actions that local jurisdictions can take. These actions are not meant to be comprehensive and were informed by best practices from local climate action plans across the North Olympic Peninsula and similar rural communities.

• Decision-making Tools: This list includes various decision-making tools to aid local governments in policy and process development. The toolkit provides an external link and brief description of each tool and how it can serve in decision-making.

• Sample Codes, Regulations, Ordinances, and Other Plans: While each jurisdiction has its own templates and processes for code and ordinance drafting and updates, this section provides relevant example codes and policies from North Olympic Peninsula jurisdictions and other rural jurisdictions. These example codes can be a reference for local jurisdictions as they develop their own codes and regulations to address and adapt to climate change. 

• Resources: These are resources on specific topics for local governments to use as they implement policies and actions to address climate change. 

In addition to these resources, the toolkit includes a comprehensive Climate Integration Checklist for local jurisdictions to reference and assess whether a policy, project, or investment adequately considers climate change impacts and drives climate resiliency goals. There are also customizable collateral materials available for download. 

In addition to this website, the PDF version of this toolkit is available here >