CLIMATE ADAPTATION
AND RESILIENCY.
Counties are often overlooked when it comes to fighting the climate crisis, but we can take bold action to advance our resiliency and be a leader in this area. See the Plan.
Create the full time position of Monroe County Climate Action Director
Create the inaugural Monroe County Climate Action Plan.
Collaborate on Green House Gas Inventories locally and regionally.
Empower the Monroe County Environmental Commission to conduct and publish an annual community-wide survey.
Continue partnership with Indiana University ERI.
Renew contract to host and supervise a McKinney Climate Fellow.
Create an Implementation Team for the Climate Resiliency Plan.
Work with the Monroe County Council to safeguard and sustainably invest the Monroe County Energy Non-reverting fund.
Partner with the City of Bloomington, other municipalities, and non-profits to promote solar, other renewable energy sources, and storage for residential, commercial, and public buildings.