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Last Updated: February 1, 2024
Wildfires affect air quality by increasing the amount of harmful particulates in the air. To address this issue, California conducted a vulnerability assessment to understand how climate change will impact the severity of wildfires. The State included wildfire risks and associated air quality impacts in its public health action plan.
Last Updated: April 9, 2024
After recognizing the risks from climate change, the Mid-Region Council of Governments of New Mexico integrated climate considerations into its transportation and land-use plans. Officials collaborated with local stakeholders and federal agencies to update its transportation planning documents, which require the expansion of public transportation throughout the region.
Published: March 1, 2024
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services established a mitigation banking program to preserve and improve local streams and wetlands. The program ensures that public sector projects make up for aquatic resource impacts close to where a stream or wetland disturbance takes place.
Published: March 1, 2024
Local governments in the Charlotte, N.C. region established a merged city-county stormwater utility. The merged utility reduced flood risk in the region using floodplain buyouts.
Published: February 2023
City of Fayetteville leaders evaluated the severity of citywide flooding. They used the information to identify regional-scale projects and ensure multi-jurisdiction collaborations to create flood resiliency. The City’s Watershed Master Plan included the final set of prioritized, short- and long-term projects. The City has already approved over $40 million for high-priority projects.