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DRBC's Climate Resilience Plan
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DRBC Climate Resilience Plan.

Background and Purpose


At its 2024 second quarter business meeting, the DRBC unanimously approved a resolution directing staff to develop a Climate Resilience Plan (CRP).

The CRP will connect multiple water resource impacts under one umbrella. DRBC's activities will focus on water resource matters within the authority and jurisdiction of the Commission and will complement the efforts being made by Commission members.


The CRP will include:

  • Prioritized actions for evaluating impacts of climate change and formulating management approaches to improve resilience and adaptation to a changing climate

  • Consultation with ACCC and other stakeholders

  • Funding priorities and timing


Actions within the Commission's authority may include:

  • Flow and drought management

  • Flood loss

  • Water quality

  • Water use and water efficiency

  • Water equity and environmental justice

  • Regulations
Developing the Climate Resilience Plan (CRP)


The CRP will be developed in at least 2 phases, with Phase 1 kicking off in 2025. Each phase will include public input components. All timing is subject to change.


Phase 1 - Framework

  • Timing: 2025

  • Scope: Scoping phase. Develop topics and scope of the Plan.

  • Public engagement: January - June 2025. Broad informal input sought on scope and topics. Online comment card and DRBC- hosted listening sessions.


Phase 2 - Vulnerability Assessment and Gap Analysis

  • Timing: Beginning 2025 after competion of Phase 1

  • Scope: Develop a prioritized list of actions and activities

  • Public engagement: Yes, details TBD


Phase 3 – Revise, Update and Share

  • Timing: TBD

  • Scope: Final plan, refined from Phases 1 and 2

  • Public engagement: Yes, details TBD


In parallel, DRBC staff will continue to advance ongoing climate-related work, and the Commission will consider actions as surfaced throughout the CRP process. DRBC will include updates and work plans through its annual Water Resources Program based on available capacity and funding.

CRP Phase 1: Announcements and Updates


Public Input

  • Submit your thoughts on climate change using DRBC's online comment card, here: https://tinyurl.com/ClimateCommentCard

  • We will soon be sharing a tentative schedule for public input sessions - stay tuned!

  • We can present to your group or event – please reach out to arrange a speaker.


Communications


Check back frequently for updates.

Climate Resilience Plan Resources


Check out the following resources about climate resilience planning: