The Department of Commerce is seeking feedback as it finalizes guidance designed to help communities plan for the impacts of climate change.
Commerce will accept public comment on the final Climate Element Planning Guidance document (PDF) through Nov. 15
How to comment:
- Submit on the online comment form
- Email GMSClimate@Commerce.Wa.Gov
- Join office hours Nov. 3
Updates to the Growth Management Act (GMA) passed in 2023, require counties and cities to add a climate element to their comprehensive plans. The guidance document is designed to assist cities and counties through a step-by-step process to develop and adopt a climate element.
The final Climate Element Planning Guidance is the third iteration of guidance to be released by Commerce and incorporates previous public comment, changes to statewide rulemaking, and changes to federal programs and resources.
For questions, contact Ananda Gordon-Peabody at Ananda.Gordon-Peabody@commerce.wa.gov.
