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June 30th, 2008
Commissioners sign resolution establishing program and task force on sustainability and climate change
SKAGIT COUNTY – On Tuesday, June 24, 2008, the Skagit County Board of Commissioners signed a resolution establishing a program and task force for sustainability and climate change mitigation and adaption. The resolution addresses projected impacts on Skagit County citizens and infrastructure, caused by severe weather, rising temperatures, and rising sea levels as well as the cost of fossil fuel, which has risen dramatically in recent months.
“Many counties throughout the nation are reducing global warming pollution and becoming more energy efficient due to programs like these,” said Skagit County Commissioner Sharon Dillon.
The resolution calls for Skagit County to create an inventory of county government’s operational greenhouse gas emissions and implement policies, programs, and operations to achieve significant, measurable, and sustainable reductions.
It also calls for Skagit County employees to conserve electricity and fossil fuel, reduce paper consumption, and plastic bottle use.
A 12-member Climate Action and Sustainability Taskforce will be appointed by subsequent resolution. The Taskforce will assist and advise Skagit County officials on how to satisfy the county’s commitment to the resolution.
For further information,
contact:
Dan Berentson
Communications Director
360-419-3461