PACIFIC COUNTY CLIMATE IMPACTS SURVEY

Share your thoughts on reducing and mitigating impacts from climate-related hazards.

We are currently updating Pacific County’s Comprehensive Plan to address new state requirements under House Bill 1181, which requires the County to address climate resilience and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction. The update to the Comprehensive Plan requires the County to incorporate a new Climate Element (chapter). The overall Comprehensive Plan will guide development, programs, capital investments and other actions for the County in the next 20 years. Your help is needed to prioritize how and where Pacific County should adapt to climate-related hazards. Your answers to the questions in this survey will help develop new policies and options. Additional surveys will be conducted throughout the project to address other topics related to the Comprehensive Plan update.

This survey should take no more than ten minutes.  Your participation is greatly appreciated!

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Climate-Related Hazards

Not Concerned At AllNot Very ConcernedSomewhat ConcernedVery ConcernedExtremely Concerned
Drought *
Extreme Heat *
Extreme Precipitation/Rain *
Flooding *
Reduced Snowpack (e.g., decrease in April 1st snowpack indicates that less stored water will be available to supply streams, soil, and reservoirs during the melt season) *
Sea Level Rise *
Wildfire *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Not a PriorityLow PriorityMedium PriorityHigh PriorityEssential
Transportation infrastructure (e.g., Roadways, sidewalks/pathways, bridges) *
Parks, trails and open space areas *
Critical infrastructure (e.g., roads, electrical facilities, community water systems, etc.) *
Historic buildings and properties *
Public buildings (e.g., County buildings, schools, library) *
Private property *
Ports or marinas *
Agricultural lands and farms *
Aquaculture facilities and fisheries *
Emergency response facilities (e.g., hospitals, police stations, fire stations) *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Strongly DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly Agree
Evaluate climate vulnerabilities as part of long-range planning efforts and capital/infrastructure projects. *
Prioritize restoration of salmon habitat and preservation of aquaculture facilities. *
Develop and implement climate change adaptation strategies that create a more resilient community by addressing the impacts of climate change on public health and safety, the local economy, public and private infrastructure, and natural resources. *
Incorporate sea level rise projections into planning decisions. *
Implement wildfire resilience strategies into development decisions and building applications. *
Coordinate with partners to provide the community with educational opportunities and resources about environmental issues and illustrate individual actions that benefit the environment. *
Promote and invest in energy efficiency and renewable resources, such as solar panels, as an alternative to non-renewable resources. *
Ensure that cultural resources and practices, including significant historic sites and culturally important traditional places and natural resources in Pacific County, are resilient to the impacts of extreme weather and other natural hazards worsened by climate change. *
Increase tree canopy cover to boost carbon sequestration and improve air quality, prioritizing neighborhoods with overburdened communities. *
Increase monitoring of wells and community water systems for chlorides or groundwater level increases. *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Strongly OpposeOpposeNeutralSuppportStrongly Support
Maintain or bolster land use regulations that limit the amount of impervious surface areas in new development and redevelopment County-wide. *
Provide incentives to encourage adaptive re-use of buildings, including historic structures, recognizing the emissions benefits of retaining existing buildings. Incentives can include streamlined permitting, reduced permitting fees, density bonuses, and others. *
Review building codes to ensure buildings are designed and built sustainably to reduce environmental impacts and remain resilient to extreme weather and other hazards worsened by climate change. *
To minimize urban sprawl, prioritize infill development through zoning and permitting. *
Allow middle housing types, such as Accessory Dwelling Units, duplexes and cottages, in more zoning districts. *
Review development regulations to ensure best practices have been incorporated to reduce the risk of flooding, extreme heat, and other climate-exacerbated hazards. *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Strongly DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeStrongly Agree
Incentives, such as density bonuses and/or expedited permit review for net zero greenhouse gas emissions reduction features, solar panels, etc. *
Prioritize and secure critical public infrastructure such as community water systems and emergency travel routes. *
Inter-agency coordination on emergency preparedness, data collection, development of resilience hubs, and other measures. *
Strengthen regulations, such as requiring new buildings to use renewable energy, conservation, and efficiency technologies that reduce the impacts of climate change and increase resiliency. *
Leadership, such as working with state representatives and other elected officials to provide grants and other funding mechanisms to improve resiliency. *
Community Engagement (e.g., neighborhood meetings, educational events and distribution of information). *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Not a PriorityLow PriorityMedium PriorityHigh PriorityEssential
Collaborate with community leaders *
Shared decision-making *
Funding and support *
Data gathering and tracking *
Design programs with incentives *
Evaluate and report on specific climate-related impact *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Not a PriorityLow PriorityMedium PriorityHigh PriorityEssential
Develop an inventory of culverts on the Long Beach Peninsula to evaluate capacity and prioritize future replacement *
Implement strategies included in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan or similar resilience programs. *
Incorporate code amendments to address rising sea levels *
Conduct a tree canopy assessment in LAMIRDs (e.g., Bay Center, Chinook, Frances, Lebam, Menlo, Nahcotta, Naselle, Tokeland, Ocean Park and Seaview) to develop a tree canopy plan. *
Expand electric vehicle (EV) charging stations *
Develop a master plan for areas that may be impacted by flood events (e.g., Tokeland) *
Develop a database of resources for the community to increase climate resilience *
Review public properties to enhance green space and parks and open space and to determine opportunities to install green stormwater infrastructure and reduce flooding and stormwater pollution. *
Conduct a more detailed vulnerability assessment for drinking water systems *
Other
If you selected other, please describe:
Demographic Data

Your input makes a difference.  Thank you for participating in this survey!