Clark County Council to consider public participation plan for climate change

Clark County Community Planning is starting the process of developing a climate change and resiliency element for the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan, as required by new legislation that amended the state’s Growth Management Act. 

With the passage of E2SHB 1181 during the 2023 Washington State legislative session, Clark County is now required to add a Climate Change Element to its Comprehensive Plan by June 30, 2025. The new legislation mandates that greenhouse gas reduction and resilience will need to be added into the county’s comprehensive plan, including goals and policies for the county to implement during the 20-year planning period, 2025-2045.