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Community
Energy Challenge
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Energy
Efficiency
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Skagit County
is reducing energy consumption by remodeling our existing structures
and office buildings, while also addressing daily operations.
Visit our Energy
Efficiency webpage for more information. We're also recently
completed the Energy
Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant which funded several
energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives.
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Fuel
Efficiency
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We
believe leading by example is one of the best ways to achieve community-wide
change. That's why Skagit County has self-imposed strict fuel economy
standards on new vehicle purchases and why we've invested in hybrid
cars for our regular vehicle fleet and all-electric vehicles for
maintenance and mail delivery. Visit our Fuel
Efficiency webpage for more information.
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Waste
Reduction
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Because
greenhouse gas emissions are associated with the production of every
item we buy, and prevented by recycling or reusing the item, Skagit
County is promoting the "reduce, reuse, recycle" mantra
through several effective programs. Visit our Zero
Waste Events and Waste
Reduction webpages for more information.
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Natural
Yard Care
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Yards
are spaces for individuals and families to relax and have fun. Natural
Yard Care practices can save you money, create healthier spaces
for you and your family, and protect the environment. Visit our
Natural
Yard Care webpage for more information.
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Planning and Preparing for Climate Change
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Swinomish
Climate Change Initiative
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Along
with the Town of La Conner, the community of Shelter Bay, and the
University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, Skagit County is
participating in the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community's study of
a wide range of potential climate change impacts to the Swinomish
reservation, including sea level rise and impacts to upland communities
and forest lands. Visit the Swinomish
Climate Change Initiative webpage for more information.
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Envision
2060
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(Formerly
Alternative Futures) The Envision 2060 project seeks to develop and
implement a broadly-supported, 50-year plan to protect the Skagit
and Samish River watersheds' many environmental values, maintain our
highly productive natural resource industries, and accommodate population
growth in livable, walkable, and economically vibrant communities.
Visit the Envision
2060 webpage for more information. |