Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Scope Type Criterion Consumption and Materials Management CM-2-1. Partner with nonprofit organizations to promote the purchase of climate-friendly food and products. Implement as part of Economic Development Strategy 1.3: local import substitution.C Mi Easy, early win CM-2-2. Expand community gardening and urban agriculture. Offer additional trainings, programs, and gardening areas.CMi AdEasy, early win Natural Systems NS-1-1. Manage forests to retain biodiversity, resilience, and ecosystem function and services in the face of climate change. Use best available science to inform fire management and planning. Continue efforts as part of the Ashland Forest Resiliency Project, and implement actions in the 2016 Ashland Forest Plan.C Ad Window of opportunity NS-1-3. Undertake restoration efforts to retain and restore native fish and riparian species. Identify and create new restoration sites, and continue maintaining existing sites.C Ad Easy, early win NS-2-2. Explore water-efficient technologies on irrigation systems and consider requiring them during permitting.CMi AdComplex, but important Public Health, Safety and Well-being PHSW-2-1. Engage leading employers in a dialogue on climate action. Convene ongoing, organized meetings in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce.CMi AdFoundational step PHSW-3-1. Work with vulnerable populations to create specific adaptation strategies that address public health.C Ad Foundational step Cross-Cutting Strategies CC-1-1. Create a formal public outreach and education plan to inform the community about climate actions.CMi AdFoundational step CC-1-2. Support capacity of neighborhood and community groups to implement climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives. Begin identifying and engaging in a dialogue with community groups and populations.CMi AdFoundational step CC-1-3. Assess the feasibility of a City-sponsored carbon offset program. Begin evaluating options and associated costs and benefits.C Mi Foundational step CC-2-1. Ensure all City departments educate their staff members about the Climate and Energy Action Plan. City CEAP Coordinator can engage with each department.MMi AdFoundational step CC-3-1. Consider climate change in all City Council policy, budgetary, or legislative decisions and as part of the Council Communication document template.MMi AdComplex, but important CC-3-2. Incorporate CEAP goals and actions in future updates of city plans. MMi AdWindow of opportunity CC-3-3. Include consideration and perpetuation of climate action goals within the scope of every appropriate City Advisory Commission.MMi AdFoundational step CC-4-1. Engage with other governments and organizations around climate policy and action. Join a formal organization such as ICLEI to explore best practices and establish relationships with peer communities.MMi AdFoundational step 116ASHLAND CLIMATE & ENERGY ACTION PLANIMPLEMENTATION PLAN