The Columbia County Climate Adaption and Resiliency Planning Committee has released its second public survey.

https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQjppv7gBNnLGS

Gallatin had among the highest participation rate on the last survey, and we hope you will take a few minutes to provide your input on what a climate resilient community looks like to you. This helps identify strategies for the Town of Gallatin and Columbia County, It is an opportunity to stop reacting to devastating storms and begin planning for them – to avoid costs of the future.

Click here to take the survey https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_enQjppv7gBNnLGS

ABOUT THE SURVEY

Climate adaptation and resiliency are ways that we adapt and protect our resources.

In general, resilient communities are communities that take care of their critical systems that support life, protect clean water, air and the environment, and promote economic vitality in an equitable way.

Approaches that enhance community resilience include items like planning, zoning and collaboration. Specific actions might include

• Implementing best management practices for storm water (green infrastructure)

• Protecting streams and banks by keeping undeveloped buffer zones where flood water can flow

• Creating emergency communication plans with and among residents

• Continuing efforts county wide for increased cellular service

• Create a heat emergency plan.

Please see the survey for additional strategies