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State Climate Change Policy: Mitigating, Preparing, Adapting

State Climate Change Policy: Mitigating, Preparing, Adapting. W. Spencer Reeder WA Dept. of Ecology March, 2009. “Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water.”. Governor Gregoire’s Executive Order:

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State Climate Change Policy: Mitigating, Preparing, Adapting

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  1. State Climate Change Policy: Mitigating, Preparing, Adapting W. Spencer Reeder WA Dept. of Ecology March, 2009

  2. “Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water.”

  3. Governor Gregoire’s Executive Order: • 2007 Climate Change Challenge • Preparation & Adaptation Work Groups (2007) • Forestry, Agriculture, Human Health, Coastal/Infrastructure, Water Resources and Quality

  4. Washington’s Climate Change Challenge • Executive Order 07-02 • Specific climate change goals • “…policy options that can maximize the efficiency of emission reductions including market-based systems,… and incentives;” • “Determine specific steps… to prepare for the… impacts to public health, agriculture, the coast line, forestry, and infrastructure.” • “Work with… local governments…” • “…in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders to develop a climate change initiative,…”

  5. Specific WA Targets By 2020 reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels By 2035 reduce emissions to 25% below 1990 levels By 2050 reduce emissions to 50% below 1990 levels By 2020 increase the number of clean energy sector jobs to 25,000 from the 8,400 jobs in 2004 By 2020 reduce expenditures by 20% on fuel imported into the state

  6. Statutory Emission Reductions

  7. Electricity Consumed 20% Transportation 47% Residential, Commercial and Industrial Fuel Use 20% Agriculture 6% Industrial processing 4% Waste 3% Washington State 2005 GHG Emissions

  8. Washington’s Emissions Profile *2005 estimates RCI = Residential, Commercial, Industrial

  9. Technical Working Groups Transportation Forestry Energy Supply Residential, Commercial and Industrial Agriculture Preparation/Adaptation Work Groups Water Resources and Quality Coastal/Infrastructure Forestry Agriculture Human Health WA State Stakeholder Process Governor Gregoire Climate Advisory/Action Team Mitigation Education and Engagement

  10. Technical Working Groups Transportation Forestry Energy Supply Residential, Commercial and Industrial Agriculture Preparation/Adaptation Work Groups Water Resources and Quality Coastal/Infrastructure Forestry Agriculture Human Health WA State Stakeholder Process Governor Gregoire Climate Advisory/Action Team Beyond Waste Energy Efficiency & Green Bldg Transportation SEPA Implementation Work Groups Mitigation 2008 Education and Engagement

  11. PAWG Report High Level Recommendations - Early actions are needed while we improve scientific knowledge - Monitoring and adaptive management is required - Biological functions and processes are center of attention - Regional collaboration will allow for a more efficient response Adaptation Themes: Adaptation Strategic Areas: - Emergency Planning, Preparedness & Response; Monitoring; Education/Outreach & Engagement; Institutional Flexibility

  12. Coastal PAWG Recommendations - Incorporate best available information - Revise state land use & shoreline planning statutes - Pursue state funding for pilot projects • UtilizeFlood Control Assistance Account Program

  13. Coastal PAWG Recommendations • Inform property purchases regarding risks • Incorporate future projections • Infrastructure, Habitat reclamation, Toxic Cleanup - Improve mapping • Develop Guidelines for local Gov’t

  14. February 4th 2006 Storm Event examples of impacts…

  15. Needs Data / Research • Regional Climate Models / Projections • Flood Plain Maps (FEMA) • Land Elevations / Topography / Bathymetry • Monitoring / Vulnerability Assessments

  16. Needs Data / Research • Regional Climate Models / Projections • Flood Plain Maps (FEMA) • Land Elevations / Topography / Bathymetry • Monitoring / Vulnerability Assessments Policy • Avoid Inconsistencies & Conflicts between: • Planning/Permitting Mechanisms • Land Use Regulations • Enforcement Strategies

  17. global/regional ice & freshwater inputs global/regional temperature & salinity regional atmospheric & ocean processes local geodynamics (tectonic & isostatic) Estimates

  18. global sea level (IPCC AR4, Fig. 5.13)

  19. global sea level (IPCC AR4, Fig. 5.13)

  20. global sea level (IPCC AR4, Fig. 5.13) Figure 10.33 from IPCC (2007)

  21. Assessment Report

  22. BC Storm Surge Model (operational)

  23. 126 kms of sea dikes protecting 220,000 people at or below sea level in Richmond & Delta. Sinking delta ~ 1-3 mm/yr Long term sea level rise increases risk of dike breach during extreme event Fraser River Delta

  24. Needs

  25. Needs

  26. Needs

  27. “Without a much improved comprehension of the many processes and their feedbacks, predictions of future sea level change will be characterized by large uncertainty.”

  28. Regional Efforts Underway BC-WA MOU on sea level rise West Coast Governor’s Agreement on Ocean Health National Academy of Sciences West Coast SLR Study Pacific Coast Collaborative Western Climate Initiative

  29. Part 2

  30. http://www.ecy.wa.gov/climatechange/index.htm

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