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Resolution 089-2023 RESOLUTION NO. 089 -2023 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO ACCEPT THE REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 3.0 OF THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE FOUR COUNTY COMPACT PROVIDING ACTIONABLE RECOMMENDATIONS IN SUPPORT OF REGIONALLY COORDINATED STRATEGIES AND EFFORTS IN THE AREAS OF CLIMATE ADAPTATION, RESILIENCE AND GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) REDUCTION WHEREAS, there is consensus among the world's leading scientists that global climate change is among the most significant problems facing the world today; and WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has determined that climate change, in conjunction with changes in land use and demographics, will affect important human dimensions in the United States, especially those related to human health, settlements and welfare; and WHEREAS, Florida is considered one of the most vulnerable areas in the country to the consequences of climate change with Southeast Florida on the front line to experience the impacts of climate change, especially sea level rise; and WHEREAS, it is a valid public purpose for local and regional governments, and Southeast Florida as a whole, to give significant consideration to adaptation strategies designed to protect public infrastructure, property, water resources, natural areas and native species, and basic quality of life; and WHEREAS, Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties (Compact Counties), as the four counties who are party to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, have demonstrated national and international leadership through the formation and execution of the Compact; and WHEREAS, Monroe County adopted Resolution 022-2010 on January 20, 2010, pledging to work with other counties party to, among other things, work in close collaboration to develop a Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan representing, in part or in whole, districts within the area covered by the Compact; and WHEREAS, Monroe County adopted Resolution 363-2012 accepting the first Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) providing actionable recommendations in support of regionally coordinated strategies and efforts in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation planning, and community resilience and authorized the County Administrator to implement the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan to the extent possible with current resources and to seek grants and partnerships to assist in further implementation. I Pi)ge WHEREAS,Monroe County adopted Resolution 148-218 in May 2018 accepting the second Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP 2.0)providing actionable recommendations in support of regionally coordinated strategies and efforts in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation planning, and community resilience and authorized the County Administrator to implement the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan to the extent possible with current resources and to seek grants and partnerships to assist in further implementation. WHEREAS, the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0 represents, in part or in whole, districts within the area covered by the County; and WHEREAS, it serves a public purpose for Monroe County to accept the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0 created by the Compact. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY: 1. As an ongoing effort to develop and collaborate regionally on resilience/energy/climate issues, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, in conjunction with the Compact Counties, affirms its acceptance of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0, attached hereto as Exhibit"A". 2. The Board of County Commissioners also authorizes the County Administrator to implement the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0 to the extent possible with current resources and to seek grants and partnerships to assist in further implementation in accordance with Monroe County Code,Monroe County policy and procedures. _ PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the 15th day of February, 2023 ' ; Z.. Mayor Craig Cates Yes =` =., r~' Mayor Pro Tem Holly Merrill Raschein Yes c; Commissioner Michelle Lincoln Yes -}-. 0.a 4 ,,r Commissioner James K. Scholl Yes c5 1 Y'E ), 1 41 Commissioner David Rice Yes t.. =. , ,I �T 'G 4j `.1C77 �� t3 n f .�'rri( r t ft'�-'r1 a\ eiu)4[ J BOARD OF : TY COMMISSIONERS a Aes ``"r vin Madok, Clerk OF MON:. ` OUNTY O .'A 5�'A�,4S9d ,�, tl M1 � � y. :w, �UafNr s As eputy Clerk M. or Approved as-to form and legal sufficiency:_-_ 1'44. Monroe County Attorney's Office 12-23-2022 Wage EXHIBIT "A" SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 3.0 31 Page Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan 3.0 V.3 Approved by CLC 1012612022) Table of Contents Acknowledgements 2 About the RCAP 3.0 8 Glossary of Terms 10 List of Acronyms 14 Goals of the Regional Climate Action Plan 16 Agriculture 17 Energy 23 Equity 27 Informed and Engaged Communities 33 Natural Systems 37 Public Health 46 Public Policy Advocacy 51 Regional Economic Resilience 55 Risk Reduction and Emergency Management 60 Sustainable Communities and Transportation 67 Water 81 1 Acknowledgements Chapter Leads and Compact Staff Agriculture Energy Equity Informed and Natalie Frendberg Patricia Gomez, Ph.D. Megan Houston Engaged Palm Beach County Miami-Dade County Palm Beach County Communities Sandra St.Hilaire Miami-Dade County Natural Systems Public Health Public Policy Regional Economic Katie Hagemann Karina Castillo Advocacy Resilience Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County Jason Liechty Jennifer Jurado, Ph.D. Broward County Broward County Risk Reduction and Sustainable Water Compact Staff Emergency Communities and Jayantha Obeysekera, Lauren Evans Management Transportation Ph.D. Consultant Amy Knowles Kim Brown Florida International Russell Paez City of Miami Beach Miami-Dade County University Institute for Sustainable Communities Sector Subject Matter Experts Agriculture Energy Equity Jemima Yakah Amoah, Ph.D. Esber Andiroglu,Ph.D. Alyssia Berthoumieux University of Ghana/Fulbright S-I-R University of Miami City of Miami Beach Florida Memorial University Yoca Arditi-Rocha Chelsea Albucher Kim Brown CLEO Institute Consultant Miami-Dade County Heaven Campbell Kilan Ashad-Bishop, Ph.D. Kelley Smith Burk Solar United Neighbors of Florida University of Miami Florida Department of Agriculture (SUNFL) and Consumer Services Jan Booher Natasha Campbell Unitarian Universalist Justice Florida Young Gu Her, Ph.D. Historically Black Colleges and Action Network University of Florida Universities Community Development Action Coalition Lois Bush Charles LaPradd Florida Department of Miami-Dade County George Cavros Transportation, District Four Southern Alliance for Clean Energy David Letson, Ph.D. (SACE) Karina Castillo University of Miami Miami-Dade County Paul Farren Oscar Londono The Energy Store Meenakshi Chabba Jerath, Ph.D.candidate 2 WeCount! Barbara Martinez-Guerrero Florida International University Dream in Green Ronald Rice, Ph.D. Alisha Farina University of Florida/Institute of Kimberly Henderson City of Miami Food and Agricultural Sciences Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida Tammy Fields Antonio Tovar Palm Beach County National Family Farm Coalition Colleen Kettles Florida Solar Energy Center Sue Gallagher Children's Services Council of Carlton Kirby Broward County Broward County Jill Horwitz Jonathan Klopp Seminole Tribe of Florida City of Miami Samantha Jacob Alisha Lopez Miami-Dade County South Florida Regional Planning Council Jonathan Klopp City of Miami Eugene Montoya Wells Fargo Caroline Lewis CLEO Institute Ben Moore RS&H Jason Liechty Broward County Natalie Diaz Rodriguez Palm Beach County Jennifer Posner University of Miami Christopher Sanchez Miami-Dade County Dr.Catherine Toms Health Care Without Harm Arif Sarwat,Ph.D. Florida International University Jennifer Schaffer Florida Power&Light Arlene Zavocki Stewart Florida Energy Code Circuit Rider Laura Tellez Solar United Neighbors of Florida (SUNFL) Susannah Troner Miami-Dade County Doreen Zaback,Ph.D. Broward County Pete Quintela Miami-Dade County 3 Informed and Engaged Natural Systems Public Health Communities Alicia Betancourt Aaron Adams,Ph.D. Tammy Fields University of Florida IFAS Bonefish Tarpon Trust Palm Beach County Jan Booher Rod Braun Dr.Maribeth Gidley Unitarian Universalist Justice Conservation International University of Miami/CIMAS Florida Action Network National Oceanic and Atmospheric Karina Castillo Administration/AOML Katie Carpenter Miami-Dade County Resilient Enterprise Solutions Jane Gilbert Meenakshi Chabba Jerath,Ph.D. Miami-Dade County Rosalind Donald, Ph.D. candidate American University Florida International University Robert Hevia City of Miami Alana Edwards Steve Davis,Ph.D. FAU Center for Environmental Everglades Foundation Michelle Mejia Studies West Kendall Baptist Hospital Gene Duncan Alissa Farina Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Dr.Catherine Toms City of Miami Florida Health Care Without Harm Nichole Hefty Patricia Gomez,Ph.D. Chris Uejio,Ph.D. Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County Florida State University Anne Henderson Craig Grossenbacher Mark Moore Florida Atlantic University Pine Jog Miami-Dade County City of Miami Environmental Education Center Nichole Hefty Melissa Hew Miami-Dade County Arcadis Sandra St. Hilaire Robert Hobbins Miami-Dade County Georgia State University Jill Horwitz Christian Kamrath Seminole Tribe of Florida Miami-Dade County Jennifer Jurado, Ph.D. Brenda Krebs,Ph.D. Broward County Miami-Dade County Christian Kamrath Jason Liechty Miami-Dade County Broward County Brenda Krebs, Ph.D. Bryan H.Nichols, Ph.D. Miami-Dade County Florida Atlantic University Stephanie Molloy, Ph.D. Jennifer Posner Broward County University of Miami Rajendra Paudel,Ph.D. Department of Interior Gina Ralph,Ph.D. U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Janet Bowman The Nature Conservancy 4 Julia Roblyer Gannett Fleming David R.Rosa McFarland-Johnson, Inc. Rachel Silverstein, Ph.D. Miami Waterkeeper Fred Sklar,Ph.D. South Florida Water Management District Lisa Spadafina Miami-Dade County Erik Stabenau,Ph.D. National Park Service Pamela Sweeney Miami-Dade County Michel Therrien Broward County Linda Briggs Thompson Broward County Tiffany Troxler, Ph.D. Florida International University Eva Velez U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Public Policy Advocacy Regional Economic Risk Reduction and Resilience Emergency Management Janet Bowman The Nature Conservancy Mary Lou Bedford Anthony Abbate Central Palm Beach County Florida Atlantic University Heaven Campbell Chamber of Commerce Solar United Neighbors of Florida Claudia Baker (SUNFL) Alec Bogdanoff, Ph.D. Florida Division of Emergency Brizaga Management George Cavros Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Donald Burgess Juanita Ballesteros (SACE) Chamber of Commerce of the Palm City of Miami Beach Beaches Ed Chase Marina Blanco-Pape Palm Beach County Isabel Cosio Carballo Miami-Dade County South Florida Regional Planning Erin Deady Council Keren Bolter,Ph.D. Erin L. Deady P.A. Deltares Alan Cohen Richard Grosso Broward County Rod Braun Richard Gross P.A. Conservation International 5 Samantha Jacob Rick Derrer Carl Fowler Miami-Dade County Broward Workshop Broward County James Murley Jaap Donath, Ph.D. Steve Fritts Miami-Dade County Miami-Dade County Beacon Council eTransformation.net Cody Rogers Ben Durgan Robert Hevia CLEO Institute Economic Council of the Palm Beach City of Miami County Lisa Tennyson Shari Lipner Monroe County Sherry Howard City of Miami Beach Palm Beach County Robert Molleda Rob Kornahrens National Weather Service Broward Workshop Grant Musser Dan Lindblade City of Miami Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Alberto Pisani Miami-Dade County James Murley Miami-Dade County Jennifer Posner University of Miami Joel Serface Infiniblaze Robin Yang Miami-Dade County Galen Treuer, Ph.D. Miami-Dade County Sheila Young, Ph.D. Florida Institute of Technology Sustainable Communities Water and Transportation Sara Ayers-Rigsby Susan Bodmann Florida Atlantic University/Florida Broward County Public Archaeology Network Albert Carbon Cassandra Bhat City of Oakland Park ICIF Patrick Davis Adrienne Burke Hazen and Sawyer Miami-Dade County Debbie Griner Lois Bush Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Transportation, District Four Kevin Hart South Broward Drainage District Levi Stewart Figueroa Broward Metropolitan Planning Young Gu Her,Ph.D. Organization University of Florida Richard Grosso Jennifer Jurado, Ph.D. Richard Grosso P.A. Broward County Chris Hudtwalcker Peter Kwiatkowski PortMiami South Florida Water Management District 6 Alisha Lopez Max Litt South Florida Regional Planning Independent Advisor Council Mario Loaiza Louis Merlin, Ph.D. Jacobs Engineering Florida Atlantic University Carolina Maran, Ph.D. Alissa Penaloza South Florida Water Management PortMiami District Garrett Rowe Akintunde Owosina Miami-Dade County South Florida Water Management District Vinod Sandanasamy Miami-Dade County Ceyda Polatel, Ph.D. U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Ryan Shedd City of Miami Tommy Strowd Lake Worth Drainage District Mark Woerner Mlami-Dade County(Retired) Michael Sukop,Ph.D. Florida International University Christopher Van Vliet City of Hallandale Beach Walter Wilcox South Florida Water Management District 7 About the RCAP 3.0 Instituted in 2010,the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact (the Compact) established Southeast Florida as one of the nation's earliest leaders to conceive of and formalize a collaborative regional approach to address climate change. In 2012,the Compact codified its vision in its first Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP). More than a decade later, in its most recent update,the RCAP continues to serve as a comprehensive, ambitious and timely playbook. Undoubtedly,climate change poses an immense threat to the region. But addressing climate change holds enormous promise to transform Southeast Florida into a more resilient,equitable and thriving home for all.The RCAP supports collective efforts to seize this opportunity through recommended actions and interdependent strategies. It is a voluntary framework designed to align,guide and support the acceleration of local and regional climate action in Southeast Florida toward a shared vision of a low-carbon, healthy, prosperous, more equitable and more resilient region. The need for a regional approach is clear. Climate change impacts and the solutions required to address them extend beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of any one governing body or organization.The massive transformation necessary requires scaled, system-level solutions — involving transportation, energy,water, economic,social and natural systems.The pace at which climate action must be accelerated demands synergistic approaches that maximize efficiency and effectiveness.While the climate change challenges the region faces have not decreased in the decade since the first RCAP,there has also been exponential growth in the opportunities, ingenuity and diversity of organizations and individuals involved in advancing solutions.This pivotal moment requires the commitment, diligence and ambition of us all. Recognizing that action by individual stakeholders is critical but insufficient to meet collective challenges, the RCAP calls on all entities and leaders across the region to take part in developing and implementing the plan — including those in the public and private sectors, as well as civil society. In this spirit,the RCAP 3.0 was developed with the guidance of more than 150 subject matter experts as well as with the input of community members and stakeholders. Ultimately,the success of this plan — and the region — depends on the ability to catalyze broad and enduring engagement among the myriad of stakeholders who will translate these recommendations into urgent and steady action. This document outlines goals, recommendations and supporting strategies across 11 focal areas to advance the objectives of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 compared to a 2005 baseline,and of strengthening the adaptive capacity and climate resilience of the region's communities, institutions and economy.The RCAP serves Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Palm Beach counties, inclusive of 109 municipal governments,the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, encompassing a total regional population of more than 6.2 million people. RCAP Implementers As a regional plan,the RCAP calls on the entire cadre of entities and leaders across Southeast Florida to take part in its implementation. Entities principally responsible for advancing RCAP strategies are identified as "implementers". State and federal agencies critical to these efforts are referred to as"partners". 8 Business/Private Sector Educational Institutions/Accreditation Agriculture Industry Academic Institutions Community Development Financial Institutions Extension Offices Economic Development Organizations Medical Certifying and Accrediting Boards Financial Institutions School Districts Health Care Sector Insurance Industry Government/Agencies Marine-dependent Industries Counties Private Employers Drainage and Water Control Districts Private Sector Local Governments Professional/Trade Associations Regional Agencies Workforce Development Organizations Regional Transportation Agencies Soil and Water Conservation Districts Civil Society South Florida Water Management District Advocacy Organizations Tribal Governments Art and Cultural Organizations Community-based Organizations Quasi-Government/Agencies Community Leaders Community Action Agencies Consultants/Contractors Housing Agencies Faith-based Organizations Regional Planning Councils Historic Preservation Entities Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition Libraries Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact Neighborhood Associations News Media Utilities Non-profit Organizations Electric Utilities Organized Sports Leagues Water Utilities Philanthropic Community Private Property Owners The Compact aspires for this document to serve as a springboard to expedite and harmonize regional action,while at the same time respecting that climate action must reflect local conditions, priorities and needs.As an iterative, living document,the RCAP will continue to be refined, evolving over time with five-year updates that amplify its ambition while connecting and engaging an even wider network of partners critical to this journey. Thank you for joining us! 9 Glossary of Terms Adaptation Action Areas As defined by Florida Statute,an adaptation action area"or"adaptation area"means a (AAAs) designation in the coastal management element of a local government's comprehensive plan which identifies one or more areas that experience coastal flooding due to extreme high tides and storm surge,and that are vulnerable to the related impacts of rising sea levels for the purpose of prioritizing funding for infrastructure needs and adaptation planning. Allied health care Medical professionals who work to prevent,diagnose and treat diseases and illnesses. They also apply management and administration skills to support health care systems and apply scientific principles and evidence-based practices to assist patients. Agrivoltaics Agricultural production,such as crop production,livestock grazing and pollinator habitat that exists underneath solar panels and/or in between rows of solar panels, where co-location improves the performance of both the solar panels and agriculture production. Carbon farming The process of changing agricultural and land use practices to increase the amount of carbon stored or sequestered in the soil and vegetation and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock,soil or vegetation. Central and Southern The Central and Southern Florida Project is a multi-purpose project,first authorized by Florida(C&SF) Flood Congress in 1948,that provides flood control;water supply for municipal, industrial, Control Study and agricultural uses;prevention of saltwater intrusion;water supply for Everglades National Park and protection of fish and wildlife resources.The C&SF Study analyzes the current Central and Southern Florida Project,designed 72 years ago,to determine what infrastructure is at the highest risk of impact from a changing climate and address flood vulnerabilities,water supply needs and surge protection. Climate resilience The ability to anticipate,prepare for and respond to acute shocks,disruptions and hazardous events or longer-term,chronic stressors related to or exacerbated by climate change. Improving climate resilience involves assessing how climate change will create new,or alter current,climate-related risks,and taking steps to better cope with these risks. Climate resilience includes both adaptation and mitigation strategies. Community Rating System A voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain (CRS) management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program. Comprehensive The single largest restoration program underway in the South Florida ecosystem.The Everglades Restoration CERP,authorized by the Water Resources Development Act(WRDA)of 2000,is Plan(CERP) implemented by a federal-state partnership to restore,protect and preserve the region's water resources by addressing the quantity,quality,timing and distribution of water. Complete streets Streets designed and operated to enable safe use and to support mobility for all users, including people of all ages and abilities,regardless of whether they are traveling as drivers, pedestrians,bicyclists or public transportation riders. Design storm event A hypothetical storm event of a given frequency interval and duration used in analysis and design. 10 Energy burden The percentage of gross household income spent on energy costs.Of all U.S. households,25%face a high energy burden (i.e., pay more than 6%of income on energy bills)and 13%of U.S. households face a severe energy burden (i.e., pay more than 10%of income on energy). Exposure-outcome An assessment that describes how the likelihood of an adverse health effect or association outcome is related to an environmental hazard or exposure. In the context of climate change,the exposures of interest can be weather-related,like ambient temperature, precipitation and extreme weather events;or weather-mediated,like pollen levels or factors affecting the environmental presence of water-borne or vector-borne pathogens. Flood Protection Level of A South Florida Water Management District program to identify and prioritize Service(FPLOS) long-term infrastructure improvement needs and develop an implementation strategy to ensure that each basin can maintain its designated Flood Protection Level of Service technically and cost-effectively in response to population growth, land development,sea level rise and changing climate conditions. Form-based codes Away to regulate development that controls building form first and building use second,with the purpose of achieving a particular type of"place"or built environment based on a community vision. Frontline communities The term frontline communities/populations is used throughout this document to broadly describe those both highly exposed to climate risks and with fewer resources, capacity,safety nets or political power to respond to those risks.This includes,but is not limited to,those with low income or low wealth,people of color,older adults,the unhoused, immigrants,differently-abled people,youth,outdoor workers, non-English speakers and those with chronic health conditions. Green Infrastructure Nature-based or ecological systems/features/areas that serve as living infrastructure and provide support with environmental challenges,such as flood attenuation and heat mitigation.Throughout this document,the term green infrastructure is used synonymously with nature-based solutions and encompasses blue infracture,or water elements(e.g. rivers,canals,ponds,wetlands,floodplains,etc.). Hybrid infrastructure The integration of green infrastructure or nature-based systems/features/areas with more traditional, man-made,"gray"infrastructure approaches(e.g. pipes,pumps, seawalls,etc.). Intelligent transportation The application of sensing,analysis,control and communications technologies to systems(ITS) ground transportation in order to improve safety, mobility and efficiency. ITS includes a wide range of applications that process and share information to ease congestion, improve traffic management, minimize environmental impact and increase the benefits of transportation to commercial users and the public in general. Inclusive financing All individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products regardless of their personal net worth or company size. Integrated Delivery A forward-looking snapshot of upcoming design and construction schedules and Schedule programmatic costs at a"top"line level for the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Program. It is a tool that provides information to decision-makers—synchronizing program and project priorities with the State of Florida and achieving the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan objectives at the earliest practicable time, consistent with annual funding updates and the interdependencies between project components. 11 Integrated water An integrated and coordinated approach to managing water that looks holistically at management the planning and management of land and water supply,wastewater and stormwater systems to maximize economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems and the environment. Just transition A principle,an inclusive process and a practice that ensures the benefits and potential costs of the transition towards a low-carbon,more resilient and sustainable economy are shared equitably.Ajust transition puts people at the center,minimizing the burdens decarbonization poses to those who work in or are dependent on carbon-intensive,extractive industries,and bolsters inclusive economic opportunities shared by all. Last mile connections This term describes the beginning or end of an individual trip made primarily by public transportation. Lower East Coast Water A plan that presents population and water demand projections through 2040,a review Supply Plan of water supply issues and evaluations,and a list of water source options. It also examines local and regional water supply efforts completed since the 2013 plan update and describes water resource and water supply development projects from 2016 to 2040.The Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Area covers all of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties,most of Monroe County,and portions of eastern Hendry and Collier counties. Low-to moderate-income Families and individuals whose annual incomes do not exceed 80%of the area (LMI) median income as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.This definition includes very low-, low-and moderate-income households. Micromobility Any small,low-speed,human-or electric-powered transportation device,including bicycles,scooters,electric-assist bicycles,electric scooters(e-scooters) and other small,lightweight,wheeled conveyances.Such devices are typically partially or fully motorized. Nature-based solutions Nature-based solutions or approaches are sustainable planning,design, environmental management and engineering practices that weave natural features or processes into the built environment to promote adaptation and resilience. Nature-based solutions offer significant monetary and non-monetary benefits and can come at a lower cost than traditional "gray"infrastructure. Co-benefits include economic growth,green jobs,increased property values and better public health. Throughout this document,we also use the term"green infrastructure"as synonymous with nature-based solutions. Net zero Cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible,with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphere by oceans and forests. It refers to a balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and greenhouse gas emissions removed from the atmosphere. Participatory budgeting A citizen engagement process through which community members decide how to allocate a portion of a public budget. Photo-voicing A participatory method,defined by its creators Wang and Burris(1997)as a"process by which people can identify, represent and enhance their community through a specific photographic technique" It uses images as a tool to deconstruct problems by posing meaningful questions in a community to find actionable solutions. 12 Precision agriculture The science of improving crop yields,reducing labor time and assisting management decisions related to fertilizer use and irrigation using high-technology sensors and analysis tools. Purchase of Development Voluntary programs to permanently preserve viable farmland through the acquisition Rights(PDR)Programs of development rights while retaining private ownership and management. Renewable energy Energy derived from natural processes(e.g.sunlight and wind)that are replenished at a higher rate than they are consumed.Solar,wind,geothermal,hydro and biomass are common sources of renewable energy. Resilience hubs Community-serving facilities augmented to support residents,coordinate communication,distribute resources and reduce carbon pollution while enhancing quality of life. Hubs provide an opportunity to effectively work at the nexus of community resilience,emergency management,climate change mitigation and social equity.These facilities also provide opportunities for communities to become more self-determining,socially connected and successful before,during and after disruptions. Resilience standards Standards developed in accordance with predicted future conditions scenarios intended to ensure that infrastructure meets the level of service standards for the expected design life. Salinity control structures Structures that control saltwater intrusion along a surface-water channel and assist in controlling saltwater intrusion into shallow aquifers. Seepage barriers Structures to control and mitigate the flow or seepage of water. Depending on the seepage barrier method employed,they are constructed using soil and bentonite, cement and bentonite,concrete,balanced stable cement grout or chemical grout. Soft costs Costs that are not associated with the hardware components of solar energy systems, including design,siting, permitting,installation, interconnection and financing.They also include the sales,general,and administrative expenses solar companies incur for customer acquisition,workforce training and certification,supply chain and inventory control and operating overhead. Solar co-op A group of property owners who leverage their bulk-purchasing power to decrease the cost of going solar,while still signing individual contracts that ensure the correct system for their application. Transfer of development A zoning technique used to permanently protect land with conservation value(such as rights farmland,community open space,or other natural or cultural resources) by redirecting development that would otherwise occur on this land to an area planned to accommodate growth and development.Such programs financially compensate landowners for choosing not to develop some or all of their land. Transportation demand A combination of policies,programs, information,services and tools that work with management the transportation infrastructure and operations to support the use of sustainable modes for all trips,encouraging travelers to maximize the efficiency of a transportation system,and leading to improved mobility, reduced congestion and lower vehicle emissions. Vehicle-to-grid technology Technology that allows idle or parked electric vehicles(EVs)to act as distributed sources which can store or release energy at appropriate times,thus allowing the exchange of power between the network and the EV This increases the total capacity of electricity generation and improves the stability,reliability and efficiency of the network. 13 Vision zero A strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries,while increasing safe, healthy,equitable mobility for all. 14 List of Acronyms AAA Adaptation Action Area ALICE Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed BFE Base Flood Elevation BMPs Best management practices CEDS Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy CERP Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan CRS Community Rating System C&SF Central and Southern Florida Flood Control Study DEO Florida Department of Economic Opportunity EPA Environmental Protection Agency EV Electric vehicle GHG Greenhouse gas HHS Health and Human Services IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change FDACS Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection FDOH Florida Department of Health FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FFS Florida Forest Service FPLOS Flood Protection Level of Service FWC Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission NFIP National Flood Insurance Program NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration OSHA Occupational Health and Safety Administration PSC Public Service Commission 15 RCAP Regional Climate Action Plan SFWMD South Florida Water Management District SLR Sea level rise SOV Single-occupancy vehicle SOVI Social Vulnerability Index TDM Transportation demand management TOD Transit-oriented development USACE U.S.Army Corps of Engineers USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture USFS U.S. Forest Service USGS U.S. Geological Survey V2G Vehicle to grid VMT Vehicle miles traveled 16 Goals of the Regional Climate Action Plan Agriculture: Ensure the continued viability, sustainability and equity of agriculture in Southeast Florida in the face of climate change. Energy: Increase regional energy resilience through a just and equitable transition from non-renewable to renewable energy sources and accelerate progress towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Equity: Guide and support Compact stakeholders in understanding, developing and implementing equitable processes and equitable solutions when reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.To ensure that all can participate and prosper, approaches shall consider systemic socioeconomic and racial inequities and other local factors that have led to discrimination and adversity. Informed and Engaged Communities: Expand the breadth and diversity of organizations and individuals engaged in equitable, collective action on climate change by sharing resources and knowledge that support informed communities,and investing in sustained partnerships and community engagement that build the trust,capacity and power to co-create solutions and shape decision making. Natural Systems: Protect, restore and properly manage natural systems and the services they provide to society and Southeast Florida while enhancing their resilience and improving their capacity to support climate adaptation and carbon sequestration. Public Health: Advance awareness of, and build collaboration and capacity to address climate-related public health impacts and implement solutions that improve community health outcomes. Public Policy Advocacy: Guide and influence all levels of government to address the climate crisis through relevant policies, programs and legislation. Regional Economic Resilience: Strengthen regional economic resilience, integrity and opportunity through the involvement of elected and business leadership,and the advancement of public and private investments that mitigate climate risks and foster innovative solutions. Risk Reduction and Emergency Management: Prepare Southeast Florida for climate shocks and stressors by coordinating interdisciplinary risk-reduction planning and action with emergency management planning. Sustainable Communities and Transportation: Adapt to the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reshaping where and how to build and move from place to place. Water: Identify,develop and implement integrated water management strategies and infrastructure improvements concurrently with existing and enhanced water conservation and alternative water supply source efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, including sea level rise on water resources systems and operations. 17 Agriculture ure ^—^� /� n(l/�� DSU�� f�� CODfiDU�� ViB' i�if\( SUSfBiDB' i�ifV BD� ��UifV O- B�[iCU�fU[� iD ~OUf��BSf F�O[i�B iD f�� -BC� O- C�iFDBf� C�BD�� Agriculture is consistently one of the three strongest sectors of Florida's economy and uenxeu as a stabilizing contributor to gross stake product during nyn|ina| downturns in the other major economic sectors. In 2018. Florida's crop, livestock, forestry and fishery production generated $10.2 billion insales revenue. Southeast Florida's subtropical and tropical n|innskeu create unique set of growing conditions that allow for the production of200 to 300 different crops, including temperate crops in the winter, and tropical and subtropical crops year-round. Florida is first in the United States in the value of cucumbers, grapefruit uquauh, sugarcane, tonnatoeu, radishes, guavas, mangoes, pauuionfruit watermelon and kumquats. The region contributes tothe nation's food security by supplying the entire East Coast with winter produce. It is vital to preserve regional agricultural lands while adapting practices for a changing future. The agriculture sector is a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.As such, agriculture contributes to climate change, but the sector is also at risk from the impacts of increasing climate variability and change. C|innske change presents a number of challenges to the Southeast Florida agricultural sector ranging from increased pests and diseases, frequent and increasingly intense natural disasters and the threat of extreme heat to farm workers. Changes in prevailing rainfall patterns and increasing average temperatures may also adversely affect crop productivity. Policies and best management practices that encourage sustainable production and improve water efficiency and reliability can simultaneously bolster the resilience and adaptive capacity of the sector, while also decreasing the carbon intensity of production. There is a significant opportunity for the industry to also play an integral role in carbon sequestration through ^ " and regenerative practices. Managing and protecting agricultural land and following best practices may also confer other benefits such as reducing the urban heat island effect, providing wildlife habitat reducing reliance on imported productu, ensuring environmental justice for . preserving local jobs and guarding across urban sprawl. Urban agriculture plays an important role in improving food security, particularly for those living in areas of food nna|diutribution — geographic areas where residents have few to no convenient options for securing affordable and healthy foodu, especially fresh fruits and vegetables. Urban gardens encourage social cohesion by providing places for neighbors to come together, build community bonds and connect people with each other, nature and the source of their food. Recommendations A0-1 Assess agncu|ture!s climate risk and contribution 0m climate change Assess the regional agricultural omctor's climate vulnerability and relative contribution 0mregional emissions,expand research and outreach to address risks,and advance practices to increase resilience and reduce emissions of agriculture/n the region. 18 AG-1.1 Conduct research to ascertain the relative contribution of the agricultural industry to regional emissions and assess the vulnerability of the sector to current and future climate change impacts. H\/lII11 V NUilll l'"^,A I II i"� lru°fiu:uu:l llu inns uu:l u _ullll N�Ieu ull Iluu:lr�l a°fi II: INN .`: AG-1.2 Review and assess current Florida agricultural best management practices (BMPs) as they relate to the management of current and projected climate conditions and strategies for GHG mitigation relevant to the region. Recommend updates as needed and integrate climate-smart management practices into BMPs. iII N V ill:l'"^,AIII i" lnsflu:lluulluulns ',VuV:�l_ull ��N��I�euull Il� uu`V:Iru�lu°ufi II::II"I,��N .`: AG-1.3 Facilitate sharing of climate-related agriculture research with local farmers and the agriculture industry. iII N V ill:l'"^,AIII i"� lru fiu:uu:lluullu°ulns, uwllO III 0u1:11I I::!s AG-1.4 Advocate for increased funding to cost-share programs that assist farmers in implementing climate-smart best management practices. iII N V ill:l'"^AIII i""; Ilo ii NII gu;vii: ulruln'ii:en , Jgiiul°Ilullulluul rudll..usfiy iva 'u:il' 1 tl"��il''"N III III""u:Il° I:T,14 ': I_u'3II,"I1,4 AG-1.5 Advance research related to the impact of climate change agriculture adaptation in Southeast Florida, such as but not limited to, monitoring systems, best management practices, climate-smart crops, management systems for agriculture and ecosystem services. iII N V ill:l'"^,AIII R Jgii V:Il.uu° Il uuulll ;ulru ullu uNu,�l usual°u u�ilu;:ns ul :N,°:�I uruul:; iilru�ufiuuull,uflluulns u�I IIu �I� ulru�:Il„u�ufiuu' ';uuu:�I_uII ��I�NuII Il� uuu:Iru�I N°ufi: II_u',II,o,�� AG-1.6 Develop processes with agricultural extension services for regularly identifying the most pressing climate-related data and research needs for the agriculture industry in Southeast Florida with representatives of different agricultural sectors. II\/1II11 V h IIII:I'"^,A I II R i2xiI2fusliu;in uullllulw,lp Jgii iI°IIu ulluu lrudIIu°ufiO Va" AG-2 Strengthen agriculture's economic viability and resilience Promote policies and programs to strengthen the economic viability and resilience of the regional agriculture industry in the face of increasing climate change impacts and other pressures for the conversion of agricultural lands. AG-2.1 Advocate for policies that enhance the resilience of the agriculture industry to climate change impacts, including increased drought, increased heat,flooding,sea level rise,groundwater salinization, non-native species invasion and changing rainfall conditions. Ilo ii NII gu;vii: ulruln'ii:en ' Iruu;;n Il 110fil Oil �,II '1 N''lll Iluu:ullliu:lil , udv ul Jcy OiNlN:Mu uV:uu;:ulns AG-2.2 Coordinate state advocacy related to advancing resilient agriculture among county and local government officials. iII N V ill:l'"^,A I II i" ii uoluln lliiz!s, Jdvoil Jcyu uuNw:l ulruu uu:liu ulru fi 19 AG-2.3 Implement local land use,zoning,water management and other policies that help the agriculture sector operate effectively and manage climate impacts. 1\/lII11 V huilll:l'"^,A I II R Ilu;:ul NII N;lu:;viizulnin,iiii2fiu,, 31I 'Whllll:°o AG-2.4 Assess and advocate for potential federal designation avenues that would aid the management of Southeast Florida agricultural lands,such as the Department of Agriculture's Regional Conservation Partnership Program or the Department of Homeland Security's Critical Infrastructure Sectors. Iloii NII gu;vii: ulnn,iller ts, Jgii ,ii Ilulft uul undll..usfiy, aJssoC°u ufou:,ulns AG-2.5 Maintain or expand current state and county,u,p,u�u,�c,�;u, ,az ,,,,o�,,,u.�, �✓ ,U,o, ,�,;,Iru,e;uu�,,,,ll,::Z. �utaz �u=pu::�ll=� program funding, also known as Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements,as a strategy to protect agricultural lands. Funding mechanisms include municipal bonds, state funds and federal matching funds through the Agricultural Easement Program. Current Florida PDR programs include: • Rural and Family Lands Program (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) • Purchase of Development Rights Program (Miami-Dade County) • Agricultural Reserve (Palm Beach County) Iloii NII N;lu;vii: ulnn,ill:!ntS ',VuV:�l_ull ��N��I�euull Il� uu.u:lr��lu°ufi II::II"I,��N .`: AG-3 Advance best management practices Advance best management practices and technological solutions to support sustainable,resilient and low-emissions agriculture. AG-3.1 Invest in internet connectivity to allow the successful implementation of r�:ticiazucru a rucuuUtuur�:tl. II ullll: N V �uilll:l'"^,A I II I� u,°:uu�l°Ilu u:ll.uuu ulr�N:ll.u°ufiuu" ;V uV:l_ull N�Ieu ull Il uutni: a s IJ�3111/k AG-3.2 Create education and incentive programs to encourage sustainable food production techniques that preserve soil and water quality, promote water conservation and efficiency and preserve biodiversity. II\u1II11 V huilll:l'"^,A I II i"� lnsfltiil llu inns iva 'u:il', 1 tl"N il';'"N III III""un1: N° p N '; I_u'3II,"I11,14 AG-3.3 Advocate for incentives and programs to diversify agriculture systems and support the implementation of rotational agriculture,when feasible. Promote the use of integrated pest management to minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides. Minimize the use of monoculture and promote the use of allelopathy. Help connect USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and FDACS programs,such as Conservation Innovation grant,with stakeholders. II\u1II11 V huilll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii NII gu:vii: a lnn,ill:!n , Il u aJ s oii a ufiu;:ulns ;u uu:I_uII NCI a uII II ulltn,: a°fi II o „ ': ILu�311,4 AG-4 Meet water needs Continue to meet the water needs of agriculture. AG-4.1 Review local water management goals against relevant FDACS resources and plans, and consider alignment to prioritize long-term sustainability,equity and the minimization of environmental pollution. iII N V uill:l'"^,AIII i" , If 1 uill:`I diu :flllnu :gjii �ulrudw itii a r;uulruuio;:lN6sluoluts ',VuV:�l_ull ��N��I�euull Il� uu.V:lr��lu°ufi II::II�I,��„ .`: 20 AG-4.2 Consider Southeast Florida's agricultural needs when updating current water management infrastructure in order to maintain high-quality agricultural water supply at a reasonable cost and meet Southeast Florida's irrigation and crop freeze protection needs. iII N V ill:l'"^,i l II ,:31:: 1+ Nilll:°i11 iA lluuui s AG-4.3 Invest in mutually beneficial data and shared water infrastructure, such as g..gepage barrueFs, forward pumps on saUu„nllty eontroU structures and water-use census data. iII N V ill:l'"^,i l II ,31:: 1+ h/illl:`i1, Ilu il° ill g vi:^uin1I'l1 ntS AG-4.4 Implement,advocate for and provide guidance regarding best practices related to efficient irrigation management to conserve water and reduce energy consumption on farms including, but not limited to, drip irrigation, irrigation scheduling, drought tolerant crops/xeriscape landscaping, rotational grazing and other strategies. V" V:i_ II ��ieu"III II3"Ju..V:irji::qS Il::Eo 4u .'; AG-5 Reduce agriculture's greenhouse gas emissions Reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with agriculture. AG-5.1 Decrease GHG emissions associated with agriculture through energy and water efficiency renevw�rabue energ to power agricultural operations and improvements and the expanded use o ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, transportation, including but not limited to onsite solar and,where appropriate,,„ ru�✓outauoaz. II /IIII: N V h/illl:l'"^,i l 11 R "J,°:uuii°iiu uai.uu Ilindii.u°ufiO uu' AG-5.2 Encourage and incentivize the use of best practices for land and soil management for carbon sequestration and expand research and measurement of existing and future benefits. II\/1II11 V h/illl:l'"^,i l IIR� n"ufifltiiiufloins, IlOi "III govi:^uI III u11 rats AG-5.3 Disseminate and incorporate best management practices for livestock production systems that minimize GHGs and increase resilience to the impacts of climate change. II �iIII N V ��illl:l'"^,illl R� in"ufiuuu:uuiiu°uns,"J, uuii°n.0 uuu ndu:ufitu' AG-6 Promote locally produced foods and goods Promote locally produced foods and goods to reduce food distribution impacts and promote local economic benefits. AG-6.1 Develop and disseminate communication campaigns about the value of locally produced food, including: • Fresh From Florida (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) • Redland Raised (Miami-Dade County) • Sustainable Floridians training program (Palm Beach County) iII N V ill:l'"^,i 111 i2xiii2fisiu;in uullllui:;i Oil°: II flu VIE:: I III u11 nts, I 11 uuulluu Oil fflu ":Iflon , 1;uuur°uuruii.0 lr ty Il :1S1^d Oilgl:fflu "IV:uu;:uins 21 AG-6.2 Support farmers markets and other local distribution channels through reducing regulatory and permitting barriers and encouraging restaurants and food stores to offer locally grown food. H\/lII11 V i*/ill:l'"^,AlII C"": Ilu;:ul IIIgu;vii: ulrnnlllnrnus ;,lrnuuurulil; d: I N 0�lD urul^fit Oil �:Jgii 11�;11 fltii uii indii Oy, Irnu;ulrn 11 uuulliit Oilgl:M Ifuu;:ns' 11 u0uruu '1111 rniity 11 l d uuu�l:lrnu �uliu:;ulrn AG-7 Increase urban agriculture Increase urban agriculture,gardening and other backyard agricultural practices. AG-7.1 Identify and reduce zoning obstacles for urban agricultural practices, such as vertical and rooftop farming, growing and selling produce and keeping chickens and/or beehives. Steps to reduce obstacles include: • Amending zoning codes to allow for specific agricultural animals in residential districts • Establishing a pilot permit program to incrementally increase the number of agricultural animals • Explicitly excluding agricultural activities in nuisance laws and aesthetic regulations iII N V ill:l'"^,A l II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: f nn'ii::,ant AG-7.2 Establish local networks of urban agriculture practitioners to share resources, knowledge and best practices. iII N V lII R i2xiI2fnsliolrn uu1111ulw,lp Jgiili iI° .. �IIu ulluu�;� ulrn� IIu��Vu" AG-8 Increase prevention and response to invasive pests/pathogens Increase resources for the study and implementation of invasive,non-native pest and pathogen prevention, early detection and rapid response. AG-8.1 Identify current invasive and non-native pests and pathogens threatening the agriculture sector and review the projected risk exacerbated by climate change. II\/1II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II C" ulrn°fidtilil pllu°ulrns' IlOil III gu;uVl:!fI III°ul f t AG-8.2 Prioritize the detection and response required based upon the projected risk and develop public-private research plans with farmers,academic institutions and local governments. II\/1II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A l II C" lrn°fiuuuill filu°ulrns' IlOil III gu;uVl:!fI III°ul f t AG-8.3 Track and collectively seek state and federal funding opportunities for research of non-native pest and pathogen prevention, based on the documented risk to the local agricultural economy. Vflo w ii iil^IIVI'u:II,.Vllil n4:�lii Vs V�" aid":;: �4�iI Nr"'llllil;:," IIICn°wuV'u:II,. lfns, o it a ll tl�V;vii: fIIIIII1Il1 y f1t ail :,H, � ��il {°'^,A� C-� a��' AG-9 Expand integration of native pollinators Expand the integration of native pollinators to bolster the resilience of agriculture. AG-9.1 Advance research regarding pollinator health and the impacts of climate change on pollinators. iII N V ill:l'"^,Alll R I2^xiii2fnsliu;in oullllnlw,lp lnsfl lluu:llu;ulrns 22 AG-9.2 Expand the inclusion of native pollinators in gardens and private, local and state-wide landscaped lands. Encourage intercropping of pollinator plants on or nearby agricultural lands. Include apiaries in community gardens. III N V i ill:l'"^,A lII i""; Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: uinn'ii:!n S' i Il 110filauu 11°0111.uu '1111 irluty..11 jS1 u;:uu�l �ir�u uuuir� fi AG-9.3 Expand leasing of government-owned and-managed natural areas to beekeepers. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: H inn'ii:!nts AG-10 Address heat risks to farm workers Assess and address public health risks of more frequent and intense high-heat days to farm workers. AG-10.1 Work with the agricultural industry and public health professionals to identify and quantify risks of increasing heat to farm workers. II\/1II11 V h/lll:P`,A I i" irn°fiu:uOufloins u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il utni: us Il:Tii(fl...w AG-10.2 Develop and promote heat-stress minimization best practices for farm workers. II /IIII: N V i*/illl:l'"^,A l 11 R :2exTi:2nufiiiu;:un uullllu�i°��,�� ii u;:un°unuiiunuu' u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il uu:il° Il:Tii(fl...w AG-10.3 Expand and fund education on heat illness for agricultural managers and workers,ensuring educational materials are produced in the native languages of farm workers. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l 11 R i2xiii2fisiu;in oullllli°ie �,°: uruli ; liinsfl iiuu:liu; n ' ir1u 111 Il uuulliit uuu 11 u0ur°uu '1111 ll ty..Il j 1:.::!� Oilgl:M IV:uu;:uins AG-10.4 Advocate for the adoption of farm labor safety policies that address heat-related dangers. II\/1II11 V h/lll:P,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn'ii:!n s, 11 u0uruuruiu1[1ity III 1:!d uuu i 11 uuullut oil a:Jdvoui°mail°Y Oilgl:M IVuu;:uins 23 Energy �-�� fOVVB[�S D�f Z�RJ �[��D�OUS� �BS �FDiSSiODS There is scientific consensus' that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, theunienne'bauedtargetestab|iuhedbythe |ntergovernnnenta| Pane| onC|innskeChangeUPCC\. is critical to human hea|th, safety, food security, water supply, ecosystem health and the ability to manage impacts from n|innske change. Like many local and stake governments across the United Stskeu, Southeast Florida governments seek to provide leadership in urgently addressing the root causes of global climate change by reducing energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reaching carbon neutrality. Net zero GHG emissions is defined by the United Nations as cutting GHG emissions to as close to zero as pouuib|e, with any remaining emissions re-absorbed from the atmosphere by oceans and forestS2 by 2050. Meeting the Paris Agreement's climate targets will also require carbon removal through nature-based sn|uiinns, technology and other carbon sinko, according to recent reports from the UN'u Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change(|PCC). According to the Energy Information Administration, Florida was the third largest emitter by state in 2019, producing 231 million metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to powering 20 million households for one year. In terms of global contribution, the state emits more carbon emissions than many countries, including Bangladesh, Peru and Bolivia. The Southeast Florida region represents roughly a third of the utate'u economy and thus plays a critical role in ambitious and aggressive action to reduce carbon pollution. The vast majority oftheenergynonuunnedinSoutheautF|oridaiuuuedtofue|vehin|eu and generate electricity for buildings. The path forward requires utilities, local governments and the private sector to set bold targets and undertake dramatic action to improve efficiency, reduce demand and rapidly transition to zero-carbon energy generation, while reshaping our communities and transportation systems. A to a low-carbon economy will pay dividends to the Southeast Florida region through increased resilience, long-term savings and economic opportunities presented by a new green economy. Recommendations EN-1 Reach net zero emissions by2O5O Reduce 0H0 emissions by5O% by 2O3O and reach net zero carbon emissions by 2O5O,orsooner. EN'1.1 Develop local GHG emissions reduction targets through climate action plans that limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and achieve��l z e v o, (as defined by the United Nations) by2050or sooner,aligned with regional priorities. |\/lPLEh/ E R nmdOuflonm' |oca| govern III entm' cufl|ifles,vvater uti|iflem'mchoo| dimOric�� rimateme��toi, regiona| D|anning counci|m'�3outheamtF|oridaO|eanCiflemCoa|iflon , International Panel on Climate Change (|PCC).ARG Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2022 ehftps://www.un.nrg/en/dimatechange/net-zern'cna|itinn 24 Eli Support and advocate for strategies to meet net zero electricity generation by 2050,consistent with utility commitments. H\/lI1N N h/NII:I'"^,i N 11 i" Nl °uuul; II„uuullouul.S, I101° III gu,uvl:! lI III ul lr ts, Il a �:Jdvol�JI y Oil Ir1u 111 Il ilU:iit OilgN:M "Iu:Nu;:ns I I d uuu�N" Ir�u "�uuu:;ulr� fi EN-2 Advance energy efficiency and conservation Advance energy efficiency and conservation through technological solutions,behavioral strategies and policies in order to reduce GHG emissions as referenced in EN-1. Eli Create incentives for above code building performance standards that align with GHG emissions reduction targets referenced in Eli II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,i N II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn,ill:!n , Il a EN-2.2 Implement mandatory green building ordinances compliant with Florida laws. IIIIy:"II u_IIII :N"^N II II IIw'�: II�I��I�,�II �I<��I:�+,� Irn.uu.lr.0 ^u.urlm Eli Develop policies to regularly audit, benchmark,and/or retro-commission large,existing government and private buildings and explore building performance standards. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,i Nll R Ilo ii III gu;vii: ulnn,ill:!nt, Il uDil "�ul sI.::!,� too, non Il ilU:iit OilgN:ffl "Iuuu:;ulns, 10111°Ilurullulrluty 11 ) fil^d OilgN:M "IV:uu;:ulns Eli Develop an incentive for increasing the energy efficiency of the properties during 30-and/or 40-year building recertifications. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,i N II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn,ill:!nts Eli Advance energy efficiency financing strategies through changes to local ordinances,the development of incentives and education and outreach. IIII��NII-�N N ��NII:I""^iNll i�"": II'II�I:�IIII NuNIC'�I:�"i'N�I �I�Ir�i�ry�uIIII ��II�I:�II'IIP�„„ �I��I:�IrIrIIII'Ir011uuuurl""y,� N�1��il;d°:;N �I�Ir�ra��uuu"w��ll�l�ll"IIPi�„ II�I��I��"III �Iw��I�+,��I;IC'm�lll'Irll�l�llll�;�„ �I'��I�II'IrIIII'Irllll.,ull'111111.'"y�� il"Nils+,dil,� il"NNII"If"1�"IIII� �nlllli;'�II""Ilil�pa�I IIII"IIP;; n�ll��llil;"NII""IIP;; Eli Partner with local government and other stakeholders to assess the efficiency of the Florida Energy Code and define the responsibilities of each trade to improve compliance and enforcement, as well as any key synergies or alignment potential with the Florida Building Code. II\/1II11 N NU::I'"^,i N 11 R Ilo ii III gu;vii: u A Tl1::!nt, Il u sI.::!,� too, Ir1u 111 Il ilU:iit OilgN:ffl "Iuuu:;ulns, 10111°Ilurullulrluty 11 ) fil^d Oil g�:M�1 aIu'VV;;ns Oil �IC�11!": ��IIV"'NIC�i IIVN iI �:�,,'�ll �t�il a:JssoilI I J'u:VV"NIn iu u:il! 1 d"��il';'^N III III""V:If�il N" I°��]oiJ63 '. IIUII ��IIIC��w:N u;;NIIT'"IIII "IIII ;;PICA Eli Support and advocate the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC)for increased energy savings through utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs, such as but not limited to the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, and develop competitive and affordable rates for energy efficiency retrofits and energy conservation measures. NII N N NII:I'"^,i N 11 R non Il Did:it N":�Ir�u "�uNu;;Plr� 0111°Ilurullulr� ty II "j i:.::!� u Pu�N"��u;;"�uuu°Plr� fi IIu PI°"�N �w:Nu,P l!ulr�urul r�u: fi .up a Pub EN-2.8 Advocate for the Florida Building Commission to make changes to promote efficiency, ,u, rorNbNe ,ag=and electrification, and direct a portion of the commission's research dollars to energy and water efficiency. IIN:"II u_IIII N"^N II II u°ul)uu u'Plrl:)intl ry�uuu Ali N "� ' il;"NIIII�„ il�il;"NII""If'lllllfllll�ll"II II'.,i� N1i��„il.d";;N il"Nlfil ryd�ll""IIII i��llil"NII"'IIPi�, Iil"Nil��,!� it il"N+,dil;.lf'If11111f11i1 II Ili Pi3, aItl vVNil:;;a;Jil'"' Oilg+:M�l aIu:VV;;PIn 25 iuw 'u:il', 1 d"N�il';nNw� IfV:ICniI N° I �uNllll63 '. IIUII ��IIICn�w:l u;;NIIr'"II IIr'IIII ;:NICn III Increase accessibility to energy efficiency solutions Increase accessibility to energy efficiency solutions prioritizing limited-income,energy-burdened households and furoiatlll11ie c liltliles. Eli Promote and create local incentive,financing or loan programs for energy efficiency technologies or building retrofits. gV;vii: f nllr'III';nf1tS' linlfn�:J nil Ilw'';fl IIICn dtil,V'u:IIV;NIns, ii;011I '1111''IIII,.Vlfnll'uyd:.::!ViI'nH0,ND11rllilnfit ICni dtilil uflV;;Nlfns' Hit N:;,'V II II it I.,V'V:II II V V it S' II.II^ w j V it s iI'.N^V o II'. Eli Prioritize existing and create new energy efficiency programs for,u,o;war.......t o;;;;ii.nod e,F.D.12,,,,u,r.12.o;,iru, households that reduce the burden of upfront costs and target the reduction of high energy burden. IIo ii III r;lu;vii: ulrnn'ii::erne S uuul° Il.uu:illluunl S lrnsfitIl.,uquu°Nlrns, Ir 0111 Il uv;:Nlluq Oil gl:fflll wIfuu;:Nlrns' nI ugllrll o Nu'llru;;Nu d wr ssu NI uwrfpu;:Nlns Eli Advocate for innovative incentive mechanisms by which renters and landlords can co-invest in weatherization and building performance improvements that are economically sound for both parties. III N V rlll:I'"^,A 111 I"": iilrr Iluuwrlrrl;I ulrrdll..usilly, IIOil: ;rll guNV1:.::!uI III ul^f1t III Expand use of renewable energy Increase accessibility and expand the use of distributed (on-site sources)and utility-scale iirumewallbllle ;II gM and storage technology through policies,practices and technological development. Eli Set percent renewable energy targets that align with regional and local GHG emissions reduction targets referenced in Eli II\rII II11 V hrllll:I'"^,A l II R IIo i III r'Jovii.:f I 111I erru , I.I11.!c a nl° Il,uu:illluu 111 pu CAI N°toll.. Eli Expand affordability of renewable energy purchasing options by investing in a„r.ic]uwu,s.l.ve;furi,alr].Q.;u, III N V rlll:I'"^,AIII R rron ll uu;Nll'ilu uNurlw;rlrrll wru .lovi:nurrurul f1ts, ll uu^�wru:I I to i I NI N°u:uIII° Iluf:lilHflll r rrrl°u rll pu;:NlCr�� a NCI^d;r � rrs rwrrrll wr'u:pV"NICri..uulluuuu°Nlrr�rr� llll�uullw;rrrull�Iuu;Nyli�I° �I°u;Nu�r°uu�r°ullulr�uu�u,�� I;uNu�r°uu�r°ulI„ulrruuur II :r��I�� uNu� Eli Seek alternative funding sources for expanding renewable energy purchasing options, including public-private partnerships and regional collaboration on grant opportunities, particularly for historically under-resourced communities. gV;vii: Nrrllr'IIiI'nf1tS' pil"'ll' wruil I.::"f" o':NII rII wrICru' rll"'V;;N llil 11 VmIIrIIIIr''IIII.,Urrllty nsflull,V'u:llV;"Nns Eli Develop incentives for new properties to be solar-ready or include a minimum amount of solar energy production per property. III N V rlll:I'"^,A l II R IIo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill':,ant Eli Prepare for the use of..............................................................11 , g ( )tecfuuuoUog ;;" ..0 . ...to.. ,u, , V2G III N V rlll:l'"^,A lII R IIo ii III r;lu;vii: ulnn'ill':,f1tS' Il u sI.:::,f too NI °uuul; IL.uuulluuul.::!S Eli Identify and expand opportunities that offer incentives for the private sector and academic institutions to advance research and bring to market strategies for distributed energy technologies. II\rIIII11 V hrllll:I'"^,A l II I" wrN':wr,�I^ur°ulil ulrrsdtilil pllu°Nlns' Il u I uu:i Ilulrrwrlrrl;hwrll ulrr°rrtiOl lluNlns, IIuNI :III gu vii::ulnn'il nts, non Il uu;:Nllilu: 26 011gd:ffl V:pu;:111S Eli Advocate for state and federal laws and programs that expand all opportunities for solar energy deployment statewide including rooftop solar on residential,commercial and industrial facilities. II u;;ull � � .�u;:vii: a nn'ii::'rna S' Irnu;:ulrn Il 110filuuu�Iw Irnli w� uu°ulrna II°0111°Ilur°IIIIffln y 11 wJSII u;;uu�Iw�Irnu uu°ulrna Il nuaw�ullll�IIII: N V ��IIII:I"^',A I II �, sII �;Vt uu'widvoil wJiiY u;;uu�lw�lrnu °a;��lluulrna EN-5 Enable grid-independent energy and waste-to-energy systems Enable grid-independent energy and waste-to-energy systems. Eli Evaluate and advocate for changes in existing land development regulations and standards regarding the installation and use of energy-efficient and small-scale distributed renewable and modular waste-to-energy systems that are grid independent, while maintaining the integrity of the urban development boundary and ensuring that such policies do not promote suburban sprawl.Waste-to-energy systems should be coupled with a zero waste plan. II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;;vii: a nnallll nrnu S' Irnu;;ulrn IlDIIOnlOil Iw lrnli;w� uu ulrn a� Ei Utilize distributed renewable energy for emergency management Utilize distributed renewable energy technologies for emergency management and disaster recovery, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G)technologies. Eli Partner with stakeholders to pilot distributed solar+distributed storage(such as V2G)energy systems at hurricane shelters, buildings that house frontline populations (e.g. nursing homes), or government operations centers for disaster recovery and emergency management. Ilo ii III gu;;vii: a lrnnallll nrnu s II uu ull° Il..uu:Vllllp llll.s, Ilau sII Iho'uo;: 6 Duu ull;u:a Eli Support and advocate for the development of energy security models for solar+storage during disaster recovery, prioritizing frontline communities. 1 gu;:vii: B nln'iil'nHnV S' ICnu;:NlCn DIIOfil Oil II^011a''IIII1"III11fflIIV:y u;;NII��w�ICnll ��IIV NICna II';'NII ^VV'llll;:" IVflHHl'flI: ' alf"IM:JtIl I�"�' too ICnstI'u:II.,VuIIV"Plfns Eli Prioritize renewable energy and distributed storage(such as V2G)within emergency management plans that ensure continual energy access during emergencies and disaster recovery. Ilo ii III gu;;vii: a nnallllnrnu w I: 4o0 n�fl IlallwJlrnlrnu nag II O ulrnlil lHs EN-7 Reduce renewable energy and energy efficiency soft costs soft costs associated with advancing Streamline permitting an administrative processes to reduce the,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, energy efficiency, renewable energy and storage. Eli Adjust zoning policies to provide incentives,such as expedited permitting,for energy-efficient practices and renewable energy. II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;;vii: a nn'iil:lint Eli Reform and innovate permitting processes as they relate to renewable energy and energy efficiency, including expanded training,clarifying and making rules more accessible,expediting permitting processes, reducing or eliminating permitting fees and improving the convenience of inspections for property owners and local businesses. II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;;vii: a nnallll nrnu S' Irnu;;ulrn IlDIIO nl Oil an a^aw u:ll I uoii 27 ��[J'fw "_� .^� SU1 1O[f "OFD�BCf SfB' �ON�[S iD UD��[SfBD�iD�, �E�E �O�iD� BD� iFD��FD�DfiD� ��UifB' �� DJC�SS�S BD� ��UifB' jr jr BD� B�B�fiD� fO C�iFDBf� C�BD�� jr �DSU�� f�Bf B�� CBD �B[fiCi�Bf� BD� �RJS��[ B��RJBC��S S�B�� CODSi��[ SVSf�FDiC SOCiO�O3DOFDiC BD� [BCiB� iD��Uifi�S BD� C��[ �OCB� -BCfO[Sf�Bf �BW� �� fO �iSC[iFDiDBfiOD BD� B�W�[SifV As cities and counties annouu Southeast Florida strive to build a sustainable, resilient and prosperous region,the resulting public policies, programs and projects nnustprodunebenefituthskareuharedbvaU. Climate change functions as a "threat multiplier," increasing individuals' exposure and sensitivity to extreme weather, flooding. sea level rise and extreme heak, thus reducing their capacity to respond to current and future n|innake impacts. This multiplier effect is particularly burdensome for, and at times disproportionately borne by, individuals with low wealth or limited income and people of color due to structural and institutional forms of raniunn, such as housing discrimination and segregation. Additional . which are frequently highly exposed to climate risks with fewer reuourneu, capacity, safety netu, or political power include older adults, the unhouued, innnnigrantu, different|y'ab|ed peop|e, youth, outdoor workeru, non-English speakers and those with chronic health conditions. Individuals with multiple vulnerability factors — such as being a person of color, a non-English speaker and low income— experience cascading climate impacts more acutely. Stakeholders should identify frontline communities within their own localities and auueuu how to deliver equitable processes and equitable outcomes. |ndividua|u, neighborhoods and communities in Southeast Florida may experience geographic vulnerability if they have proximity to a current or future hazard (e.g., if they live in a low-lying area prone to flooding or a heat island). Due to structural banieru, some groups experience socioeconomic vulnerability because they lack the resources and opportunities, financial or other, to be able to mitigate or avoid a hazard. Frontline communities may be left behind by recent economic booms or displaced from their higher-elevation homes or buuineuueu, resulting in increased challenges to equitably adapting to climate change. Equity means that po|inynnaking, service delivery and distribution of resources account for the different hiutorieu, challenges and needs of the people served. Equity differs from equality, which treats everyone the same despite disparate outcomes. A climate equity framework prioritizes frontline communities and people who contribute least to climate change. Climate equity ensures that these communities play central role in the transformation of the systems that have established and continue to perpetuate the unequal burden of climate innpactu.' and that they directly benefit from a toa |ow'narbon. resilient community. The Compact shares the Southeast Florida Regional Partnership's definition of equity, as outlined in the Seven50: SE Florida Prosperity P|an^: ^ Derived from San Antonio, https://www.sasustainability.com/category/climate-equity 4httpa://sfrogiona|oounoi| org/aovon50'viaion/ 28 Equity.Just and fair inclusion. The goal of equity must be to create conditions that allow all individuals and communities to reach their full potential to the benefit of the individual and the larger regional community. An equitable region is one in which all can participate and prosper in their communities and in the regional economy,and where benefits and burdens are shared fairly. RCAP 3.0 seeks to provide guidance to center equity as an integral part of climate mitigation and resilience planning, program and policy development, project design and decision-making for budgeting and investments. Efforts to abate carbon pollution and adapt to climate change impacts must actively seek, include and prioritize direction from frontline communities while ensuring that such initiatives reduce existing burdens and produce benefits for these communities. Recommendations EQ-1 Ensure equitable processes and outcomes in climate change action Ensure that practices, policies, programs and investments addressing climate change are shaped by equitable processes and achieve equitable outcomes. EQ-1.1 Determine appropriate and locally relevant performance metrics and monitor for climate equity outcomes with input from members of diverse communities on metrics and methods for ensuring data validity. I .�u;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt, Ilulill ill ��u:vii:_ulr�urul:^ �u I ;il'11urull.ulii t III it �: �Nu�l:�Ir�V ��uu:;Nlr� non Il uuNlliit I �IIII: N V i*�illl:l"^',A I II Imo, � Oil�I�:M Iu:pu;:Nln II glion ill �,w:ll r�l ul u,NIl.,uthi: Js 11:]oiu6: 'I guuNn: ll U Iru; 1 ch:Jingi: C011111ll Jct EQ-1.2 Incorporate climate equity considerations and socioeconomic data in fiscal planning, budgeting, project prioritization and program and policy development. Identify and prioritize communities that such efforts seek to benefit. �I 1 III gu;:vii:! N 1II gIIon ill EQ-1.3 Incorporate climate equity in comprehensive,strategic and other relevant plans. II\/iIII11 V i ill:l"^'A l II i"": IIo;:NI III �lu::N l ulr�llrlll!r�u mill ill gu°:vil: ulr 1I'lll::!n S' III giion ill EQ-2 Build intersectional climate equity knowledge Intentionally build awareness and capacity in local governments to understand and address the intersectionality of equity and climate change. EQ-2.1 Ensure that all local government staff and elected officials have the opportunity to participate in ongoing climate equity and environmental justice training. I .�u;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt' Iluiill ill ��u°vil:_uln1I'll:^n S' I:u::Nlll'1111 '1111 lrlity III )I:.::'��Nu�l:�lr�il ��Iiu:;Nlr� non Il uuNllilu:I �IIII: N V i*�illl:l"^',A l II Imo: IIu;;N�l III � illrnsfitl.uq:uuNln EQ-2.2 Identify existing curricula or training options. If no appropriate training exists, develop or commission the development of curricula for local government staff on topics such as: • How systemic inequity and racism are threat multipliers for climate change • How to design and implement equitable climate solutions through collaboration among community groups and local government leaders I .�u;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt, Iluiill ill ��u°vii:_ulr�urul:^ �u I ;il'11urullu ln�t III it �: �Nu�l:�lr�il ��Iiu:;Nlr� non Il uuNlliit I �IIII: N V i*�illl:l"^',A l II Imo, u:;N�l � � illrnsfitl.up:uuNln 29 EQ-3 Build the capacity of frontline communities Build the capacity of frontline communities to identify,analyze,communicate and act upon their community's Illiii,iirm,il Ul e ur 2lllli!gig needs and priorities. EQ-3.1 Host trainings or workshops for existing community leaders, and those whom they nurture for next generation leadership,to access and understand local climate information related to their communities. 1\/11II11 V h/lll:P`,A III i" uinsfltiufloins, Ju a find °nulluiiuu�fl Oil Oil°: II gu,uv�:! iI III 11: r tS, u 1 t Il JSi^�: uuu�l ir�ii; �uuuuir� �u;uir� 11 uull uu u;uu�w:l �ir�u �u:iiuuir� ib 1uu 11 u,:;u u�r°u u�r a ii a ire ii u' EQ-3.2 Support community leaders in developing, messaging and selecting a medium relevant to their communities by providing access to regional climate communications materials. II /IIII: N V i*/illl:l'"^,A I II R ii;u;un°un°uii.unuu„ Il Jsi duuu non Il uuulliitOilg ffl Ifloins, Juu �:Jnd °iiulltiii.uu illuuu�l rll ir��l cu:il'lll 11;u: EQ-3.3 Use approaches,such as a community liaison framework,that position community members and leaders to serve as a bridge between government and their communities on climate-related issues and opportunities. III N V i ill:l'"^,AIII i"": Ilo i III �,lu;:vii.uir1uru1!f1t , Ilu.iill �fl gu;vi_4i[11111111.!f1 s, ']oii.,uthii ist II nuuii 6:1 ii (liiu;:un :fll CIliIlupIgii clh Ifv 1l Cu:iliilp Ic u, uoiliuluii.,un t �ir�u �u:iiuuir� fi irlu;:n Il�uuulliiu:uuu�l:ir�ii � uu:uir� fi �:) :Idi nir i� iiinsflt uuuu::uins III��i�� a uu� EQ-4 Develop partnerships with the community to co-create solutions Form mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations,community leaders and other trusted messengers to co-create engagement,outreach and decision-making processes.Assess frontline community needs and strengths. Elevate diverse voices and community priorities to inform policies,programs and projects. EQ-4.1 Identify and connect with existing,trusted community leaders who serve as representatives of their community's needs and priorities. Formal or informal community leaders could include: • Faith leaders • Schools officials • Leaders of community organizations • Cultural group leaders • Student and youth leaders Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: H A Tl1:entS, Iluiill ill gu°vii:_H `11 i::en s, si;;ho 6o 6sO a ii uuoiruululffiuty s EQ-4.2 Conduct outreach to community members and leaders when there are opportunities for public input in current decision-making processes. II u;;u�i III �.�u;vii: Hinn,ii^ntS, Iluiill ill ��u°:u�,�i_Hin1I'l1:^n S, 11 umu�ruullllfflity III 1 �: uuu�l:ir�ii � iiu::uir� r�u:uir�..11 uuulliit�IIII: N V i*�illl:l"^,A l II Imo: Il Oilgl:M IVuu::ns i:u::uir� iiullV ir�p: �V:u �i pu"uu' EQ-4.3 Create opportunities early in decision-making processes for frontline community members to help shape the vision and plan for infrastructure,adaptation and mitigation projects that affect their community. III N V i ill:l'"^,A l II i" iloins, IlOil III 90VIE::^ IIllu1 nt ..Il uull III gu::uvi^HI ill u1_n S, 111^guoni :ill pu"uu'S 30 EQ-4.4 Include frontline community members in regular comprehensive reviews of critical infrastructure, such as wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, even in the absence of resident complaints. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A I II i"": IIu;;NI III gu;vii: Hlnn'illentS' Ifuiill ill gu°:NvI_Hln1I'll^n S' III giion ill �,w:II r�I uI W Jul:!. IA lluuul.S EQ-4.5 Develop artuu ator bud eturu processes for resiliency investments. II �IIII: N V i*�illl:l"^,A I II Imo: IIu;;N�I III � u;;N Hlr�urul^r�u mill jll gu°:NvI_HI111ul^n ts, iI:V 11111u 1111uIity sI^d oiigl::)lnil �31 lo in s, non Il uuNllilu: Oig�:M IVuu;:Nln EQ-4.6 Identify and engage with community-based organizations to establish and maintain partnerships, trusting relationships and social capital in the community. iII N V i ill:l'"^,AIII i"": IIo ii III gu;vii: Hlnn'illents, Iluiill ill gu°vii:_Hlnn'il^n siilnsflt uu:puNln EQ-4.7 Co-design, implement and evaluate processes,strategies and materials with communities regarding climate issues that can be shared by trusted partner organizations and that align with community priorities. Choose facilitators through community input. 1\/11II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: Hlnn'illentS' Il mill ill gu`:NvI_H[1111u112fi s '3011.0 li: Ist II nu N11 6:1 I giiu;:n ill Uiin'i Jul Clh fflgil:' C0111°11ll �JN u' 1I;uNu1°uu1°uII„unuu„ :i it N� uNll4',�N�IC�II 'V:IIV;NIC� 1V;111C1 IIVNI'll'tOil nsflt uuuu;;Nln I Foster ongoing dialogue between the community and local government Encourage ongoing dialogue between and among local elected officials, local government staff and frontline communities about local climate impacts,community needs and priorities to build awareness and inform decision making. EQ-5.1 Create opportunities for in-person discussions between local governments and frontline communities about the unique climate challenges and opportunities present or anticipated in their communities. Begin with listening sessions with frontline community members to understand local issues and priorities and identify local leaders. Provide sufficient information and technical assistance in advance to have meaningful dialogue. Identify existing community meetings where climate conversations can be added to agendas. 1\/11II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A III R IIo ii III gu;vii: Hlnn'illents, Ilulill ill gu;vii:_H Dh1 JIr thiiu;pN 11° 11 u0uruurull.ulrllity' 11 umil'11u '1111 ffluty 11 )SI^d EQ-5.2 Hold listening sessions, meetings and forums that are accessible to the community and attend existing community meetings and gatherings. Communication venues should be: • Physically and/or virtually accessible (i.e. places that people can walk and bike/roll to or can be reached by transit) • Safe for all community members • Located in places that communities value as gathering spaces (e.g., community centers and cultural centers) • Led in, or translated into,the primary language(s) of the community • Scheduled at various times to accommodate different schedules • Targeted towards various demographics, including youth • Sufficiently staffed with government representation from different departments so that community questions are adequately answered 1\/11II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: H lnin'lll ents� Il Mill III gu;;NvI_H I III ul^n s, 11 u0II '11111IIll.ulrllity III 1 I d ni: HghII o Nu lhu;Nu;:d rJssoil �Ju;IIV;n' it V:NC�i IV ua�C�'u:.i lil aNC�u'l"'��il uV"NI"'i EQ-5.3 Provide resources or compensation to remove potential barriers for community participation, 31 including: • Providing childcare for parents attending • Providing food if held in the evening • Providing or facilitating transportation 1\/lI11 V h/ill:l'"^,A I II I"": IIu;;NI III gu;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt' Iluiill ill gu°:;NvI_uln1I'll^ntS' II hiill JIr thiiu:pN 11° 11 u0uruu '1111 rliity' Il Juthl 11 I d Oil� I�fflu Ifuu;;ns' Ir1I HghII o;Nu`Ilhoo d Jufisoii°u Jfiiu;;ns, non Il uuNlliit Oil 1I°0111°Ilu '1111ffll y 11 JSI d oil �lr�u ��Ilu°Nlr� uNlnsii S EQ-5.4 Provide sufficient funding,staff time and resources for community engagement within project budgets. IIo ii III gu;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt' Il mill III gu°:;NvI_uI III ul^nt EQ-6: Integrate social vulnerability data Integrate and analyze social vulnerability data as part of all local government and agency processes. EQ-6.1 Review and analyze existing social vulnerability data and projected risks due to climate impacts, ensuring such data is incorporated in vulnerability assessments and applied to local contexts.When integrating and exploring socioeconomic data, disaggregate by race, income, housing tenure, unemployment, disability,transit dependence, etc. Embed locally relevant social vulnerability data and planning tools in decision-making processes and when developing equitable approaches and solutions. IIo ii III gu;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt, Iluiill ill gu°vii:_u S IIuI IIu:Vu 1111l ^uwl'_N uu:i' u�l �;Iiiu::Nlr� �ll �,w:;l�l r��l u�l Sufi EQ-6.2 Use social vulnerability data to drive decision-making for regulatory frameworks, infrastructure locations and relocation costs. Balance the use of cost-benefit analysis or economic valuation approaches,which may result in inequitable investments in areas with relatively high property values,with the valuation of social and environmental factors. Create or amend existing planning documents to ensure sufficient mitigation of local social vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change. IIo;:NI III gu;vii: unln'ii::!nt, Ifuiill ill gu°:vii:_u 1II giion ill �,w:ll r�l ul fi EQ-6.3 Create an accessible, public-facing toolkit of trusted social vulnerability data resources so stakeholders can find usable and actionable data. Some examples are: • Florida Institute of Health Innovation reports • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Social Vulnerability Index and reports • U.S. Census data • U.S. Global Change Research Program Climate and Health Assessment • County and municipal data • Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE) Reports • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool II "�u;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt' Iluiill ill ��u°:N�,�I_uln1I'll^n S' I:u::Nlll'1111 '1111 lrlity III I �: uNu�l:lr�il � Iiu:;Nlr� non Il uuNlliitIIu;;N�l III � Oil flu Ifuu;:n' ul giiu n ill �,w:ll r�l ul fi EQ-7 Prioritize investments that simultaneously address equity and climate Prioritize investments in infrastructure/services that promote economic mobility, health and safety for all community members while cutting greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. EQ-7.1 Assess local social vulnerabilities in relation to climate change impacts and the infrastructure services, infrastructure design, land use (including housing)and other built environment components needed to reduce those vulnerabilities over time. II\/1II11 V h/ill:l'"^,AIII R IIo ii III gu;vii: ulnn'ill:!nt' Iluiill ill gu°:NvI_uln1I'll^n siilrnsMililuflu ns' Ir1u 111 Il uDildl'ilu Ou�l:�lr�u �uiiu::Nlr� 11 u0ur°Ilurullun t I .I y I" "luu nl :flI �t�l^Ir�l;ul fi a��il�"N::� uNll� ��IC�II, ��Vpu"NIC�i� IIiI�N llu;:NIC�� VII�:�IC�"� uNllua�'V:puNIC� ��t,il;��il Ilil�i� IIiIN 32 EQ-7.2 Prioritize investments that promote economic mobility, health and safety while addressing climate change causes and impacts. Examples are: • Providing affordable,convenient and reliable transit • Implementing ;; ,u;,inp.1, !g:SI,�p,.. policies, programs and projects n.nuoronrnobuJ.ly programs • Establishing or expanding car-share and ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, • Preserving and adding affordable housing accessible to transit and other public infrastructure, including schools and community spaces • Using reen nature based infrastrructrure to reduce urban heat,flooding and other climate change impacts • Maintaining and enhancing community recreation spaces 1 N nln'iil'"ants, III tl�u::vii:! NlCnllrllil'!' nV II �w:�IIo n )I ON:J n poiiii ta:J 1Ion ; t�il Anil lli II ��IIu::NICn�:d �I1 -H, � fail :{°'^,A� Cam, ,�u;vii:u;:;u�l N � EQ-8 Address economic development in tandem with climate change Address economic mobility and equitable economic development as they relate to climate change impacts and solutions. EQ-8.1 Create workforce opportunities and training programs that advance the just transition to a resilient region. iII N V f ill:l'"^,A lII R Ilo ii NII gu;vii: N nu 'ii::! nts, Ilulill ill gu:vii:'_Nlrnurul^gnu nu 111 Il id:ilu: ii uon°'in''i ulrnuty 11 �Js1^d Oilg�:fflll Iu:NV;;PICns' III siI N;;toII it nuNllr"Illlil;"tl�il ^�iI Hu::N llrllil!'�n'V:aNII�� ICnll'i �Vpu"NICni EQ-8.2 Develop integrative policies, plans and initiatives that solve multiple challenges — simultaneously addressing climate change, reducing socioeconomic disparities and increasing economic resilience—to ensure that the transition to a low-carbon, resilient economy benefits historically disinvested communities and drives growth in industries that offer living wage jobs across multiple skill levels. II\/1II11 V f ill:l'"^,A l II R Ilo ii NII gu;vii: N nu 'ii::! nts, Il Mill ill gu:vii:'_N lrnurul^gnu ;ulI111°ulil'; oil g ) nu °' Iflorns 33 Informed � �� 'f' ��w �-��w ^��|O��s � � iD ��UifB' ��, CO��CfiW� BCfiOD OD C�iFDBf� C�BD�� V S�B[iD� ��SOU[C�S BD� DOVV�� f�Bf SU��O[f iD-O[FD�� COFDFDUDifi�S, BD� iDW�SfiD� iD SUSfBiD�� B[fD�[S�i�S BD� COFDFDUDifV �D�B��FD�Df f�Bf UiN f�� f[USf, CB�BCifV BD� �OVV�[ fO CO-C��Bf� SO�UfiODS BD� S�B�� CiSiOD FDB' iD� Rising to meet the existential challenge presented by n|innake change in Southeast Florida requires the partnership, engagement and action of a myriad of stakeholders — governments agencies, the business community, schools and local youth, civil society and, critically,the communities impacted first and worst by n|innske change and with the least resources to respond. Good governance practices suggest and experience has shown that the hallmark of an equitable, resilient and climate-prepared community is one that iu informed and engaged collaboratively and ina sustained manner. There are several principles that underpin equitable outreach and sustained community-driven engagement. First, such strategies support trustworthy, transparent and effective communication and partnership with the community regarding climate risks and opportunities. Second, it centers the diverse perspectives, priorities and lived experiences of residents.Third, public policy responses meet community needs and reflect community values. Finally, it builds community ownership to ensure communities have a direct say over what is needed to survive and thrive in the face of climate change. Such approaches aim to connect meaningfully, respond to challenges collaboratively and co-design approaches and solutions with the community in ways that build the power of diverse organizations and individuals to engage in collective action toward shared community goals. Participatory governance, increased collaboration and partneruhip, and sustained community engagement result in more effective, creative and durable climate solutions that have a greater chance of being widely accepted. Recommendations BC-1 Assess community needs,assets and priorities to guide collaboration Assess community needs,assets and priorities 0m guide collaboration and co-design of communications,outreach and engagement methods used to inform decision making related to mitigating and adapting 0m climate change. EC'1.1 Map and build relationships with organizations, community leaders and other stakeholders, inn|udingnonnnnunity'bauedorganizationu.advonanyorganizationu. neighborhoodno||aborativeu. academic institutions, K-1 2 schools and youth groups, professional associations,the business community and faith-based organizations. goYernmenta'�:]outheamtF|oridaRegiona| Uiill change Compact EC'1.2 Create accessible and inclusive spaces to convene local stakeholders such as advocacy organizations, neighborhood collaboratives,community-based organizations,academic institutions, professional associations,the business community and faith-based organizations to understand community needs, priorities,assets and capacities. oca| goYernmenta'acadennicinsfituflonm' non-Dro:it Oil �ani�a�ionm'fai�� bamed 34 oil wIu:V4;;Nns' IJM:11ll. II'.N;:"uVNII wJdv Nil wI,l;:";" VN14�w C� ��,w�uuV",NICE"� EC-1.3 Assess, understand and implement community preferences for communications, outreach and engagement,and implement community priorities to ensure outreach is effective and well received. III N V III:I'"^',A l II R IIo;;N,l III r;lu;:vii: unIn'iilen s nstopll.,ufuu°NIns, non Il uu;Nllluu Jlith III ) II d Oil :M wIu:uu;;Nlns' Ilan wJdv N,I wJ,l;; a Nurlw Ir�li w�uuu NIr� EC-2 Advance climate-informed communities Advance climate-informed communities by ensuring that those impacted by climate change and government actions/processes to address climate change are provided ample and appropriate educational resources,and are engaged in the co-design and sharing of people-centered communication materials and strategies informed by their own lived experiences. EC-2.1 Provide clear,direct and open channels of communication and points of contact within local government so as to allow community members to provide input at their convenience. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^A l II R IIo;;N,l III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!nts EC-2.2 Create communications and messaging that are easy to understand and not overly academic or scientific in nature to broaden understanding of climate issues, while ensuring technical information is available to community members who want it. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^A l II R IIo;;N,l III r;lu;:vii: unIn'iilen s lrnstoOl fuu°NIns, i ui'iil 6:J EC-2.3 Publish major communications in the languages that represent the local demographics and specifically include the languages of f!oirl.!..,lrue c..o r.ifirfi uruu.IJe§.. IIII��IIII�N V ��IIII:I'"^',A l II I�""; IIu;;N,l III �;lu;;N,�llulr�urull��l��u:� EC-2.4 Develop hyper-localized climate communications by engaging in deep listening and working collaboratively and iteratively with communities to identify trusted messengers,effective modalities for communications and key topics to craft tailored messages for diverse audiences. Support and compensate, as appropriate,trusted messengers and organizations to help facilitate information sharing. II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^A l II R IIo;;N,l III r;lu;:vii: unIn'iilen s lrnstool fuu°NIns, i Il uu;Nllluu uNu I II d Oil :M wIu:uu;;Nlns' Ilan li^ well ;uu Nu wJdv N,I wJ,l;; a Nurlw Ir�li w�uuu NIr� EC-2.5 Create open data platforms and digital tools with communities that allow for increased transparency, accountability and the development of solutions for climate action. Share data sets produced by federal,state and local government, academic research and community-based participatory research with communities. Qualitative data and stories should be incorporated into the collection and display of quantitative data. gV.,Nvii: B nn'iIII':!n s CnsfitililVflV Nn' I;:,°V NII "III ''IIII,.flll uy non IV N:it Oillrld:M l wIu:pu;:Nlns I,u;Nll.,uthi: wIsf II 1uNIII6:1 II gIiu;:nl :fl urllllllrllw� 11 ch:Jngi:. CuNllrlllpw:J t EC-2.6 Exchange resources with the community such as maps, photos and personal narratives/stories. Engage the community in the creation of some of the qualitative data and resources such as through ,photo vououno projects,storytelling and town hall-style meetings. II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^AlII R IIo;;N,l III r;lu;:vii: unIn'iilen s, ,I;0111uurull.ulrllity III II^doil �:IoiiI„uu:lhll wIs 11: 1u ii 6 II guu;:nl : ll0llin'i° Jpll:, u rh:Jngi: u.rOIIIull w111;ut EC-2.7 Leverage local and regionally recognized and coordinated communications systems such as the Compact Newsletter, local government newsletters, social media, print media, radio,television,e-blasts 35 and messages through communications channels of community-based organizations to notify community members of upcoming projects, programs and opportunities for engagement. 1\/lII11 V ill:l'"^,A I II i""; Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!n s, ii uon,in,iiiu it l:ir�u �uliu;:uir� fi EC-2.8 Utilize visual arts, signage, installations and participatory events to creatively communicate the localized impacts of climate change and avenues for community action,such as the Miami-Dade County's Climate of Art yearly event and the High Water Line Storm Drain public art campaign. 1\/11II11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!n s, 11 u0uruuruiiu lr l:ir�u �uli �ir�u :1liu uir� fi V:� ��i�e� a uu� u;:uir�ufi, ��u a �;�ir�� i°n.0 V:iiuu�� a uu� EC-2.9 Design public outreach and messages in a mixture of media, including non-written forms such as verbal videos or graphic signage. Conduct outreach and provide education for varying abilities and in multiple languages,and provide interpreters at public meetings and workshops to engage diverse audiences. 1\/11II11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn,ii:!nts EC-2.10 Measure the impact of the communication methods through pre-and post-communication campaigns,outreach and engagement surveys.Track the number of people engaged and the type of engagement such as social media, in-person outreach or virtual. 1\/11II11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn,ii:!nts EC-3 Expand collaborative and sustained community engagement Invest in expanded,culturally-sensitive,collaborative and sustained engagement efforts that connect local climate change issues and solutions to related community-identified urgent needs and long-term challenges. EC-3.1 Allocate operating budget and staff resources to support sustained community outreach and engagement. Ensure grant applications incorporate budget for such activities. Develop feasible mechanisms and channels to provide compensation to partners as appropriate. iII N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!nts EC-3.2 Develop and promote multiple avenues and points of entry to bolster people and communities for collective civic engagement and community action on climate change issues.This could include hosting in-person or virtual public meetings or town halls, hosting charrettes and workshops, community listening sessions, presentations,tabling at public events,arts initiatives,and creating communications campaigns that engage residents through multiple channels to maintain and create open dialogues.Attend events that the community is already hosting/has already scheduled. 1\/11II11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vi: uiAuI 11 u0uruuruiun ty uuu�l:�ir�u �uiiu;:uir� fi EC-3.3 Understand and integrate best practices,tools and resources for equitable outreach, engagement and enhanced literacy,such as but not limited to"The Spectrum of Community Engagements" 1\/11II11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Iloi III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!n s, ii uonuuru11ffliity III 1:!d uuu�l: EC-3.4 Partner with trusted community leaders/messengers in frontline communities to co-create outreach strategies and engagement tools that reflect the culture,values and priorities of the community. 1\/11II11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Iloi III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!n s, ii uonuuru11ffliity III 1:!d uuu�l: EC-3.5 Include equity accommodations for communications, outreach and engagement,such as e �. e u�2��cfi�;,um of Com un tV,, ra��a��" ,t"fat t2�nr�a�� h„��. Facilitating Power.Gonzalez, R. 2019. ............................... ,,,,......... ........................,,,......,,,, ,,,,,,, 36 interpreters, captions on virtual meetings, providing multiple meeting times, providing childcare, utilizing multiple mediums and compensating participants as appropriate. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;l d gu;vii: uinin,iii2fi s : u;:uiiuthi: Is II 10uli6:1 Yiu;:n )ll ch Jingi: C0111ulp�:JII: li Increase participatory governance Increase participatory governance through building community ownership regarding the development of,and direct community action on,climate solutions that reflect community vision and values. EC-4.1 Invest financial and other resources to support the capacity building of community-based organizations engaged in the development and implementation of climate solutions. I 1 :� ' 111 111 11 uDilo lOil l:ir�li � uu::uir� ouiwa:� � ovii:^uinn'ii rats I �iIII: N V i*�iIII:I'"^,A I II I� , Il �u ��ir�u:�uu ullu��; ��°u uu�r°uu�r°u�i.uir�uu EC-4.2 Educate the public on climate change issues and support community advocacy and civic engagement on such issues, including voter participation. IN/IIII11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R ii uon°un'ii.un ty Il Jsi: d uuu �:J,":voi^ ii:; nsttiiuullu;:uins EC-4.3 Set forth planning, policy-making and budget processes that explicitly involve community partners at the outset. Develop op processes an opportunities r g and develop budgetary formulas that ensure equity. IN/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn'ii:!n s, ii uon'in'iiun t uuu�l: EC-4.4 Improve oversight and democratic governance through the use of citizen advisory boards and oversight committees, particularly as it relates to the allocation of investments and capital projects. Include representatives from frontline communities. I N/iIII11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: a inn'ii:!nts EC-4.5 Organize and/or participate in community forums and focus groups that include elected officials. IN/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R ii uon°un'ii.un ty Il Jsi: d uuu��d EC-4.6 Partner with community-based organizations to implement pilot projects. IN/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R:]: Moil )II gu;vi^uinn'ii n s, ii uon°un'ii„unr oil M Auu;:uins EC-4.7 Co-create measurable outcomes and milestones in order to increase accountability and drive equitable resilience solutions. IN/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R:]: Moil )II gu;vi^uinn'ii n s, ii uon°un'ii„unr oil M Auu;:uins EC-4.8 Increase transparency, progress reporting and metrics related to climate change action. Moil )II gu vii:!uiini'l12nu s :3011uth st II 1o11 6:1 Rii giiuuI ClluIII C1 )I Co11r11 111 37 Natural ��^,�f�^ n��^��/ Systems ��u� n(l/��_� �[Of�Cf, [�SfO[� BD� �[O��[�VFDBDB�� DBfU[B� SVSf7FDSBD� f�� S�[ViC�Sf��V �[OVi�� fOSOCi�fVBD� ~OUf��BSfF�O[i�BVV�i�� D�BDCiD� f��i[ [�Si�i�DC� BD� iFD�[OViD� f��i[ CB�BCifVfOSU��O[fC�iFDBf� B�B�fBfiODBD� CB[' ODS��U�Sf[BfiOD Southeast Florida's natural areas are globally unique and support a web of life not found anywhere else. These natural areas depend upon specific temperature, water and salinity conditions. Coral reefs and ueagrauu meadows grow in clear, shallow seawater with abundant sunlight and stable temperatures, while mangroves thrive in brackish areas between the low- and high-tide lines. Fresh waker-dependent hardwood hammocks, pine ronk|and forests and pineflakvvoodu support an abundance and diversity of rare plants and animals unique tothe region. The Everglades' wetlands and tree islands depend on seasonal rainfall patterns that have existed for centuries, along with adequate freshwater flows. Climate change threatens many of these already stressed natural auuegu, which are important not only for their intrinsic value but for the many cultural, health and economic benefits they provide to society. These ecosystems are essential to Southeast Florida's quality of life and economy. Natural areas such as wetlands and forests provide many valuable uervineu, such as holding flood waters and recharging the drinking water aquifer. Coral reefu, estuaries and mangroves provide critical habitats that are vital to fisheries and support the fiuhing, diving and eno-tourism industries. Coastal uyutennu also serve as the front lines of defense from storms, waves and erosion and help to reduce risk. Beaches and dunes protect the coast while providing a key attraction for millions ofvisitors. Natural systems also serve as a key solution to climate challenges — increasing adaptive capacity through attenuation of flooding, mitigating heat island effectu, improving air and water quality, as well reducing emissions through carbon sequestration.The ocean and coastal ecosystems — or"blue carbon" ecosystems — also play a key role in removing and storing carbon. Ensuring that these natural areas survive and thrive into the future is essential to efforts to address the root causes of climate change and to build resilience to impacts. In Southeast Florida, it is often said that the environment is the lifeblood of our economy. There are several analyses that support this assertion. An economic valuation analysis commissioned by the Everglades Foundation found that the (CERP)could generate an increase in economic benefits of approximately $46.5 billion from restoration alone'. A 2004utudy indicated that Biscayne Bay contributed roughly $6.3 billion in income to Miami-Dade County residents, 137.600 jobs and $627 million in tax revenue to the nountyr And Florida coral reefs are estimated to generate$4.4billion in local sales,$2 billion in local income and 70.400 jobs'. In the face of mounting climate change impacts, aggressive action is needed to ensure that these natural areas and the species they support are not lost. Thoughtful land-use p|anning, resource management oMoCormiok. B. et al. (2010) Measuring the Economic Benefits ofAmerica's Everglades Restoration:An Economic Evaluation of Ecosystem Services Affiliated with the World's Largest Ecosystem Restoration Project. Mather Economics. hftpa:0xwvw.mathor000nomioaoon/oaaoatudy/moaauring-tho'000nomio'bonofita'of-amorioaa'ovorg|adoa'roatoration/ r Johns, 8 (2OO4) Biscayne Bay Economic Study. Hazen and Sawyer hftpa:0xwvw.hazonandaswyocoon/projouta/biaoayno'bay'000nomio'atudy nTovv|o. E . ot al. (2020) Coral Reef Conditions:A Status Report for Florida's Coral Reefs. U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coral Reef Conservation Program. 38 strategies, protection and restoration efforts can help build the resilience of natural systems and support species and habitats to adapt, migrate or transition. As we adapt infrastructure to changing climate conditions, intentional planning will be required to ensure connection to and expanded integration of Eialure based soUutuonaz. Recommendations NS-1 Foster awareness of the value of natural systems and climate risks Foster public awareness regarding the scale of loss and impacts of climate change on the regions natural systems and ecosystem services,their economic value and benefits in both mitigating and building resilience to climate change. NS-1.1 Conduct public opinion research on community values to inform effective communication strategies regarding climate change impacts,and how natural systems can help mitigate climate change and help our community adapt. iII N V i U�il P,AII R Iruu;n Il uu;ull'ilu ii uon°un,i ulrulity rusflt ufllu;;ulns NS-1.2 Create ecosystem education opportunities within urban parks and accessible green spaces. Link educational initiatives with clear action steps to accelerate conservation and restoration and create opportunities for every generation to understand and contribute to solutions. iII N V i U�il P^A I R non Il uu;ull'ilu uuu�la:ulruu auuuu;:ulru u;111'1Ilu '111ulru ty Il auslu!d uuu�Iauuuu auuuu°ulru lluulla:ulruull uu;ull lil'; I°OIII°IIIITIIIIIUIulity, ail '�tl":it N Illlil;:" IIIn su IIuII,V'u:IIon s, oiii:,a 11 NS-1.3 Develop communications strategies and materials regarding climate impacts on ecological sites with community recognition or significance,as well as regional ecosystem services affected by climate change including their ecological,economic, health and intrinsic values. iII N V i U�il P^A I R non Il uu;ull'ilu uuu�la:ulruu auuuu;:ulru u;111'1Ilu '111ulru ty Il auslu!d uuu�lauuull auuuu°ulru lluulla:ulruull uu;ull lil'; I°OIII°IIIITIIIIIUIulity, ail '�tl":it N Illlil;:" IIIn su IIuII,V'u:IIon s, oiii:,a 11 NS-1.4 Disseminate information on the value of natural systems and the use of nature-based approaches to adapt to and mitigate climate change as part of the solution-set. Communication strategies should be informed through local public opinion research. iII N V i U�il P^A I R non Il uu;ull'ilu uuu�la:ulruu auuuu;:ulru u;111'1Ilu '111ulru ty Il auslu!d uuu�lauuull auuuu°ulru lluulla:ulruull uu;ull lil'; I°OIII°IIIITIIIIIUIulity, ail '�tl":it N Illlil;:" IIInsuIIuII,V'u:IIon s, oiii:,a 11 �a': III a�uVV;:;NIC�i IIII^�'a':11il l ^'u:oii VV:u� ��il�^�;:� a ull� NS-2 Assess natural systems'vulnerabilities and economic benefits Assess the climate-related vulnerabilities of and economic benefits provided by natural systems/ecosystems services within the region. NS-2.1 Ensure that risk to natural systems and ecosystem services are analyzed as part of vulnerability assessments. Natural systems should be incorporated within projects identified in vulnerability assessments, as appropriate.. iII N V i ill:l'"^,AIII R:]: Iloul°null gu;vii:!ulrun,ii: n s, al:^4uu nl :ull a 11 rul:;lil' fi ';uauu:�l'_ull ��I':�euaull Il�auu.u:lru�lua� II::II�I�II II"� II::'1+ u�r NS-2.2 Conduct and disseminate an updated economic valuation study on the region's natural resources and ecosystem services. Ensure climate adaptation, resilience and carbon reduction benefits are included 39 in addition to the myriad of other benefits provided by these systems. H\/lII11 V I*Uilll l'"^,A l II i"� irnsu:uu:iiufloins, Ilo it )II gu;,uvi^HI III°u1 ntS, 1110111 Il uu;ulPuu OlI NS-3 Revise environmental regulations to account for climate change Examine and propose revisions to environmental regulations across multiple levels of government to account for the effects of climate change and to encourage natural systems protection and restoration to adapt to climate change. NS-3.1 Create a work group to review and propose revisions to current environmental regulations to adapt to or prevent climate impacts.The review should consider current and future conditions related to increasing temperature, drought,extreme rainfall,storm surge,saltwater intrusion and sea level rise. Evaluate secondary and tertiary impacts that may be unaccounted for in current regulations. iII N V I ill:l'"^,A l II i" :Io uuhi �:Js II 1u;uuli6:1 glion )ll cIh Jingi: coil'ull a1 u, Ilo,uil°:)ll g ovi::.::! I III u1entS, I 11 Did:it uuu� Vnstouii.,uu:uuuin H)/k k NS-4 Protect, restore and manage natural systems Protect, restore and ensure proper management of natural systems. NS-4.1 Strengthen protections,expand restoration initiatives and ensure best management practices for existing natural systems to minimize the loss of critical habitats and resources such as wetlands, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, coral reefs,fisheries and urban forests. Ilo i ill �,Jovii.4I III u1!f1t , If mill ill �,Jovii.4 ir1uruuef1u , I llpi ulliiu:oil NS-4.2 Increase collaboration with Tribal governments to enhance stewardship of resources and incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into management, restoration and preservation efforts. iII N V I ill:l'"^,Alll i"": non Il uu;ull'iiu instt uu:llu;:ns Ilu;ui;; ill flu vii:,:!Hiinuru�entS, IlIiJ III govi::.::! I III u1^nt NS-5 Advance the use of nature-based solutions Advance the use of green infrastructure, nature-based solutions or hybrid infrastructure approaches at the regional scale. NS-5.1 Expand the use of green unfrastrueture, u,g1U.K ,,,,, "�,e, ,,,,,".zoU,�u,�llon,s or,hy.LLild,,,u,nfira truwu, t u, approaches as a best practice when advancing resilience initiatives and projects.These include but are not limited to the use of living shorelines;green or hybrid infrastructure for stormwater management, flood attenuation and water quality improvements; urban green space for mitigating heat;coastal habitat protection and restoration for erosion control and coastal risk reduction; coastal and marine ecosystems or"blue carbon"for carbon sequestration and storage. Iloi III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!n a guon ill I 11 uuulluu W Jui a i..uu:ulluuui , II 1+"VT*/illl:`i ;u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il uu:ir� u° I: II I::VVQ II_u C: NS-5.2 Conduct localized studies, research and monitoring, and develop appropriate methodologies regarding the opportunities for natural systems, nature-based solutions and hybrid infrastructure to support ,uu„rinate resil,u,u,g,ru g adaptation and carbon reduction goals within the region. Determine under ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, which circumstances and conditions nature-based and hybrid infrastructure approaches are technically feasible and develop intensity-duration-frequency curves to demonstrate the level of flood attenuation 40 possible basedon de'.lgn aztorriru events. Such studies should also include quantifying risk reduction, .......................... sequestration,water quality and other benefits and recommendations for appropriate application of use. Consider short-term and long-term benefits within such methodologies. Ensure projects of multiple scales are evaluated. Develop a business case that accounts for the return on investment, community cost-savings and other socioeconomic factors. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A I II R non Il uu;ull'iiu ra Ott uu:llu;:uins, Il 1JM:uu1 i:, °toil ',uuu:�i_rll ��ireuull Il� �u.u:ir�� u°ufi II::II��II II:� NS-5.3 Identify specific locations and general conditions that could utilize living shorelines in place of, or in combination with, seawalls,as well as other nature-based approaches. Create a shoreline characterization map for tidally influenced waterways. iII N V irill:l'"^,AIII i""; iruu;n Il uu;ull'iiu Dail°:fl flu vll:r^ui[iuruii fits rusuuuiuuiiu;:urus, ',uuu:�i_rll ��ireuull Il� �u.u:ir�� u°ufi II::II��II II:� NS-5.4 Develop regulations that incentivize the use of nature-based approaches where feasible and streamline the regulatory and permitting environment to facilitate use. Make any necessary updates to various local and regional plans to ensure alignment and reduce potential barriers to facilitate the expanded use of nature-based solutions. Plans that should be reviewed include, but are not limited to, comprehensive plans, land use plans, stormwater master plans, hazard mitigation plans and transportation plans. ill N V irill:l'"^A l II i""; Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn,ii:,ruts u 1 4o0n all u,wl ru p r fi NS-5.5 Advocate for the inclusion of nature-based solutions in grant programs. 11\r1ll11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A I II R:]: Ilo it ill gu;vii:r^u inn,ii n s, a ::!Yoni :d u l ru ;ii r fi iruu 111 11 uu What Oil uiruu °: uuuu°uiru JdvDili u y oil utiiu;:uiru fi NS-5.6 Develop long-term maintenance manuals for green and hybrid infrastructure, inclusive of specifications for green and hybrid infrastructure. ill N V irill:l'"^,A I II R:]: Ilo it ill gu::vi^uinn,ii n s, a ::!Yoni :d u l ru:;lir fi iruu 111 ll uuullut Oil uiruuu° uuuu:uiru i Implement sustainable financing Secure and implement sustainable financing for the monitoring,protection,restoration and management of natural areas and ecosystem services,and to advance nature-based solutions. NS-6.1 Implement innovative financing mechanisms that provide loans for projects that promote the preservation of natural capital,such as the European Investment Bank's Natural Capital Financing Facility. iII N V irill:l'"^,AIII R iruu;n Il uu;ull'iiu ii uon°un,i urulity rusflt ufllu;:ns Iluui°;III 90V1:.::1 C11 lit"!n S 11it 401n�: NS-6.2 Implement natural capital financing through current local financing institutions in Southeast Florida. IIII�riIII�N V i*rilll:l'"^,A I II i�" II'iiiruuru��°u�ull uiru��uuii.uu:uuuiruu" Ilu;:u�i �II �;lu;;u,u�� uiruuru��reruu� u�� .:luuuiruull �u�l�i iru�� u��:re�rfi i Promote collaborative land acquisition programs Promote collaborative federal,state and local government conservation land acquisition and easement programs. 41 NS-7.1 Promote and advocate for sufficient funding for the Florida Forever conservation land acquisition program. III N V i ill:l'"^,AIII i"": non Il Did:it i:�ir�u �uuu;:uir� o it°:fl �iovii:^uiriuruii fits, J,�voii;ail°��uuilg M� Ifloin .up a uu� NS-7.2 Partner with local state legislators to file legislation for individual land acquisition projects under the Florida Forever program and other programs to demonstrate the demand for land acquisition funding. iII N V ifill:l'"^,AIII i""; ffon Il uu;ull'iiu o it°:fV govi^111111u11 nt NS-7.3 Identify federal funding programs for local land conservation initiatives based on specific ecosystem characteristics and secure funds. Potential federal land conservation programs include: • Land and Water Conservation Fund (National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) • Cooperative Endangered Species Fund (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) • Forest Legacy Program (U.S. Forest Service) • Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (U.S. Department of Agriculture) ill N V ifill:l'"^,A I II i"� nsf t upou°uns, non 11 ioi f o;ui;;al govi::1iII111^nt ;u :i t 1::!'/ e d H III II uu:irf H ', II_u,; II 1 ': II_u, II ) IJu31` NS-8 Support CERP and other local/regional projects advancing resilience msmmio urelheinsiive Illii:veur Illades Ilf�.esutoirautioin Ili::'lIaiin Advocate or continued implementation and funding or the C,,,,,,,!.......... at the state and federal level and support for other non-CERP projects within the larger Everglades system that advance resilience. NS-8.1 Provide political and financial support to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and its updated version, which is fundamental to Everglades restoration. Integrate both climate change mitigation and adaptation considerations into CERP implementation. II\f1II11 V i*filll:l'"^A i II R Ilo i III �'Jovi uirfuru12effu,, 31: vh/lIII:`i 111on Ilpildl'uu oil uiu iinsfiuii.uu:pu,ns, Iph 11 fffthiiv;up iu ii ty NS-8.2 Contribute to the ongoing implementation of the CERP including land acquisition and updates to the implementation plans (such as the]FiI. ;, rated iMliver SeiueduUe)through the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force and relevant working groups. Ensure that plans are responsive to input from Tribal nations and other key stakeholders. 11\f1ll11 V ifill:l'"^,AiII R Ilo;:ui IIIgu;vii: Hninuii2ffps,,:31::'1 NIII uull fllgu;:uviefI III 1u11 n ff, ffon Il iiofiu auu�i:firfu nofffltii.,uflon ;u fu:i_fll ��ieH fll Iluu:il s: II_uf� ll: If dill NS-8.3 Continue to educate key stakeholders about the multiple benefits of the CERP, including benefits to water supply and flood protection. iII N V ifill:l'"^,Aill i"": Iloi �Il govii Hninuii2ffu s,,' ::VV filll:°i", ffuuff Il uu;:ull'uu uuu irfsfit.uu:puuns NS-8.4 Identify opportunities to use passive restoration methods or innovative technologies to reduce the use of fossil fuels in the CERP projects. f i firfu :ftliuuirf f:;: f,� Hr°uli ; unsflu:ii.,uflons II �IIII: N V i*filll:l'"^,A i II I� If: 1+ i*filll'i�� non a uu� 42 NS-8.5 Study and quantify the coastal storm risk-reduction benefits of aquatic ecosystem restoration projects and analyze the additional benefits, beyond ecosystem restoration,of the RECOVER mission to evaluate and assess the Southern Coastal Systems region. H\/lII11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R ,:31:: 1+"VNilll:°I11, Iloul° III gu,uvl:! ln11'l1: ntS' 1110111 Il uDil ll'uu uuu lnsfitii. :uuuln NS-8.6 Provide support to non-CERP projects within the Southeast Florida footprint, including but not limited to: C-111 South Dade Project, Modified Waters Delivery to Everglades National Park(MWD), Tamiami Trail Next Steps Phase 2, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Restoration Blueprint,and the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). Integrate both climate change mitigation and adaptation considerations into these and other regional projects. II\/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R Iloii III gu;vii: Hlnin,iiii2fiu,, :31 Vvh/lll:°I", 1110111 Il uDil ll'uu uuu lnsfitii. :pu°ulns, Il lhH Jnthii opy il; I;0Il '11 Il '11 II„u Ir1 ii ty ;u u:l_ II �ql y ill Il lltni: H s i Coordinate regional wildland fire management Implement coordinated regional wildland fire management efforts that account for climate change. NS-9.1 Integrate projected climate impacts on wildland fires into fire management strategies. Fire management practices may need to address increased availability of fuel from increased undergrowth, altered wildfire or prescribed burning seasons and sea level rise. II\/1II11 V I* llll:l'"^,AIII R Il uu Sul l uDiio l H..t uuwnl:!yS, 1110111 11 uuullutu ilg fflll �:Ifloln ;u u:l_ II ��Ieu ill II Iltnii Hs Il::FS, II_uS�ll: NS-9.2 Provide education on the ecological value of fires and the public safety benefits of prescribed burns. iII N V i ill:l'"^,AIII o i � i Ilplofilsoilgl:)N �:Ifl :ulns NS-9.3 Support ecological adaptation measures that facilitate better fire management.Adaptation measures critical to managing fires based on climate impacts include increasing landscape and biological diversity through the use of native species, and maintaining and preserving watersheds. II\/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A III R Ilo ii III gu;vii: Hlnn'ill:!nt' Il uli^ Sul uopi: Hu:yu;:wni: HS, non 11 uuulluu Oil 11[1u Ifloln 10 Coordinate planning for species adaptation and dispersal Coordinate planning for adaptation corridors, living collections and other approaches to species dispersal and conservation. NS-10.1 Convene representatives of appropriate agencies,the non-profit community, land trusts, and biodiversity and land conservation programs across Southeast Florida as a regional working group for coordination. iII N V i ill:l'"^,AIII i""; non Il uu;ull'ilu lr sfitlufilu;:ns Ilu;ul;; ill �luu l Hlr�urul^��u: 10.2 Review FWC's State Wildlife Action Plan and other relevant plans to encourage appropriate species dispersal and biodiversity, prioritizing the sites and measures of greatest regional importance, including migratory corridors. 43 III N V I III:I'"^,A I II i""; Ilu;:ui III �lu::u^ uirnuru ernu rnu::uirn Il 110 I �irnli; ��uu°uirnr � �,� euruu. liarnr�uuunufllu;:uirnr n�uuu� NS-10.3 Engage local communities and businesses such as landscaping companies to help implement coordinated land biodiversity measures through citizen-driven programs,such as the Florida-Friendly Landscaping program and the Florida Yards&Neighborhoods Homeowner program. irnu;uirn Il uu;ull'iiu irn tt uu:liu;:ns Ilu;ui;; ill govii::uirn III u�enu S uOIIn u;:ullllni 1�r NS-11 Improve early detection and management of invasive species Improve understanding of the potential for novel invasive species and their possible impact given changing climate conditions. Develop early detection,monitoring and management strategies. NS-11.1 In partnership with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, academic institutions and other entities,conduct a predictive assessment of current and potential invasive species,their ranges and potential biodiversity, social and economic impacts based on changing climate conditions. iII N V ill:l'"^,A I II i"� irn°fiuuu:nuuuu°uirns, 11 nS into 01:111 11 ' IlOil III gu;uvi,�uirn III u�enu' 1110111 11 uuulluu:Oil �irnu °:a�uuu:,uirnr ::: Ill Il n..u:it n a°fi II::'1 u r II 'n 4u .�: NS-11.2 Work with the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force to advance funding, early detection, monitoring and management of invasive species. 1\/11II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uirnnIui:,rnu n Yo0 n ill ,wl rn p rfi 1r10111..11 uuulluu Oil irnsfuu:nuuoo nr NS-12 Protect,restore and sustainably manage coastal habitats Protect, restore and ensure the sustainable use and management of interdependent coastal habitats, including coral reefs,seagrasses, mangroves and wetlands to minimize climate change impacts to Florida's coral reefs and fisheries. NS-12.1 Develop integrated management strategies, programs, policies and regulations to mitigate negative human impacts on coral reefs.These should include but are not limited to: • GHG emissions reduction • Water quality improvements • Investment in research to identify corals most tolerant of changing marine conditions • Responsible boating,snorkeling and diving practices • Sustainable, low-impact fishing practices • Reduction of pollution/runoff, pesticides and fertilizers \/IIII11 E h ill:l'"^,A I II R irnu;uirn Il ud:i I:�irnu �uuu::uirn �p Tool,:^uirnuru11 f ts, u1 ��liu::uirn �V � I ^gin u fi � �,� ^uruu uirn°ufiu:ut uuuu°uirns' Did:it a uu� NS-12.2 Support and advance coordinated,science-based marine management and protection through the mosaic of marine protected areas, sanctuaries, aquatic preserves and national and state parks in the region. III N V ill:l'"^,A I II i"": Ilu;:ui III �lu::u uirnuru ernu a �w:luuuirn ill ,wl rn p rfi 1r10111..11 uuulluu Oil uirndiin sfu irn°fiu:uunuuou:,uirnr NS-12.3 Improve water quality and habitats such as seagrass and mangroves that support fisheries in 44 order to minimize climate impacts on fisheries. NS-12.4 Develop and implement adaptation plans for the regional ocean economy by convening and coordinating among stakeholders in the fishing and dive industry, marine research/academia, coastal management and federal,state and local governments. iII N V I ill:l'"^,AIII i""; non Il uu;ull'iiu irnsfouiufilu;:ns Ilu;ui;; �ll �luu yir�uru ^��u: NS-12.5 Advance coordinated efforts to restore genetically diverse breeding populations of threatened staghorn and elkhorn corals to degraded reefs throughout South Florida.Advance associated research to improve understanding of corals most resilient to increasing temperatures and acidification. III N V I ill:l'"^,AIII R non Il uu;ull'iiu il;IAS :uii.uir�uu a �luuuir� III �t�i^�� u 13 Protect and restore freshwater and estuarine wetlands Protect and restore freshwater and estuarine wetlands,open space buffer areas and connectivity between freshwater and estuarine waters. NS-13.1 Integrate existing mapping databases from all key agencies to improve access to local wetland maps for planning, regulation and zoning purposes. Existing wetland maps can be accessed through the National Wetland Inventory and federal or state agencies. II\/IIII11 V h/lll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: Hinn,ii:!n S, i Il uDilO l Oil iiinsfluiuuiiu;:uin NS-13.2 Develop and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to acquire and protect key wetland areas identified through a regional process, with defined goals and a clear articulation of the benefits of protection. II\/IIII11 V I*U::l'"^,AIII R Ilo;:ui �Ilgu;vii: Hinn,i„:!ntS, i ll uDilO' l ir�li; � uu°uir� �,� Hruu. liinsfluiiufliu;:uins,, II::'1�+vh/lll:`i n�uuu� NS-13.3 Advocate for the development of a formal "wetland" or"conservation"zone designation for all zoning maps that include freshwater wetlands, buffer areas and critical freshwater connective areas. Include protections for ephemeral wetlands,wetlands outside formally protected areas and upland areas that will facilitate long-term ecosystem migration. Identify ecosystem migration areas. u:'vii: B inn,ii n s, J,°:v it 11°' u u I g fflu Ifl Wire II �IIII: N V I*�illl:l'"^,A l 11 Imo, u;:uii � �;l .� u� ��ir�u ��uu°uir�� ir�u;uir�.. uu ulluu a uu� NS-13.4 Advocate for the creation of regulations for allowable and prohibited use of critical zoning areas. II\/IIII11 V h/lll:l'"^A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: Hinn,ii:!n S, i Il uDilO l Oil iiinsfluiuuiiu;:ns, Jdvoil Jii°"y Oilgl:M Ifuu;:uin NS-13.5 Adopt local incentives and land acquisition programs to protect and conserve wetland zones. II\/IIII11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R: Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: H inn,ii:!nts, non Il uDiio l oil NS-13.6 Acquire perpetual conservation easements or conservation land acquisition for critical wetland zones, including protecting short hydroperiod wetlands that have historically been less protected. 45 III N V I III:I'"^,A l II i""; Ilu;:ui III �lu;:u^ uirnuau ernu rnu;:uirn Il ionl l �irnli; ��uuuirnra uuu� li 4 Implement solutions to beach and dune erosion Develop and implement long-term,sustainable, regional solutions to beach erosion and sediment supply and enhancement of dune systems. NS-14.1 Align local and regional beach erosion prevention efforts with Florida's Department of Environmental Protection's Strategic Beach Management Plan for the Southeast Atlantic Coast Region and the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers' recommendations in the South Atlantic Coastal Study. II\/1II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: H nnui:,ant 14.2 Continue to enhance dunes and other coastal nature-based approaches to minimize erosion and coastal damage. ua.'ull 11 uau rnu: a Iluui° p �luu Hirnuru rnu:r irnu:uirn..11 u0:11t Oilg ffl Ifloirnr li 5 Protect tree canopy and urban green spaces Maintain,create and/or restore tree canopy and urban green spaces. 15.1 Map existing tree canopy(inclusive of socio-economic data overlays),set community tree canopy goals,develop and fund a strategic tree canopy program and monitor changes in canopy over time. II\/IIII11 V h/illl:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uirnnaui:,rnu S, irnu;:uirn IlaDilOinl Oil 11°0111.uuaui11ffluu:y..11 jS1 d oil �irnu ��uu uirnra 15.2 Protect existing tree canopy through tools available to local governments via comprehensive plans,zoning ordinances,tree ordinances,the development of tree canopy programs, mitigation banks and impact fees. Invest in the enforcement of tree protection regulations. II\/IIII11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II R:]: oil fll gu;vii:^H nn,ii: rnt 15.3 Prioritize native tree species in tree planting programs. Identify and invest in salt-tolerant tree species that can withstand hurricanes and provide multiple ecosystem services, such as habitat for other native species. Ensure programs plant trees in the correct locations to ensure long-term viability and storm resilience. III N V ill:l'"^,AlII i""; Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uirnnaui:,ruts, irnu;:uirn Il uuul l irnli; � uu°uirnra �,� euauu. liirnrauuunuullu;:uirns, finnnsuu,uirnu;:ullllni ��r n�uuu� 15.4 Prioritize planting efforts in low-income areas and communities of color where the existing tree canopy is disproportionately sparse and heat islands are more severe. Ensure long-term tree maintenance program is developed and funded. I 1 .�u;:vi uirnuaui„rnaS, irnu;:uirn IlanOfiluuu�l irnli � uu°uirnra 1°0111°uua°unuirnuu:��..11 jS1 du;il �irnu ��uuuirn � �,� nua°uli ;I �IIII: N V ��illl:l"^,A l II Imo, u;:u�i � � uirn°flt uuuu°uirnra, 1i nrau0 n 0 1:11 es 15.5 Preserve and acquire green spaces in areas of low canopy and areas without access to parks and natural areas,striving to make green space accessible within a ten-minute walk for all residents. Prioritize equity,community participation,addressing areas with health disparities and anti-displacement when developing green spaces. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uirnnaui:,rnu S, irnu;:uirn IlD110 nl Oil 11°0111.uuaui11ffluu:y..11a jS1 u;:uu�l �irnu uu°uirnra allaull irnallanu;:ullau 11 u0ua°uuaunuirnlity 46 Public Health n [JwU�� n n��m / O-' BD� Ui�� CO��B' O[BfiOD BD� CB�BCifVfO B��SS C�iFDBf�-��Bf�� U' �iC ��B�f� iFD�BCfS BD� iFD��FD�DfSO�UfiODSf�Bf iFD�[OVE COFDFDUDifV ��B�f� OUfCOFD�S The COV|D40 pandennin elevated the importance of health and well-being for communities and had far-reaching repercussions on livelihoods, the economy and our uoniety. Climate change also has profound impacts on the physical and mental health and well-being of individuals, will increasingly exacerbate existing health conditions and, much like the pandemic,will exacerbate current inequities and health disparities. C|innske change affects human health by altering exposure to heat waveu, floodu, droughts and other extreme events. Risk of vector-,food-and waterborne infectious diseases; changes in the quality and safety of air, food and water; and stresses to mental health and well-being are also exacerbated. K4oreove[ vehin|e're|sked emissions (emissions from tailpipes, brakes and tire wear) result in particulate matter and ozone po||ution, which has been shown to have considerable health innpactu, including premature death, innreaued/aggregatedasthnna. heart attacks, respiratory illness, and preternn birth. Exposure to and ability to fully recover from climate impacts vary across populations and communities. Those at greatest risk ofadverse climate-related health impacts include pregnant women,children,older adults, those with pre-existing health conditions, low-income communities and other under'reuourned populations. Low-income and historically excluded populations are |euu able to bounce back from these events because of a lack of resources and other social determinants of health,which contribute to health disparities and quality-of-life outcomes. The delivery of health services in Southeast Florida is accomplished by a network of providers, including public health departments and various institutions and organizations in the health care sector. Leveraging the diverse expertise of these institutions, community leaders and community voices from across Southeast Florida can advance solutions that promote awareness and build capacity to address climate-related impacts. Recommendations PH-1 Communicate climate-health risks Understand and communicate public health risks associated with climate change. PH'1.1 Develop and disseminate communications material about the human health risks ofclimate change, including increased risks for heat illness and pathogenic diseases,vector-borne diseases and floodwater pathogens. Ensure communication materials and methods (traditional and social media)are anneuuib|etoawiderangeofaudienneuuti|izingage'appropriate. nu|tura||yappropriateandanneuuib|e language. |N/IP1 P,�TER oca| goYernmenta' nonDrofilOil ' communfty-bamed oil �ani�a�ionm' �rofemmiona|/�radeammociafionm' care nmMuflona'mchoo| dimOriilAm ��a�e/Federa| Partnerm� FD( H PH'1.2 Determine and identify the populations most at risk of increased exposure to indoor heat, mold and mildew and respiratory illnesses by identifying households that are energy insecure,and by working withnonnnnunity'bauedorganizationu.anadennininstitutionuandotherre|evantpartneru. 47 II /IIII: N R iI;u;Nn°un°ull.ulriuu„d" Jsi: dVN11 ;:Nllrllll 1111Vlfnll'V:'N,d"a1114.uon ICnstI'u:Iil.flV"Nlfni PH-2 Integrate climate-health data into climate plans Integrate available climate and public health science into climate action plans and policies. PH-2.1 Utilize tools and resources related to projected climate impacts on public health to assess capabilities to handle projected impacts and to develop community-specific interventions. Sources for available tools and resources include but are not limited to: • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • National Institutes of Health • National Institute of Integrated Health, Heat and Information System • Florida Department of Health • World Health Organization • Federal Agencies (Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) III N V l III:I'"^,AlII I""; IIo ii ullgu;vi: Hlrnnlllnrnus III hull °;ul I toll ;u u:l'_rll N ��InH ill Il nu:lrnl Hs Il:Tiii( ll N II: III Il l r"" PH-2.2 Engage the local public health workforce in the development of climate-related policies to ensure they consider health. 1\/11II11 V l III:I'"^,A I II R IIhI flth I°�iul I N;toi,�iiu�idI niu iilrnsfitil.uflolns' IIo iu )II gu;vii.:nlrnurul!f1t PH-2.3 Promote awareness of community-wide co-benefits like improved health outcomes and health g p eUunrnate resJJJe.nee policies and programs cost savings associate with the implementation o cross-sector,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, IIo i ill �'Jovii.:ll[nur'ul:ernes, II1I.Nilluh I°�;iul., siI N toii,�iI dii niri.; iilrn fit ufllu;;Nlrnr PH-3 Address heat risks to'fur2in1ll1.13e lities Implement heat mitigation and management strategies that reduce extreme heat exposure and prioritize interventions in areas most vulnerable to heat and among populations least able to manage heat risks. PH-3.1 Increase the use of urban tree canopy in addition to other„ reen unfrastruwuetuwum within the urban environment to reduce extreme heat and provide shade. Local governments should engage local communities to avoid unintended consequences of potential tree plantings. II\rIIII11 V lrlll:l'"^,A l II R IIo ii ull gu;vi: Hnnlllnrru s, ii uon'in'illurrli l:rlrru ruliu;:Nlrrr V:� ��I�e� uNII� u ru:l'_rll N ��InH rll Il ruu:lI° I: od ..lf. PH-3.2 Assess current public and private emergency utility assistance funds and supplement funds as needed to reduce the risk of indoor heat exposure. Promote and expand programs that reduce long-term need,such as weatherization assistance. II\rIIII11 V lrlll:l'"^,Alll R ii uon°un°IIII.uiuty rl;u:lion r llerrl ul r ',uru:�l'_rll N��I�nHrll Il� ruu:lrr�lH � II:`I�II d;:� PH-3.3 Require reflective paving and roofing materials, increased vegetation on and around buildings and building practices that promote passive cooling to reduce the urban heat island effect. II\rIIII11 V l*rllll:l'"^,A l II R IIo ii ull gu;vi: HlniI'ill!,nu:r ;u ru:l'_rll N ��Ie rll Il ru"u:lrrl H 1:]ouu6 II Iluull��ulrr�:l u;Nur"uurull :Nlrr PH-3.4 Adopt policies like frequent breaks and increased water access that protect people who work and 48 play outdoors from extreme heat,especially when compounded with high humidity. Local governments should lead by example through consideration of workplace heat standards and protocols. 1\/llll11 V h/lll:l'"^A II R Ild;:di dll gd;:vi Bnn'ii:!nt' Il uli' dui N .ull lluu i us, sii ho6l 6sOlii a s,�:,uiir�ainI ed sp `,iirts lueagiiI s ;V V:i_ II d�ieu ill Il uu:il d;:Y]1I /"" PH-3.5 Conduct a county/citywide heat vulnerability analysis with an emphasis on identifying the populations most vulnerable to heat illnesses. IId/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R Iloi dll d;Id;vii: H inn'ii:!ntd PH-3.6 Revise existing Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans to include an annex on health impacts from a changing climate and ensure it integrates considerations for compounding events that exacerbate extreme heat like power outages.These considerations should also include plans for energy redundancies like backup power for critical areas and facilities. IId/iIII11 V i ill:l'"^,A III i""; Iloi dll d;Id;vii: H inn'ii:!ntd PH-3.7 Ensure awareness regarding availability of,and access to, public cooling centers. IId/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R Iloi fl d;Id;vii: H inn'ii:!ntd li Collect and disseminate climate-related health data Ensure local health departments collect and disseminate timely,accessible,climate-related health data to inform public health plans and decision-making. PH-4.1 Advocate for policy changes and specific funding to increase the frequency of climate-related health data collection and dissemination. IId/iIII11 V i ill:l'"^,A III i""; Iloi dll gd;vii: uinn'ii:!n s irnstouii.,ufud°dins, 1110111 Il ud;dll'uu Oil sii ud:;du`' Jdvoi Jcyd;:du�l �ir�u d; Vuddir�d ;u u:i_ II d�ieu ill Il uu:il° Il:Tiidfl w II fl V3 PH-4.2 Partner with public health departments,academic institutions and community health systems to define the current gap in public health and climate change research and articulate the value of more coordinated, accessible and frequent data collection. IId/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R Iloi dll gd;vii: uinn'ii:!n s insttil.ufud°dins' 1110111 Il ud;dll'uu ddu III si d toll ;u u:i_ II d�ieu ill Il uu:il s Il:Tiidfl w, II fl V3 PH-4.3 Increase data collection frequency to better inform public and academic climate impact and health research programs. Specifically, advocate for the Florida Department of Health to assess the e poazU.L!2.o,u,teorne,as,s,oeiatllon to estimate or quantify the additional burden of health outcomes associated with climate change impacts.Assess the exposure-outcome association that denotes how an increase in exposure affects the health outcome. Since the exposure-outcome associations may vary across different places, use locally available data to the extent practicable to derive quantitative estimates. 1d/llll11 V i ill:l'"^,A I II i"": Iloi dll �'Jovii Hni-riii.!n s,�ii°� dii.:1 11i11u uirnsfiti..uuuddins, irIon Ilpud;dll'uq oil irIS' Il111 �:fllulh 11111 si d°ud:du' unsii.,ui�:mi°i� iiirndiiusu:uy u u:i_ II d�ieu ill Il uu:il° Il:Tii(„Il...w PH-4.4 Partner with the Florida Department of Health to track climate-sensitive stressors (e.g. temperature, humidity,air pollutants) using methods such as real-time sensors placed in various locations and disseminate the results in near real-time or at regular intervals. IId/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A I II R Iloi dll gd;vii: uinn'ii:!nts Ili d hull °:a ud;;du d,°: uruli ; liinsfl iiu lld;:din 49 PH-5 Enhance understanding of climate-health correlations Coordinate with health care institutions on health data monitoring systems and tools to evaluate and improve understanding of the potential correlations between emerging and reemerging health conditions,illnesses and diseases,and climate change stressors. Ensure health care professionals are trained on climate-related health impacts. PH-5.1 Identify the health conditions, illnesses and diseases exacerbated or spread by climate change either directly or indirectly from impacts on air quality,water quality, reduced drainage capacity,and increasing heat and humidity. Identify health data that is currently collected serving as indicators of emerging diseases associated with climate change impacts, and current health data gaps that would support the monitoring of climate change health impacts. II\/iIII11 V I III:I'"^,A I II i" irnsuuu:nuflo nr u u:i_ II ��ieH ill Il uu:iI° Il:Tii(fl...w PH-5.2 Partner with public health experts from the Florida Department of Health, Environmental Health Departments, health care institutions and academic institutions to create a subject matter expert group to advance health mitigation interventions and monitoring of identified indicators of health risks to ensure timely responses. 1\/11II'I V h/illl:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III �'Jovii.4 I 111I:e11es, Il11I.Niluh i°�:iuii:.:!, sii.!c toil,�ii dii nu iiin fiuounufiiu;:uirns u ru:i_rll ��ie rll Il uu:iI° Il:Tii(fl...w PH-5.3 Include climate-related health impact education in professional curriculums, including but not limited to high school and vocational school, medical education/continuing medical education,and medical conferences. 11\rilll11 V rill:l'"^,AIII i"" �:rssoiI a ru:pu;ns rrstot uu:Vons, iwirrluullorrg Jnd ou:Ji :s PH-5.4 Evaluate regional assessment tools that tie climate projections to potential future public health risks in order to determine their feasibility. Develop new tools as needed. 11\r1ll11 V hrilll:l'"^,A l II i""; Ili rVuV ° ru iiinsfiun.uu:pu ns' Il011I rll gu vi: rlrruru1eerrts PH-5.5 Identify and address gaps in current data collection and reporting practices (both granular and geographic)to improve health outcome projections regarding the exacerbating effects climate change has on health risks, including: • Direct impacts: extreme heat, air pollution, extreme weather • Spread of insect-and vector-borne diseases • Disruption of water and food supplies, including contaminated water and food, hunger and malnutrition • Disruption of emotional wellbeing and emotional stress Nr1ll11 E hrill:l'"^,A l II i""; Ili rVuV ° ru iinsfiun.uu:uu uns PH-5.6 Invest in data collection and reporting to fill critical gaps about the exacerbating effects climate change has on existing health risks. 11\r1ll11 V hrilll:l'"^,A l II i""; Ili rVuV ° ru iinsfiun.uu:uu uns u ru:i_rll ��ie rll Il uu:iI° Il:Tii(fl...w PH-6 Improve resilience of health care sector and communities served 50 Improve the resilience of health care sector facilities and the communities they serve to ensure continuity of care without interruption and to mitigate health and environmental impacts. PH-6.1 Conduct and share results of a climate impact assessment with health care facilities' management team to avoid loss of services during disruptions. Collaborate on planning and preparation for shocks and stressors related to climate change. iII N V i ill:l"^,A l II "; ^d! ui PH-6.2 Collaborate with resilience and climate practitioners across local governments, public agencies and the nonprofit sector in order to share information and advance and align activities to increase the resilience of health care facilities. ill N V i ill:l'"^,A I II " a Si (;t0l, Ilo it°:flI govi::! iI III u11 n ts, ir10111..11 iU:iu ii uuo ,in,iii..un ty Oilgl:M IV:uu;:uins PH-6.3 Conduct emergency operation planning in coordination with other health care facilities across the region to ensure redundancy of critical systems and continuity of care. ill N V i ill:l'"^,A I II " a Si (;t0l, Ilo it°:flI govi::! iI III u11 nts PH-6.4 Collaborate with community and local government partners and align with existing resilience efforts to advance climate mitigation and adaptation strategies that support patient and community health and build the resilience of health care facilities. II w�u,P'�il^B"'II III 11lil'��'ts, it a;111''llll1ullulr�uu:'�"°° j 1:.::!:� u;Putl�a��u i"" �Vpu"NIC�i�iII: N V i*�ill:l"^,A l 11 �, 1if�a� V � �i^d;�ui�� i��;V:u uu� a u�i°�;� � PH-6.5 Work with non-profit health care providers to craft their community health needs assessment and access community benefit dollars. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l 11 " a si (;tol, ir1u 111 11 I U:iit Oil PH-6.6 Coordinate climate preparedness planning among health care systems, health care providers, clinicians and medical and aUU ed health c it professionals. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, iII N V i ill:l"^,A l II "; II�i �VVV� ^d! ui ;V:u;:uu 51 Public Policy �w� n �wU� n �U�� w�� ~ O- �[��[DFD�Df fO B��SS f�� C�iFDBf� C[iSiS f�DJU�� VBDf �O�iCi�S, �RJ�[BFDS BD� ��iS�BfiOD Urgently addressing the climate crisis requires concerted policy changes annouu all levels of government. Efforts of local governments in the Compact region to aggressively reduce greenhouse gas k}HFA emissions and build resilience are critical. The 2022 Supreme Court decision in West Virginia u Environmental Protection Agency (FP4), recognized the EPA'u authority to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from the utility sector. However, it limits how far that authority reaches,further cementing the continued importance of sub-national action. That said, the aggreuuive, urgent and scaled climate action needed to zero out GHG emissions and adapt to unavoidable impacts is not possible without federal and state policy. Federal and state governments can and must do more.They hold greater levels of authority; have access to more significant funding,- operate on broader una|eu and build, operate, and maintain vast array of critical infrastructure in Southeast Florida. Further, local government action can be hamstrung or limited through pre'ennptive, state-level policies that work against critical and regionally shared resilience objectives. Public policy advocacy is one of the core functions for which the Compact was created. The Compact seeks to influence elected representatives and agency staff at the state and federal levels to advance key legislative iuuueu, budget priorities and regulations important to Southeast Florida's climate priorities.The Compact partners must coordinate their advocacy on n|innate,energy and resilience issues to amplify the region'u voice in Tallahassee and Washington — and influence legislation and programs like the federal Inflation Reduction Act and the state'u Resilient Florida Program. The Compact's shared advocacy efforts — whether state orfederal, legislative orregulatory — are based on policy documents approved by each Compact nounty'u respective Board of County Commissioners. While individual issues will change from year to year and are reflected in the Compact's annual policy platform documents,the Compact partners remain firmly committed to raising their voices in unison for the benefit of the region and the planet. Recommendations PP-1 Support government climate policy, legislation and funding Support—at all levels of government—policy, legislation and funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to,in�� and , v low-carbon transportation,prepare for and adapt to climate impacts,and build community resilience while incorporating principles of equity and best available science/n decision-making. PP'1.1 Integrate the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) objectives in all planning and policies developed by local governments and agencies. Focus efforts on specific recommendations that require a policy or policy process change. |\/11P1 R� �:IoutheamtF|oridaRegiona| O|imate change Compact' |oca| goYern III entm' regiona| a�enciem PP'1.2 Advocate for state and federal policy changes and funding that aid local climate work, as outlined in RCAP recommendations. Coordinate and develop regional advocacy through the Compact Policy Knowledge Exchange. 52 g o n )ll N Iluuru Sul u�Ih Jlr��ll: CO III �I a Il011I a)ll �lu,u�1:.::!!n1IIlrlll:!nt 11 �;lliu;;nl :)II II �IIII: N V I*�IIII:I'"^,A I II I� a ulluu�u�l��;��u II u;uu.li�:�� "il �,Iefl l u l Sufi PP-2 Jointly develop and advocate for climate policy positions Develop joint positions on greenhouse gas emissions reduction,energy and resilience issues.Advocate together as the Compact and with other partners for those positions before state and federal legislatures, regulatory bodies and the executive and judicial branches of government. PP-2.1 Continue developing joint federal and state climate,energy and resilience legislative programs to guide united federal and state advocacy by the Compact and others in the region. II\/II II11 V I III:I'I,A III I" :Ioiiii ut ul �:Is II 1u;uuli6:1 ii: g on )ll N Iluuru Sul CIh Jngl:,Cu un'ipl JI;V: PP-2.2 Participate in Florida Public Service Commission proceedings that could significantly affect regional climate interests. III N V I III:I'"^,A I II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Js II 1u;uuli6:1 ii: g on )ll N Iluuru Sul cIh Jngl:,C011 '11pl 11 u' Il011I a)ll gu,vil::.::i I III ul^nt PP-2.3 Advocate for incorporation of climate-related policies and programs in state and federal infrastructure funding programs. II g o n )ll N Iluuru Sul u�Ih Jlr��ll:,C0111'11 �1I11 u' Il011I a)ll �lu,vil::.::iI III lll:!nt 11 �;lliu;;nl :)II�IIII: N V I*�IIII:I'"^,A I II I� a ulluu�u�l��;��u II u;uu.li�:�� "il �:J d o,I J c PP-2.4 Support continued U.S. participation in global climate accords and continued action to meet national goals under global agreements. III N V I III:I'"^,A I II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Js II 1u;uuli6:1 ii: g on )ll N Iluuru Sul cIh Jngl:,C011 '11pl 11 u' Il011I a)ll gu,vil::.::i I III ul^nts PP-3 Prioritize low-carbon,climate-resilient infrastructure Urge federal,state,regional and local partners to prioritize greenhouse gas emissions reductions and climate adaptation in the planning,construction and operation of local and regional government infrastructure. PP-3.1 Coordinate infrastructure design, siting, construction and operations standards among federal, state, regional and local entities. II g o n )ll N Iluuru Sul u�Ih Jlr��ll:,C0111'11 �1I11 u' Il011I a)ll �lu,vil::.::iI III lll:!nt 11 �;lliu;;nl :)II�IIII: N V I*�IIII:I'"^,A I II I� a ulluu�u�l��;��u II u;uu.li�:�� "il PP-3.2 Engage and partner with the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,the South Florida Water Management District and other regional partners to advance Compact objectives,especially flood preparedness, mitigation,,, reeru Infrastructure and an integrated approach to flood preparedness. III N V I III:I'"^,A I I[::R ']u;ulluthii �:s II nu uu ii6: I giiu n� l NCB ii'iu u l^ ch� ingii C011 '11pl I Il011I :l goviiii.i I III 11112fits PP-4 Partner across sectors to advance climate policies Work with public-,private-,nonprofit-and/or academic-sector stakeholders to advance policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to climate impacts. PP-4.1 Map and identify the landscape of public, private, non-profit and academic institutions currently working on climate and resilience issues in Southeast Florida. 53 NII N N NII:I'"^,A N II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Js II Nu;uu.li63 ii: g o nl :)ll a lluuru uul cIII ulrugl: CO III Oil ull gu,uV1:.::!nI III ul^fIt PP-4.2 Partner with relevant institutions, including, but not limited to, leagues of cities, business alliances, insurers and community-based organizations in Florida and elsewhere. NII N N NII:I'"^,A N II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Js II Nu;uuli6:1 ii: g o nl :)ll a lluuru uul ch Jngi:.:: C0111'11pl 11 u, IlOil ull gu,uvi:.::!uI III ul^fits, 11 u0ur°uurullulrulit N ulruli N ulruu uu:liu ulru fi Il u.0 u1l ^uwl'_ °toil��I"�;:� a ull� ��VVu"ulC�i ��,��'u u�l;:;,��d ' Oil PP-4.3 Facilitate collaborative coalitions to tackle regional challenges that cross sectors and jurisdictions,such as the Business Case for Resilience. NII N N NII:I'"^,A N II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Is II Nu;uuli6:1 ii: g o nl :)ll a lluuru uul CII I ulrugl:,C un,ipl ul;u: PP-4.4 Enlist utilities to reduce GHG emissions to net zero by 2050 across all sectors. N/1II11 EN11II:I'"^,A N II I" :]oiiluull l �:Js II No11 i6:1 ii: gliuon�ull C III ii uul C 1 uI CO11 11Dl J111 I NI.::e� uuul° II„uu:lilluulll , I101° uN gu;vi: uIIIIul::!nt, I II II^ d; uil ;;u:uPu J,°;:N' oil a111"'"Oil g )1 0111i PP-4.5 Coordinate with other climate-related collaboratives inside and outside of Florida to exchange knowledge and strengthen advocacy efforts. NII N N NII:I'"^,A N II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Is II Nu;uuli6:1 ii: g o nl :)ll a lluuru uul CII I ulrugl:,C un,ipl ul;u: PP-4.6 Engage with, educate and support non-traditional allies with political influence and shared interests(e.g.,economic/business groups,faith-based organizations)to make the case for climate action in Tallahassee and Washington D.C., including reducing GHG emissions. II\/1II11 N NII:I'"^,A N II I" :Ioiiii uthl �:Js II Nu;uuli6:1 ii: g o nl :)ll a lluuru uul cIh ulrugl:,C011 '11pl ul°u:, Il uli^ uul I.::^�; too NI °uuul; II„uflHHuulu.S, Il�uliu:ll�lll �u��lu^�:Nuuu�N�:ulruli �u�uu:,ulru�ufi PP-5 Coordinate climate policy adoption within the region Coordinate the development and adoption of local greenhouse gas emissions reduction,adaptation and Illlilurmmate ureslill11.gime policies among counties municipalities,school districts and other units of government within the region. PP-5.1 Share information about effective climate policies and implementation successes among counties, municipalities, school districts and other units of government through platforms like the Regional Climate Action Plan. Develop information, communication tools and materials to aid dissemination, public outreach and advocacy. NII N N NII:I'"^,A N II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Is II Nu;uuli6:1 ii: gliu nl :)ll a lluuru uul^ ch uingi::,C011 '11pl ul°u, Iruu;;n Il IV:iit Oil ulruli u�llu ulru fi PP-5.2 Adopt regional tools and policy commitments such as the Compact's Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projections. Ilo ii III gu;vii: ulruln,ii:en s II I 4l0n ull u,wNl rul ul fi PP-5.3 Report local progress through the Compact Climate Assessment Tool (C-CAT) and other reporting frameworks. Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn,ill:!nts PP-5.4 Foster collaboration among elected officials and local government staff across jurisdictions regarding climate issues. NII N N NII:I'"^,A N II I" 'Iu;ulluthi: �:Js II Nu;uuli6:1 ii: g o nl :)ll a lluuru uul cII I ulrugl:,C 111'11l Sul u, Ilo,il;:)ll gu,uvi:.::!uI III ulu^fIts 54 PP-5.5 Train staff on climate issues. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l II i" :Io uthi: �:Js II 1u;Nuli6:1 ii: g on ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! C0111'1ull �11 u' II011I a ll gu,vil:!iI III ul^ants, Il u siI °uoii PP-5.6 Pursue external funding (state,federal, philanthropic) and technical assistance that supports carbon pollution reduction and climate resilience work across the region. I 1 g oNlrn ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! u�r0111'1ull �1I u' II011I III �lu,vil:!iI III u l^nt nI �;lliu;:Nlrn��Il I �IIII: N V i*�illl:l'"^,A l II I� a Nlluu��I��;��u II u;Nu.li�:�� "il �tl�l;'n nil Ili sii hO6u 6slii it ts, non �I IV NIipl V;NI 1111111111 ffl ty )SII d oii PP-5.7 Develop processes for regional and/or intergovernmental review, coordination and harmonization of carbon pollution reduction and climate resilience initiatives, such as regional transportation infrastructure,GHG inventories,etc. II\/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A l II i" :Ioiiuullhl �:Is II 1u;Nuli6:1 ii: g on ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! C0111'1ull �1I a uI Ng: on ill +.11 rnl ul 011I�:II SIN VI, aIrnurulent PP-6 Integrate equity into climate policies and investments Integrate equity and environmental justice into climate policies and investments. PP-6.1 Incorporate/integrate equity principles when developing policies or directing investments. Special attention should be directed to public transportation, energy efficiency,affordable housing, green space, renewable energy,water and wastewater,and solid waste. II\/1II11 V h/lll:l'"^,A l II i" :Ioiiuullhl �:Js II 1u,Nuii6:1 "I g; on ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! C0111'1ull �1I u' II011I a ll govilI!iI III ul^gnu:,, uI Yiu;:Nn:fl PP-6.2 Design policy and infrastructure investment processes that ensure social and economic equity and environmental justice are incorporated from the beginning and through the end. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l II i" :Io uthi: �:Js II 1u,Nuii6:1 "I g; on ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! C0111'1ull �1I u' II011I a ll govilI!iI III ul^gnu:,, uI Yiu;:Nn:fl PP-6.3 Avoid and minimize direct and indirect adverse impacts of projects, policies and investments on frontline communities. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l II i" :Io uthi: �:Js II 1u,Nuii6:1 "I g; on ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! C0111'1ull �1I u' II011I a ll govilI!iI III ul^gnu:,, uI Yiu;:Nn:fl PP-6.4 Include young people and representatives from frontline communities and intermediary organizations in the policy-making process. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A l II R :Io uthi: �:Js II 1u,Nuii6:1 "I g; on ill a lluuru Sul ch J null! C0111'1ull �1I u' II011I a ll govilI!iI III ul^gnu:,, uI giiu;:Nn:fl �tl�l;'n nil Ili ;,0111'11n'IIII.,Vfnity D�:Jsi: d VN14',� ��n a�u'VV;`NCni 55 ��J'��| ��'�� '|'��c��' '—��. . Economic Resilience — f�� iDVO�V�FD�DfO- ��Cf�� BD� USiD�SS ��B��[S�i�, BD� f�� B�VBDC�FD�DfO- �U' �iCBD� �[iVBf� iDW�SfFD�DfSf�Bf FDifi�Bf� C�iFDBf� [iS' SBD� -OSf�[ iDDOVBfiW� SO�UfiODS As climate impacts have become more apparent in Southeast Florida over the past decade, there is growing awareness that regional collaborative efforts must expand to include a greater degree of partnership between governments and the private sector to protect the region'u economy. Proactive efforts to address n|innake change — both in building resilience and reducing emissions — represent specific economic development opportunities for the region, while also serving to preserve and enhance existing businesses and industries critical toa diverse economic base. Protecting and expanding regional prosperity is an equal to and integrated goal with protecting natural resources, infrastructure and quality of life for all who live, work and play in Southeast Florida. Efforts to address climate change and advance resilience present a significant opportunity to build a diverse regional economy that works for everyone. Through intentional workforce development strategies, we can prepare our economy for the creation of new green jobs and springboard the region as a leader in the climate tech space. |tiu incumbent upon local governments, the private sector and the economic development community to work together to seize the opportunity presented by this economic transformation and to advance strategies that bolster the regional enononny'o resilience in the face of increasing n|innske're|akeduhonku and utreuuoru. Pooling shared expertise to continue to build the business case for resilience investments across Southeast Florida, and advocating collectively for appropriate investments in the region by state and federal governments are critical near-term efforts toward this aim. Recommendations Ei Establish a regional economic resilience marketing strategy Establish a regional economic resilience marketing strategy. Ei Establish a partnership among business,government and community leadership to support and deliver a coordinated marketing strategy designed to educate and engage the entire community on climate challenges and regional needs as a matter of responsibility, and as an economic imperative and opportunity. |\/lPLENE R ��Dii oil ' counflem i Advance resilience standards and infrastructure improvements Advance reg/ona| and infrastructure improvements. Ei Coordinate with municipal,county and regional agencies and governments to identify and prioritize critical infrastructure assets, systems and needs in order to align planning and nn inveutentuthat address nonnpoundfuture nondition u�oodriuku. |oiva| �oYernmen�a' re(Jiona| uouniui|m' 11e(Jiona| a(3enIU11em' priYatemectoi,SFVVND 56 ER-2.2 Utilize future conditions scenarios to guide planning and investments in new and upgraded infrastructure integral to the protection and resilience of critical assets,especially water management operations relating to water,wastewater,stormwater and flood control systems. NII N N N NII:I'"^,A N II "; Ilu;:ul III gu;;vii2u lnin,iiii2fiu s,,31 '1 NH 11, II::1110 111 W Jul a Il..uu:ullHti: fi,d )un Jgi:. JInd w Jul a ii umlr%u6; 6 fl u u:I_ II �Nleu ill Il uu:ll s II:TiiOl ER-2.3 Deliver economic security and prosperity,and aid the region's competitive position for infrastructure funding through the use of the Regional Climate Action Plan as a shared climate resilience strategy,enhanced by regionally coordinated vulnerability assessments and action plans for project implementation. II\/1II11 N N NII:I'"^,A N II R Ilo it fN gu;vii: a lnn,ill:!nt, Il a li Sul sI:!f°ut ii ER-2.4 Actively pursue, monitor,verify and promote pilot projects showcasing innovation that serve as resilience models for regional replication, inclusive of materials,design,technology,funding, partnerships and implementation. NII N N N NII:I'"^,A NII R Ilo it fN gu;vii: ulnn,ill!,f1tS, Il uli Sul sI!, toi �u;;uur°ulil �NI Nu,uy urul^ �u uuu�N:lr�u �uliu;;ulr�° ,°:NI ur°ulil; unsflt uuuu°ulns, uI Yiu;:n ill II II�:Jflnling 11 u011ulnii.Nls ER-2.5 Encourage and enable the public and private sectors and the philanthropic community to embrace climate solutions with a focus on priority regional resilience strategies and innovation, including but not limited to smart grids,clean and r ;g;,uevya�,U, ,,,,e;urvu,e;u„g, ;,infrastructure, u;, ;silh, ,u;uc; ;,,,hu;p,lt�,s and water management strategies. NII N N N NII:I'"^,A N II R Ilo it fN gu;vii: ulnn,ill!,f1tS, Il uli Sul sI!, toi, ul:!gN ulna:fl II II�:Jflnling 11 uol..ulnii ulls lrnsfltll..uuuu°ulns, IIuIIII Ir�alluuu;:ull 111 11 u0ur°uurullunlity ER-3 Engage state and federal agencies in flood risk reduction Engage state and federal agencies in flood risk reduction. ER-3.1 Leverage the Southeast Florida Business Case for Resilience in bolstered partnerships,studies, projects,authorizations and funding to address flood risk,and advance regionally significant projects affecting critical assets, regional resources, public and private property and economics of the region. II\/1II11 N N NII:I'"^,A N II R I;u:ullunfiiiz!s ',II:'1 ''NIII )uiMitii. I c o lll, cu;:ulnoi-Tu iu dI. ii.:1 :upi-TIII^flu:oil ER-3.2 Intensify the regional request by business and elected leadership for the federal government,the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,the State of Florida and the South Florida Water Management District to accelerate targeted and comprehensive studies of the t::,entraN and Sowthem N:: oruda N:: ood Contir SWtern ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ............. a , for flood risk management strategies under current and future conditions. II\/1II11 N N NII:I'"^,ANII R Moil fN gu;vii: unui d: I!'N0l urul^fit Oil gu:ffli Iuuu:,ulns III gilu;:n ill II II�:Jnnung IIIfflil..N S, ER-3.3 Directly engage the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers on a broader array of coastal storm risk-reduction strategies, inclusive of storm surge,shoreline protection, inland flood risk management and locally-preferred solutions. gu;:vii: BInnIIiI'"f1tS, II silo"f t i di: vi:.::!'No;; )III IIiI!!nt Oil IVVu:'NIn Il gIIu;:Nn: ll ll�:J n n 11 ng 11 u011 a In il. s 57 III Integrate climate resilience and economic development Integrate climate resilience and economic development at the regional level. Eli Coordinate with the South Florida and Treasure Coast regional planning councils in the development of the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS)to increase focus on regional climate resilience and priority adaptation needs.The CEDS, developed by the councils with input and direction from regional stakeholders,are prepared for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to guide regional economic activity and attract critical investment to the seven-county Southeast Florida region. H\/lI11 V i*/ill:l'"^,I I II I""; IIu;;NI III gu;vii: Hnln,ii:en I 4o0n:fl Il 11 Jnnung uNl 1[111I lH II giion ill tin:InsIpoll t 11u01[1 II r�l ul^ ;:NIC�u NII Illlil"tl;:it iI HV' "�a�IC�II N; a IIV NICE ail a�tl�il"N 'Illlil nsf� ItuflV:'NIn;Nlluru�lr�u:u;Nu� Eli Create a regional economic development plan focused on economic resilience and organized investment in regionally significant assets and economic clusters, inclusive of small business economic sustainability,diversifying the economy and equitable futures. iII N V i ill:l'"^,I I II Ru ul!, I I Mll.fflil ullS, 11 u011ulr�pul,s �u;;Nurulll° N�I�^,�I N�:;D III°III_II Oil u Nlr��:� ��Ir�lr�iilr�� Eli Work with key economic and industry clusters to develop job training programs for green jobs and those focused on emerging industries in the climate solutions arena. Partner with academic institutions to support the identification, research and development of emerging industries for the future, potentially through the creation of a'National Center for Climate Resilience' in Southeast Florida. II\/1II11 V i*/ill:l'"^,I III R:]: Il u NCI.^v N 0�lD ur°ul_fl t Oil ffl u Iu:pu; nsulnsfitiil plluNln III Increase understanding of climate impacts on affordable housing Improve understanding of the compounding role of climate change and sea level rise in the affordable housing crisis in the region. Identify opportunities for integrated solutions that center equity, prevent displacement and bolster economic development. Eli Work with community groups to fund and commission a credible third-party study assessing the potential risk and extent of population displacement and adverse economic impact, as a function of housing pressures and predicted compound impacts of climate change. Identify possible solutions via adaptation practices and resilience policies. II\/1II11 V i*/ill:l'"^,I I II R I;oiil lr fliiz!s, IIhoii,usiing lr s iiulluflolns, 1110111 Il uuNlluu Oil )n Iu:iiu°Nlns, 11 u0ll "II II IIIIVnIIt �J S1�^�:� �a lr�ii, a�VVu"Nlr�i iI �V;:NII llllil tl�il';'!' iI Hu;;;NN II "IIiI ��V uNII"Nw:� �IC�II 'V:IIu"NIC�i III a Nut III Facilitate equitable resilience investments Identify diverse funding,financing institutions and strategies that facilitate equitable resilience investments. III Identify, pursue and establish funding strategies, including foreign and green investments, needed at the regional and local scale to ensure organized and timely investments that support the rapid transition to a low-carbon economy. Implement infrastructure improvements that safeguard the public, the region's diverse communities and shared economies in the face of sea level rise and other climate impacts. iII N V i ill:l'"^,I III R ii uoluln lll.S NCI!rVI:::10 llD ill°ul n t Oil III I liuNlns, Il u sI.N°toil III Expand economic analyses in partnership with academic institutions, private sector and non-profit organizations to quantify and value the impact of resilience investments, including adaptation and transformations supporting a low-carbon future. 58 Nll N N uNll:l'"^,I N II ice" I;uo uuuuoiiur, Il u insff t ufNu;n ' Irnu 111 Il IU:iit oil uiruu "uuuuuirurfi ER-6.3 Ensure funding strategies are all-inclusive and equally account for the needs of under-resourced communities to deliver an equitable distribution of infrastructure investments across the region. NII N N uNll:l'"^,I N II ;:ui III gu;vii: uirnnui:,ant Eli Ensure investment in small, locally-owned businesses when employing emergency services funding. Nll N N uNll:l'"^,I N II ice" ii uo uuuuoiiur, Il ii si toi' uu;uuruu ° �Ni , Nu;:ull uru uuu u;:uu�u uiruu ":u uuuirurfi Eli Engage financial institutions to bolster investments in climate resilience and adaptation, prioritizing under-resourced communities. II\u1II11 N uNll:l'"^,I N II ice" ;u;unuuuuoi s ER-7 Advocate for risk management strategies Advocate for effective and affordable risk management strategies. Eli Assume a prominent role in advocacy pertaining to the affordability,access, coverage and overall reform of hazard and wind-storm insurance offered within and by the State of Florida. II\u1II11 N uNll:l'"^,I N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uirnnui:,ruts, Il uli^ Eli Advocate regionally for the long-term affordability and sustainability of flood insurance coverage, ensuring the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and private insurers properly credit communities and individual policyholders for resilience investments. Nll N N uNll:l'"^,I N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nn 'ii: uuu s,"u,°:v it "11;Y Oil uiruu "u uu uirurfi Eli Encourage maximum participation in the FEMAs,;;,o,u;,iru,u;,nu,;,u,rdt Ejaj uu S azteu�irnaz �::�If�S) program and broaden the education of homeowners and businesses on floodproofing,elevation of structures,on-site water management and open space for water storage. NII N N uNll:l'"^,I N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uunnui:,unt ER-8 Serve as a model for national climate resilience Serve as a model for national climate resilience. ER-8.1 Establish Southeast Florida as the epicenter of climate resilience by recruiting, attracting and developing economic opportunities supported by service providers, new climate technology, and innovative and expansive financing to further a low-carbon economy, a resilient future and related sectors. Such a model advances holistic regional resilience strategies that promote widely integrated, accessible, and affordable clean energy and other low-carbon solutions; resilient community design and infrastructure improvements; and local economic development. II N:"II u_II II N"^N II II i; uuruuiruu diin':: II11)pill u{aulit �ryuuuu .�uliruuu , IluNirn°+n::I :� Sil:%u11)1r, 11."un.uuufi ^ Eli Serve as an international mecca for climate resilience and innovation by engaging globally to foster new partnerships,finance strategies, materials,technologies and design solutions. II\u1II11 N h/'U::l'"^,INII ice" iz,�°uuunu;:n'ir i OilgN:ffl "Iuuu;:uun' Il il si ;toi' °d ii.uunuu1 r 59 ER-8.3 Incentivize and solicit enhancements and upgrades to current infrastructure as well as deployment of new systems and technology demonstrations as part of pilot projects, especially those providing environmental enhancements, or modelingu,g;,,s and other closed-loop systems. H\/l I11 N h/NII:I'"^,A N II i""; Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii:!nt, Il a ER-9 Pursue decarbonization to maintain regional economic competitiveness Pursue decarbonization to maintain regional economic competitiveness. ER-9.1 Advance the regional transition to a decarbonized economy with a focus on energy efficiency and affordable, resilient clean energy for buildings, industry,agriculture and transportation to ensure ongoing economic competitiveness. NII N N N NII:I'"^,ANII R:]: oil III gu vii:^uinn'l1 ntS' Il u si °too u,, guuun:fl uu Jnspoiip Jtiu;:n 1; i.uuullopu1 S' W J p i,�u u u:li II li u:li� Sufi ER-9.2 Support innovation and energy justice in the development of regional markets for energy efficiency and clean energy deployment that strengthens local job and business creation. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,A N II R:]: Il u di^v N0D111°111_fl t Oil ffl u Iu:Nu; ns n°fiti.ufioins, 11 u0II "'IIII '111unII'ty " J 1:.::!;:N oNl^a N tl;,Nu,N' il!'N"'IC�Il llil ��'V:i 60 Risk Reduction � �� Management n ^|��m n w�w�wO�� w x_�� /vn�� Emergency � n(l/��_� �[��B[� ~OUf��BSf F�O[i�B -O[ C�iFDBf� S�OC S BD� Sf[�SSO[S VCOO[�iDBfiD� iDf�[�iSCi��iDB[V [iS -[��UCfiOD ��BDDiD� BD� BCfiOD VVif� �FD�[��DCV FDBDB��FD�Df ��BDDiD� Hurricanes — historically the most prevalent extreme weather event in the region — punctuate the modern history of Southeast Florida's settlement and development and have shaped the region into what it is today. As a result, Southeast Florida has become a leader in emergency response. While the region has expertise to draw on, augmented challenges brought by n|innske change require enhanced and novel risk-reduction strategies and pre-disaster planning efforts. Climate change will continue to expose the region to more frequent and severe weather events. Future hurricanes will likely deliver greater amounts of precipitation with more intense winds, and storm surge will be exacerbated by rising seas. The region will experience greater extremes indrought, intense rainfall events and inland and coastal flooding.The impacts of sea level rise will place further stress on uystennu, infrastructure and service delivery,exacerbating and compounding the flood impacts from rainfall,storms and high groundwater levels. The minor flooding experienced today will become major flooding in the future, with more places subject to recurring flooding. The serious consequences of extreme heat and humidity have also more recently come into greater focus with average temperatures expected to innreaue, creating the potential for longer and hotter heakwaveu. Taken together, changing n|innake conditions will not only intensify existing acute shocks and emergency situations, but will also continue to compound long-term and nhroninstreuuoru. Integrating efforts to increase with emergency management planning provides a structure and opportunity to enhance communication and training, and connect planning and action. Beyond the critical role of emergency management operationu, preserving the social, physical and economic health of the region requires that the region advance strategieu, policies and strategic investments in projectu, programs and infrastructure that will reduce risk. Holistic resilience depends on reducing risk at both the individual and community levels. Such efforts and investments must consider that different communities face different levels of expouure, vulnerability and adaptive capacity across climate hazards. Recommendations RR-1 Identify climate risks Vmcommunities, built/physical environment and infrastructure Identify the risk to communities,the built and physical environment and infrastructure from the impacts of climate change— including sea level rise,storm surge, rainfall,groundwater levels,saltwater intrusion and extreme heat. RR,1.1 Perform local climate change and sea level rise vulnerability analyses,consistent at a minimum with to identify and quantify risk under various climate change scenarios. |oca| governmenta' regiona| ' achoo| dimOrictm' �riva�emec�or 61 RR-1.2 Use the best available data, models and resources, including adopting the,(,;; uiru a� s 11Zegi2r.12 U a b oJfJ,�� ,,,,,S;��g,,,,,U;;;;;e...Y.e],,,,ll, ,u,az, up e uouu and trusted tools developed by academic institutions and government agencies to inform planning, prioritizing and annual funding. l N/ill N V i ill:l'"^,i l II i"": Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: H irnn,ii:::erne u 11 g uirn")II sii i o:uo;: 6slii uii ut RR-2 Integrate climate risks into hazard mitigation and emergency planning Integrate climate risks into hazard mitigation planning, emergency planning, evacuation training and exercises. RR-2.1 Identify all climate-related hazards, including but not limited to storm surge,flooding and extreme heat that could require evacuation,or could further exacerbate other types of hazards addressed in comprehensive emergency response plans. iII N V rill:l'"^,i l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: Hinn,ii:!nts RR-2.2 Develop climate risk scenarios that require evacuation planning by partnering with the community to identify local factors, including geographic and social aspects of vulnerability. iII N V rill:l'"^,i l II R Ilo ii rV gu;vii: nn ,ii::nn s, ii uon ,in,i unr ty II "Jsi:!d uuu��drirru "r iiu;:uirr RR-2.3 Integrate climate vulnerability analyses into local mitigation strategies, hazard mitigation plans, post-disaster redevelopment plans,threat and hazard identification and risk assessment tools. II\r1II11 V rill:l"^,i l II Ri;oiin fiiz!s RR-2.4 Broaden the scope, impact of projects and participation in the development of hazard mitigation plans with a focus on climate risk. II\r1II11 V rill:l"^,i l II Ri;oiin fiiz!s RR-3 Advance infrastructure investments to reduce risk Advance regionally coordinated, holistic infrastructure investments to reduce risk and enhance community resilience, inclusive of flood mitigation,water and sewer upgrades,and other climate adaptation strategies such as nature-based infrastructure and urban design considerations like mobility and shade. RR-3.1 Create a structure for cities, counties and agencies to work together on multi-jurisdictional adaptation projects in order to improve the cost-effectiveness and impact of shared investments. Y"II. u_II II :V"^u II II nulllii;;u li. Il li:rirda Il :r au ruu rll d Ilnirn utii:r d Il uu°u< d iir)irrnllpaii.i:, Il:r "ull G:°+ itm uir0 uulrr „ it .au uu; 11 RR-3.2 Leverage available pre-disaster funding from FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and HUD's Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Funds (CDBG-MIT) for financing, planning and prioritizing longer-term solutions and investments to reduce risk. ICY:1 ENRI J',J II II : Il11)11;,dII < : + iruuuir0 uur „ &l t/ ID RR-4 Advocate for solvency and affordability of insurance Engage in opportunities to ensure solvency and affordability of insurance for Floridians. 62 RR-4.1 Communicate climate-related risk-reduction efforts to financial institutions, rating agencies and insurers. H\/llll1N V t Uilll l'"^A I II i" :Ionia hi: �:Is II 1u;uuli6:1 g on )ll cIh Jingi:: C0111ull �1 u' IlOil )II govi::!uI III u11ents, Jdvoi Ji;my Oilgl:M IV:uu;:uins RR-4.2 Advocate for windstorm and flood insurance coverage that reflects risk-reduction investments and affordability concerns. III N V t ill:l'"^A I II i" :tu;uiiuthi: �:Is II 1u;uuli6:1 g on )ll cIh Jingi:: C0111ull �1 u' IlOil )II govi:::!uI III u11ents, Jdvoi Ji;my Oilgl:M IV:uu;:uins RR-4.3 Routinely update insurance coverage options and examine whether innovative changes in the industry can improve recovery. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn'ii::!nts RR-5 Prioritize investments in transportation infrastructure Prioritize transportation infrastructure for resilience investments, particularly evacuation routes. RR-5.1 Identify vulnerable roadways and bridges using tools such as the,�;J!,u;,i„ye;Fsllt,y,,,,o;f,,,,u,::J,o,F,u,da Sea U.....eveU ..a„ ......... .................. �"',,c lio Sketch u:plannun root r..u. .�............................................................................................................. II\/IIII11 V t U::l'"^,A I II R a 401[1�:fl 0 Jflspoiiu Jtiiu;:n Oil fl gOVII:4I III u1^nts u u:_ II ��ieu ill Il3� uu:inii us Il:TiO..11. RR-5.2 Determine the current resilience of evacuation routes by mapping them against projected climate impacts, including sea level rise and king tides. III N V t ill:l'"^,A I II i" uiiz!guoni :fl uuvi°fipoil Itiiu l`l oi:fl �'Jo i::4'111ru1I^11ts u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il u..tni: as Il:tod ..11.. RR-5.3 Integrate climate adaptation into the standards for designing transportation infrastructure. III N V t ill:l'"^,A I II R uii:::401nr ::fl uu Jn:filpoiiu Jtliu;:n Oil°:fl gOVII:4I III u1^nts u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il uu:il s RR-5.4 Provide the Florida Department of Transportation with information on localized flooding and sea level rise impacts. Ilo;:ui III govii ainn'ii:,rip a 4o01n ill p rp:i_rll ��ieu rll Il uu:il s RR-5.5 Plan for and incorporate increased use of electric vehicles to provide necessary infrastructure along evacuation routes, such as charging stations. Consider deployable/mobile charging stations along evacuation routes. ill N V trill:l'"^,A I II i""; Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nnui:!n u 11 Yon rll p:u rirr fill d:11 Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ;p rp:i_rll ��ieu rll Il rutni: m Il:TI O II, Il I'14 ] Il till:tr''i RR- 6 Strengthen regulations to reduce risk Strengthen local and state regulations as appropriate to reduce risk and facilitate incremental adaptation requirements,such as but not limited to construction higher than Base Flood Elevation (BFE), higher ceiling height, increased permeability,onsite stormwater retention and higher seawall standards. RR-6.1 Convene a panel of regional representatives from local government,and the planning, design and 63 construction sectors to create a list of adaptation options for local codes and land use regulations. II\AiI1N V ill:l'"^,A I II R ,:Iolluu11 1 II 1u;;uuli6:1 I guu nl :)11 1 Iluuru 1 1! ch 11ngi:� C0111°11ll 11 u' II01;; 111 flu vil:::iIIIrul�^fIts RR-6.2 Develop and adopt recommendations specific to Southeast Florida counties to strengthen the code and the built environment, particularly in regard to flooding hazards. iII N V III " �:1ss u1 a 1u:pu;:n, u:ull..ulrlpul.s RR-6.3 Develop resilience and retrofit guidelines and create municipal pilot projects. II\AiI1N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!nts RR-7 Promote existing risk mitigation policies and programs Promote and leverage existing policies and programs designed to reduce flood risks and economic losses. RR-7.1 Promote programs that can provide resources such as local mitigation strategy activities and the FEMA National Flood Insurance,up,l;o„bra,u;,irq,,,(.1o,u,;,iru,u,;,nu;q,u;Oty�,,,,,lRaIII,rl. ,stern (CRS). II\A::1N V h/ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: ulniI'ill:!nts RR-7.2 Develop and provide community resources and tools for private property adaptation and flood mitigation. II\AiI1N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;;viizulnin,iif2"11u s '301111uth1 Ist II 1011 61 I giiu;:n )11OIiin'i 1u1 C1h 11ngi::! Con'ilp�:J t RR-8 Utilize distributed renewable energy for disaster recovery 9- Y Y 9 urenewalbllle euro�erg, , Increase long-term community resilience an disaster recover through distributed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and battery storage systems. RR-8.1 Provide electric power backup through distributed solar, battery storage, microgrids and other techniques of distributed production and storage. II\AiI1N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu:vii: u1nn'iIif"n s uuul° IiiufiIIIIIfii: fi lfls iitiiVfiu"p1ns RR-8.2 Prioritize the development of redundant, resilient energy systems at emergency command centers, shelters, senior living centers and multifamily affordable housing units. H\A "H R o ii III gu;vii: NInn'iIi1'!'11V s it uVllil^ II,V'V:IIIIIIfii: ICliurtll'VIil Vfi °N1ns' III si toi' I1011I iuwIIIC1g a1,�il�"�1i1 Ilil �„ il'�"Hil �^VIIIIiI;:" II.VVIIIIVVil,iuw RR-9 Communicate climate risks and emergency information Communicate climate risks and provide timely and coordinated emergency messaging. RR-9.1 Utilize existing communications when possible and strive for consistent messaging. II\AiI1N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vi:::i A T11::'fItS RR-9.2 Increase awareness and accessibility of information on foreseeable risks communities face. Communicate and share data on flood risks posed by storm surge,sea level rise, king tide, high tide flooding, extreme heat and other compounding risks provided by trusted organizations like the National Weather Service and FEMA. II\AiI1N V ill:l'"^,A I II R: Iloii �Il gu;;viizulnin,iif2"11u s '301111uth1 1stu nu 11 61 I giiu;nu :)11C iin'i 1u1 Ch:J gi::!,Con'ilp�:J t 64 RR-9.3 Communicate risks in an accessible way. Create materials in different languages, including American Sign Language,and disseminate these materials through traditional media, social media and the arts as appropriate to the community. I 1 .�u;vii: H inn'ii^r1u S' ir�u;:uir� Il uDilO l Oil �ir�li; ��uu°uir� 1°0111.uu '1111 irluty..11 J S1 d oil �ir�u ��uu uir� �Ju u s�:Jind I �NII: N N N��NII:I"^,A N II Imo, u;:u�i � � g fflu IV:uu;uin�� iiulluai.uu��N uuu RR-9.4 Determine the most locally relevant communications strategies and channels.Align with public emergency messaging and existing government notification systems to ensure redundant lines of communication. Use effective communication strategies,such as social media, multi-platform emergency alert systems and existing government notification systems. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,A N II R Ilo;:ui fN gu;vii: H inn'ii::!nts RR-9.5 Utilize non-internet public communication alternatives due to power outages,such as community boards in public spaces. NII N N N NII:I'"^,A N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: H inn'ii::!nts RR-9.6 Fortify and build the resilience of communications,telecommunications and network infrastructure to ensure timely post-disaster response. NII N N N NII:I'"^,A N II Imo": Il u u a si uou RR-10 Develop post-disaster redevelopment plans Create pre-disaster plans for post-disaster recovery. RR-10.1 Create a pre-disaster plan that includes neighborhoods, businesses and government for accelerated recovery and resilience.These strategic plans should cover critical infrastructure systems, land use, housing, economic development and public health and should explicitly be developed with engagement from staff across various local government functions. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,A N II Imo" i;u;uiiunfiiz! RR-10.2 Ensure that post-disaster redevelopment plans prioritize resilience and equity objectives. Consider using pre-disaster recovery plans to deliver relocation strategies for vulnerable locations. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,A N II Imo" i;u;uiiunfiiz! RR-10.3 Expand pre-disaster planning to deepen engagement with the business community, economic development organizations and f,[D,u;1l J„r.ieco r.i.n ,uu,rl.11, ,s'. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,ANII R ii uoiunfiiizs, Il ii si toi, Ili llu:lli:.:: si: uo i Ni °uuii1; 11 ufiIuuui�es RR-10.4 Develop an Asset Management Plan to determine and inventory pre-disaster conditions of critical infrastructure in order to expedite disaster assessments and the reimbursement process for disaster funding. Iloi III gu;vii: H inn'ii::!nts RR-11 Provide small business recovery resources Work with business associations,such as Chambers of Commerce,to host trainings and provide resources for individual small business recovery. RR-11.1 Share or develop regional tools and templates for preparing business recovery plans. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I'"^,A N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: Hinn'ii:,rips d: 11 N0;:lD uru11efit Oil �:Ioi.uthi: Ist No; ii 1 i guu un:fl 65 rllliuru � l ch:Jngi: C011111ll Jct RR-11.2 Develop education sessions for small-business,and resident adaptation and recovery plans. II\/II II11 V h/flI:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: H lnn'ill:!n s ;,Iu 11ul °it: u �lr�li ��llu ulr� fi� il��'il� u;:N III Ilil�"��'V;a NII� RR-12 Train local government staff on disaster preparedness Conduct disaster planning,preparedness, response and recovery training for city and county staff. RR-12.1 Identify existing disaster preparedness, response and recovery training programs for local government staff.Assess the content and outcome of different training programs,and provide guidance for municipal and county governments to select an effective training program for the local context. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: H lnn'ill:!n l 4o0lna:fl Il 11 Jnnung I uliIl Hs RR-12.2 Include climate risk training as part of emergency management training, inclusive of staff and elected officials.Training should advance understanding of interdependencies and cascading impacts across systems in an emergency management situation. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!n l 4o0lna:fl Il 11 Jnnung I uliIl Hs RR-12.3 Ensure that all local governments have contingency contracting mechanisms in place to facilitate the use of external resources to support their pre-,during, and after-disaster management requirements. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!nts RR-13 Engage with frontline communities to inform planning Connect and build trust with frontline communities to help inform emergency management and pre-disaster planning. RR-13.1 Build sustained relationships with, and include members from community-based organizations that have trusted relationships with frontline communities in emergency management decision-making processes, pre-disaster planning and recovery processes. Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!nts RR-13.2 Partner and engage through programs such as the Community Emergency Response Team, AmeriCorps,as well as other local groups, including faith-based organizations. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!nts RR-13.3 Utilize,II::Ze zu,p,u, ,u;uc; ;,,,u;;�,u,;,u,lbs year round and for pre-and post-disaster community resources. II\/IIII11 V h/flI:I'"^,A I II R Ilo ii III gu;vii: a lnn'ill:!nts RR-14 Identify low-income populations in"communities at risk" Ensure the emergency management definition of"communities at risk" includes economically vulnerable people. RR-14.1 Use the best available data and tools, such as but not limited to the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)to develop a"communities-at-risk" map of LMI and frontline populations, using census data as well as local knowledge. Iloii III govii: ulnn'ill:!nts 66 RR-14.2 Create programs to address the specific needs of frontline populations in order to reduce risks to these communities during an emergency and aid in their equitable recovery post-disaster. Provide support for pre-development activities and pre-disaster mitigation strategies that will help affordable housing owners reduce their material risk to climate hazards. II\AiI1N V h/ill:l'"^,A I II "; Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: H inn'ii:!nts RR-15 Strengthen inter-and intra-governmental coordination Strengthen inter-and intra-governmental communication,coordination and alignment,with a specific focus on emergency management and chief resilience officer roles to respond to shocks and bolster long-term plans. RR-15.1 Understand and communicate the roles of emergency management staff and chief resilience officers. Integrate emergency management into overall community resilience initiatives and vice versa. IN/1II11 V h/ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: Hinn'ii:!nts RR-15.2 Coordinate and communicate emergency response and disaster recovery planning across jurisdictions. IN/1ll11 V h/ill:l'"^A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: Hinn'ii:,rip a Yo0n ill 67 Sustainable ��| Communities ^� �-r� rf�f' .��~pu�|��w/�� ^��|O�� w n /�»��/ u�Oon n(l/�� /��B�ffOf�� iFD�BCfSO- C�iFDBf� C�BD�� BD� ��UC� ��D�OUS� �BS �FDiSSiODS ��S�B�iD� VV�� BD� �OVVfO UiNBD� FD[�� -DJFD ��BC� fO ��BC� / ~ - A sustainable community is one that seeks a better quality of life for all community members, minimizing physical and socio-economic risks related to n|innske change, while increasing adaptive capacity skthe individual and community scales, and ensuring that hunnan, natural and financial capital can meet both current and future needs. Such a community reduces carbon emissions and leverages the protective qualities of natural systems by adopting compact, efficient land use and (re)development patterns. Meeting this vision requires a fundamental transformation in how we plan and invest in our communities, including where and how we deve|op, how we move from place to p|ane, and how we manage land and resources. Local governments' comprehensive p|anning, zoning and regulations are critical tools in the toolbox that set a vision and drive change toward more resilient, prouperouu, convenient, equitable, healthy and attractive communities for present and future generations. The recommendations in this chapter are related to comprehensive planning and the myriad of approaches that should be employed by planners to increase adaptive capacity. These range from the incorporation of resilience objectives and future climate conditions scenarios, tothe designation and implementation of localized planning efforts that direct technical assistance and funding opportunities to areas especially vulnerable to sea level rise and associated coastal flooding. This section also provides recommendations to promote effective engagement of the multiple public-and private-sector entities involved in the provision and maintenance of transportation infrastructure and the delivery of transportation services in the region for n|innake adaptation and mitigation. Currently, the transportation sector contributes approximately 48% of the region'u greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The strategies outlined — such as reducing vehicle nni|eu traveled by shifting trips taken from autos to wa|king, biking or public transportation — will work to reduce emissions and realize the cross-cutting benefits of more livable and desirable communities in the region. Regionally coordinated nnu|tinnoda| tranuportation planning efforts between transportation and planning entities rely on data sharing and ana|yueu, including studies and tools identifying vulnerable and/or at-risk transportation infrastructure and performance metrics. Local and regional planning and decision-making processes must ensure complementary approach to developing and maintaining a system of land use and transportation that is more resilient, while also reducing vehicle nni|eu trave|ed, providing more transportation choices and dealing with future uncertainty. Recommendations ST-1 Incorporate resilience and ouota/nab/hty objectives/nplans Incorporate resilience and sustainability objectives,inclusive of the Southeast Florida Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projections/nc/ty,omuntyandrmg/ona|agmncyconmprmhmno/vmp|ano,tnonoportat/onand other infrastructure plans,and capital improvement plans. 68 ST-1.1 Review local government comprehensive plans and transportation, infrastructure and capital improvement plans to determine gaps in planning for projected sea level rise in Southeast Florida and ensure resilience objectives are incorporated. Identify opportunities to maximize intergovernmental and interagency coordination on utilization of the Southeast Florida ,,::Z,;,,,,m �.Jri feed Sea A....eveU 11=�uaze g y 1=�eououua u,.2igjgg�,u,o�;as. D iII N V f ill:l'"^,A I II i""; Ilu;:ui III gu:vii: a ini1'ii:!n s u 1 4o0n:fl Il 11 Jnnung O uinii;lills ST-1.2 Update local government and regional plans as needed to incorporate periodic updates to the Southeast Florida Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projections and account for ongoing advances in scientific knowledge and modeling. Ilo;:ui III govii a inn,ii:,rips u 1 4o0n:fl Il 11 Jnnung a uiuir ii;ull u 11 giiu n ill ST 2 Integrate sea level rise and surge projections in maps and documents Ensure locally produced maps for planning and project documents include the latest storm surge and sea level rise projections. ST-2.1 Develop sea level rise scenario maps and updated storm surge maps, based on the Compact's Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projections and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Sea, Lake and Overland Surges from Hurricanes (SLOSH) model,to be included in appropriate local and regional planning documents. II\r1II11 V frilll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III govii unn,ii:!n a Yo0nr : ll Il 11 Jnnr rrg oiurri;ulls nsflui.0 iiu:,uins ST-2.2 Use locally produced maps to guide municipal and county government climate adaptation planning efforts related to: • The built environment • Transportation infrastructure and services • Historic and archaeological resources • Water management systems and public infrastructure • Natural resources \/1I 11 E frill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;;ui III gu;vii: a ini1'ii:!nts ST-2.3 Continue to update maps in local and regional plans as more data becomes available and scientific projections are refined. Local governments, agencies and organizations should use best available data and tools for land use and other planning. iII N V frill:l'"^,A I II i""; Ilo;:ui �Il gu:vii: a nn,ii:!n a 4o0nr : ll ll 11 Jnnr rrg O unii;lills ST 3 Use vulnerability assessments to designate resilience priorities Use vulnerability and risk assessment analyses and tools to designate dapjtion Action reas (AAAs),,, .....,i...........;...............................or similar designation,and identify priorities for resilience investments. ST-3.1 Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments in accordance with��.clu,orq 3 8 00 9 3.„u;;; o F1 d a Statutew.z to identify areas requiring adaptation strategy development. II\r1II11 V frilll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a nn,ii:!n a 4o0nr : ll Il 11 Jnnr rrg a uii nsfl ii„u llu:ns ST-3.2 Use local government authority to designate or otherwise recognize AAAs or similar designation to identify areas deemed most vulnerable to sea level rise and other climate change impacts (including, but not limited to, extreme high tides, heavy local rain events,and storm surge), and prioritize funding and adaptation planning. Such areas may include: • Areas below, at, or near mean higher high water 69 • Areas with a hydrological connection to coastal waters • Areas designated as evacuation zones for storm surge • Other areas impacted by climate-related drainage and/or flood control issues \/lII1N E i*/ill:P,A I II R IIu;;NI III gu;vii: H nu 'ii::!nts ST-3.3 Document, inventory and share data sources,thresholds,criteria and models to encourage the use of common approaches to vulnerability and risk assessments and, ultimately,the development and implementation of adaptation strategies that will be complementary across jurisdictions and infrastructure types and result in a cohesive, resilient built and natural environment. gu::vii: BnIn'iil'"n I 4I0ICE ill Il gIIu;:n )l l�::InnIIIng il;:,°VNIIuliI.;lH ST 4 Develop and coordinate localized adaptation strategies Develop localized adaptation strategies for areas of greatest climate-related vulnerability in collaboration with appropriate agencies and jurisdictions to foster multi-jurisdictional solutions and maximize co-benefits. ST-4.1 Develop policies, capital plans and a specific pipeline of projects that address climate-related vulnerabilities, including those designated via A, , ,ptatuon AgLu Areaaz (AAAs). II\/1II11 V i ill:P^ III R IIo ii III gu;vii: Hnll 'ii:'en I I glion ill ,wll r�l pl ST-4.2 Identify locations within AAAs or similarly vulnerable areas where focused infrastructure improvements, new infrastructure, modified land use and/or development practices could reduce vulnerability and/or improve community resilience. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: Hnu 'ii::!nts ST-4.3 Coordinate regionally across municipalities and county planning authorities to develop projects and funding proposals seeking prioritized funding for identified infrastructure needs and specific adaptation improvements required in AAAs or other related adaptation planning areas. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: Hnll 'ii:'en II You nl :)II Il 11 Jnnung aNllulr111I u1l' III g n )ll ain:InsIpollt Jfuu n II r�l ul ST-4.4 Identify populations and communities that are most vulnerable or of special concern within AAAs and similarly vulnerable areas to ensure proper consideration of individual needs and resources as part of local and regional planning activities. II\/1II11 V i ill:P,A III R IIo;:NI fl gu;vii: Hnu 'ii:'en s, ul^g Nn:fl hall Jnniing aNll,ffl'I;i1 ST-4.5 Utilize technical workshops and collaborative design charrettes to help develop adaptation strategies, including those focused on living with the water. Include case studies of green (e.g., natural stormwater retention) and gray(e.g., road elevation) solutions that provide information on planning, design, construction and communication experiences. II\/1II11 V i ill:P,,A I R: IIo ii �Il gu;vii: HlAu1uI 4 01[1�)II Il 11 Jnnung I uNl 1[111I i1ls ST 5 Designate conservation areas as a priority-setting tool Designate conservation areas and growth areas as a priority-setting tool for areas vulnerable to climate change impacts,and to maximize benefits to natural systems while guiding people and commerce to less vulnerable places in the region. ST-5.1 Designate or otherwise recognize conservation areas in local government comprehensive plans and post-disaster redevelopment plans to identify undeveloped areas vulnerable to climate change impacts.These undeveloped areas should be assessed and prioritized to maximize the benefits of natural 70 systems, including: • Environmental restoration • Dune restoration • Beach restoration • Sustainable agriculture • Natural resource conservation • Recreational open space • Stormwater retention areas \/1II11 E h 1 R: Ilu;;ui III gu;vii: Hinn'ii:!nts ST-5.2 Prioritize land acquisition in areas identified for conservation.This land could also be protected or acquired through mitigation or r..ar1az„�,�;F,,,,o„�d.gM ,U, .Pr.iiru,er.i!,,,F,u„� initiatives. Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: H inn'ii n s u ii g n ill ST-5.3 Designate or otherwise recognize areas in local government comprehensive plans and post-disaster redevelopment plans where growth is encouraged due to higher elevation,the lack of adverse impacts to important natural areas, and the presence of existing infrastructure,such as transportation,water and sewer infrastructure. Growth areas should be developed as fully integrated developments that do not create the need for infrastructure that is not otherwise met by the development plan. II\AiI1N V NU::l'"^,A l II R Ilo;;ui III gu;vii: H ini1'ii:!nts ST 6 Leverage unused/underutilized properties for resilience objectives Develop an approach for utilizing unused or underutilized properties to advance resilience goals. ST-6.1 Conduct an assessment of existing unused or underutilized properties (e.g., parking garages) and their specific land characteristics. II\AiI1N V NUill:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;;ui III gu;vii: H inn'ii:!nts ST-6.2 Design and prioritize resilience and adaptation projects for unused or underutilized properties based on the specific characteristics and capacity of each property. Potential uses of unused or underutilized properties could include: • Stormwater flow and storage • Green/open space or urban parks • Emergency shelters • Ecosystem restoration or enhancement • Solar energy generation \/1ll11 E h ill:l'"^,A I II R u i:4o01nr ::p ST 7 Ensure equitable policy, infrastructure and service delivery Ensure beneficial social equity outcomes in considering the impacts of land use policy, public infrastructure and public service decisions on frontline populations. ST-7.1 Identify the factors that can impact social and economic equity locally. Implement policies that result in building/maintaining infrastructure and provision of services needed to meet critical needs, including: • Public transportation • Energy efficiency 71 • Affordable housing • Green space • Availability of social services \/NII1N E h NII:I'"^,A N II i""; Ilu;:ui III gu:vii: a inn'ii:!n u i 401[1 )ll 1° iiuu:lill fl1: fi'W? :1b a ii.uu:lilHfl1: ' ir1u 111 Il uu;u:it 01gN::n V:Nu;:NIC1S ST-7.2 Draw on recent and relevant social vulnerability data in all planning processes. Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a inn'ii:,rip u 11 4ou 1[11:)II II II Jnnung a uiiuir111I lH u 11 g n ill ST-7.3 Include members of f[oru p„u,u;,u, ;cQ,u,;,lru,u;1au;r.i.u.tueaz and intermediary organizations in the policy-making process. Nll N N rNll:l'"^A N II i""; Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a nn'ii n a 4u0n rll r,wN rr p fi ST 8 Reduce risk through plans, building codes and development regulations Reduce risk and economic losses associated with sea level rise and flooding through the implementation of local government comprehensive plans,post-disaster redevelopment plans, building codes and land development regulations. ST-8.1 Incorporate strategies into local government comprehensive plans and post-disaster redevelopment plans to discourage new development or post-disaster redevelopment in climate-vulnerable areas in order to reduce future risk and economic losses associated with persistent and/or acute flooding which may include, as appropriate,the following: • Prohibition on increased density/intensity • Reduce densities/intensities • Transfer of development rights • Targeted buyouts Nr1II11 E hrNll:l'"^,A N II R Ilo;:ui III �'Jovii.!l ir111 11.!fIt ST-8.2 Work with the appropriate local, regional and state authorities to revise building codes and land development regulations to require vulnerability reduction measures(e.g. additional hardening, higher floor elevations and the incorporation of natural infrastructure)for increased resilience of all new construction, redevelopment and infrastructure. Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a nn'ii:!n u 11 4ou urr�rll II II Jnnr rrg a uiiui[111I iHls ;p rp:i_rll ��ieu rll Il uu:ir�i a°fi II:]ouo63 Il iiuull�Nurr�w:N a u;uur'uuruu ;uir� ST-8.3 Avoid placing critical facilities in areas vulnerable to climate-related hazards. Prioritize protection and hardening of critical facilities already located in such areas and pursue relocation as appropriate. II\r1II11 N NUNll:l'"^,A N II R:]: oil )ll gu vii:^uinn'ii rats ST 9 Adopt green building standards Adopt green building standards to guide decision making and development. Require and/or incentivize better locations, design and construction of residential,commercial and mixed-use developments and redevelopment. ST-9.1 Incorporate sustainable building and neighborhood ratings or national model green building codes, including but not limited to those defined in SectII,o,u;u,,,,, , ;, ;,,,253(;I,);,,,, „„,u, ;,,,u;;;;;U,o,�u, , ,,,,Statu;ute.,a, into local government codes region-wide. Ilu;aaai III go;:rvii: a ini1'ii:!nts 72 ST-9.2 Update lighting standards to reduce light pollution and promote energy conservation. ST 10 Prioritize preservation of historic and archaeological resources Preserve and enhance the resilience of threatened historic and archaeological resources through the implementation of best practices to identify,evaluate and prioritize such sites. ST-10.1 Identify and map historic and archaeological resources at risk from climate change and continue to update these maps as more data become available and scientific projections are refined. Include the maps in local government comprehensive plans and/or regional planning documents to guide municipal and county government climate adaptation planning efforts. Iloi �Il gu;vii: H inn'ii:!n u 11 guu ni :)II Il 11 Jnnung a uiuir� ;iill ST-10.2 Establish a ranking of at-risk regional, historic and archaeological resources based on a matrix of vulnerability, historical significance, scientific and economic value, and other criteria as determined by the appropriate historic preservation entities. Prioritize adaptive preservation and mitigation strategies to increase the resilience of resources against flooding and natural disasters. IN/IIII11 V i ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;;ui III �'Jovii.:lir1uFru1er1u s, INisiollulu IIpu11. 11 w ifion 1.!f1 fi11 °fi,� iits�iir d uiiiuftiiinu 3I a uu�i: ST-10.3 Develop adaptive sustainable preservation strategies, including existing best-practice models available from national and state preservation authorities that are flexible and regularly evaluated and updated, including in-situ and mitigation alternatives. I N/IIII11 V I*/IIII:I'"^,A I II R Ilo;;ui III �'Jovii.:l i[111111 er1u s, INisioll ulu IIpu 11. 11 w ifion 1.!f1 fi11 °fi,� ii is�iir d uiiiuftiiinu 3I a uu�i ST-10.4 Utilize available national and state emergency management funding to facilitate the implementation of recommended best practices. Establish local and regional incentives for the pre-disaster hardening of threatened resources. Ilo;:ui III �'Jovii.:lir1uru1er1u s, 1111 (;;iuu ni :)II ll o uiniu: ils ST 11 Employ transit-oriented developments Employ transit-oriented developments and other planning approaches to promote higher-density development capable of supporting more robust transit. ST-11.1 Support effective planning and implementation of transit-oriented developments (TOD) at the local and regional levels — in coordination with the effective planning and provision of transit services and stations —to maximize ridership, reduce vehicle miles traveled and enhance economic development. I N/iIII11 V i*/IIII:I'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: H ini1'ii:!n u 11 You ni :)II Il 11 Jnnung 011u liii;liH ST-11.2 Prioritize transit and transit-supportive land use at the system, corridor and station levels,as well as the evaluation of adequate infrastructure such as water and sewer mains when planning for TOD. I N/iIII11 V i ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: H inn'ii:!n u 11 You ni :)II Il 11 Jnnung 011u liii;liH ST-11.3 Create and refine station area plans and develop policies to streamline approval processes involving TOD. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: H inn'ii:!nts ST-11.4 Ensure the equitable distribution of the benefits of TOD and premium transit services (i.e., 73 high-quality transit,either rail or bus,that reduces travel times,enhances regional connectivity and provides improved vehicles and transit amenities to attract customers), including through the retention or incorporation of affordable and workforce housing in TODs. H\/lII11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II i""; Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii:!nts ST-11.5 Consider transit supportive regulations such as removing minimum parking requirements and establishing maximum parking standards for developments located proximate to transit. iII N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii:!nts ST-11.6 Support first and Vast uirue ouuectI..�rz to transit which may include ride-share are an u rourobuUty. ......,, ,, ,,,,, , , „ ;.,,,,,,,.,,,,,, ur i ,,,,,,,,, N/iIII I E h ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;;v a in i'i f I t s ST 12 Support compact development patterns Modify local land use plans and ordinances to require and support compact development patterns, creating more walkable and affordable communities.Align growth and infrastructure policies to support compact development. ST-12.1 Identify potential changes to local government future land use maps/comprehensive plans and other plans to require and support compact development, including TOD. II\/1II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a ini1'ii:!nts ST-12.2 Adopt f.Q.[r]u,;;;; ..ased codeaz with physical form,the design of buildings and the public realm, and an emphasis on mixed and evolving land uses as organizing principles. II\/iI II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: a inn'ii:!n a You un:fl Il 11 Jnnung I1[111I its ST 13 Preserve affordable housing accessible to essential services Advance equitable economic growth that integrates equity considerations,and increases and preserves affordable housing accessible to essential services in a manner that supports retention of current residents. ST-13.1 Incentivize the development of affordable housing near transit hubs accessible to essential services, including jobs,education, health care, recreation, shopping,and in locations that are less vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Preserve existing affordable housing where appropriate. II\/iI II11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui �Il gu;vii: a inn'ii:!n a You un:fl Il 11 Jnnung I1[111I its ST-13.2 Promote the equitable provision of transportation improvements to serve frontline communities and provide important connections to employment, schools and community spaces. II\/IIII11 V h/illl:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vi: a iAu1a 4o0n ill u:u Jiro ufilpoll a Ju uu:n ST 14 Employ Complete Streets and Vision Zero policies Prioritize the safety and comfort of pedestrians,cyclists and other active transportation users through ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, p..I,,,,,,;,,,;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,;,,,;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,;t Vision ii ,,,Z u ;policies and programs. Cqurmm„ eUle SUlureeU.�.an ........ ... ............................... ST-14.1 Collaborate on the implementation of a system of Complete Streets that is context sensitive and safely serves the needs of transportation system users of all ages and abilities, including pedestrians, bicyclists,transit riders, motorists and freight handlers. Continue to support Complete Streets with policies,guidelines,funding programs and advancements in the design of transportation projects. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii:,rip u 11 g n ill u:u Jiro ufilpoll a Ju uu:n 74 u uu:i_ull ��iueu ull Il uutni: us II:Tii()..11.. ST-14.2 Catalyze a shift to non-motorized modes of transportation through adopting a goal of Vision Zero,which emphasizes the elimination of traffic-related fatalities and provides safe, equitable and healthy mobility for all. Employ a safe systems approach that aims to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries of transportation system users by addressing five interrelated elements:safe road users,safe vehicles, safe speeds, safe roads and post-crash care. 11\u1ll11 V I*ullll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nn'ii:!n a 40n ull 0 uuu filpoii a Jfloiru a.0 l uu ,li fi u uu:i_ull ��iueu ull Il uutn,: us Il:Ti O..11. ST-14.3 Incorporate„ Lgen,,,u,u;u,f�,�astru;uctu;um in transportation policy and project design.Where technically feasible,ensure projects include urban heat island and/or urban tree canopy considerations to cool cyclists, pedestrians and transit system users. Promote consistent incorporation through tools such as the Greenroads Rating System and the Federal Highway Administration Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool. 11\u1ll11 V I*ullll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nn'iiu:,uuu a 40n ull u:u un ufilpoii a Jflon a.0 l uu ,li fi V uV:i_ull ��iueu ull Il uu..tni a°fi ST-14.4 Require new development and redevelopment to be planned and designed to support and enhance walking, biking and transit use in areas with existing and planned multimodal corridors, connecting employment and other activity centers in the region through all steps in the planning and development review process. II\uIIII11 V I*ullll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III �'Jovii.:l[1111 111I.:r1ts ST-14.5 Provide adequate shade and environmental comfort for pedestrians and other street users through urban tree canopy and other street greening efforts. Create regulations, incentives and education to maintain and expand tree canopy,especially in areas where these resources are limited. 111 N V Iulll:l'"^,A l II I"": Ilo;;ui III �'Jovii.:liruuru1ueuuu s, 1111 (;;i on ull u:u uuuufilpollu uflon a:u III.:, U111ues u uu:i_ull ��iueu ull Il uu..tni a°fi ST 15 Expand transit-connected bicycle and pedestrian facilities Expand,connect and complete networks of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including those supporting access to transit. ST-15.1 Prioritize the implementation of planned networks of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that connect people to various destinations and provide recreational opportunities. Improve the overall coordination of local and regional agency planning and implementation efforts. II\uIIII11 V I*ullll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nn'iiu:,uuu a 40n ull u:u Jn filpoii a Jflon a.0 l uu ,liiu a:.::'gion d Il ll�:Jn uuuug 1 011uuuii lilts ST-15.2 Employ,;;9,uiru„�,�, �, ,��,��,a principles in the design of streets in a manner that places the highest priority on the safety, comfort and convenience of pedestrians, cyclists and other active transportation modes. Use roadway design project checklists that include measures of pedestrian, bicycle and transit (e.g., bus bay)accommodations. 11\u1ll11 V I*ullll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nn'iiu:,uuu a 40n ull u:u uuu ufilpoii a Jfloiru a.0 l uu ,li fi ST-15.3 Develop policies to increase designated bike parking facilities at office and retail developments. III N V Iulll:l'"^,A l II I""; Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uni1'ii::!n s ST 16 Reduce emissions and increase resilience via transportation planning 75 Ensure transportation planning and investments reduce GHG emissions and increase the transportation system's resilience to extreme weather and climate impacts. ST-16.1 Continue to enhance and implement regionally coordinated multimodal transportation planning by metropolitan planning organizations,transit agencies and local governments. Include goals and objectives in the Southeast Florida Regional Transportation Plan and other transportation plans that support GHG emissions reduction and an increase in transportation system resilience. Incorporate climate and related performance metrics,such as reduced vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and increased use of non-auto modes in transportation plans and programs. H\/lII11 V h/fl:I'"^,A l 11 R Ilu;;ui III gu:vii: a inn,ii n a 4o0n:fl Il 11 Jnnung 011 u 11 g n ill a in:In filpoll t Jt n li r� u e fi u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il u..tni: a°fi ST-16.2 Ensure that airports and seaports set cumulative goals to reduce GHG emissions and implement strategies to meet these goals.Approaches include incorporating climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in master plans and capital expenditures, implementing Shore Power and educating and partnering with airport and seaport facility user groups/tenants on industry-best practices for reducing fuel consumption. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn,ii:!nt, Il uii ST-16.3 Prioritize investments in local,state and federal transportation infrastructure, programs and services that will reduce GHG emissions, increase resilience and align with transportation plan(s) goals and objectives. Evaluation considerations should include: • Reduce VMT and increase the use of non-auto transportation modes • Enhance economic vitality, such as projects and service expansions along transit-oriented corridors and those that improve connections to major airports and seaports • Increase the resilience of the transportation system,such as providing redundancy for an at-risk route or featuring designs to reduce risks of disruption II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III �,Jovii.!lir1uru1I.:11:s ST-16.4 Ensure transportation infrastructure investments are planned and designed considering increases in extreme weather and projected climate change impacts over their life cycle. Utilize data and tools identifying vulnerable and/or at-risk transportation infrastructure and test scenarios as a part of long-range transportation planning processes,such as the University of Florida's Sea Level Scenario Sketch Planning Tool. II\/IIII11 V h/fl:I'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a inn,ii:,rip a 4o0n ill u:u Jiro ufilpoii a Ju uu:n ST-16.5 Secure adequate and sustainable funding for transportation facilities and services, including additional dedicated funding for transit operations and maintenance. Decrease reliance on revenue sources based on fuel consumption and increase reliance on funding sources such as sales surtaxes, value capture from development benefiting from transportation investments, mobility fees and public-private partnerships. Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a nn,ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rrr filpoii p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ST-16.6 Participate and engage in efforts to enhance resiliency of the state transportation system and ensure coordination and alignment with local transportation plans. 11\r1ll11 V I*rllll:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vii: a nn,ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rrr filpoii p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi p rp:i_rll ��ieu rll Il u..tni: a°fi ST 17 Increase the use of transit 76 Increase the use of transit as a transportation mode for the movement of people in the region. ST-17.1 Identify and plan high-capacity transit corridors with dedicated rights of way to make transit an alternative to driving and better serve transit-dependent riders. Il\All 11 V h/llll:l'"^,A I II R Ilu;:ui III gu:vie: a inn'ii:,rip a 4o0n ill u:u Jiro ufilpoll a Ju uu:n ST-17.2 Continue efforts,such as periodic comprehensive operational analyses,to maximize existing transit services. Increase the amenities and infrastructure available to transit riders, including shade, shelters, benches, lighting and bicycle racks, utilizing solar power where feasible. Increase access to route and real-time boarding information. l Nrllll1N V I*rllll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vie: a nn'ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rirr filpoll p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ST-17.3 Coordinate regional transit fares and transfer data across transit services in the region to allow for a seamless rider experience. l Nrllll1N V I*rllll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vie: a nn'ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rirr filpoll p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ST-17.4 Improve connections among passenger rail and county transit services, municipal trolleys and community shuttle bus services, which may require a realignment of routes. l Nrllll1N V I*rllll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vie: a nn'ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rirr filpoll p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ST-17.5 Develop and implement equitable planning strategies to address the first and last mile of transit trips,which act as barriers for people who could potentially take transit, but whose starting point or final destination cannot be conveniently accessed from the nearest transit stop/station due to distance, terrain,street patterns,or safety issues (e.g.,traffic or crime). Consider innovative partnerships with �y,or transportation networkproviders, ride-sharing providers,taxis,jitneys, i e-s are, rifiucvoriflobuUut,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, through the use of autonomous vehicles. INrIIII11 V I*rllll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vie: unn'ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rirr filpoll p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,lei fi i'101r1 11 u0u:Ii:a ilg rirru :a:Ifl °ns' ii uon'in'iiiurrlity II rs,r^d uuu�I irrli �puuuirr fi ST-17.6 Plan for and increase transit ridership by providing high-capacity transit services on targeted regional corridors and by supporting the transit system with transit-supportive land uses. Maximize access to these services by walking, biking or taking other transit services in the transit network and by promoting affordable and mixed-income housing in and near station areas. l Nrllll1N V I*rllll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vie: a nn'ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rirr filpoll p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ST-17.7 Maintain or improve the quality of service by continuing to monitor and address safety and performance. l Nrllll1N V I*rllll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu:vie: a nn'ii:!n a 40n rll p:u rirr filpoll p Jfloirr a.r l rr ,li fi ST 18 Maximize efficiency of the existing transportation system Implement transportation system management and operations strategies to maximize the efficiency of the existing transportation system in a coordinated manner across local governments and agencies in the region. ST-18.1 Develop a toolbox of successful transportation efficiency strategies that can be replicated across the region. Examples of strategies include: • Integrated corridor management • Use of roundabouts • Real-time operation of the traffic signal system 77 • Traffic signal prioritization and queue jumps for transit • Interstate ramp metering • Freight signalization and optimization • Emergency management coordination and public notification systems \/III1N E h III:I'"^,A I II i"" 11 400n ill I:u Jinspoliu 1flon Il r�l°lil fi I I:l_ II ��l eu ill Il a u:ll s Il:Ti O..11. ST-18.2 Collect and share information on implementation steps,costs, lessons learned and the effectiveness of strategies that reduce GHG emissions. II\/III11 V h/III:I'"^,A I II R: IIo ii III gu;vii: unln'ii:en 11 guon ill u:u JinspollU:Jfl ;n Il r�l°lil fi ST 19 Use transportation demand management strategies Ulrain 1p urn Uljigin,,,, 'eurrmaor��d urr ina eurmmeu�Ul(Ti strategies and demonstration projects to Expand the use of ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.!.............. reduce peak period and single-occupant vehicle travel. ST-19.1 Include TDM strategies in local government and agency plans. Provide support for existing transportation management initiatives and transportation management associations. II\/III11 V h/III:I'"^,A I II R: IIo ii III gu;vii: unln'ii:en 11 guon ill u:u JinspollU:Jfl ;n Il r�l°lil fi ST-19.2 Work with municipal planning organizations, South Florida Commuter Services,South Florida Vanpool,transportation network companies and others to identify and pursue opportunities to increase use of carpools and vanpools, maximize use of available parking and promote remote work. IIo i III �'Jovi: ulr1uruler1u s, I11 (;;Iuon ill to 3IrTspN':llU:IgllN;n �:RIl.HIU11l S' Ilpilimluil. 1 N.toll.. ST-19.3 Work with companies and strategic partners including academic institutions, municipalities and large employers to establish or expand car-, bike-and personal vehicle-sharing programs. II\/III11 V h/III:I'"^A I II R IIo;:iu° fl flu;vii a lr in ii!11u s, I1111.!(luu n fl 0 ffl sII)oii a Ifiiu:n 1pil ii :111. ii.!c o N11' )N :Idii FT 1i1U TS'V:V°11I fl4'NIns' pII II' il!T si1 N°V;V;;NII, iI N V;NIfToi-Tlllliu dii ail."IV;:NpIITIIi1 f1V V';;NII'4I �IC�11 'V:VN;NIC�i ST-19.4 Encourage the use of employee benefits and programs that support transit, walking, biking and carpooling for work commutes(e.g., pre-tax benefits and emergency ride home programs). III N V III:I'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: a lr i1'ill en 1:.::!4on ill I:u Jinspoll a Jflon pit im1I l 1 N:; o ii ST-19.5 Use education and engagement to increase participation in programs encouraging non-single-occupant vehicle(SOV) work commutes (e.g.,the South Florida Commuter Challenge) and explore the adoption of commute trip reduction ordinances. II\/III11 V h/III:I'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: a nln'ii:en 1:.::!4on ill I:u Jinspoll a Jflon Il r�l°lil fi ST 20 Advance resilient and low-carbon freight transportation Advance resilience, maximize efficiency and increase the use of low-carbon transportation modes for the movement of freight in the region. ST-20.1 Incorporate climate adaptation strategies and GHG emission inventories into seaport and airport master plans and county and/or regional freight plans. Plans should address the critical last mile to and from major seaports and airports in part by providing comprehensive plan land use designations, policies, and standards that protect the function of roadway segments connecting seaports and airports (hubs)to corridors (e.g., interstate highways). II\/III11 V h/III:I'"^,A I II R IIo ii III gu;vii: a lr i1'ill en l *;loon ill I:u Jinspoll a Jflon Il r�l°lil fi 78 ST-20.2 Implement strategies designed to improve the efficiency of freight movement as part of the re ions com re ensive a„ulle;l.l e...n.t t.� ,uu„wz ortatuouu azyazteuiruaz an transportation system management an operations programs. Strategies include implementing communications applications through a virtual freight network and advanced traveler information systems. II\AII 11 V ill:P,A l II i"": Ilu;:ui III gu;vi: a inn,ii:,rip u 11 g n )ll u:u Jiro ufilpoll a Ju uu:n ST-20.3 Establish performance measures(e.g.,for GHG emissions)for freight projects and initiatives and monitor performance. ill N V Irill:l'"^,A l II i"": Ilo;:ui III gu;vi: unn,ii:!n u 11 g on rll p:u rirr filpollU:Jfi :n a.r l rr °ii fi ST-20.4 Support the clustering of distribution facilities to promote intermodal centers and economic development. INr1II11 V Irill:P,A I R: Iloi �Il gu;vi: uinn,ii:!ntS ST-20.5 Explore how to optimize the use of existing rail corridors and consider new rail corridors to support increased use of rail for the movement of freight. l Nrilll1N V I rill:P,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vi: a nn,ii:!n u 11 g on rll p:u rirr filpoll U:Jfi :n a.r l rr °ii fi ST-20.6 Enhance approaches for the delivery of goods in urban or downtown areas in collaboration with the freight community, including strategies such as establishing designated routes, using smaller trucks and establishing loading and unloading zones and times. l Nril 11 V I ri :P,A l R o;:ui° fl gu;:vii.:u r in ii errp s, a 11.^(;iuon fl 0 fflsfi)oii Uifion �r(p11 HIU11l11 S, pu ii :1111. il.!c oll ST-20.7 Monitor and encourage advances in technology that could improve efficiency and reduce GHG emissions from freight movement (e.g., platooning of connected and/or autonomous trucks and use of unmanned aerial vehicles for deliveries). ill N V Irill:l'"^,A l II i"": Ilo;;ui III �,Jovii.:Iirruru1errp s, 1111 (;;p on )ll to rrr°filpollp rpou;n a:r pi rri°ii S, llpil mrpiii. i ctoll.. ST 21 Use evidence-based transportation planning Use evidence-based planning and decision making for transportation system investments and management. ST-21.1 Collaborate on the collection and use of transportation-related data with an emphasis on enhancing currently available data or filling data gaps (e.g.,on walking and biking trips). Collaborate on performance metrics for transportation facilities and services that are multimodal, address the linkage between transportation and land use, and reflect intergovernmental and interagency coordination. I NriIII11 V I rill:P,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vi: a nn,ii:!n u 11 Yon rll p:u rirr filpoll U:Jfl ;n a.r l rr ,li fi ST-21.2 Research how travel behaviors are influenced by: • Development patterns • Emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles • Enhanced multimodal infrastructure and services Nr1II11 E I*rilll:P,A l II R Ilo;:ui III 1111 Yon rll p:u rirr filpolip 1floirr a.r l rr ,lii ,°: uruli ; linsfl ii.up:llu; ns ST-21.3 Explore and enhance the capabilities of the region's activity-based travel demand forecast model for long-range transportation planning in order to simulate trip making and mode choices,test policy alternatives and scenarios, and project GHG emissions. 79 111 N V lll:l'"^,A I II I""; Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: a irnnui nrnu n 4o0irn ill u:u Jirn filpoll p Ju ou:n a.� I rn ,li rfi ST-21.4 Identify and build capacity in the use of additional tools for assessing travel demand from a multimodal perspective, including those used in conjunction with local government reviews of proposed land use changes and development or redevelopment projects. H\/11ll1N V lll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a irnnui nrnu n 4o0irn ill u:u Jirn filpoll p Ju ou:n a.� I rn ,li rfi ST-21.5 Incorporate measures of accessibility to destinations using multiple modes of travel in the evaluation of land-use and transportation plans and programs. Educate transportation and land-use staff on the value of access-to-destinations measures.Access to destinations means that everyone can reach valued destinations such as jobs,school, health care institutions, recreational sites, etc. regardless of socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity, gender, physical ability etc. H\/11ll1N V lll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a irnnui nrnu n 4o0irn ill u:u Jirn filpoll p Ju ou:n a.� I rn ,li rfi ST 22 Enable a fuel-efficient public vehicle fleet. ST-22.1 Develop policies to establish infrastructure that complements transit-oriented corridors, including preferred and/or reduced parking fees for riders accessing transit facilities by electric or other renewable fuel vehicles. Identify funding sources for transit-oriented corridor infrastructure improvements. Ilo;;ui III �,Jovii.:lirnuru1:ernes, 1111 (;;luo n ill u:u iirnufilpollu iflo n a:RIII.HIU111:,ruff ST-22.2 Reduce GHG emissions by procuring renewable fuel and electric transit vehicles with the goal of achieving low/zero emissions for the transit fleet. Ilo;:ui III �,Jovii.:l irruru1verru s, n 11 (;,l on rll u:u rrn°filpoll Uifl ;uirn a:)g niu° iu s, iuho;:uo ull 6reurlu ui°u:reur ST-22.3 Encourage government fleets to maximize miles per gallon (MPG)fuel efficiency for all non-specialty vehicle procurement. Ilo;;ui III �,Jovii.:lirruru1verru s, 1111 (;,l on rll u:u rrrurlluoll Uifion a:RIII.HIU111I.:'S ST-22.4 Develop a vehicle procurement process that ensures a timely transition of city-and county-owned vehicles to low/zero emissions. Use sources such as the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Vehicle Guide as a procurement guide and include the cost of carbon emissions in the life-cycle cost analysis process. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nnui::!n n 4o0n rll u:u rirr rlpoll U:J ou:uirr a.r l rr ,li ur ST 23 Facilitate the public's EV transition Facilitate the transition to electric vehicles by the public. ST-23.1 Prioritize solar+ battery storage charging infrastructure to maximize emissions-reduction benefits and improve the community's emergency preparedness and resilience for disaster recovery during power grid outages. II\rIIII11 V rlll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nnui:!n s uu u1° n.uu:Vllou 1:.::! ST-23.2 Develop solar carports and fast charging. Consider cogeneration as a second energy source. II\rIIII11 V lll:l'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a nnui:!n s uu u1° n...uu:Vllou 1:.::!r, Il a r is °toil 80 ST-23.3 Identify and expand electric vehicle(EV) charging infrastructure, including supporting a regional framework for locating public EV charging stations, and expanding EV opportunities at multifamily buildings, prioritizing low-income and workforce housing,workplaces and commercial and retail centers. II\/NII1N N h/NII:I°^,A N II R Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii n , Ilhoiii.0 sung .N r� u fi Ilan im:1111 i to ii ST-23.4 Require new properties to have Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment-ready electrical infrastructure and dedicate a minimum amount of parking spaces to EV parking. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii:!nts ST-23.5 Support regional efforts to establish a framework for locating and managing EV infrastructure. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I"^,A N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii n a 4o0n ill u:u jIn filpoll a Ju uu:n ST-23.6 Encourage the use of EVs for all new and evolving shared mobility modes including ride-hailing. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I"^,A N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii n a 4o0n ill u:u jIn filpoll a Ju uu:n ST-23.7 Integrate consideration of electric vehicles into emergency management plans. Deploy EV infrastructure along evacuation routes and plan for EV support during broad power outages. II\/1II11 N h/NII:I°^,A N II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn'ii:,rip a You n ill u:u jIn ufilpoll a Ju uu:n ST-23.8 Address necessary electrical grid enhancements to support the transition to clean energy and electric vehicles. II\r1II11 N h/ ll.:P,A N II Ni "pulls; L.Vt llllpuii s 81 Water iD-[BSf[UCfU[� iFD�RJV�FD�DfS CODCU[��Df�V VVif� �XiSfiD� BD� �D�BDC�� VVBf�[ CODS�[VBfiOD BD� B�f�[DBfiW� VVBf�[ SU��V SOU[C� �—O[fS fO FDifi�Bf� f�� B�V�[S� C�iFDBf� C�BD��, iDC�U�iD� S�B ��V�� [iS� OD VVBf�[ [�SOU[C�S SVSf�FDS BD� O��[Bf|ODS Water is critical in preserving and enhancing the quality oflife, future resilience and uuutainabi|hvof Southeast Florida. Compounding effects of rising sea levels, changing rainfall patterns, increasing temperature and rising groundwater levels will increase the vulnerability of communities due to increasing flood periods, accelerating saltwater intrusion into freshwater aquiferu, water shortages during droughts, and degradation of the ecological health of our environment. The economic viability of Southeast Florida, including real estate values, property insurability and the tourism industry depends onweU'nnanaged. sustainable and safe water resources. Between 2020 and 2040, the region'u population is projected to increase by 15.8%1, while the demand for water in the South Florida Water Management District's Lower East Coast Regionm is projected to increase by 10.6%,, over the same period. Ongoing efforts toprotect drinking water uupp|ieu, prevent water poUution, restore and preserve the environment, and manage stornnvvater must be significantly accelerated and enhanced to account for the effects of current and future climate change. The recommendations for regional action regarding water derive from four overarching principles. First. the South Florida Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which are the agencies responsible for the operakion, maintenance and infrastructure that affects system performance of the , should play a prominent role in water supply p|anning, flood protection, improvement of water quality and restoration using principles of with an emphasis on climate nhange, in partnership with local governments and the private sector. Senond, resilience against climate change requires consistency and urgency in the use of science and technology to support planning, management and investment decisions across all agencies and the region. Third, resilience planning must recognize that all water has value, and that the connectivity of water issues requires addressing spatial and temporal dimensions, ranging from local to regional una|e, including inland to coastal to barrier island settings. Fourth, regional resilience strategies should be developed as a part of a planning and regulatory framework that considers future climate nonditionu, and upstream and downstream nonuequenneu, such as regional water quality and quantity implications, to avoid natural systems impacts and unintended effects on adjacent properties and communities. Recommendations 9 Florida Demographic Estimating Conference, March 2021 and the University of Florida, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Florida Population Studies, Volume 54. Bulletin 18Q.April 2O21 10 The Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan includes Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and parts of Monroe, Collier and Hendry counties. ,, 8outhF|oridaVVatorManagomontDiatriut'a2O18LovvorEaatCoaatVVator8upp|yP|anUpdato. 82 WS-1 Practice integrated water resources management Practice integrated water resources management and planning. WS-1.1 Convene forums to develop joint assessment and planning strategies involving local water utilities, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permittees,wastewater service providers,water managers and partners to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact for the coordination of: • Stormwater use and disposal • Rainfall-derived inflow and infiltration • Traditional and alternative water supplies • Wastewater disposal • Water reuse • Expansion of water conservation measures (e.g., maintaining adequate aquifer levels and minimizing the use of potable water for irrigation purposes) • Amendments to applicable development codes and regulations \/lI 11 E h ill:l'"^,A l II i"": Ilu;:ui III �lu:;u uir�uru:er�u a iuu:iilliiuu fi ,' 11 1 ill:`i �:�u �uir� �,w:l ��: a i:;u:ur�uuu:ull �:a uu u: fi WS-1.2 Develop local integrated water management plans based on joint assessment and planning strategies. II\/IIII11 V NUilll l'"^,A l II R Ilo;;ui III �,Joviizl ir1111111:2efi ,, 31::'1 Nill 1,did :on�igii' �iind w�iuii.H uontiUl 6 suu uiiA u u:i_ II ��i:eu ill Il utni: a°fi II: II �:Jnd WS-2 Foster innovative water management Foster innovation,development and exchange of ideas for managing water. WS-2.1 Develop and share water management information, methods,technical capabilities,and trends addressing climate variability and sea level rise through the Compact's collaborations with state and federal agency partners and academic institutions. II\/1II11 V NUilll l'"^,A l II R i;oiiiuitii2s,w3b:eu, iiuuulluuu fi II 1 h/H 11,S uii„uuV fiu: II 1011 6 gIlu::n )ll Clh Jngi. Con,ill Jct WS-2.2 Provide forums and opportunities for innovation and exchange of ideas between water resource managers, policymakers,stakeholders,scientists and researchers in collaboration with the Compact,the South Florida Water Management District and local academic partners,which could include an annual water symposium. iII N V ill:l'"^,A l II i" ,31:: 1+ Nill nstt ufuu;:uins WS-3 Advance water resource management research Foster scientific research for water resource management. WS-3.1 Foster and support collaborative scientific research and investigative work through academic institutions to improve water resource management.To advance collaboration, such efforts should leverage regional and local work products, including vulnerability assessments and relevant plans. Scientific research needs may include, but are not limited to: • Downscaling global climate models to represent precipitation and temperature patterns at the regional and local scale,and developing standardized precipitation scenarios for the region. • Identifying and targeting gaps in monitoring and data availability(e.g., light detection and ranging (LIDAR), environmental and water quality data,or data supporting regional 83 climate indicators)to improve the quantification of the hydrologic system and its response to climate change (e.g., evapotranspiration, surface and groundwater levels, water quality, precipitation and local sea level). • Developing integrated risk-based,decision-support tools and processes for application in the analysis and selection of infrastructure design,water resource management, natural systems management,and hazard mitigation alternatives in response to climate change and increased flood risks.Tools should facilitate the evaluation of trade-offs and uncertainties,consider the economic costs of comparative planning scenarios, management decisions and infrastructure investments,and be designed to ensure equity. IN/III1I V i III:P`,A I irn°fiu:uu:iiufloins' 011uitil s 1Vi III:'i WS-3.2 Build partnerships,technology exchanges and funding opportunities with public, private, academic, domestic and international partners to bring additional experience and innovation to resilience planning, projects and decision support. Iloi III gu;:viizuinin,iii2fi ,, 31VVNIII ir sfiit uuou°uins, Il u sii � uOII WS-4 Coordinate regional investments in water management Coordinate innovative regional investments in water management technologies. WS-4.1 Coordinate the implementation of innovative water management technologies and methodologies across multiple jurisdictions as a regional pilot for shared investments. I N/III1I V i III:I"^,A I II V; Ilo;:ui III gu;:viizu inin,iii2fi ,, 31I VVNIII:` WS-4.2 Share information about the results,costs and savings from water management technologies. Ilo;:ui III gu;:viizu inin,iii2fi s,,31 VVNIII:` II_u:],A rll WS-4.3 Scale successful cross-jurisdictional technologies to reduce the potential for redundant investments and achieve economies-of-scale while fairly distributing costs and benefits across multiple project beneficiaries. III N V i III:P,A III V; Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inin,iii2fi s,,31 VVNIII:` WS-5 Expand use of green infrastructure and net zero solutions Expand the use of green infrastructure/nature-based and net zero solutions in water management. WS-5.1 Develop and use maintainable gLEen unfrastwctme including,u;,.ai.uu,Lgg:;; , ,az ; so]ut,u,or]s.,and,uu,21,,,,s, ;F,�, greenhouse gas emission strategies for water supply,stormwater and wastewater management. Reuse/limit energy use to the amount produced on-site via renewable energy. Balance water availability and consumption. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinn'iients, Il Mill ill gu;:vii::_B[1111u12efiu s W 1111 a ii..uu:lilHflI: S WS-6 Use consistent future conditions water management scenario planning Ensure consistency in water resource scenarios used for policy and planning consideration of future climate conditions 84 VVS-61 Ensure all water resource policy, planning and management decisions inthe are consistently aligned with: w The latest Southeast F|orida w Regional climate scenarios for planning (e.g., long-term patterns of rainfall and evapotranspiration, storm uurge, w Hydrologic models used in adaptation planning from local to regional una|eu |\/lPLEh/1 R governmenta'�3FVVND ��a�e/Fedena| Partnerm� U�� VVS'6.2 Ensure all water resource policies consider regional water management issues, including flooding and water availability. For flooding,vulnerability assessments should reflect observed and predicted climate variability, including the frequency, duration and intensity of flooding from sea level rise, extreme tidal excursions, storm surge and extreme rainfall events. For water availability, examine the effects of climate change and sea level rise on water availability, and groundwater vulnerability to saltwater intrusion based on potential changes in precipitation and evapotranspiration patterns and associated extreme drought and flood events. |\/11P1 Eh/11E R� |oca| goYernmenta'vva1er ufi|ifiem'�FVV��D ��a�e/Federa| Par�nerm� U�� VVS'6.3 Partner with the South Florida Water Management District to integrate future climate conditions, sea level rise scenarios, and potential impacts to water quality and supply into the regional water management models used tosupport the and consumptive use permitting. |\/11P1 Eh/11E R uounfiem'vvaterii �3FVVND VVS'6.4 Identify and advocate for rule changes that integrate future climate conditions and stormwater harvesting initiatives in permitting criteria atall |eve|u, including average wet season groundwater elevations; Regionally Unified Sea Level Rise Projections;and intensity,duration and frequency curves. |\/11P1 R oiva| �'JoYernmenta VVS-7 Assess climate impacts on water infrastructure Assess the potential of climate impacts on water infrastructure. VVS'7.1 Using technically sound approaches, assess the potential for climate change impacts on each component of water infrastructure under different climate change scenarios. Develop adaptation strategies for affected systems, including infrastructure that may require replacement, reinforcement or relocation to ensure the long-term viability of the system. |\/11P1 Eh/11E R� |oca| governmenta'vva1er ufl|iflem'�FVV��D VVS'7.2 Coordinate among city and county government public works agencies, water utilities,drainage and water control districts, and other operators of water infrastructure to develop and maintain local and regional inventories of existing drainage and water control fani|itieu, potable water supply we||fie|du. treatment and distribution uystennu,wastewater treatment and collection infrastructure, and septic tanks and drain fields. |oca| governmenta'vva1er ufl|iflem'drainage and vvale dimOrictm' �3FVVND VVS-Q Modernize water infrastructure development standards Modernize infrastructure development standards in the region. 85 WS-8.1 Modernize planning, design standards and permitting for development and infrastructure improvements of drainage systems,surface water management systems, and finished floor elevations to reflect updates that integrate future climate conditions into groundwater table maps,flood elevation maps and tidal elevations. Consider incremental adaptations to incorporate uncertainty in future climate conditions. III N V i III:I'"^,A l II ": Ilu;:ui III gu vii: Hinn'ii^n s,w:11i H iuu:iillifii: ,dn::Jun Jgi::: a:Jn l w:ili H 6sO a ,31 1+"~VNIII:°i WS-9 Ensure a resilient regional flood control system Address the resilience of the regional flood control system. WS-9.1 Advance coordination among the South Florida Water Management District and local government staff to support the completion of a comprehensive assessment by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers of the Central and Southern Florida area and flood control system under potential climate conditions with associated recommendations. II\/III1I V i*/iII:P,A R i;oiiiuiti2s,, 3::VVN''III: WS-9.2 Develop and implement resilience strategies to ensure existing levels of service are maintained or improved under future conditions through joint participation and delivery of u;;;;;U,00d l::Ivotectuon U;;;;; vee of, ce 0:21.....C31. I N/I II N V i III:I'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: H inn'ii:!n s,dn::J in Jgi: �:Jn l w 1b H ii oi[%6u 6stiff u a 1°Vi III:` WS-10 Integrate surface and groundwater impacts on infrastructure Integrate combined surface and groundwater impacts into the evaluation of at-risk infrastructure and the prioritization of adaptation improvements. WS-10.1 Continue to utilize a combination of inundation maps,and integrated stormwater and groundwater models to identify areas and infrastructure at increased risk of flooding. III N V i III:I'"^,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: Hinn'ii:!n s,dn::J in Jgi: �:Jn l w 1b H ii oi[%6u 6stiiu a 1°Vi III:` WS-10.2 Evaluate the potential impacts of changes in groundwater levels on wastewater and stormwater systems (including contaminated sites, septic systems,wastewater collection and conveyance and storage systems),with consideration of water quantity and quality. Develop appropriate public health metrics. II\/III1I V i*/III:P,A I II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: Hinn'ii:!n s,dn::J in Jgi: �:Jn l w 1b H ii uontii 6 6stiiu a s WS-10.3 Use the results of groundwater and surface water impact analyses as the basis for site planning regulation, and to identify and prioritize adaptation needs and strategies. III N V i III:I'"^,A I II ii uoiiuir fliiz!,Flu J4ir :Jgi find w 11�ey. uuir%uv:;: 6sli ii:; s, 31:::'V+"VNIII:`i WS-11 Increase resilient water infrastructure and water quality Implement strategies and capital projects to increase adaptive and resilient water infrastructure,and improve water quality. 86 WS-11.1 Ensure that capital planning, design and construction of water infrastructure projects incorporate resilience and water quality considerations. H\/lII11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II i"": Ilu;:ui III gu;vii: uinin,iii2fiu s :31:: NII 11,W 1111 a 11ufilluuoi s ;u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il utn a fi ILu:3,14 ::, If 110..l. WS-11.2 Identify, incorporate and prioritize preferred climate adaptation improvement projects for water supply,wastewater systems,stormwater management and flood protection as part of capital improvement plans.Advance new projects and include resilience as part of all infrastructure investments. Consider utilizing business cases to help diversify methods and projects. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinin,iii2fiu s :31:: NII 11,W 1111 a ii..uu:ullouo1 S WS-11.3 Identify existing underperforming water infrastructure (e.g. coastal water control structures) and implement adaptation strategies, potentially using dynamically-adaptive strategies that facilitate targeted investments,support managed performance, and achieve greater flexibility in system operations and future water resource management alternatives. Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: uinin,iii2fiu s :31:: NII 11,W 1111 a i..ufi1 uo1 S ILu:]/k r: WS-11.4 Mitigate additional inputs to the wastewater systems by encouraging greywater reuse systems in new developments. II\/1II11 V i*U::l'"^,A l II R Ilo;i �fl �,Jovii H inil ii.!flt WS-11.5 Increase capacity for greywater reuse at the municipal level and the use of treatment wetlands to manage additional wastewater. II\/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R Ilo i III �,Jovii.:Iir1uru1I.:11:s WS-12 Phase out septic systems Phase out septic systems where appropriate to protect public health and water quality. WS-12.1 Conduct an assessment to identify septic systems that are vulnerable to failure,or pose a threat to public health or water quality due to current and future high groundwater levels. II\/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn,ii:!nts ;u u:i_ II ��ieu ill Il uu:il s II: II I", II'i11d:fll..w WS-12.2 Develop funding mechanisms to help homeowners with the cost of properly maintaining existing septic tanks and septic-to-sewer conversion. II\/1II11 V i*Uilll l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn,ii:!nts WS-12.3 Advocate for the strengthening of 11=RuUe 626 1::Joruda Adnruunlistratlive Code "Standards for Cnslite Sg�La e rreatriruent and Qll,,z osaU S sterns"and 1i:RW 5 333 u::Uoruda Adnruunlistratilve Code EnvirorlrnerltaU Ji:R,eso,uwu,,c; ;,,,,I::Ie;inlittlin„ Ii:RWeaz for StorrinwWrater Desz n auud C eratuouu"to increase water quality protections. l N/illl N V i ill:l'"^,A l II R Ilo;:ui III gu;vii: a inn,ii n s, J,°:v it 11;Y Oil �ir�u � uu uir� fi WS-13 Coordinate saltwater intrusion mapping Coordinate saltwater intrusion mapping across Southeast Florida. 87 WS-13.1 Ensure consistency and active updates (at a minimum of every five years) in the methodology and schedule of regional saltwater intrusion mapping to improve information and management decisions for the protection of freshwater aquifers and potable water supplies. iII N V i ill:l"^,A I II R ,31:: 1+ Nill:°I WS-13.2 Evaluate the adequacy of monitoring networks in the near-term,and every five years thereafter, to identify necessary investments. Increase data sharing among Compact counties,water utilities and the agencies preparing the maps. IN/1II11 V h/U::l'"^,AIII R I;oiiu nfiiiz!s,w3b::i Iluuolluulll�s, 1::: h/ill:'I III""t nil N'' WS-14 Develop a database of resilient water projects Develop a spatial database of resilience projects for water infrastructure. WS-14.1 Develop a regionally coordinated,standardized spatial database and visualization platform inclusive of a data management strategy to aid peer learning and catalog local and regional water resilience projects, planning tools and infrastructure investments. Such a platform could be scaled in the future to include other infrastructure. iII N V ill:l'"^,A III R ii uolulrnfliiz!,w 1b:.::i IluflHH 111::!s, do li nNJtll JIrnd w 1b:.::i a ulrnuNu;; Neu slu.lil; s,,:31 '1VNilll:°n WS-15 Support the, ;inl.I. orelhensulve Ilf;;:velir Illades Il1esutclirati�sln Ilf lllaur� (CERP) Support CERP. WS-15.1 Support the CERP and incorporation of future climate conditions into updates as fundamental to Everglades restoration. iII N V ill:l'"^,A III R Ilo ii NII N;lu;vii: N lrnn'ii::! nt WS-15.2 Contribute to the ongoing implementation of CERP and updates to implementation plans (such as the a„rt tlg.Li2l tl; u.,tlUu�✓�:tl� SccieduUe through relevant working groups. I N/iIII11 V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii NII N;lu;vii: N lrni1'ii::! nt WS-15.3 Publicize the role of CERP as a regional climate resilience strategy, particularly as a way to increase freshwater flows to the Everglades system,which improves water quality, maximizes regional freshwater storage and aquifer recharge and creates the potential to abate saltwater intrusion. iII N V ill:l'"^,A I II R Ilo ii NII N;lu;;viizNlrnin,iii2nrnu,, 31I '1VNilll:°n WS-16 Expand surface water storage Expand regional surface water storage. WS-16.1 Develop new and combine existing land acquisition priorities to protect, preserve and enhance regional water storage. IN/1II11 V h Ul:::'"^,A I II R: Iloii NII N;lu;;viizNlrnin,iii2nrnu,, 31I '1VNilll:°n WS-16.2 Develop regional and distributed surface water storage(e.g.,C-51 reservoir and interconnected urban systems)to increase the potential for stormwater capture and reuse for water supply, aquifer 88 recharge,flood management and environmental benefits. iII N V i ill:l'"^,A III i""; Il III gu;vii: H inin,iii2fi ,, 31::VV ill 11 WS-17 Support private property adaptation Expand information and engagement with property owners to support adaptation on private property to contend with increased flooding and higher groundwater. WS-17.1 Integrate flood awareness and preparedness into communications strategies and provide information about flood zones,sea level rise and flood risks. I ,�u;vii: BIC�In'iil':!n S' IC�u;;;NIC� I IDilOfil 011�� IC�IIi ��IIu°NIC�i it^011 "'llll "'1111 ClIIu:y jSI d oil �lf�ll a;��Ilu°NIC�i IIII'� �Vil''".I �llll: N V i*�illl:l"^,A I II Imo: Ilu;:u�i III � sis�;uoii WS-17.2 Encourage property owners to take action to mitigate flood risk and minimize damage through strategies,such as but not limited to education,grants, innovative financing and organizing bulk-purchasing co-ops. II u u�i°��II �.�u vii:^Hinn'i1 'n ir10111 Il uu; :iiu uuu�i:ir�u �uiiu;:uir� 0111uuruiuin� t 11 �: uuu�i �ir�ii �uuu°uir� uu �u:�illl N V i*�illl:l"^,A I II I� �: Il 89