Title
Briefing on the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Workplan
Recommended Action
Briefing only. No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Briefing and discussion on the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Workplan
Staff Contact:
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator, 360.570.5828
Presenter(s):
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator
Background and Analysis:
Staff will introduce the first draft of the 2027-2028 Sea Level Rise Collaborative Workplan. The workplan includes tasks that will be coordinated and financially supported by the Collaborative, as well as partner-led projects that will happen concurrently. As we enter the mid-term strategies phase of the Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Plan (i.e., 2025-2050), we expect that there will be more agency-led and funded adaptation projects and will highlight those efforts in the biennial workplan.
The 2027-2028 workplan includes the following tasks and actions by the Collaborative Partners.
* Incorporate sea level rise considerations into capital planning.
* Evaluate and recommend long-term public financing mechanisms.
* Model peak flows for strategic separation of combined sewer systems and develop flow reduction program.
* Perform monitoring activities, calculate sea level rise metrics, and publish first monitoring report.
The attachment includes the full list of projects. The 2027-2028 workplan will be formally adopted during the Executive Committee meeting scheduled for September 4, 2026.
Climate Analysis:
The projects included within the 2027-2028 workplan will help the Collaborative members more effectively adapt to sea level rise and mitigate the risks to community assets and critical services.
Equity Analysis:
These initiatives will provide additional data and guidance on how to fund and implement sea level rise response strategies. When appropriate, staff will consider how data collection and analysis for these work items can be designed to improve our understandin...
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