Title
Briefing on Olympia Sea Level Rise Collaborative Five-Year Workplan (2026-2030)
Recommended Action
Information only. No action requested[NW1][PB2]
Report
Issue:
Briefing on the Five-Year Workplan (2026-2030)
Staff Contact:
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator, City Manager's Office, Climate Program, 360.570.5828
Presenter(s):
Natalie Weiss, Climate Resilience Coordinator
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia Sea Level Rise Response Plan (2019) provides a long-term strategy to prepare for and adapt to sea level rise in downtown Olympia. In 2021, the Collaborative developed a five-year workplan for implementing near-term strategies, corresponding to up to six inches of sea level rise. [PB3]
To guide the next phase of work, Collaborative Staff have proposed a five-year workplan for 2026-2030 to support implementation of mid-term strategies identified in the Sea Level Rise Plan. Full scale implementation of mid-term strategies will offer protection for up to two feet of sea level rise by 2050.
The 2026-2030 workplan includes key projects and actions that will initiate mid-term adaptation strategies.[PB4][NW5][PB6] The workplan identifies anticipated work for the Collaborative, as well as individual Members (i.e., City of Olympia, Port of Olympia, and LOTT Clean Water Alliance). Projects focused on research, analysis, and strategy development will be funded and implemented through the Collaborative (see projects listed under "All Partners"). These projects progress actions and work for all members of the Collaborative. Capital projects will be independently funded and implemented by the corresponding Collaborative Member.
During this meeting, Executive Committee members will have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the proposed 2026-2030 SLR Collaborative workplan.
Climate Analysis:
The Five-Year Workplan (2026-2030) sets the foundation for mid-term sea level rise adaptation across project partners. This item is not expected ...
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