What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? We live in this community for many things, but the fresh air, clean rivers, fluffy powder, green forests, and abundant wildlife are highlights of what keep us here and what inspire new people to come. When I was a child in Silverthorne […]
What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? It is certainly our responsibility to be good stewards of the environment and I was pleased to see Silverthorne’s North Pond solar garden prominently featured on the cover of the Summit Climate Action Plan. This installation is a public-private partnership between a […]
What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? Responding to climate change and shaping environmental stewardship for Summit County are crucial in preserving our economy and our lifestyle for today and tomorrow. In February 2018, Summit County’s Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution committing the community to using […]
What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? Every day in Summit County, we witness the benefits of policies and strategies that protect our natural resources. Maintaining and expanding these policies, along with enhancing our reputation as a leader in the fight against climate change, will define the kind of […]
What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? Climate has always changed. Lifeforms (Flora/Fauna), disregarding the bacteria and microorganisms, for the moment, are inter reliant. Over eons, the earth has undergone numerous changes. Dinosaurs once trod in this area; Glaciers once cover this area. The question is how much “humans” […]
What is most concerning to you about climate change impacts to our community? As we have seen this summer, wildfires and increasing temperatures are continuing to threaten Summit County. More than ever- we need to work hard to focus on our Climate Action Plan and what steps we can take immediately. I do worry about the effects […]
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