Mackenzie County, through the preparation of this Action Plan, is taking steps towards a safe, prosperous and resilient future. The Action Plan identifies a number of anticipatory measures to manage priority risks and opportunities anticipated to result from climate change in the area over the next several decades.
Scope
Spatial scope – geographic boundaries of Mackenzie County.
Operational scope – potential community-wide impacts, which includes impacts to municipal infrastructure, property and services, as well as impacts to private property, the local economy, the health and lifestyle of residents and the natural environment.
Risks
13 climate-related risks.
4 risks judged to be priorities requiring immediate action – Wildfire, Transport and access disruption, Crop and forage loss, Freezing rain/Ice storm.
Opportunities
4 climate-related opportunities – Increased crop growth, Increased in crop types, Reduced energy consumption/heating, Increased recreation/tourism.
1 opportunity judged to be a priority for immediate action – Increase in crop types.
Actions
16 actions identified.
Community Engagement
One day workshop with local stakeholders
Implementation
Each action includes description of the action, total implementation costs (low – very high), timeframe for implementation (ongoing – long-term), and lead department or organization.
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