How to Use This Web Summary
This web summary is designed to provide an overview of the Corte Madera Climate Change Adaptation Assessment and planning process. You can download the full assessment and the assessment executive summary using the download buttons. In addition, you can get a glimpse into what is included in each of the sections of the full assessment below, including a variety of high level resources to help better understand what the assessment is, how climate change could impact Corte Madera, and the general planning process and approaches used in this project. You can also learn more about the Assessment development process, watch videos from previous Assessment workshops, and find additional general information here.
What you can expect to read about in each section of the full Climate Change Adaptation Assessment
Section 1. Planning for Climate Change
This section provides details on the Town’s adaptation planning process and how the changing climate impacts the whole of Corte Madera and its residents.
Section 2. Town-Wide
This section highlights the climate concerns facing the whole town and discusses some ways in which the Town and community can address these challenges through a diverse array of projects, programs, and policies.
Section 3. The Shoreline
This section discusses the unique challenges facing shoreline neighborhoods and introduces shoreline adaptation strategies and actions that could be applied to address these climate challenges.
Section 4. The Hillsides
This section discusses the real and present risk of wildfire for the community and highlights actions that the Town, property owners, and regional partners can take to reduce wildfire risk for residents.
Section 5. Central Corte Madera
This section highlights the stormwater issues facing the community and the need to address them. It highlights preventative efforts, regional collaborations, and partnerships that can be pursued to reduce current and future risk.
Section 6: Conclusion
This section discusses the next steps Corte Madera can take, further community outreach and engagement needed, and compiles references cited throughout the Assessment.