Changes in weather conditions such as extreme summer heat, longer wildfire seasons, heavier rain and ice storms are expected to continue and present new and urgent challenges for our community. Washington County’s departments are working to make our communities more sustainable and support the community in adapting to a changing climate.
Explore the links below to learn more.
Be climate resilient
Washington County Emergency Management helps our community prepare for and respond to events that threaten people, property, or the environment.
Changes in the climate may hurt our physical and mental health. Washington County Public Health can help you learn how to protect your health from the effects of extreme weather events and climate-related disasters, like heat waves and wildfires.
Washington County's Office of Community Development has programs to help eligible people replace old wood stoves with newer, cleaner heating systems and make repairs to their homes.
Washington County Solid Waste & Recycling helps community members, property managers and businesses sustainably manage materials to prevent waste, recycle and dispose of garbage properly.
Tips to live more sustainably
There are many ways you can take action to benefit both the environment and your life. Discover your carbon footprint and how to reduce it by living in a more environmentally friendly way.
Washington County's climate-friendly work
Across departments, Washington County is working on reducing the carbon footprint of our organization, helping the community respond to climate change, and making our communities more environmentally friendly.
Contact(s)
| Name | Title | Phone | |
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Office of Sustainability |