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What actions should the city prioritize in this Climate Plan in the next few <br />years? <br />biodiversity - native plants & native animals, garbage/pollution, water quality, air quality <br />Clean water <br />understand how our community can wisely move to better energy sources while keeping a balanced <br />approach. <br />I don't know how much any action by the city can affect climate change. It has a more significant <br />role in mitigating the bad effects of climate change on our residents. <br />Continue to promote composting (curbside pickup?), Reduce polluted water from entering storm <br />drains (adopt a storm drain?), Incentives for businesses and residents to reduce garbage output and <br />implement sustainable watering. <br />pollution <br />Green space, tree planting, affordable housing, easier composting, public transit <br />Plan ahead for inevitable climate change <br />SIDEWALKS!! To encourage walking and safety for children. Provide incentives for changing to <br />efficient lighting. <br />population density will increase with the pollution, slow that down until we are able to reduce the <br />pollution. Wells getting contaminated are a big concern. We need education so that people <br />understand hydrology, Can using plastics be reduced? <br />Plant more trees, figure out curbside composting, make city more walkable <br />Sustainable water use. <br />Offering compost pick up, engaging in a partnership with a lawn maintenance company for <br />sustainable lawn care to keep our lawns looking good without all the chemicals (optional opt in for <br />residents) as this is very difficult to do well, testing water for contamination and sharing results with <br />residents, avoiding additional apartment buildings that increase stress on our systems, add <br />protected bike lanes <br />Compost <br />Start by offering information sessions regarding options available. <br />(I haven’t honestly been paying attention to STA specifically so if these options are already in <br />existence, awesome) Financial assistance to add solar panels, or upgrade household appliances to <br />more energy efficient options. The pollinator pathway program was great , more incentives for <br />converting grass yards to NATIVE and less water and maintenance intensive options. Many of our <br />largest shade trees are being lost to emerald ash borer, providing new trees to replace those will <br />help keep homes cool and decrease air conditioner usage, as well as help with air quality concerns. <br />Water quality <br />Water wuality <br />Droughts are more common and it’s wasteful to water lawns. I would love the city to champion bee <br />lawns/clover lawns as a high color green, low water, and pollinator friendly route. There’s stigma <br />against “weeds” but monoculture lawns are so wasteful. <br />Clean air and water <br />Reduce emissions, incentivize reduced use of plastic and use of compostable materials <br />The tree canopy in my neighborhood has declined significantly in just the past few years due to <br />storms, ash trees, and an overabundance of silver maples that are reaching end of life. The city <br />needs to invest more in adding/replacing trees on both public and private property. Incentivize <br />residents to plant trees (annual giveaways and/or reduced-cost trees). Contract with a tree care <br />company to help residents with ash treatments. Increase the number of trees that are being planted <br />on city property and prioritize watering/care. If building projects call for trees to be removed, require <br />that they be replaced (if replacement isn't possible on a building site, a fee needs to paid that goes <br />to a city tree care fund.) Educate the public on drought resistant tree species. Overall, mirror what