Climate Action Plan
The CAP was adopted on April 4, 2023. Please visit www.mercerisland.gov/sustainability for information about implementation and projects.
The City of Mercer Island has completed its first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) to guide the government, business, and household actions needed to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect our environment.
This page was used for the public engagement components of the process, such as gathering feedback via public comment, online surveys, and Q&A. It also provides easy access to documents and presentations that supported the plan drafting.
The City used a range of other outreach tools such as workshops, pop-up events, and public meetings throughout the 16-month CAP process, and the CAP was adopted on 4 April, 2023. Now the City will turn to implementing the first Early Actions, and seeking additional funding.
Read our 2-page explainer summarizing the CAP process.
To learn more about CAP next steps, climate change in general, and to view GHG tracking information, visit the main CAP website at www.mercerisland.gov/CAP
The City of Mercer Island has completed its first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) to guide the government, business, and household actions needed to reduce the community’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and protect our environment.
This page was used for the public engagement components of the process, such as gathering feedback via public comment, online surveys, and Q&A. It also provides easy access to documents and presentations that supported the plan drafting.
The City used a range of other outreach tools such as workshops, pop-up events, and public meetings throughout the 16-month CAP process, and the CAP was adopted on 4 April, 2023. Now the City will turn to implementing the first Early Actions, and seeking additional funding.
Read our 2-page explainer summarizing the CAP process.
To learn more about CAP next steps, climate change in general, and to view GHG tracking information, visit the main CAP website at www.mercerisland.gov/CAP
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This survey has now concluded. Thank you for your input - the City Council will be discussing this public feedback on Nov 15, 2022. Please use the "Ask a Question" tab or the "Post a Public Comment" tab to get in touch.
(Sept 2022) Mercer Island is currently developing our first Climate Action Plan (CAP) that will serve as a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the unavoidable impacts of climate change. This survey will ask you about your opinions on strategies the City is considering to prevent and prepare for climate change. Your feedback is critical to ensuring we create a plan that meets the needs and priorities of Mercer Island.
This survey will take around 5-10 minutes to complete . Responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide your contact information. Only complete this survey if you have not filled out the paper copy sent to your residence. Please complete only one survey per household.
If you have questions about the survey or wish to give input by email or phone, please contact the City's Sustainability Office: Ross Freeman, Climate Action Plan Project Manager: sustainability@mercerisland.gov. For more information on the Climate Action Plan please visit https://www.mercerisland.gov/CAP
Thank you in advance for participating!
The CAP was adopted on April 4, 2023. Please visit www.mercerisland.gov/sustainability for information about implementation and projects.
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CLOSED: This survey on Goals and Actions has concluded.
This feedback form (July 2022) is anonymous and covers two recent documents -- Draft GHG Actions & Strategies, and Draft GHG Goals & Targets -- that have been produced to inform the development of the City's Climate Action Plan.
The CAP was adopted on April 4, 2023. Please visit www.mercerisland.gov/sustainability for information about implementation and projects.
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Timeline
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Raise Awareness
Climate Action Plan has finished this stage- Publicize Launch of CAP Process
- Hold Community Climate Kickoff Event
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Baseline Assessment
Climate Action Plan has finished this stage- Review Other City plans
- Update GHG Inventory
- Develop Future Emission Scenarios
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Goal and Target Setting
Climate Action Plan has finished this stage- Develop GHG Targets and Goals
- Determine Metrics to Monitor Progress
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Develop Strategies and Actions
Climate Action Plan has finished this stage- Identify Top Strategies & Actions to Meet GHG Targets
- Gather Community Feedback to Refine Strategies & Actions
- Start drafting text of Plan
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Issue Draft Climate Action Plan
Climate Action Plan has finished this stage- Publish Draft Plan
- Solicit Broad Public Feedback
- Gather Input from City Council, Boards & Commissions, and others
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Refine and Issue Final Plan
Climate Action Plan is currently at this stage- Publish Final Plan
- City Council Meeting and Adoption
Key Dates
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November 01 2021
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December 08 2021
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January → March 2022
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April 27 2022
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April → May 2022
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May 03 2022
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May → August 2022
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June 14 2022
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June 16 2022
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July 19 2022
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September 06 2022
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September → October 2022
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November 15 2022
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November 29 2022
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January 11 → February 08 2023
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January 17 2023
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February 07 2023
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February 2023
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March 07 2023
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April 04 2023
Document Library
- FINAL MICAP Document (4 Apr 2023) (12.8 MB) (pdf)
- MICAP Final Changes Matrix (4 Apr 2023) (83.6 KB) (pdf)
- Draft MICAP Edits & Review Presentation (7 Mar 2023) (1.74 MB) (pdf)
- Draft MICAP Public Comment
- Draft MICAP Handoff Presentation (17 Jan 2023) (1.76 MB) (pdf)
- Draft MICAP Document (11 Jan 2023) (26.1 MB) (pdf)
- Greenhouse Gas Status and Targets Graphs (Dec 2022) (550 KB) (pdf)
- CAP Survey Results Presentation (15 Nov, 2022) (1.98 MB) (pptx)
- Community Workshop #2 Summary Notes (29 Nov 2022) (1.29 MB) (pdf)
- Community Workshop#2 Presentation (29 Nov 2022) (3.36 MB) (pdf)
- Community Workshop#2 Discussion Guide (29 Nov 2022) (232 KB) (pdf)
- Community Survey Final Report (9 Nov 2022) (2.16 MB) (pdf)
- GHG Inventory & Wedge Analysis (Oct 2022) (1000 KB) (pdf)
- CAP Survey Scoping Presentation (6 Sept, 2022) (300 KB) (pptx)
- CAP Final Public Engagement Plan (Sept 2022) (2.44 MB) (pdf)
- CAP Update, Inventory, Wedge Analysis Presentation (19 July, 2022) (1.82 MB) (pptx)
- Outreach Flyer Explaining CAP Process (summer 2022) (361 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Greenhouse Gas Goals and Targets (30 June 2022) (44.1 KB) (pdf)
- Draft Greenhouse Gas Strategies and Actions (30 June 2022) (158 KB) (pdf)
- CAP Engagement Plan Presentation (3 May 2022) (547 KB) (pdf)
- Online Survey Results Summary (31 March 2022) (332 KB) (pdf)
- Community Climate Kickoff Presentation (8 Dec 2021) (1.03 MB) (pdf)
- Community Climate Kickoff Summary Notes (8 Dec 2021) (242 KB) (pdf)
Who's Listening
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Management Analyst
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