Plan

Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan

Summary

In the face of increasing climate hazards, there is a need for proactive planning to ensure that a community will continue to thrive in the midst of change. Forward-looking cities around the world are now engaging in climate resiliency planning. The purpose of a climate resiliency plan is to engage in dialog with community leaders to assess strengths and vulnerabilities in terms of projected climate change impacts, and to jointly develop multi-faceted strategies to build resilience to those impacts.

Year
2024

Details

Hazards Addressed
Changing Seasons
Drought
Extreme Heat
Flooding – General
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
High Winds
Assets
Critical Facilities
Cultural and Community Services
Forestry
Multiple or All Assets
Natural Areas and Wildlife
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Lessons Learned

The Task Force now has a clear set of goals and strategies from which to work. They have assigned a point person for each of the “Resilience Visions” in this plan. The next step of the process will be for the group to delineate the necessary parties they will engage to complete each strategy. Then, they will identify priority areas to begin their work.

Options Used

Create new degree programs in forestry, criminal justice and computer technology. Graduate at least 50 students per year from new degree programs in fields such as forestry, criminal justice and computer technology. Facilitate more affordable access to education.

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

Plans

Spearfish, SD Climate Resiliency Plan

Organizations to Contact

City of Spearfish
Black Hills State University
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