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Resilience and Climate Change
Life’s Just Greener Here
In December 2019, the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact released its latest unified sea level rise projections, and the results are frightening. One expert says sea level is now rising one inch every three years. Flooding is certain to increase, even without increased rainfall. There is no doubt that temperature is increasing, as are the number of severe weather events.
Also, resources like water and other precious materials we need to live are limited and we need to be mindful of this fact. The City aspires to serve as an example to our residents and businesses to conserve, use, reuse and recycle everything possible. Carbon in the atmosphere is posing a real threat to humanity and we have to do our part to reduce that threat.
What Is the City Doing?
The City of Wilton Manors is committed to the following goals:
- Conserve, reuse and recycle
- Reduce carbon emissions through policy and practice
- Improve, preserve and protect municipal infrastructure to increase resilience and recovery from all hazards
- Educate, encourage and incentivize residents and businesses to do the same.
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee
The City's newly formed steering committee met for the first time on January 19, 2023. Committee members represent a variety of perspectives and include public officials, members of the business community, technical experts, coastal scientists, and representatives of local special interest groups. In addition to providing guidance, steering committee members will work directly with the grantee so that components of the planning process and of the Vulnerability Assessment follow professional standards and reflect community-specific needs.
April 20, 2023 SLR VA Public Outreach Presentation
March 23, 2023, Committee Meeting
- Click here to view the agenda from the March 23, 2023, committee meeting.
- Klike la a pou wè pwogram reyinyon komite a apati 23 mas 2023.
- Haga clic aquí para ver la agenda de la reunión del 23 de marzo de 2023.
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee Guiding Principles
- Click here to view the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee Guiding Principles.
- Klike la a pou wè Prensip Direktiv Komite ki ap Sipèvize Evalyasyon Risk Konsènan Nivo Lanmè a ki ap Monte.
- Haga clic aquí para ver los Principios Rectores del Comité Directivo de Evaluación de la Vulnerabilidad del Aumento del Nivel del Mar.
January 19, 2023, Committee Meeting
- Click here to view the complete list of steering committee members and the meeting agenda from the January 19, 2023 meeting.
- Haga clic aquí para ver la lista completa de los miembros del comité y la agenda de la reunión del 19 de enero de 2023.
- Klike la a pou ou wè lis konplè manm komite direktè yo ak pwogram reyinyon 19 janvye 2023 a.
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee Welcome Letter
- Click here to view the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee welcome letter.
- Haga clic aquí para ver la carta de bienvenida del Comité Directivo de Evaluación de la Vulnerabilidad del Aumento del Nivel del Mar.
- Klike la a pou ou wè lèt byenvini Komite Direktè Evalyasyon Risk ki asosye ak Nivo Lanmè a ki Monte.
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee Key Terminology
- Click here to view the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee key terminology.
- Haga clic aquí para ver la terminología clave del Comité Directivo de Evaluación de la Vulnerabilidad del Aumento del Nivel del Mar.
- Klike la a pou gade tèminoloji enpòtan nan Komite Kowòdinasyon pou Evalye Risk sou Nivo Lanmè a ki ap Monte.
Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Steering Committee January 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
- Click here to view the minutes from the January 19, 2023 committee meeting.
- Haga clic aquí para ver las minutas de la reunión del comité directivo realizada el 19 de enero de 2023.
- Klike la a pou gade kantite minit reyinyon komite a pou 19 janvye 2023 a te dire.
Here are some links to documents that will explain the City’s efforts and plans.
- Wilton Manors/Oakland Park Joint Climate Action Plan
- Wilton Manors 2015 Greenhouse Gas Inventory - released in 2019
- January 2020 Conservation, Carbon Reduction and Infrastructure Resilience presentation to City Commission
- Sustainability Action List
What Can You Do?
As the City rolls out efforts to increase our resiliency and energy efficiency, we hope you will watch this space for the latest information, and maybe start your own efforts to safeguard your homes and businesses and reduce your carbon footprint too. Here are some links that can get you started.
Residential energy consumption is the single highest generator of carbon in Wilton Manors. Know your baseline, and work to reduce it. To jump start your efforts, Click here for the carbon calculator.
Check out some energy saving tips.
Consider replacing major appliances with energy efficient models.
Consider installing solar panels on your property.
Learn more about and measure your water footprint.
Learn more about water restrictions and conservation.
Purchase a low flow toilet and receive a rebate.
Plant trees - the City holds a tree giveaway held annually (usually January or February)
Reduce your reliance on single use plastics.
Recycle responsibly - here are the rules for recycling in Wilton Manors.
Leave your car at home once or twice a week. Wilton Manors offers ride share discounts to Wilton Drive - learn more here.
Have an idea or a comment? Call 954-390-2103 or email plandi@wiltonmanors.com.