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Snohomish County requests public feedback on climate plan draft

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026

By Taylor Scott Richmond Herald Writer

Smoke shrouds the hilltops as the Bolt Creek Fire burns through thick forest in September 2022 on U.S. Highway 2 near Index. Areas around the fire had little to no visibility for firefighting crews to work with. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

Smoke shrouds the hilltops as the Bolt Creek Fire burns through thick forest in September 2022 on U.S. Highway 2 near Index. Areas around the fire had little to no visibility for firefighting crews to work with. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)

EVERETT — Snohomish County residents can provide feedback on a climate resiliency plan draft throughout June before it is finalized at the end of the summer.

The plan will prepare Snohomish County for increasingly frequent and severe climate hazards, including flooding, extreme heat, drought and wildfires, a press release said.

“A community-informed plan for addressing climate impacts is one key strategy to help us protect this remarkable place we call home,” said County Executive Dave Somers in the release. “I hope people throughout the county will take time to learn more about the plan and share their feedback.”

Residents are encouraged to review the draft document at snococlimate.konveio.com and share their thoughts or proposed strategies and actions through June 30.

“Whether that’s managing health conditions like asthma, coping with extreme heat, or facing challenges keeping their home cool, we encourage people to review the plan with their own concerns in mind,” said Molly Beeman, Snohomish County Office of Energy and Sustainability manager, in the release. “By hearing directly from residents, we can ensure the plan reflects and responds to the risks that matter most to our community.”

Led by the Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, work began on the plan in 2024.

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