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Primary Resources

Santa Clara County Resources

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Climate Network Map

See who is working on climate in the County and what they are focusing on.

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EcoAtlas - Explore Projects

Browse other projects in Santa Clara County and in the region. Members can add projects through the member portal.

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Silicon Valley 2.0

Learn about how climate hazards like sea level rise, riverine flooding, wildfire and extreme heat impact the people and infrastructure assets in Santa Clara County.

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Adapting to Rising Tides

Learn about causes of flooding, exploring maps of flood risk along our shoreline, and downloading the data for further analysis. Increase understanding of what could be at risk without future planning and adaptation.

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Resource Library

Browse a range of Santa Clara County, national and international resources related to climate adaptation, resilience, climate, and nature-based solutions. Browse by topic or scroll down the list. 

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Equity Work Group Kick Off Meeting

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Past Meeting Resources

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Engagement

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The kick off meeting for the Equity Work Group occurred on October 18th after the Collaborative meeting. The meeting began with introductions and an overview of expectations from the Climate Resilience Communities (CRC). A "Who is in the Room" organizational snapshot and gallery walk provided a visual representation of the participating organizations. The discussion then shifted towards establishing goals and desired outcomes for the Santa Clara County (SCC) Climate Collaborative and the Equity Working Group (EWG). The meeting concluded by outlining the next steps and follow-up actions to ensure that the collaborative efforts continue to progress effectively.

February 2023 HAQR Workgroup Meeting

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Past Meeting Resources

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Engagement

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The event focused on reviewing and providing input on the draft HAQR structure, aiming to gather valuable insights and suggestions. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Climate Impact Compendium project and explore its potential usefulness for their respective organizations, while also fostering networking and information sharing among fellow working group members.

May 2023 Collaborative Meeting

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Past Meeting Resources

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Engagement

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This first in-person Collaborative event prioritized networking and relationship building to foster collaboration among participants, with a strong emphasis on bringing together local initiatives and federal and state resources to amplify climate action efforts. Additionally, the event highlighted the importance of strengthening community resilience by leveraging existing local programs and partnerships and developing resilience centers to provide services to community especially in times of emergency.

Coyote Creek Historic Ecology

Santa Clara County, CA, USA

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Riverine Flooding

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Research/Report

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In Depth review of past and current land use, landscapes, and habitats in the coyote creek watershed

Coastal Resilience Evaluation and Siting Tool

United States

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Habitat and Ecology

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Mapping

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Toolkit for areas fit for restoration of natural habitats that align with communities

American River Daylighting Streams Report

Sacramento, CA, USA

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Riverine Flooding

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Research/Report

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Daylighting creeks

EPA's Green Infrastructure Modeling Toolkit

United States

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Green Infrastructure

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Web Resource

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EPA's green Infrastructure modeling toolkit

SFEI Adaptation Atlas

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Sea Level Rise

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Research/Report

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Focused bay area resilience solutions for sea level rise. Basis of the Santa Clara County Resilience Web Tool.

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Handbook

Santa Clara County, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Handbook for Green Stormwater Infrastructure integration

Santa Clara Basin Stormwater Resource Plan

Santa Clara, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Stormwater final report

Santa Clara County Urban Ecological Planning Guide

Santa Clara, CA, USA

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Habitat and Ecology

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Web Resource

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Santa Clara County GSI planning guide

Sediment for survival:
A Strategy for the Resilience of Bay Wetlands
in the Lower San Francisco Estuary

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA

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Sea Level Rise

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Research/Report

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Report on the importance of tidal marshes and tidal flats in the Bay and need to restore them to address climate change.

Trees and Hydrology in Urban Landscapes

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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How to integrate tree canopies, green stormwater infrastructure in urban environments.

Coastal California Rain Gardens

California, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Resource on coastal rain gardens in California.

Integrating Planning with Nature

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Habitat and Ecology

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Research/Report

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How to integrate urban planning and nature to support resilience.

Green Roof Plant List

Davis, CA, USA

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Habitat and Ecology

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Web Resource

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Resource for California native plants.

United Kingdom Nature Based Solutions Guidebook

United Kingdom

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Nature-based Solutions

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Web Resource

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Guidebook designed for UK for nature-based solutions.

Climate Change Research

California, USA

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General

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Research

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Range of climate tools and data

The Climate Mobilization Organization

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Climate

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Research, Best Practices

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Policy frameworks, messaging, and organizing approaches to accelerate the global transition into “Emergency Mode” on climate.

Bay Area Climate Organizations Mapping Tool

Bay Area, CA, USA

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General

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Engagement, Research, Mapping Tool

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Dynamic listing of all climate organizations

Moody's Sustainability in Focus

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Climate

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Best Practices

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A series of events and information by Moody's discussing climate risks.

CURB Climate Scenario Tool

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Climate

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Techncial Resource

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Free tool to assess different climate strategies.

Nature Based Solutions Database

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Nature-based Solutions

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Research

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Database of global nature based solutions for climate change.

Local Government Commission (LGC)

Sacramento, CA, USA

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General

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Best Practices

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Statewide non-profit supporting local governments with a range of resources and info.

October 2023 Collaborative Meeting

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Past Meeting Resources

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Engagement

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The meeting occurred on October 18th and aimed to establish a generative networking and relationship space focused on fostering connections across various sectors and levels of government. This collaborative meeting included a session of small group networking and sharing, allowing participants to discuss their climate interests and actions. Notable initiatives and collaborations were highlighted from around the county. The meeting delved into the crucial topic of equitable mitigation, led by a discussion on framing its meaning for the collaborative. The event included a panel on county-wide models for decarbonization, featuring speakers, Violet Wulf- Saena, Founder & Executive Director of Climate Resilient Communities, Quency Phillips, Executive Director/CEO of Lighthouse Silicon Valley and Danielle Lee, Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer at City of Mountain View. Additionally, participants engaged in a productive small group discussion, contemplating what equitable mitigation entails in their respective organizations.

May 2023 HAQR Workgroup Meeting

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Past Meeting Resources

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Engagement

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The meeting aimed to provide a learning opportunity through two notable speakers and to further refine the three-year workplan of the Work Group. The focus was on aligning the Work Plan with the agreed-upon goals of the HAQR Work Group, as defined in the HAQR WG Governance Structure. Attendees were requested to share their organization's ongoing or prospective projects to be considered for inclusion in the HAQR Work Plan, with the objective of prioritizing projects and desired outcomes during the meeting.

Green Plan It

California, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Mapping

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Green infrastructure watershed mapping tool

Urban Street Design Guide

New York, NY, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Policy

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Urban street design guide for bio-orientation areas

Ecology Based Tree Management

Santa Clara County, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Santa Clara County focused Tree Management program planning document.

EPA Green Infrastructure Website

United States

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Green Infrastructure

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Web Resource

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EPA's website on Green Infrastructure

A Catalogue of Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience

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Nature-based Solutions

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Research/Report

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Detailed catalog of nature-based solutions

Biotreatment Soil Media and Specification: Current Research on Trees and Water Quality Treatment

Bay Area, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Good resource for bio-orientation areas, specifically soil comporition

Stormwater Treatment Portal

Santa Clara County, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Mapping

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GIS Data portal

The Coyote Creek Native Ecosystem Enhancement Tool

Santa Clara Court, Fairfax, VA, USA

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Riverine Flooding

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Web Resource

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Coyote creek natural enhancement tool via the EcoAtlas platform. Sign up required.

Southgate Neighborhood Green Street

Palo Alto, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Southgate neighborhood case study that has implemented pervious pavement and bio-orientation areas

Making Natures Cities

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Habitat and Ecology

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Research/Report

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Nature-based strategies for improving biodiversity.

Does the Horizontal Levee Work

San Lorenzo, CA, USA

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Sea Level Rise

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Research/Report

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Research on horizontal levees

Hacienda Avenue Green Street Case Study

Campbell, CA, USA

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Green Infrastructure

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Research/Report

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Green Street case study for multi-solution residential neighborhood plan

CMANC Conference Presentation on Mudflats

Bay Area, CA, USA

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Sea Level Rise

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Research/Report

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Presentation for Bay Area Mudflat Augmentation

Up on the Roof

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Green Infrastructure

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Web Resource

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Green roof details and examples.

Online catalog of nature-based solutions

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Nature-based Solutions

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Web Resource

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General and national scope for nature-based solutions.

CCAEJ Organization

California, USA

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Engagement

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Engagement

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Environmental Justice Organization with resources and information to engage effectively and authentically.

Building on Cities to Deliver a Green and Just Recovery

California, USA

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General

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Best Practices

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This report highlights the many ways cities are pioneering ambitious climate solutions –such as expanding walking and cycling networks, accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles, and more.

Grist Climate News

United States

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General

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News Site

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Detailed news site for all things climate related

California Climate Action Portal

California, USA

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Climate

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Mapping Tool, Plans

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CAP strategies and goals, mapped for all of California's climate action plans

Climate Policy Dashboard

Berkeley, CA, USA

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General

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Research

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A comprehensive database of the latest climate policies in California.

ReSCAPE Regenerative Landscapes Principles

California, USA

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Nature-based Solutions

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Best Practices, Technical Resources

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Leading non-profit in training, certifications for sustainable landscapes

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