Small Group Session 1

Small Group Instructions Think about the climate impacts and adaptation options discussed earlier Discuss which adaptation options should be priorities for the utility/community and why Identify next steps to implement priority adaptation options Capture ideas in the Next Steps Worksheet Select a group member to do report out 2

Small Group Discussion: Asset-Threat Parameters Which utility and community assets are we focusing on? Which threats are we focusing on? Which adaptation options should we consider for the threat(s) and asset(s) we have identified? 3

Small Group Discussion: Adaptation Options Can any adaptation options be considered “No Regrets”? How can climate adaptation be integrated into ongoing planning processes? What other information is needed to prioritize adaptation options? What funding is available for climate adaptation planning or related capital improvement projects? Which stakeholders or decision makers need to be consulted? 4

Small Group Report Outs Small group reports: Priority Adaptation Options Rationale for priorities Next Steps Other key ideas, questions, highlights Collect Next Steps Worksheets 5

Next Steps & Action Planning 6

Wrap Up Summary of workshop themes and highlights Workshop report and implementation follow-up Closing comments Please fill out an evaluation form Thank You for Participating! 7