1. Adapting to Climate Change Learning Network Webinar February 9, 2010 Kristin Aasen

2. Update on Castlegar project Local coordinator – internal 2 parallel components Priority issues: infrastructure, food security  Water, tourism/ local economics Engineers Canada/ Stormwater Vulnerability Assessment Challenges - 2010 taxes & utilities

3. Steering Committee Championing the project & guiding the process Broad stakeholder representation: social services, Chamber of Commerce, development community, youth, seniors, outdoor recreation, small business, real estate, food security, Rotary, Citizen Cons. Council City Council and staff from Planning & Development, Transportation & Civic Works and Emergency Services

4. “ Mainstream” climate change risks, and preparedness into planning & policy  Current review of Emergency Management Plan taking climate change lens Strengthen community partnerships  Chamber to explore tourism, economics Increase public awareness of climate change and projected impacts  New SC members post-event Achieving project objectives

5. Online priorities/ local observations survey Presence at forthcoming community events Develop workplan for vulnerability assessment (internal and external) Verify support requests/ needs with Advisory Committee Next steps

6. Thank you Kristin Aasen Sustainability Facilitator kaasen@castlegar.ca 250.365.8955