Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley announced on August 2, 2024, the publication of the County of Orange’s draft Climate Action Plan. The publication starts a 20-day public review period before the draft Climate Action Plan is brought to the Orange County Board of Supervisors in September.

“Orange County’s first-ever Climate Action Plan outlines our strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the significant carbon footprint from the County operation of three landfills, nearly 19,000 employees, more than 800 facilities, and a 3,000 vehicle fleet. The draft plan outlines measures for a resilient future through waste reduction, improved air quality, accessible and clean water, and expanded tree canopies countywide. Additionally, the plan reimagines our infrastructure and transportation systems to better protect our natural resources, beaches, parks, and open spaces for future generations,” said Supervisor Foley.

“This plan serves as a roadmap for the County operations to reach our climate goals, bring home unprecedented state and federal funding, model cost-efficient, sustainable practices for public agencies, and provide greater access to technical support, climate-friendly resources, and incentives to help residents and businesses alike,” continued Supervisor Foley. “I encourage the public to review the document, share your feedback, and attend our Community Meeting at the County Administrative South Building on August 6, 2024.”

The document (click here) is available online for comments from August 1 – 21, 2024. Comments received on the Preliminary CAP may be incorporated into the finalized draft before the Board of Supervisors in September.

• Email comments to GreenOC@ocwr.ocgov.com.
• Submit comments on this website in the information box.
• Attend the public meeting on August 6, 2024 at 6pm at the County Administrative South Building, 400 West Civic Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA and provide comments during the meeting.
• Mail your comments to the following address: Orange County Office of Sustainability, Attn: OCWR/Tara Tisopulos, 601 North Ross Street, 5th Floor, Santa Ana, CA, 92701.

Comments must be received by 8/21/2024 in order for comments and concerns to be represented in the final submission to the Board of Supervisors in September 2024.

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Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.

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