The Vision Statement
Yolo County is a resilient, inclusive, and equitable community where government, individuals, businesses, and community-based organizations unite to achieve a carbon-negative footprint. Together, we thrive in the face of climate change adversity, ensuring access to resources for all and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.
Together, we can create a Yolo County where:
- Every resident lives in a healthy, sustainable, and efficient home served by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
- Every resident has easy access to nutritious, affordable, and local food.
- Every resident has access to clean, affordable, and reliable transportation.
- Every resident has access to safe and accessible pedestrian and bicycle paths.
- All workers have safe, well-paying, and sustainable jobs.
- Youth and adults have access to green job education and training.
- Infrastructure is upgraded and maintained to withstand extreme weather events including wind, rain, and heat.
- Tree canopies, shelters, and cool roofs and surfaces reduce urban heat.
- Homes and landscapes are hardened against wildfire damage and smoke infiltration.
- Small- and large-scale farmers receive support to implement climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Ecosystems and biodiversity are restored, enhanced, and protected.
- Yolo County is a model of climate action, inclusion and equity, adaptation, resilience, and innovation for the State and the nation.
