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2021 Regional Resiliency Plan
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Source: www.siskiyoucounty.org/news/2021/9/16/siskiyouresilency
Author: Siskiyou Economic Development Council
Page Number References: 4, 6, 7-11
Year of Approval: 2021
Subregional Planning Document
Page 4, Climate Response
Complex climate issues have altered the county’s landscape. Droughts, fires, and floods, are intensifying, increasing in frequency, and have serious immediate and long-term impacts on the regional economy and community. As a result, natural resource-based industries are in a great state of flux.
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Item 3. Activate balanced development.
-Establish downtown districts as built assets and recognize that investment can attract future residents and businesses and an increase in overnight stays.
Item 4. Improve Funding Opportunities
-Identify additional tools and incentives that can be leveraged to increase the feasibility of medium- to larger-scale economic development initiatives
-Leverage funding for projects and activities to propel Siskiyou County into a more resilient economic hub
Item 5. Support a climate of innovation.
-Construct a modern, multipurpose job innovation center in a strategic location to provide equal access to expertise, technology, and innovation programs to startups in Siskiyou County.
-Create a method to share successful business and program strategies to promote those practices and maintain an open dialogue for others to learn from
-Convene and empower regional stakeholders to support a collective, results-oriented approach to workforce development.
Item 6. Empower regenerative practices.
In the next five years, adopt sustainable practices to withstand shortened tourism seasons, catastrophic drought, and recurring wildfires;
Strike the balance between economic impact and environmental stewardship programs and incentives.
Item 7. Prioritize emerging industry sectors.
-Existing industries (tourism, agriculture, retail, renewable energy/biofuels, and manufacturing) in Siskiyou County should be supported and nurtured;
-Dedicated sector strategies must help industries collaborate, innovate, and thrive.
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Emerging Industry Sectors Offer Future Promise.
Agriculture, Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Manufacturing, and Renewable Energy are industry sectors offering future promise for the region. These sectors include a large portion of the local economy and offer potential indicators of economic growth