Siskiyou Climate Collaborative Program Awarded $1.5 Million from California Strategic Growth Council
The collaborative will focus on building the resiliency of Siskiyou’s working landscape, as we face wildfires, drought, and other extreme climate events.
YREKA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2022 - The California Strategic Growth Council voted yesterday to approve over $8.5 million in grant funding for the Regional Climate Collaboratives Round 1 Awards. The Siskiyou Climate Collaborative Program (Collaborative) placed second and will receive $1.5 million to aid in the development and implementation of a Climate Resiliency Plan in Siskiyou County, located on California’s northern border.
The Regional Climate Collaborative (RCC) Program is a brand-new grant program through the Strategic Growth Council that provides funding for under-resourced communities in California. The program allows communities to build relationships and develop processes, plans and projects that drive and sustain climate action.
“For Siskiyou to be recognized amongst our larger counterparts is a major accomplishment for our community,” said Tonya Dowse, Executive Director at Siskiyou Economic Development Council. “With this grant, our county has an opportunity to prioritize climate resiliency and make proactive investments in our rural communities.”
The Siskiyou Climate Collaborative includes the Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District, the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Cooperative Extension, the Siskiyou Outdoor Recreation Alliance, Siskiyou County SMART Workforce Center, and the Siskiyou Economic Development Council. The Karuk Tribe participated in designing the stakeholder structure and intends to join following project kick-off. Collaborative partner Nathan Johnston will serve as the lead facilitator through the duration of the program.
Each partner in the Collaborative, along with other stakeholders and community members, will play a vital role in building the Climate Resiliency Plan and help create informed strategies around the climate challenges affecting Siskiyou County.
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About the Siskiyou Economic Development Council
Serving Siskiyou County communities for 36 years, the Siskiyou Economic Development Council (SEDC) will serve as the Managing Stakeholder for the Collaborative. The SEDC works with businesses, industries, nonprofits, local governments, and philanthropies to meet local economic development goals and improve the economic and working landscapes of Siskiyou County. The SEDC is excited to partner with five outstanding organizations spanning natural resources, agriculture, outdoor recreation, and workforce. They will use their unique expertise to assess local needs and develop tailored climate strategies that will benefit Siskiyou's communities.
About the California Strategic Growth Council
The California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) is a 10-member council comprised of seven state agencies and three public members with the mission to build healthy, thriving, and resilient communities for all. Funded through California’s Cap and Trade system and the California General Fund, SGC’s grant programs, strategic initiatives, and interagency coordination focus on multi-benefit and community-centric solutions at the nexus of climate and equity. Since 2008, SGC has invested over $2.8 billion in projects strengthening communities and addressing climate change.