This page lists plans, resolutions, and other documents that local and tribal governments in Washington State have adopted to reduce emissions and respond to the effects of climate change.
It is part of MRSC’s series on climate change.
Map of Local Government Climate Documents
Below is a map showing local and tribal governments in Washington State that have adopted climate-related documents. These resources include climate action plans, comprehensive plans with climate policies, adaptation and resilience plans, hazard mitigation plans, comprehensive emergency management plans, climate-related webpages, and other documents.
By default the map shows all jurisdiction types (counties, cities, tribes, and other public agencies). However, by using the tabs at the top of the map you may limit the results to just one jurisdiction type.
To view the documents that a specific jurisdiction has adopted, click on the jurisdiction's icon and you will see an option "Click Here to View Document(s)." That link will open in a new window with links to all the climate-related documents listed for that jurisdiction. To reset the view, click on the white area inside the map box but outside the Washington state outline.
Alternatively, you may browse these documents by geography and entity type in the sections below the map.
List of County Climate Documents
Below is a list of climate-related policies, resolutions, and documents adopted by counties or regional/multi-jurisdictional entities in Washington State. Jurisdictions are listed in alphabetical order by geographic region. The regions are based on the Growth Management Hearings Board regions, as follows:
- Eastern Washington consists of everything east of the Cascades
- Central Puget Sound consists of King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties
- Western Washington consists of everything west of the Cascades and outside the Central Puget Sound region
Eastern Washington
Central Puget Sound
- King County
- Kitsap County
- Pierce County
- Snohomish County
Western Washington
List of City/Town Climate Documents
Below is a list of climate-related policies, resolutions, and documents adopted by cities and towns in Washington State. Jurisdictions are listed in alphabetical order by geographic region. The regions are based on the Growth Management Hearings Board regions, as follows:
- Eastern Washington consists of everything east of the Cascades
- Central Puget Sound consists of King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties
- Western Washington consists of everything west of the Cascades and outside the Central Puget Sound region
Eastern Washington
Central Puget Sound
- Arlington Comprehensive Plan: Goals and Policies Chapter – References climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
- Auburn Greenhouse Gas Inventory (2010)
- Bainbridge Island
- Bellevue
- Bothell Imagine Bothell Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Transportation and Natural Environment chapters
- Bremerton
- Burien
- Duvall 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update: Environment and Sustainability Element – References climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
- Edgewood Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Natural Environment, Transportation, and Capital Facilities chapters
- Edmonds
- Everett
- Federal Way Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions are addressed in the Transportation and Natural Environment chapters
- Gig Harbor Shoreline Planning
- Issaquah
- Kenmore
- Kent
- Kirkland
- Lake Stevens Resolution Endorsing and Adopting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Policies (2012)
- Lakewood
- Lynnwood Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Community Character, Transportation, and Environment chapters
- Marysville 2015 Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Environmental chapter
- Mercer Island
- Sustainability Webpage – Includes information on city's sustainability efforts, including its partnership in the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C), climate goals, and key sustainability milestones. Climate Action Plan in development.
- Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Land Use, Transportation, and Capital Facilities chapters
- Mountlake Terrace
- Mukilteo
- Normandy Park Comprehensive Plan – Greenhouse gas emissions are referenced in the Parks & Recreation chapter
- North Bend Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Transportation, Utilities, and Energy & Sustainability chapters
- Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Land Use, Housing, and Transportation chapters
- Poulsbo Resolution Endorsing and Adopting Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Policies (2012)
- Puyallup Comprehensive Plan: Natural Environment Element – References climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
- Redmond
- Climate Action Implementation Plan (2014) – Intended to guide strategies to minimize household, business, and government emissions and prepare for environmental and economic challenges of climate change
- Environmental Sustainability Plan (2020) – Includes impact and cost assessments, as well as an implementation matrix for all the strategies
- Climate Emergency Declaration
- 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Goals, Vision and Framework Policies, Natural Environment, Transportation, and Utilities chapters
- 2050 Themes - Equity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Resiliency – Includes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating a climate resilient community, and leading by example
- Renton
- Sammamish
- Sustainable Strategy (2011) – Funded by Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant and describes policy foundation for city's sustainability efforts
- Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Environment and Conservation, Transportation, and Capital Facilities chapters
- SeaTac 2035: Environment Element – References climate change and greenhouse gas emissions
- Seattle
- Shoreline
- Snohomish Comprehensive Plan – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Environmental Protection, Shoreline, and Utilities chapters
- Snoqualmie Sustainability Strategy (2010) – Includes sustainability actions based on recommendations prepared by University of Washington students
- Sultan Comprehensive Plan 2011 to 2015 – Climate change and greenhouse gases are referenced in the Natural Environment and Transportation chapters
- Tacoma
- Tukwila Comprehensive Plan – Several chapters include references to climate change and greenhouse gases (e.g. Natural Environment and Residential Neighborhoods)
- University Place Shoreline Master Program Update
- Woodinville Emergency Management Program
Western Washington
List of Tribal Government Documents
Below is a list of climate-related policies, resolutions, and documents adopted by tribal governments in Washington State. Tribes are listed in alphabetical order; because there are fewer documents than for cities and counties, we have not divided these by geographic region.
List of Other Public Agency Documents
Below is a list of climate-related policies, resolutions, and documents adopted by special purpose districts or other public entities/partnerships in Washington State.
Jurisdictions are listed in alphabetical order by jurisdiction type; because there are fewer documents than for cities and counties, we have not divided these by geographic region.
Port Districts
Water-Sewer Districts
Regional Partnerships
The following documents reflect multi-jurisdictional partnerships in Washington State. Countywide partnerships are listed under the "counties" section above.