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Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy
Climate Resilient Kelowna Tracker
Key Drivers
Reduce reliance on vehicles
Transition to efficient, low-emission vehicles
Create efficient, low-emission and resilient buildings
Support low-emission and resilient energy supply
Create complete, compact, resilient communities
Employ nature-based solutions
Reduce emissions from waste
Increase the resiliency of infrastructure and assets
Improve climate emergency preparedness
Demonstrate municipal corporate climate leadership
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Indicators
Indigenous Peoples and Land Acknowledgement
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Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy
Responsible in 23 actions
ID
Action title
Implementation phase
Status
Resources
Priority
B1.9
Investigate incentives, financing and/ or education to encourage building retrofits for flood-proofing, FireSmart, and air quality measures. Consider integrating with other retrofit programs (e.g. energy retrofit programs)
In progress
On time
high
medium
EN1.6
Continue exploring development of anaerobic digestion wastewater and/or methane recovery systems
In progress
On time
high
high
EN2.2
Collaborate with local utilities on demand-response programs to reduce peak energy demand during climate events (e.g., during a heat wave)
In progress
On time
low
high
C2.2
Develop a new City-wide floodplain bylaw, using the Mill Creek Floodplain bylaw as a template, to reduce flood risk for habitable space in floodplain areas.
Not started
On time
high
high
N1.1
Continue to use restoration techniques that will reduce the impacts of flooding on shorelines during utility projects, parks planning and implementation and/or development projects. Ensure consistent resources (staff and/or monetary) are established for longterm monitoring and maintenance of restoration sites.
In progress
On time
moderate
medium
N1.2
Use the natural asset inventory and/ or other environmental data sources to identify and implement priority restoration locations to improve natural asset functions.
Not started
On time
high
medium
N1.3
Collaborate with other local and senior governments to develop watershed-level management plans to enhance and/or prepare natural ecosystems for changing climate conditions.
In progress
On time
moderate
medium
N2.2
Investigate policy, incentives, financing and/or programming to encourage landscaping best practices for yard smart features (e.g., heat resistant, FireSmart, Water Smart, etc.).
In progress
On time
high
high
N3.5
Fund and develop a Green Infrastructure Strategy.
Planning
On time
low
medium
WR1.1
Implement the regional Solid Waste Management Plan.
In progress
On time
high
high
WR1.2
Explore policies, programs and incentives to reduce construction waste with local construction associations and homebuilders associations (e.g. Canadian Home Builder's Association Central Okanagan).
In progress
On time
moderate
medium
WR1.4
Work with the RDCO on expanding the organics program to include residential curbside food waste collection.
In progress
On time
high
high
WR1.5
Advocate to senior levels of government for expansion of extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives.
Not started
On time
low
medium
WR1.6
Collaborate with local partners (e.g., local businesses, COEDC) on circular economy programs focused on reducing waste, and reusing, recycling, and recovering materials for beneficial use.
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
RI1.5
Use fire-resistant construction materials, building design and landscaping for all critical infrastructure when completing upgrades or establishing new structures.
In progress
On time
moderate
critical
RI1.6
Develop a plan to interconnect potable water supplies to provide resilience during climate events.
Not started
On time
high
medium
RI1.7
Develop a Water Shortage Management Plan for both urban and rural customers.
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
RI1.8
Complete and implement the Water Security and Responsibility Plan for the City of Kelowna. Collaborate with the water supply community to better understand responsibilities of the water source.
In progress
On time
moderate
high
EP1.6
Complete a community water delivery assessment for suppression requirements across all five water purveyors.
Not started
On time
moderate
high
EP1.10
Develop emergency response plans for all flood-prone creeks (i.e., Mission Creek, Mill Creek, Brandt’s Creek, Bellevue Creek).
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
EP2.3
Collaborate to share information with the agricultural community on climate emergency response and preparedness (e.g. invasive species, fire-safe land management, and efficient water use).
Not started
On time
low
medium
EP2.4
Offer support for residents to dispose of flammable debris and vegetation from FireSmart landscaping initiatives on private property.
In progress
On time
low
medium
CL4.3
Educate the community about water security, and the importance of responsible use of water. Collaborate with the water supply community or consistent messaging.
In progress
On time
moderate
low