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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING AGENCY OF LAKEPORT, THE LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABLITY AGENCY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453 See Teleconferencing Instructions Below
City Council Agenda of January 20, 2026 Page 2
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE
LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING
AGENCY OF LAKEPORT, LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453 *All references to “City Council” include those other agencies which are listed above The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the agenda items are described. The council may establish and make appointments to a Council committee (made up of two Councilmembers) with respect to any item appearing on this agenda.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: 6:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/ URGENCY
ITEMS:
Move to accept agenda as posted or move to add or delete items.
To add item, Council is required to make a majority decision that an urgency exists (as defined in the Brown Act) and a 2/3rds determination that the need to take action arose subsequent to the agenda being posted.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA: The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without any discussion. Any Council Member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion under the regular Agenda. Removed items will be considered following the Consent Calendar portion of this agenda.
A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934.
B. Minutes: Approve minutes of the City Council regular meeting of January 6, 2026.
C. Application 2026-005: Approve application 2026-005, with staff recommendations, for the Girl Scout Cookie Booths in Xabatin Community Park.
D. Application 2026-006: Approve application 2026-006, with staff recommendations, for the 2026 Splash-In Clear Lake Ave. closure.
E. Master Salary Schedule Update: Approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 3005 (2025) and revising the Master Pay Schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
F. The Successor Agency of the
Lakeport Redevelopment Agency
Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule (ROPS) 26-27:
Adopt a resolution approving ROPS 2026-27 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for presentation and adoption by the Lake County Redevelopment Oversight Board.
V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:
A. Public Input: Any person may speak for 3 minutes about any subject within the authority of the City Council, provided that the subject is not already on tonight’s agenda. Per Government Code §54954.3(a), the City Council cannot take action or express a consensus of approval or disapproval on any public comments regarding matters which do not appear on the printed agenda.
VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. Community Development Director
1. Climate Action Plan
Approval:
Approve the resolution approving the adoption of the Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan.
City Council Agenda of January 20, 2026 Page 3
B. Public Works Director
1. Pedestrian Improvement
Project:
Receive and file the project update focused on identifying and implementing pedestrian safety improvements on the Lakeport Unified School District property and immediately adjacent City right-of-way.
C. Administrative Services Director
1. Fishing Tournament
Policy:
Approve a resolution adopting a Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy and Application.
VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:
VIII. CLOSED SESSION: 1. Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Gov. Code § 54956.8)
Address: 910, 912, and 916 Bevins Street, Lakeport, CA 95453 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Ingram
Negotiating Party: The Public
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
IX. ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California, during normal business hours. Such documents are also available on the City of Lakeport’s website, www.cityoflakeport.com, subject to staff’s ability to post the documents before the meeting.
The City of Lakeport, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requests individuals who require special accommodations to access, attend and/or participate in the City meeting due to disability, to please contact the City Clerk’s Office, (707) 263-5615, 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting to ensure reasonable accommodations are provided.
_______________________________________
Hilary Britton, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Minutes of January 06, 2026 Page 2
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT, THE
LAKEPORT INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THE MUNICIPAL FINANCING
AGENCY OF LAKEPORT, LAKEPORT GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY AUTHORITY and THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER LAKEPORT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY)*
Tuesday, January 06, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 225 Park Street, Lakeport, California 95453 *All references to “City Council” include those other agencies which are listed above The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the agenda items are described. The council may establish and make appointments to a Council committee (made up of two Councilmembers) with respect to any item appearing on this agenda.
I. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL: Mayor Disney called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with Council Members Costa, Mattina, Parlet and Price present.
It was noted that the video for the Zoom teleconferencing was inoperable, but the audio is audible to those logged in.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief Stoebe.
III. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA/ URGENCY
ITEMS:
A motion was made by Council Member Mattina, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to accept the agenda as posted.
IV. CONSENT AGENDA: The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without any discussion. Any Council Member may request that any item be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion under the regular Agenda. Removed items will be considered following the Consent Calendar portion of this agenda.
A. Ordinances: Waive reading except by title, of any ordinances under consideration at this meeting for either introduction or passage per Government Code Section 36934.
B. Minutes: Approve minutes of the City Council regular meeting of December 16, 2025.
C. Application 2026-003: Approve application 2026-003, with staff recommendations, for the Lake County Point in Time (PIT) count.
Vote on Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Council Member Costa, seconded by Council Member Parlet, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to Approve the Consent Agenda, items A-C.
V. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS/REQUESTS:
A. Public Input: Marie Schrader of Discover Lakeport gave a recap of the holiday events including the Christmas Trees on Main Street, 12 Days of Christmas Ornament Hunt, Lakeport Blizzard, and the Twinkle Tour. She acknowledged the Lakeport Kiwanis and Lakeport Tire and Auto for their sponsorships of the events.
Bill Graham commented on the amount of trash including alcohol bottles littering the streets around Hartley.
Suzanne Lyons requested traffic calming measures on the Lakeshore Blvd. corridor due to excessive speeding.
VI. COUNCIL BUSINESS:
A. City Manager
1. Council Liaison
Appointments:
The staff report was presented by City Manager Ingram.
A motion was made by Council Member Price, seconded by Council Member Costa, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to adopt a resolution appointing City Council Minutes of January 06, 2026 Page 3
Mayor Disney to represent and vote on behalf of the City at the Cal-Cities, Redwood Empire Division Business meetings and Division Legislative Committee meetings, with Mayor Pro Tem Mattina as the alternate to both appointments.
B. Utilities Director
1. Sodium Hypochlorite
Upgrade Project:
The staff report was presented by Utilities Director Harris.
A motion was made by Council Member Costa, seconded by Council Member Mattina, and unanimously carried by voice vote 5-0-0-0 to approve the plans, specifications and working details and award a construction contract to Piazza Construction for the Sodium Hypochlorite Upgrade Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract for the not-to-exceed amount of $970,200.00.
VII. CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Travel, Calendar, and
Miscellaneous Reports, if any:
Community Development Director Hejnowicz had no report.
Police Chief Stoebe reported that Intelvi AI would be conducting a site visit on Friday for the demo trial of the technology.
Finance Director Dizon had no report.
Utilities Director Harris had no report.
Administrative Services Director Buendia was absent.
Public Works Director Ladd had no report.
Planning Services Manager Fernandez had no report.
Assistant City Attorney Anderson had no report.
City Manager Ingram gave a shoutout to Utilities, Public Works and city staff for their storm preparedness.
Council Member Costa reported that the dog park at Westside Community Park is flooded. She also commented on the increase of trash in the parking lots at Westside Community Park.
Council Member Parlet discussed the use of traffic cameras on the Northshore.
Council Member Price reported on excessive speeds on Charlie Jolin way out at Westside Community Park and requested increased patrols. She is looking to emphasize pedestrian safety as part of upcoming projects in the new year. She also advised that the T-Mobile grant cycle is coming up and encouraged the public to submit projects to take advantage of the grants.
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina reported that she received good feedback on the holiday activities around the City.
Mayor Disney wished everyone a happy New Year.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Disney adjourned the meeting at 6:42 p.m. _______________________________________
Brandon Disney, Mayor
Attest:
____________________________________
Kelly Buendia, City Clerk
LAKEPORT CITY COUNCIL
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2026
LIAISONS TO COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, COMMITTEES
LIAISONS
2025 2026
Lakeport Fire Protection District Council Member Price
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Council Member Costa
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Mayor Costa
Council Member Parlet, Alt.
Council Member Price
Mayor Disney (Alt.)
Lakeport Main Street Association Council Member Price Council Member Price
APPOINTMENTS
2025 2026
League of California Cities
Redwood Empire Division
Division Business Meeting Voting Delegate
Mayor Costa
Mayor Pro Tem Disney (Alt.)
Mayor Disney
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina (Alt.)
League of California Cities
Redwood Empire Division
Legislative Committee Voting Delegate
Mayor Costa
Mayor Pro Tem Disney (Alt.)
Mayor Disney
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina (Alt.)
Lake County/City Area Planning Council Council Member Mattina Council Member Parlet
Mayor Costa (Alt.)
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Council Member Parlet
Council Member Costa (Alt.)
Right of Way Ordinance Advisory Ad-Hoc
Committee
Council Member Price
Council Member Parlet
Council Member Price
Council Member Parlet
PEG Board Council Member Price Council Member Price
Vector Control District Board George Spurr
Mayor Pro Tem Disney (Alt.)
George Spurr
Mayor Disney (Alt.)
County of Lake Solid Waste Management
Task Force
Council Member Price
Council Member Parlet
Council Member Price
Council Member Parlet
SB 621 Indian Gaming Funds Committee Mayor Costa
Mayor Pro Tem Disney
Mayor Disney
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Local Agency Formation Commission &
LAFCO Alternate^
^Rotates to City of Lakeport in 2026 &
2027
Council Member Mattina
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Invasive Species Task Force Committee Mayor Pro Tem Disney Mayor Disney Clean Water Program Committee Mayor Pro Tem Disney
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Mayor Disney
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Lakeport Unified School District
Committee
Council Mattina
Council Member Price
Mayor Disney
Council Member Price
Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority Council Member Price Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Council Member Price
Council Member Parlet (Alt.)
Risk Reduction Authority Mayor Costa
City Manager Ingram (Alt.)
Council Member Costa
City Manager Ingram (Alt.)
Lakeport Solid Waste Committee Council Member Parlet
Council Member Mattina
Council Member Parlet
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Lake County Airport Land Use Commission Council Member Mattina Mayor Costa (Alt.)
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Council Member Costa (Alt.)
Lakeport Investment Committee Council Member Mattina
Council Member Parlet
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Council Member Parlet
Lake County Recreational Agency, JPA
(LCRA)
Mayor Pro Tem Disney
Mayor Costa
Mayor Disney
Council Member Costa
Tribal Consultation Committee Mayor Costa
Mayor Pro Tem Disney
Council Member Costa
Mayor Disney
City Property and Land Ad Hoc Committee
(Established by Resolution 2964 (2024)
Council Member Mattina
Mayor Pro Tem Disney
Replaced by City Lands Advisory
Committee (Resolution No.
3018(2025))
City Lands Advisory Committee
(Established by Resolution No. 3018 (2025)
Mayor Pro Tem Mattina
Mayor Disney
2026-005
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Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 1 Agenda Item # IV.E.
CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District
Lakeport Redevelopment Successor Agency
Lakeport Industrial Development Agency
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport
STAFF REPORT
RE: Update to Master Salary Schedule MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Buendia, Administrative Services Director PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to approve updates to the Master Salary Schedule.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
CalPERS, pursuant to its interpretation of California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 570.5, recommends all CalPERS employers maintain their compensation levels in a publicly available pay schedule, approved and adopted by the governing body.
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakeport Employees’ Association via Resolution 2961 (2024) on 9/3/2024, which included changes to salary effective the first pay period after 1/1/2026.
In compliance with California Code of Regulations, title 2, section 570.5, the revised schedule will be made publicly available on the City’s website.
OPTIONS:
The Council could deny this request and provide other direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact in approving classifications or salary schedules. The Council approves staffing costs through the budget process.
Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to approve a Resolution rescinding Resolution 3005 (2025) and revising the Master Pay Schedule in conformance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 2 Agenda Item # IV.E.
Attachments: 1. Resolution Rescinding Resolution 3005 (2025)and Revising the Master Pay Schedule in Conformance with California Code of Regulations Title 2, Section 570.5
2. Master Salary Schedule
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX (2026)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT RESCINDING RESOLUTION 3005 (2025) AND REVISING THE
MASTER PAY SCHEDULE IN CONFORMANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lakeport Employees’ Association in Resolution 2961 (2024), which included changes to salary effective the first pay period after 1/1/2026; and
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has requested all CalPERS employers list their compensation levels on one document, approved and adopted by the governing body, in accordance with title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, section 570.5, and meeting all of the following requirements thereof:
1. Has been duly approved and adopted by the employer's governing body in accordance with requirements of applicable public meetings laws;
2. Identifies the position title for every employee position;
3. Shows the pay rate for each identified position, which may be stated as a single amount or as multiple amounts within a range;
4. Indicates the time base, including, but not limited to, whether the time base is hourly, daily, bi-weekly, monthly, bi-monthly, or annually;
5. Is posted at the office of the employer or immediately accessible and available for public review from the employer during normal business hours or posted on the employer's internet website;
6. Indicates an effective date and date of any revisions;
7. Is retained by the employer and available for public inspection for not less than five years; and
8. Does not reference another document in lieu of disclosing the pay rate.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Resolution 3005 (2025) is rescinded.
SECTION 2.
The City Council affirms the previously approved separate compensation levels for represented Bargaining Unit positions and the Compensation Plans for the unrepresented positions through, by and with the adoption of the single Master Pay Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. The City Council affirms the single Master Pay Schedule attached hereto meets all of the requirements of title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, section 570.5, including but
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not limited to directing staff to post it at the City, make it immediately available for public review during normal business hours and/or post on the City’s internet website and be retained by the City and available for public inspection for not less than five years.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 20th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
BRANDON DISNEY, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
KELLY BUENDIA, City Clerk
Job Classification Class Range Unit A B C D E F
* Administrative Analyst GU206 LEA 4,910 4,676 5,156 5,414 5,685 5,969 Administrative Services Dir./City Clerk MM173 UM 9,213 9,674 10,158 10,666 11,199 n-a Administrative Specialist I GU140 LEA 3,533 3,365 3,710 3,896 4,091 4,296 * Administrative Specialist II GU174 LEA 4,186 3,987 4,395 4,615 4,846 5,088 Assistant City Manager MM190 UM 10,028 10,529 11,055 11,608 12,188 n-a Assistant Planner GU181 LEA 4,334 4,128 4,551 4,779 5,018 5,269 Associate Planner GU233 LEA 5,616 5,349 5,897 6,192 6,502 6,827 Building Inspector GU213 LEA 5,084 4,842 5,338 5,605 5,885 6,179 Building Official MM123 UM 7,179 7,538 7,915 8,311 8,727 n-a City Engineer/Public Works Director MM229 UM 12,181 12,790 13,430 14,102 14,807 n-a City Manager n-a contract 13,860 n-a n-a n-a n-a n-a
Community Development Director MM177 UM 9,399 9,869 10,362 10,880 11,424 n-a Compliance Officer I MM102 UM 6,788 6,465 7,127 7,483 7,857 n-a Compliance Officer II MM122 UM 7,143 7,500 7,875 8,269 8,682 n-a Deputy City Clerk I GU156 LEA 3,827 3,645 4,018 4,219 4,430 4,652 Deputy City Clerk II GU181 LEA 4,334 4,128 4,551 4,779 5,018 5,269 * Deputy City Clerk III - Records Supervisor GU233 LEA 5,616 5,349 5,897 6,192 6,502 6,827 Electrical Mechanical Technician (EMT) GU233 LEA 5,616 5,349 5,897 6,192 6,502 6,827 Engineering Technician I GU172 LEA 4,144 3,947 4,351 4,569 4,797 5,037 Engineering Technician II GU197 LEA 4,695 4,471 4,930 5,177 5,436 5,708 Equipment Mechanic I GU131 LEA 3,379 3,218 3,548 3,725 3,911 4,107 Equipment Mechanic II GU175 LEA 4,207 4,007 4,417 4,638 4,870 5,114 Finance Director MM173 UM 9,213 9,674 10,158 10,666 11,199 n-a Financial Services Specialist I GU140 LEA 3,533 3,365 3,710 3,896 4,091 4,296 Financial Services Specialist II GU165 LEA 4,003 3,812 4,203 4,413 4,634 4,866 Financial Services Specialist III GU213 LEA 5,084 4,842 5,338 5,605 5,885 6,179 GIS/Asset Management Technician GU199 LEA 4,741 4,515 4,978 5,227 5,488 5,762 Government Accountant MM102 UM 6,788 6,465 7,127 7,483 7,857 n-a Housing Specialist GU206 LEA 4,910 4,676 5,156 5,414 5,685 5,969 Maintenance Worker I GU138 LEA 3,498 3,331 3,673 3,857 4,050 4,253 Maintenance Worker II GU165 LEA 4,003 3,812 4,203 4,413 4,634 4,866 Maintenance Worker III GU181 LEA 4,334 4,128 4,551 4,779 5,018 5,269 Office Specialist GU108 LEA 3,012 2,869 3,163 3,321 3,487 3,661 Parks Leadworker GU181 LEA 4,334 4,128 4,551 4,779 5,018 5,269 Parks Maintenance Foreman GU197 LEA 4,695 4,471 4,930 5,177 5,436 5,708 Parks Maintenance Worker I GU124 LEA 3,261 3,106 3,424 3,595 3,775 3,964 Parks Maintenance Worker II GU139 LEA 3,515 3,348 3,691 3,876 4,070 4,274 Permit Technician GU181 LEA 4,334 4,128 4,551 4,779 5,018 5,269 Planning Services Manager MM102 UM 6,788 6,465 7,127 7,483 7,857 n-a Police Captain MM170 UM 9,077 9,531 10,008 10,508 11,033 n-a Police Chief MM202 UM 10,647 11,179 11,738 12,325 12,941 n-a
CITY OF LAKEPORT
MASTER PAY SCHEDULE
MONTHLY RATES WITH STEPS
Effective First Pay Period after 1/1/2026
Steps
Police Detective PO245 POA 7,047 7,399 7,769 8,157 8,565 8,993 Police Lieutenant MM151 UM 8,254 8,667 9,100 9,555 10,033 n-a Police Officer I PO200 POA 5,630 5,912 6,208 6,518 6,844 7,186 Police Officer II PO215 POA 6,370 6,067 6,689 7,023 7,374 7,743 Police Officer III PO234 POA 7,004 6,670 7,354 7,722 8,108 8,513 Police Records & Evidence Clerk GU139 LEA 3,515 3,348 3,691 3,876 4,070 4,274 Police Records Supervisor GU219 LEA 5,238 4,989 5,500 5,775 6,064 6,367 Police Sergeant PO245 POA 7,047 7,399 7,769 8,157 8,565 8,993 Projects Coordinator GU233 LEA 5,616 5,349 5,897 6,192 6,502 6,827 Public Works Director MM164 UM 8,808 9,248 9,710 10,196 10,706 n-a Public Works Foreman GU240 LEA 5,816 5,539 6,107 6,412 6,733 7,070 Public Works Superintendent I MM122 UM 7,143 7,500 7,875 8,269 8,682 n-a Public Works Superintendent II MM137 UM 7,697 8,082 8,486 8,910 9,356 n-a Utilities Director MM164 UM 8,808 9,248 9,710 10,196 10,706 n-a Utilities Superintendent MM142 UM 7,892 8,287 8,701 9,136 9,593 n-a Utilities Underground Superviosr GU240 LEA 5,816 5,539 6,107 6,412 6,733 7,070 Utility Operator I GU162 LEA 3,943 3,755 4,140 4,347 4,564 4,792 Utility Operator II GU196 LEA 4,671 4,449 4,905 5,150 5,408 5,678 Utility Operator III GU221 LEA 5,291 5,039 5,556 5,834 6,126 6,432 Utility Operator/MWII GU181 LEA 4,334 4,128 4,551 4,779 5,018 5,269 Wastewater Systems Supervisor I GU223 LEA 5,343 5,089 5,610 5,891 6,186 6,495 Wastewater Systems Supervisor II GU244 LEA 5,934 5,651 6,231 6,543 6,870 7,214 Water Operations Supervisor I GU223 LEA 5,343 5,089 5,610 5,891 6,186 6,495 Water Operations Supervisor II GU244 LEA 5,934 5,651 6,231 6,543 6,870 7,214 Water/Wastewater Treatment Supervisor GU279 LEA 7,064 6,728 7,417 7,788 8,177 8,586
HOURLY AT-WILL EMPLOYEES
Police Officer Trainee n-a n-a
LEA = Lakeport Employees' Association, salaries effective 1/5/2026 - Resolution No. 2961 (2024) UM = Unrepresented Management, salaries effective 7/5/2025 - Resolution No. 2973 (2024) POA = Lakeport Police Officers' Association, salaries effective 7/6/2025 - Resolution No. 3002 (2025) City Manager contract amended effective 3/4/2025, Resolution No. 2982 (2025) *Classifications may include Confidential employees - Resolution 2657 (2018) $19.50 - $24.89 per hour
Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 1 Agenda Item # IV.F.
CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council ☐
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District ☐
Lakeport Industrial Development Authority ☐
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport ☐
Successor Agency to the Lakeport Redevelopment Agency ☒
STAFF REPORT
RE: Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) 26-27 MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026 SUBMITTED BY: Danielle Dizon, Finance Director
PURPOSE OF REPORT: ☐Information only ☐ Discussion ☒Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Lakeport Redevelopment Agency is being asked to adopt a resolution approving the ROPS 2026-27 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Following dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lakeport (“Agency”), the City elected to become the successor agency to the Agency by Resolution No. 2441, dated January 10, 2012 (the “Successor Agency”). Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173(b), the Successor Agency is now a separate legal entity from the City. One of the responsibilities of the Successor Agency is to prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (“ROPS”), which sets forth the nature, amount, and source(s) of payment of all “enforceable obligations” of the Agency (as defined by law) to be paid by the Successor Agency.
Pursuant to AB 1484, passed by the State Legislature on June 27, 2012, a new schedule for submitting a ROPS for periods subsequent to the period ending December 31, 2012 was established. Under AB 1484 a Successor Agency is required to submit the approved ROPS for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to the County of Lake Auditor Controller, the California State Controller, and the State of California Department of Finance and posted on the City’s website by February 1, 2026.
Only payments required pursuant to the ROPS may be made by the Successor Agency.
The “enforceable obligations” listed in the ROPS may include the bonds; loans legally required to be repaid pursuant to a payment schedule with mandatory repayment terms; payments required by the federal government, preexisting obligations to the state or obligations imposed by state law; judgments, settlements or binding arbitration decisions that bind the agency; legally binding and enforceable agreements or contracts; contracts or agreements necessary for the continued administration or operation of the agency, including agreements to purchase or rent office space, equipment and supplies; and amounts borrowed from or payments owing to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund of a redevelopment agency, which had been deferred as of June 29, 2011. However, the ROPS is to exclude pass-through payments to be made by the county after dissolution of the Agency and any agreements, contracts or arrangements between the City and the Agency, except any of the following agreements between the City and the Agency: (1) any written agreements between the City and the Agency entered into prior to June 30, 2010, solely for the purpose of securing or repaying Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 2 Agenda Item # IV.F.
indebtedness obligations to third parties; and (2) loan agreements entered into between the Agency and the City within two years of the date of creation of the Agency.
OPTIONS:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2026-27 covering the period July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 for presentation and adoption by the Lake County Redevelopment Oversight Board.
2. Do not approve and provide direction to staff.
FISCAL IMPACT:
☐ None ☒ $504,245 Budgeted Item? ☒Yes ☐ No
Budget Adjustment Needed? ☐Yes ☒ No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $ Affected fund(s): ☐ General Fund ☐ Water OM Fund ☐ Sewer OM Fund ☒ Other: Successor Agency Fund Comments: The ROPS lists existing enforceable obligations to be paid by the Successor Agency. Only payments listed on the approved ROPS and approved by DOF may be made by the Successor Agency.
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☐ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☐ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☒ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☐ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☐ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☐ Priority #6: Economic Development
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to adopt a resolution approving ROPS 2026-27 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for presentation and adoption by the Lake County Redevelopment Oversight Board. ☒ Attachments: 1. Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Lakeport Redevelopment Agency
2. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule covering the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LAKEPORT
REDEVELOPMENT ANGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING A
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE COVERING THE
PERIOD JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173(d), the City of Lakeport elected to become the successor agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lakeport (“Successor Agency”) by Resolution No. 2441 on January 10, 2012; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34173(g), the Successor Agency is a separate legal entity from the City; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 34177(o) requires the Successor Agency to prepare a recognized obligation payment schedule (“ROPS”) for the next fiscal year from July 1 to June 30, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 34177(l)(2) requires the Successor Agency to submit the ROPS to the Successor Agency’s Oversight Board (“Oversight Board”) for its approval, and upon such approval, the Successor Agency is required to submit a copy of the approved ROPS (“Approved ROPS”) to the Lake County Auditor-Controller, the California State Controller, and the State of California Department of Finance, and post the Approved ROPS on the Successor Agency’s website; and
WHEREAS, AB 1484 passed by the State Legislature on June 27, 2012 establishes a new schedule for submittal of a ROPS for periods subsequent to the period ending December 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, under AB 1484 a Successor Agency is required to submit the approved ROPS for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 to the County of Lake Auditor Controller, the California State Controller, and the State of California Department of Finance by February 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE LAKEPORT
REDEVELOPMENT ANGENCY DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.
Section 2. CEQA Compliance. The approval of the ROPS 2026-27 through this Resolution does not commit the Successor Agency or Oversight Board to any action that may have a significant effect on the environment. As a result, such action does not constitute a project subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). Approval of the 09959.00000\7819580.1 2
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ROPS 2026-27 is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because the proposed ROPS 2026-27 will not cause a significant adverse physical change to the environment either directly or indirectly. The Clerk is authorized and directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the appropriate official of the County of Lake, California, within five (5) days following the date of adoption of this Resolution.
Section 3. Approval of ROPS. The Successor Agency to the Lakeport Redevelopment Agency hereby approves the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, as prepared by City staff.
Section 4. Authorization to Submit to The Lake County Redevelopment Oversight Board. The Successor Agency to the Lakeport Redevelopment Agency hereby authorizes and directs the City staff to submit the approved ROPS for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, to the Lake County Redevelopment Oversight Board for their consideration and approval.
Section 5. Effectiveness. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Successor Agency to the Lakeport Redevelopment Agency on the 20th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Brandon Disney, Chair
ATTEST:
________________________________
Kelly Buendia, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE
[Attached behind this page]
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Summary Filed for the July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Period Successor Agency: Lakeport
County: Lake
Current Period Requested Funding for Enforceable
Obligations (ROPS Detail)
26-27A Total
(July -
December)
26-27B Total
(January -
June)
ROPS 26-27
Total
A Enforceable Obligations Funded as Follows (B+C+D) $ - $ - $ - B Bond Proceeds - - -
C Reserve Balance - - -
D Other Funds - - -
E Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) (F+G) $ 401,318 $ 104,817 $ 506,135 F RPTTF 349,526 53,025 402,551
G Administrative RPTTF 51,792 51,792 103,584
H Current Period Enforceable Obligations (A+E) $ 401,318 $ 104,817 $ 506,135 Certification of Oversight Board Chairman:
Name Title
Pursuant to Section 34177 (o) of the Health and Safety
code, I hereby certify that the above is a true and
accurate Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for
the above named successor agency. /s/
Signature Date
Lakeport
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - ROPS Detail July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W
Item
# Project Name Obligation Type
Agreement
Execution
Date
Agreement
Termination
Date
Payee Description Project
Area
Total
Outstanding
Obligation
Retired
ROPS
26-27
Total
ROPS 26-27A (Jul - Dec)
26-27A
Total
ROPS 26-27B (Jan - Jun)
26-27B
Total
Fund Sources Fund Sources
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds RPTTF Admin RPTTF
Bond
Proceeds
Reserve
Balance
Other
Funds
RPTTF
Admin
RPTTF
$6,393,960 $506,135 $- $- $- $349,526 $51,792 $401,318 $- $- $- $53,025 $51,792 $104,817 2 2004 Series
B Bonds
Bonds
Issued On
or Before
12/31/10
03/01/
2005
03/01/2027 Union
Bank of
California
Bond
indebtedness
:akeport
Project
Area 1
87,401 N $87,401 - - - 87,401 - $87,401 - - - - - $-
17 Administrative
Costs
Admin
Costs
02/01/
2012
09/01/2034 City of
Lakeport
Administrative
costs
2,859,434 N $103,584 - - - - 51,792 $51,792 - - - - 51,792 $51,792 18 2016 Tax
Allocation
Bonds
Bonds
Issued
After 12/
31/10
11/02/
2016
09/01/2034 Union
Bank of
California
Bond
indebtedness
3,447,125 N $315,150 - - - 262,125 - $262,125 - - - 53,025 - $53,025 Lakeport
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Report of Cash Balances July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
(Report Amounts in Whole Dollars)
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 34177 (l), Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) may be listed as a source of payment on the ROPS, but only to the extent no other funding source is available or when payment from property tax revenues is required by an enforceable obligation.
A B C D E F G H
ROPS 23-24 Cash Balances
(07/01/23 - 06/30/24)
Fund Sources
Comments
Bond Proceeds Reserve Balance Other Funds RPTTF
Bonds issued
on or before
12/31/10
Bonds issued
on or after
01/01/11
Prior ROPS
RPTTF and
Reserve
Balances retained
for future
period(s)
Rent, grants,
interest, etc.
Non-Admin
and Admin
1 Beginning Available Cash Balance (Actual 07/01/23)
RPTTF amount should exclude "A" period distribution
amount.
- - 99,607 59,190 223,798
2 Revenue/Income (Actual 06/30/24)
RPTTF amount should tie to the ROPS 23-24 total
distribution from the County Auditor-Controller
537,266
3 Expenditures for ROPS 23-24 Enforceable Obligations
(Actual 06/30/24)
482,875
4 Retention of Available Cash Balance (Actual 06/30/24) RPTTF amount retained should only include the amounts
distributed as reserve for future period(s)
5 ROPS 23-24 RPTTF Prior Period Adjustment
RPTTF amount should tie to the Agency's ROPS 23-24 PPA
form submitted to the CAC
No entry required 54,091
6 Ending Actual Available Cash Balance (06/30/24)
C to F = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4), G = (1 + 2 - 3 - 4 - 5)
$- $- $99,607 $59,190 $224,098
Lakeport
Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 26-27) - Notes July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
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18 Meeting Date: 1/20/2026 Page 1 Agenda Item # VI.A.1.
CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council ☒
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District ☐
Lakeport Industrial Development Authority ☐
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport ☐
STAFF REPORT
RE: Resolution Approving the Adoption of the Lake County Climate Adaption Plan
MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026
SUBMITTED BY: Joey Hejnowicz, Community Development Director PURPOSE OF REPORT: ☐Information only ☐ Discussion ☒Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The City Council is being asked to approve a resolution approving the adoption of the Lake County Climate Adaption Plan.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
The Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP) provides a comprehensive, countywide framework to reduce climate related risk and builds long-term resilience for Lake County communities, infrastructure, ecosystems, and the local economy. The CAP addresses increasing wildfire risk, extreme heat, drought, flooding, degraded air quality and other climate driven hazards that affect residents and are projected to intensify in the coming decades.
This plan was developed in collaboration with the City of Clearlake and City of Lakeport through the Planning for an Equitable Climate Safe Lake Project, funded by the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation through the Adaptation Planning Grant Program. Adoption of the CAP will better position Lake County, Lakeport and Clearlake to coordinate resilience efforts, integrate climate adaptation into regional planning and investment decisions, and remain competitive for State and Federal funding opportunities.
The CAP is organized around the Lake County’s Pillars of Landscape Resilience, adopted by the County Office of Climate Resiliency in 2022, and provides strategies across ten interconnected focus areas, including fire-adapted communities, water security, social and cultural well-being and economic diversity. The Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan supports compliance with SB379 and compliments Lake County 2050 General Plan Update, the Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
The Climate Adaptation Plan key components include:
• Identifying climate hazards and projected impacts specific to Lake County, the City of Lakeport, and the City of Clearlake.
• Prioritizing vulnerable populations and critical community assets. • Establishing resiliency strategies and action organized by the Pillars of Landscape Resilience.
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• Emphasizing equity, Tribal collaboration, and integration of traditional ecological knowledge. • Providing implementation framework that aligns with existing County and City plans.
The intention of the CAP is to serve as a framework, guiding future policy development, grant applications, capital improvement, and interagency coordination.
OPTIONS:
1. Move to approve the resolution approving the adoption of the Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan
2. Provide other directions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
☐ None ☐ $ Budgeted Item? ☐Yes ☒ No
Budget Adjustment Needed? ☐Yes ☒ No If yes, amount of appropriation increase: $ Affected fund(s): ☒ General Fund ☐ Water OM Fund ☐ Sewer OM Fund ☐ Other:
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☒ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☒ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☐ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☒ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☒ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☐ Priority #6: Economic Development
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to approve the resolution approving the adoption of the Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan. ☒ Attachments: 1. Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX (2026)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE LAKE COUNTY CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Lakeport and County of Lake recognizes that climate change poses a significant and increasing risk to Lake County residents, infrastructure, economy, natural resources and cultural assets, including frequent severe wildfires, extreme heat, drought, flooding, degrading air quality, and impacts to water supply; and WHEREAS, since 2015, wildfires have burned more than seventy percent of Lake County, and climate projections indicate that wildfire activity, extreme heat, and changing precipitation patterns are expected to intensify in the coming decades; and WHEREAS, the County of Lake, in partnership with the City of Clearlake, the City of Lakeport, Tribal governments, Special Districts, and community organizations, participated in the Planning for an Equitable Climate-Safe Lake project, funded by the California Adaptation Planning Grant Program administered by the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Adaptation Plan is formed by a Countywide Climate Vulnerability Analysis, extensive community engagement government-to-government Tribal consultation, and coordination with local jurisdiction, advisory bodies, and interested parties; and WHEREAS, this collaborative effort resulted in the preparation of the Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan, which provides a framework to reduce climate-related risk, strengthen resilience, and protect vulnerable population, essential services, and natural resources; and WHEREAS, the Climate Adaptation Plan aligns with State climate resilience priorities, including the California Climate Adaptation Strategy, the California Adaptation Planning Guide, and the requirements of Senate Bill 379 to integrate climate adaptation and resiliency into local planning and safety elements; and
WHEREAS, the Climate Adaptation Plan complements and supports implementation of existing plans, including the Lake County 2050 General Plan Update, the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Capital Improvement Plans, the Drought Resilience Plan, and Tribal-led adaptation initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Climate Adaptation Plan is organized around Lake County’s Pillars of Landscape Resilience, addressing air quality, biodiversity conservation, fire-adapted communities, fire dynamics, forest resilience, social and cultural well-being, water security, and wetland integrity; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Climate Adaptation Plan does not in itself authorize new regulations or expenditures, but provides a guiding framework to inform future policies, programs, grant application, and investment to enhance community and ecosystem resilience.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated as set forth herein.
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City finds that adoption of the Lake County Climate Adaption Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). The Climate Action Plan is a policy and planning document that establishes goals, strategies, and implementation measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over time. Adoption of the Plan, in and of itself, does not authorize or approve any specific development project or physical change to the environment. Any future actions or projects that may result from implementation of the Climate Action Plan will be subject to separate discretionary review and environmental analysis under CEQA, as required. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that adoption of the Climate Action Plan will not have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Approval.
(1) The City Council hereby adopts the Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, as a City policy document guiding climate adaptation and resilience efforts countywide. (2) The City Council hereby directs City departments to consider the Climate Adaptation Plan in the development and implementation of plans, programs, capital improvement projects, grant application, and interagency coordination efforts, as appropriate and consistent with available resources.
(3) The City Council encourages continued collaboration with the County of Lake, City of Clearlake, Tribal governments, Special Districts, State and Federal agencies, community-based organizations, and residents to advance the strategies and actions identified in the Climate Adaptation Plan.
(4) The City Council affirms the City’s commitments to equitable, science-based, and community-informed climate adaptation that protects public health and safety, preserves cultural and natural resources, and strengthens long-term resilience for current and future generations.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Resolution or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution take effective immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution in accordance with applicable law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lakeport, County of Lake, State of California on this ___ day of ____________, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
______________________________
Brandon Disney, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________
Kelly Buendia, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This project is funded by the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI), formerly known as the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), through the California Adaptation Planning Grant Program (APGP).
LAKE COUNTY CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLAN PROJECT
TEAM
COUNTY OF LAKE
Mireya G. Turner, Community Development Department Director Shannon Walker-Smith, Community Development Department Deputy Administrator Terre Logsdon, Chief Climate Resiliency Officer/Tribal Liaison, Administrative Office
LAKE COUNTYRESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT
John Vandervort, Conservation Program Manager
CITY OF CLEARLAKE
Alan Flora, City Manager
Mark Roberts, Senior Planner, Community Development Department
CITY OF LAKEPORT
Kevin Ingram, City Manager
Joey Hejnowicz, Director, Community Development Department
PLACEWORKS (PROJECT CONSULTANT)
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
AB: Assembly Bill
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
APGP: Adaptation Planning Grant Program
CAL FIRE: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Cal OES: California Governor's Office of Emergency Services CalVTP: California Vegetation Treatment Program
CAP: Climate Adaptation Plan
CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act
CWPP: Community Wildfire Protection Plan
CVA: Climate Vulnerability Analysis
HEPA: high-efficiency particulate air
HVAC: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
LHMP: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
OES: Lake County Office of Emergency Services
PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric
PSPS: Public Safety Power Shutoff
RCD: Lake County Resource Conservation District
SB: Senate Bill
SR: State Route
TERA: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1 Purpose............................................................................................................................................... 1 Community Profiles .............................................................................................................................. 3 Regulatory Framework .......................................................................................................................... 8 Plan Preparation................................................................................................................................. 10 Relationship to Other Plans and Projects ............................................................................................... 17 Climate Change in Lake County ...................................................................................................... 21 Climate Change Hazards ..................................................................................................................... 21 Climate Vulnerability Assessment: Key Findings ..................................................................................... 35 Resilience Strategies and Actions ................................................................................................... 39 Air Quality.......................................................................................................................................... 43 Biodiversity Conservation .................................................................................................................... 47 Carbon Sequestration ......................................................................................................................... 53 Economic Diversity ............................................................................................................................. 59 Fire-Adapted Communities.................................................................................................................. 69 Fire Dynamics .................................................................................................................................... 77 Forest Resilience................................................................................................................................ 83 Social and Cultural Well-Being ............................................................................................................. 89 Water Security ................................................................................................................................... 97 Wetland Integrity ...............................................................................................................................105 Achieving Resilience ..........................................................................................................................110 Glossary ................................................................................................................................... 111 Endnotes .................................................................................................................................. 113 Administrative Draft | September 2025 vii
TABLES
Table 1 Historical and Projected Annual Average Minimum Temperature ........................................ 21 Table 2 Historical and Projected Annual Average Maximum Temperature ....................................... 22 Table 3 Historical and Projected Annual Average Precipitation (inches per year).............................. 22 Table 4 Projected Number of Annual Extreme Heat Days ............................................................. 28 Table 5 Projected Number of Annual Warm Nights ...................................................................... 28
FIGURES
Figure 1 Lake County Area Plan Boundaries................................................................................... 6 Figure 2 California Adaptation Planning Guide Process ................................................................... 9 Figure 3 Relationship with Other Plans and Efforts ....................................................................... 17 Figure 4 Projected Annual Average High Temperatures (Midcentury)............................................... 23 Figure 5 Projected Annual Average High Temperatures (Late Century)............................................. 24 Figure 6 Projected Precipitation Levels (Midcentury) .................................................................... 25 Figure 7 Projected Precipitation Levels (Late Century) .................................................................. 26 Figure 8 Flood Hazard Zones..................................................................................................... 30 Figure 9 Landslide Susceptibility................................................................................................ 31 Figure 10 Future Annual Average Acres Burned (Midcentury)........................................................... 33 Figure 11 Future Annual Average Acres Burned (Late Century)......................................................... 34
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INTRODUCTION
Purpose
The Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan provides a framework to reduce climate-related risks and build community resilience countywide. The County of Lake (the County), City of Clearlake, and City of Lakeport developed this plan through the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority’s “Planning for an Equitable Climate-Safe Lake” project, funded by the California Adaptation Planning Grant Program.
In 2023, the California Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation awarded the County of Lake and its partners, the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, Lake County Resource Conservation District, and Lake County Fire Safe Council, an Adaptation Planning Grant to support the Equitable Climate-Safe Lake project. The Equitable Climate-Safe Lake project aims to create and leverage an inclusive collaboration and existing risk planning documents to create a strategic countywide climate adaptation plan, implement several actions from the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and empower Lake County residents to survive and thrive in a changing environment. The project has included development of a Countywide Climate Vulnerability Analysis, Countywide Evacuation Study, and this Climate Adaptation Plan.
The air, lands, and waters of Lake County hold profound cultural, historical, and spiritual significance to local Tribes, including those with ancestral and contemporary ties to Clear Lake and its surrounding watershed. The County acknowledges that effective climate adaptation planning must reflect collaborative relationships with Tribal governments to ensure that hazard mitigation, emergency preparedness, and climate adaptation efforts respect and protect Tribal cultural resources, traditional ecological knowledge, and community well-being.
The Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, formed through a joint powers agreement in 2018 and updated in 2019, brought together the County, City of Clearlake, and City of Lakeport; the Lakeport, Northshore, South Lake, Kelseyville, and Lake County Fire Protection Districts; the Clearlake Oaks, Cobb Climate Change in Lake County
Lake County experiences a range of climate-related hazards that affect its communities, economy, and natural resources. Wildfires have burned over 70 percent of the county since 2015, including the Valley Fire, Jerusalem Fire, Rocky Fire, Clayton Fire, Sulphur Fire, Pawnee Fire, Mendocino Complex Fire, and August Complex Fire. Drought conditions periodically stress water supplies from Clear Lake and groundwater sources that serve domestic, agricultural, and emergency needs. Severe storms cause flooding, trigger landslides, and damage infrastructure. These hazards, along with extreme temperatures, agricultural pests and diseases, and degraded air quality from wildfire smoke, create challenges in the daily lives of residents, businesses, and local governments. Climate change will likely increase the frequency and intensity of these hazards, with projections indicating increased wildfire activity, more extreme heat days, and changing precipitation patterns in coming decades.
Source: Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/.
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2 Area, Lower Lake, and Callayomi County Water Districts; the Lake County Watershed Protection District; and four Tribal governments—Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, and Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California. This diverse partnership, representing jurisdictions across the county, applied together and secured funding for the Planning for an Equitable Climate-Safe Lake project in 2023, demonstrating the collaborative approach that made this planning effort possible. This Climate Adaptation Plan continues that collaboration by providing a shared framework for building resilience across jurisdictions and sectors throughout Lake County.
Lake County's Office of Climate Resiliency
adopted the Pillars of Landscape Resilience
framework in 2022 from the Tahoe-Central Sierra
Initiative. The framework addresses resilience
through 10 interconnected pillars:
• Air quality
• Biodiversity conservation
• Carbon sequestration
• Economic diversity
• Fire-adapted communities
• Fire dynamics
• Forest resilience
• Social and cultural well-being
• Water security
• Wetland integrity
Each pillar provides metrics for measuring progress toward ecosystem and community resilience. This Climate Adaptation Plan uses the Pillars of Landscape Resilience to organize adaptation framework.
The Climate Adaptation Plan aims to:
• Reduce climate risks for all residents and businesses, with focus on the most vulnerable communities. • Strengthen coordination among service and infrastructure providers to maintain essential services. • Preserve and restore natural systems that provide ecosystem services. • Promote economic resilience and diversification.
• Integrate traditional ecological knowledge and tribal knowledge into existing and future resilience programs.
• Enhance local capacity through education, training, and partnerships to support ongoing adaptation efforts.
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Community Profiles
Lake County is in the north-central part of California, directly north of the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounded by the counties of Glenn, Colusa, Yolo Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino. Primary access to the county is provided by State Route (SR-) 29 traveling north from Napa County, SR-175 and SR-20 traveling east from Mendocino County, and SR-20 traveling west from Colusa County. The county covers approximately 1,329 square miles, 73 square miles of which consist of water, most notably Clear Lake, which is the largest natural lake wholly within California. Lake County has a population of approximately 67,000,
1 which significantly increases in the summer due to seasonal visitors participating in outdoor recreation and tourism.
The county is home to a diverse set of ecosystems and habitats due to the diverse topography, ranging from Snow Mountain East, a 7,055-foot peak in the Berryessa Snow Mountain Wilderness National Monument, to Cache Creek and Putah Creek that flow into the Sacramento River. Volcanic features, such as the Clear Lake Volcanic Field, have shaped the topography into a series of mountains and valleys, forming numerous lakes and forests throughout the landscape.
The land in Lake County is owned and managed by a mix of federal, tribal, state, and local governments and nonprofit and private individuals and organizations. The County of Lake, the City of Clearlake, and the City of Lakeport own and manage land in the unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county. The U.S. Forest Service owns the largest portion of land through the Mendocino National Forest and comanages the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument with the Bureau of Land Management. The Bureau of Land Management and State of California own and manage several open space areas, such as South Cow Mountain Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area, Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest, and Clear Lake State Park. Though not a government entity, the Lake County Land Trust manages public lands throughout the county, including preserves, conservation easements, Monitor Island, and the Rodman Nature Center.
The County and the Cities of Clearlake and Lakeport will implement this Climate Adaptation Plan in partnership with federal and State agencies; landowners; and community partners. The following sections provide a community profile for each of the three local jurisdictions in the plan area.
Unincorporated Lake County
The unincorporated areas are across Lake County, connected by SR-20, SR-53, SR-29, SR-175, SR-281; other major roads such as Butts Canyon Road, Morgan Valley Road, and Scotts Valley Road connect the more rural areas of the county. Transit service is limited, with Lake Transit providing bus service around Clear Lake and between unincorporated communities in southern Lake County.
Land uses in the unincorporated county are rural in nature but vary widely—from agricultural lands and forests outside of communities; to parks and open spaces surrounding Clear Lake, Lake Pillsbury, and Indian Valley Reservoir; to residential and commercial areas in communities such as Cobb, Lucerne, and North Lakeport. The agricultural land uses support the thriving agriculture economy, with major crops including wine grapes and pears, as well as cannabis, livestock such as poultry, and timber.2 The parks and open space areas provide a foundation for a robust outdoor recreation and tourism economic sector, especially in the summer months. Visitors travel to the county to take part in water recreation activities on Clear Lake, hiking and bicycling on local, State, and federal lands, and camping at the dozens of tents and
INTRODUCTION
4 recreation vehicle campsites across the county. Agricultural lands across Lake County also support agritourism and resort activities. The County's geothermal resources in the southern region, including The Geysers geothermal field, attract visitors interested in renewable energy tourism, hot springs, and support related recreational and educational facilities. The commercial and residential areas of the unincorporated county host local businesses and services for both residents and visitors.
The socioeconomic and demographic profile of Lake County presents a diverse population with unique social and economic characteristics. According to the 2022 American Community Survey, unincorporated Lake County is home to 46,398 people with a median age of 44 years and a median household income of approximately $56,260.3 The population includes a significant proportion of older adults (65 years and older), who make up 25 percent of the community compared to 14 percent statewide, while children under the age of 18 account for 21 percent.4 Despite the thriving agriculture and tourism economy, the unincorporated county faces notable challenges, including a poverty rate of 17 percent and 21 percent of the population living with a disability, compared to 4 percent of California’s population. 5, 6 Transportation
and connectivity issues are also prominent, with 9 percent of residents lacking access to a vehicle compared to 7 percent statewide, and 19 percent of households without internet access compared to 7 percent statewide.
7, 8 Housing insecurity is also evident, with 290 individuals experiencing homelessness and 26 percent of households living in rental accommodations.9 As shown in Figure 1, the County divides the unincorporated areas into eight planning areas:
• Cobb Mountain Area. The Cobb Mountain Area encompasses 74 square miles of the mountainous territory in southwestern Lake County, with vehicle access to the area provided by SR-175. The unincorporated communities of Cobb, Loch Lomond, Pine Grove, Seigler Springs, and Whispering Pines are the primary population centers, hosting various mountain resorts, hot springs, geothermal steam fields, and Cobb Mountain. Outside of these communities, the Planning Area primarily consists of rural, resource conservation, and some agricultural land. • Kelseyville Area. The Kelseyville Area covers 75 square miles in western Lake County, with vehicle access provided by SR-29 and Soda Bay Road. The unincorporated communities of Finley and Kelseyville are the primary population centers, providing housing and commercial areas that support the rural agricultural lands. The area is known for producing walnuts and wine grapes. The Kelseyville community is home to numerous retail shops and is near Clear Lake State Park, which includes a visitor’s center, camping, boating, hiking, and swimming facilities. Outside of these communities, the Planning Area is primarily made up of agricultural, rural, and resource conservation land. • Lakeport Area. The Lakeport Area covers 101 square miles of land, stretching from the city limits of Lakeport to the North Lake Communities Area. SR-29, SR-175, and Scotts Valley Road provide vehicle access to the area. This area is home to the county seat in the City of Lakeport and to the unincorporated community of North Lakeport. North Lakeport consists of primarily residential subdivisions, several mobile home parks, and scattered commercial development. Sutter Lakeside Hospital and several medical offices provide medical services to the community countywide. Outside of North Lakeport, the Planning Area is primarily made up of agricultural, rural, public, and resource conservation land.
• Lower Lake Area. The Lower Lake Area is in the southeastern portion of Lake County, covering 119 square miles of land. SR-29, SR-53, and Morgan Valley Road provide vehicle access to the area. Lower Lake is the only established community in the Planning Area. Outside of Lower Lake, the Planning Area is primarily made up of agricultural, rural, and resource conservation land.
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• Middletown Area. The Middletown Area is in the southernmost portion of Lake County, covering 148 square miles of land, with vehicle access provided by SR-29, SR-175, and Butts Canyon Road. The primary population center is the unincorporated community of Middletown. Other unincorporated communities in this area include Anderson Springs, a set of hot springs and a resort; Hidden Valley, a residential and recreation area adjacent to Hidden Valley Lake; and Harbin Springs, a set of three springs turned into a resort in the late 1800s. This area is also home to livestock ranches, vineyards, and the Geysers Geothermal Field. Outside of these communities, the Planning Area is primarily made up of agricultural, rural, and resource conservation land. • Rivieras Area.* The Rivieras Area is along the western shores of Clear Lake, covering 28 square miles of land. SR-29, SR-281, Soda Bay Road, and Point Lakeview Road provide vehicle access to the area. This local planning area primarily supports residential; scattered commercial uses; and recreation such as boating, fishing, picnicking, and swimming associated with Clear Lake. Unincorporated communities in the Rivieras Area include Buckingham, Kelseyville Riviera, Riviera Heights, Riviera West, and Soda Bay. Outside of these communities, the Planning Area primarily consists of open space lands reserved for recreation and conservation, as well as agricultural and rural lands. • East Lake Communities Area. The East Lake Communities Area covers nearly 300 square miles of land in the eastern portion of the county. SR-20 and SR-53 provide primary vehicle access to the area, including the City of Clearlake. Unincorporated communities in this area include Clearlake Oaks, Double Eagle Ranch, Glenhaven, Kono Tayee, Paradise Valley, and Spring Valley. Many of these communities support housing in the unincorporated county, as well as lodging and retail for tourism and county parks and campgrounds for outdoor recreation. Outside of these primarily residential communities, much of the East Lake Communities Planning Area consists of publicly accessible recreational land, including a large portion of Mendocino National Forest in the northwestern part of the Planning Area.
• North Lake Communities Area. The North Lake Communities Area is the largest planning area, covering 470 square miles of land, much of which is in the Mendocino National Forest. SR-20 and SR29 provide primary vehicle access to the area. Unincorporated communities in this area include Bachelor Valley, Blue Lakes, Lake Pillsbury, Lucerne, Nice, Saratoga Springs, Upper Lake, and Witter Springs. Many of these communities consist of resorts, campgrounds, and lodges due to natural springs and the formation of Scott Dam in northern Lake County. The unincorporated communities of Lucerne, Nice and Upper Lake are the main population centers, providing homes, retail and commercial areas, and parks for both residents and visitors. Outside of these communities, the Planning Area consists of agricultural, rural, public, and resource conservation land. * Although the Rivieras Area shares a ZIP code and supervisorial district with Kelseyville, the Lake County 2050 General Plan identifies it as a separate planning area to reflect its distinct identity and development characteristics.
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6 Figure 1 Lake County Area Plan Boundaries
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City of Clearlake
The City of Clearlake is a community of approximately 16,500 people along the southeastern shore of Clear Lake and bordered by the unincorporated communities of Clearlake Oaks to the north, Lower Lake to the south, and rural unincorporated Lake County to the east. SR-53 provides vehicle access through the city, connecting the agricultural lands in southern Clearlake with residential areas in the center of the city and agricultural and low-density residential areas in the northern part of the city. Lake Transit Authority operates four routes through the city, connecting education centers, healthcare facilities, government offices, and retail centers. The lakeshore areas of the city consist primarily of homes, lodging, and parks, such as Redbud Park and Austin Park. The northwestern part of the city contains Borax Lake, which is a National Historic Landmark. Other important ecosystems in the city include aquatic and wetland habitats along the Clear Lake lakeshore, riparian areas along Cache Creek, forested areas covered in oak-madrone forests and chaparral, and grasslands and shrublands scattered throughout the city.
Clearlake has a diverse economy supported by outdoor recreation, agriculture, tourism, education, healthcare, and government services. The tourism and recreation industry is driven primarily by the proximity of Clear Lake, which draws visitors to fishing, boating, and water sports. This supports the large retail establishments such as Safeway, Food Etc., and Grocery Outlet and the recreational vehicle (RV) parks and other lodging near the lakeshore. Healthcare and social assistance through Adventist Health Clearlake, Lake County Tribal Health South Shore facility, and the Veteran’s Clinic are the largest economic industries in the city and provide essential services to the community. Woodland Community College – Lake County Campus provides both employment opportunities and workforce development for residents in the area.
Although a vibrant recreation and tourism destination, Clearlake faces many socioeconomic challenges.
According to the 2022 American Community Survey, the city has a median household income of $41,047, which is less than the surrounding unincorporated county, and an unemployment rate of 8 percent, which is 3 percent higher than the county’s unemployment rate.10 Over 24 percent of people in Clearlake are in poverty, which is much higher than the rest of Lake County.11 The median age in Clearlake is 39 years old, indicating a younger population, although 21 percent of the population identifies as having at least one disability.12, 13 However, due to the more urban nature of the city compared to the rest of the county, only 11 percent of the population does not have access to internet, compared to 19 percent of the county’s population.14
City of Lakeport
The City of Lakeport, the county seat, is a small community of approximately 5,000 people along the western shore of Clear Lake. The city is bounded by the unincorporated North Lakeport community to the north, Clear Lake to the east, the unincorporated Finley community to the south, and agricultural lands and Scotts Creek to the west. SR-29 and SR-175 provide vehicle access to the city, and Lake Transit Authority provides transit via four routes that connect residents to other areas of the county as well as to Ukiah in Mendocino County.
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8 Lakeport features a mix of residential, commercial, agricultural, recreational, and public land uses that reflect its rural and community-centered nature. Residential areas, mainly consisting of single-family homes, dominate the city, with lakefront properties offering access to Clear Lake. The central commercial district, located along Main Street, includes local shops and services, while larger businesses are found along SR-29. Lakeport is also rich in biological resources: Clear Lake is home to abundant fish species, and surrounding areas feature diverse ecosystems, such as wetlands, oak savannah woodlands, chaparral, conifer and deciduous forests, grasslands, oak woodland, and riparian areas.
Lakeport supports approximately 45 percent of all jobs in Lake County, with most Lake County government offices located in the city.15 Agriculture and viticulture are key components of the local economy, with extensive vineyards alongside diverse crops such as fruits, nuts, and livestock, all integral to the community. Healthcare is also a major contributor to the local economy, with facilities like Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Lake County Tribal Health Consortium providing employment and essential services. The commercial base is spread throughout multiple shopping centers, small nodes, and stand-alone businesses, with six main business centers, including the historic downtown area. Tourism is vital due to the city's location on Clear Lake, attracting visitors to outdoor activities like boating and fishing.
According to the 2022 American Community Survey, Lakeport has a median household income of $61,100, which is higher than that of the surrounding unincorporated areas and the city of Clearlake.16 The city's unemployment rate is 2 percent, which is 4 percent lower than the county’s unemployment rate.
Approximately 11 percent of Lakeport residents live in poverty, significantly less than the rest of Lake County.17 The median age in Lakeport is 43, indicating a younger population compared to the surrounding unincorporated areas of Lake County.18 About 17 percent of the population reports having at least one disability, which is also lower than the county average.19 Due to its more urban nature, only 10 percent of Lakeport's population lacks internet access, compared to 19 percent in the rest of Lake County.20 Regulatory Framework
Climate adaptation planning in California happens within a regulatory framework that guides local jurisdictions in addressing climate risks and building community resilience. Though State law does not require climate adaptation plans, the General Plan Safety Element must address several of the topics of a climate adaptation plan. The State provides several tools and guidance documents to assist local jurisdictions to increase community resilience, such as the California Adaptation Planning Guide and CalAdapt.org. These guidance documents and tools provide important resources to support effective adaptation planning at all levels of government. The following sections describe the primary State regulations and tools guiding local adaptation planning.
California Adaptation Strategy
The State of California catalogs state-level climate adaptation efforts in its Climate Adaptation Strategy, which is updated every three years as mandated by AB 1482 (2015).21 The 2024 California Climate Adaptation Strategy organizes State resilience efforts around six climate resilience priorities.
1. Strengthening protections for climate vulnerable communities.
2. Protecting public health and safety.
3. Building a climate resilient economy.
4. Accelerating nature-based climate solutions.
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5. Making decisions based on the best available climate science.
6. Leveraging resources for climate action.
California Adaptation Planning Guide
The Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation provides technical guidance through the California Adaptation Planning Guide, which serves as the primary resource for local governments conducting climate vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation strategies.22 The guide emphasizes an integrated approach that considers social equity, economic impacts, and ecosystem health throughout the planning process. The Adaptation Planning Guide sets out a step-by-step framework for integrating climate adaptation into local planning processes. The guide recommends a four-phase process, as shown in Figure 2: 1) exploration and initiation, 2) conducting a vulnerability assessment, 3) defining adaptation strategies, and 4) establishing implementation and monitoring approaches. The guide emphasizes the importance of equity and community engagement in all phases of adaptation planning to ensure resilience efforts are technically sound and responsive to the needs of vulnerable populations.
Figure 2 California Adaptation Planning Guide Process
Senate Bill 379
California Senate Bill 379, codified in California Government Code Section 65302(g)(4), requires all cities and counties to prepare a climate change vulnerability assessment and integrate climate adaptation and resiliency into safety elements of their general plans.23 The law specifically requires communities to consider methods for avoiding or minimizing climate impacts on new development, guidelines for siting essential public facilities outside of hazard areas when feasible, and approaches for coordinating with other agencies at all levels of government.
These State priorities align with Lake County's “Pillars of Landscape Resilience” framework, providing consistency between local and State adaptation efforts. The State strategy emphasizes procedural equity through meaningful community engagement and distributional equity through prioritized investments in vulnerable communities, principles reflected throughout this plan.
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The Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan represents a collaborative effort to build community resilience.
This section summarizes the steps for developing this Climate Adaptation Plan, including community outreach and engagement throughout the process.
Lake County followed the California Adaptation Planning Guide's four-phase process to develop this plan systematically and comprehensively, as outlined in Figure 2. Central to this effort was the completion of the Climate Vulnerability Analysis, which provided the technical foundation. The analysis examined seven climate hazards affecting Lake County and identified 14 populations and community features most vulnerable to these hazards. The vulnerability analysis combined exposure data, sensitivity factors, and adaptive capacity to prioritize where adaptation efforts would have the greatest impact on reducing climate risks. The planning process also incorporated extensive mapping of hazard exposure areas, demographic analysis to identify frontline communities, and assessment of existing county resources and programs that could support adaptation efforts. This comprehensive approach ensured that the resulting strategies address the specific vulnerabilities identified in Lake County while building on existing community strengths and initiatives.
Integration with Lake County 2050
The Climate Adaptation Plan was developed concurrently with the Lake County 2050 General Plan Update, creating opportunities for integrated planning and community engagement. This coordination ensures climate adaptation considerations are embedded throughout county planning documents, particularly in the Health and Safety Element, which must address climate adaptation per SB 379. The concurrent planning processes also allow for shared resources and unified community outreach, reducing engagement fatigue while maximizing public participation opportunities.
Community Engagement Activities
Community engagement helped form the foundation of this planning effort, with activities designed to reach all segments of Lake County's diverse population. The engagement process focused on historically marginalized communities and those facing barriers to traditional participation methods. Outreach activities relied on existing meetings, events, and processes to receive community feedback, including coordination with the Lake County 2050 General Plan Update, extensive tribal engagement, and attending Municipal Advisory Council meetings.
Recognizing that traditional meeting formats may not reach all community members, the planning process employed multiple engagement strategies. These included pop-up events at existing community gatherings, paper surveys distributed to residents without internet access, and use of KPFZ 88.1 Lake County Community Radio to reach senior residents and those in remote areas. Marketing materials maintained consistent branding for easy recognition, with distribution through multiple channels, including social media, press releases, and flyers at community centers. This collaborative approach ensured the Climate Adaptation Plan reflects diverse perspectives, builds upon existing initiatives, and creates shared ownership for implementation. During public review of the Climate Vulnerability Analysis and during the development of the Climate Adaptation Plan (August to November 2025), the project team conducted extensive, adaptation focused, engagement activities, including meetings with the local government agencies, interested parties, Tribes, and advisory bodies.
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County of Lake General Plan Update Engagement (2024 to 2025) The Lake County 2050 General Plan Update (Lake County 2050) included comprehensive community engagement efforts that also informed climate adaptation planning. Activities included formation of a General Plan Advisory Committee, three rounds of community meetings for each of the eight Local Area Plans, stakeholder focus groups, and two online surveys. The project website serves as a central hub for information, meeting schedules, and document access.
The first community survey was in early 2024 and gathered input from 718 residents across all eight Local Area Plans. This 15-question survey assessed quality of life, natural and human-caused hazards, and environmental justice issues. The survey included three climate adaptation-related questions, asking residents about the hazards of most concern to them, how informed community members are about emergency preparedness, and how they felt about evacuations.
The County Board of Supervisors appointed the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to support the Lake County 2050 General Plan update. The project team also asked the GPAC to provide feedback on climate vulnerabilities and adaptation. The first meeting was on March 15, 2024, and introduced members to the project and the Climate Adaptation Plan. The second meeting took place on June 28, 2024, and members reviewed key issues identified through community engagement, including climate change adaptation topics such as potable water supply, Clear Lake water quality and quantity, regenerative agriculture practices, green stormwater infrastructure, and features for offsetting extreme heat.
Throughout 2024, the County hosted discussions with three focus groups with interested parties to address specific topics of countywide concern: environmental justice, Spanish-speaking community members, and agriculture. The environmental justice focus group discussed the most vulnerable populations in Lake County. The Spanish-speaking meeting discussion focused on key environmental justice topics and the challenges facing their community. The agriculture-focused meeting discussion included talking with farmers and landowners about how climate change is likely to affect the economic viability of their businesses.
Tribal Consultation and Engagement
Lake County conducted government-to-government consultation with State- and federally recognized Tribes in Lake County. After reaching out to 26 Tribal Nations, the project team was able to conduct direct consultation discussions online with 6 tribes, including Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians (February 10, 2025), Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria (December 2, 2024), Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake (September 6, 2024), Koi Nation of Northern California (October 23, 2024, and January 6, 2025), and Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California (November 15, 2024).
The team also conducted email correspondence with a representative of Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians. While the intention of these meetings was to meet Senate Bill 18 requirements, the project team expanded the discussion questions asked to include:
• What hazards are of most concern to your Tribe and your Tribal members? • Which Tribal members, Tribal resources, natural resources, community buildings, infrastructure, or services do you see as more or most vulnerable to climate change hazards? • What practices has your Tribe historically conducted to reduce harm from hazard events?
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12 Through these consultation meetings, several Tribal priorities emerged. Tribes emphasized the importance of protecting burial sites, ancestral artifacts, and culturally significant viewsheds, with a strong preference for avoiding disturbance rather than removal of cultural resources. Tribal representatives requested adequate consultation timeframes of 30 to 35 days and stressed the need for indigenous representation on County committees and in decision-making processes.
Local Tribes are particularly concerned about the impacts of climate-related hazards on ancestral lands, traditional food sources, and culturally significant plants and wildlife. Wildfires, drought, flooding, and pest outbreaks threaten not only agricultural productivity but also Tribe access to traditional gathering areas, medicinal plants, and ceremonial resources. Smoke and heat hazards affect both Tribal members working in agriculture and the broader community. Several Tribes operate their own prescribed and cultural burning programs to reduce wildfire risk and restore ecological function. Tribes also identified housing challenges, particularly for younger Tribal members aged 18 to 29 who face limited options, and aging housing stock not equipped for modern energy resilience measures like solar power and backup generators.
Cultural resource protection remains paramount, with Tribal representatives noting that archaeologists estimate only 5 percent of tribal cultural resources in Lake County are currently documented. Tribes expressed the need for stronger coordination on development projects, particularly those proceeding under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemptions, and emphasized the importance of enforcing County requiring, including mitigation measures for new development. The Koi Nation, Habematolel Pomo, and Robinson Rancheria have established a Memorandum of Understanding (Ancestors One) with the County to coordinate on cultural resource protection.
Tribes emphasized the importance of integrating traditional ecological knowledge, culturally informed land stewardship practices, and Tribal consultation into climate adaptation, wildfire mitigation, and water management strategies to ensure protection of cultural resources and resilience of Tribal lands and livelihoods.
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Climate Vulnerability Analysis Survey
Following completion of the Climate Vulnerability Analysis, Lake County launched the Climate Vulnerability Analysis Survey on August 18, 2025, with the survey period extending through September 22, 2025. This seven-question survey was designed to receive input on the vulnerability analysis findings and community resources and barriers to adaptation, and to gather ideas for building climate resilience. The survey asked residents to confirm the greatest climate risks countywide, whether the identified vulnerable populations and critical assets matched community experiences, and what barriers prevent effective climate adaptation. The County promoted the survey through County communication channels and community outreach networks to reach both suburban and rural communities across unincorporated Lake County and the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport. All responses were voluntary and anonymous to encourage broad participation, taking approximately five to ten minutes to complete. The survey received 151 responses.
The survey results demonstrated
strong community validation of the
Climate Vulnerability Analysis
findings, with over 90 percent of
respondents confirming the identified
climate risks, vulnerable populations,
and critical assets. Respondents
strongly agreed that wildfire and
smoke pose the greatest climate
risks, with 92 percent indicating this
ranking matched their lived
experiences very well or somewhat
well. Respondents overwhelmingly
agreed with the identified vulnerable
populations, confirming that people
of color and immigrant communities,
people with high outdoor exposure,
households in poverty, Tribal
community members, people with
chronic illnesses or disabilities, and older adults face the highest climate vulnerabilities. Respondents suggested additional vulnerable groups and critical assets for consideration, including renters, young families, water infrastructure, and healthcare facilities. Similarly, 90 percent of respondents validated the critical assets identified in the vulnerability analysis, including energy and communication infrastructure, homes, transportation systems, agriculture, and recreation as economic drivers, while noting additional priorities such as water infrastructure, healthcare facilities, Clear Lake water quality, and small businesses.
The survey revealed that funding and financial resources represent the most significant barrier to climate adaptation, identified by 75 percent of respondents. Respondents identified emergency notification systems like Watch Duty (a real-time wildfire tracking and alert platform) and LakeCoAlerts as the most widely utilized preparedness resources. Respondents recognized County government as the primary leader for climate adaptation efforts while emphasizing the importance of collaborative approaches involving State agencies, City governments, community organizations, and Tribal governments. These
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14 findings provided clear direction for developing Climate Adaptation Plan goals, strategies, and implementation actions that incorporate community priorities.
Interested Parties and Agency Meetings (Fall 2025)
Throughout September 2025, the County convened a series of targeted interested parties and agency meetings to gather sector-specific input on climate adaptation strategies and identify opportunities for collaborative implementation. These meetings brought together representatives from agriculture, businesses, environmental organizations, community-based service providers, and city and county departments to discuss climate vulnerabilities, existing programs and partnerships, barriers to adaptation, and recommendations for building resilience. The meetings were conducted virtually to maximize participation and include representatives from organizations across the county. Participating organizations included the Lake County Community Foundation, Seigler Springs Community Redevelopment Association, Lake County Farm Bureau, University of California Cooperative Extension, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Shannon Ridge Vineyards, Lake Economic Development Corporation, Lake County Land Trust, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program, North Coast Opportunities, and Community Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) Lake County. City and county departments represented included the Lake County Community Development Department, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Lake County Department of Public Health, Lake County Public Works, City of Clearlake Community Development and Public Works Departments, and City of Lakeport Community Development and Public Works Departments.
The Community-Based Organizations Meeting on September 19, 2025, focused on service delivery to vulnerable populations. Participants emphasized transportation limitations and financial barriers as the most significant challenges facing vulnerable populations during climate hazard events. The meeting highlighted the importance of resilience centers for providing emergency services, the need for improved communication systems in areas with limited cell service, and opportunities for enhanced coordination between community organizations and government agencies.
At the Agriculture Representatives Meeting held on September 25, 2025, participants identified financial constraints as the primary barrier to agricultural adaptation. They also highlighted existing resilience programs including the Healthy Soils Program, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, and water efficiency initiatives, while noting coordination challenges with permitting processes and vegetation management along waterways. Agricultural representatives emphasized the need for improved coordination during emergency events through the Agricultural Pass program and stronger partnerships to support farmworker housing and heat safety programs.
The Business Groups Meeting held on September 29, 2025, focused on insurances availability and affordability as critical challenges, particularly following recent wildfire events in California. The attendee noted that many business owners lease rather than own their buildings, creating barriers to participating in building hardening and efficiency programs designed for property owners.
At the Environmental Group Meeting on September 29, 2025, participants discussed ongoing ecosystembased adaptation initiatives including the North Coast Integrated Regional Water Management program, forest resilience planning through regional collaborative efforts, and the Lake County Home Hardening Program pilot. Environmental stakeholders emphasized the importance of maintaining updated planning
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documents such as the Lake Plan and Community Wildfire
Protection Plan to support grant eligibility and implementation efforts.
The City and County Department Staff Meeting on September 29, 2025, provided an opportunity for County and City staff to review the Administrative Draft Climate Adaptation Plan and discuss implementation considerations. Staff identified existing programs addressing climate hazards, gaps in resources and coordination, and feasible adaptation solutions. The discussion covered topics including infrastructure resilience, emergency preparedness, public health, natural resource management, economic development, housing, and community services. This meeting ensured that proposed strategies and actions align with department capacities and identified opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration in implementation.
Community Risk Reduction Authority Town Hall
(September 2025)
On September 25, 2025, the Lake County Community Risk
Reduction Authority hosted a Virtual Town Hall from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to present the project and gather public input. The virtual meeting included members of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority representing fire districts, water districts, the Resource Conservation District, the County, the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, and Tribal governments, as well as community members, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders. The meeting provided an overview of the Climate Vulnerability Analysis findings and proposed adaptation strategies, followed by public comment and guided discussion on successful programs, implementation challenges, and community solutions.
Participants identified several programs and resources that have been most successful in building community resilience, including Watch Duty for emergency wildfire notifications, home hardening programs, FireWise communities and Fire Safe Councils, cultural fire practice education, and the Resource Conservation District’s forest management initiatives working directly with landowners. The discussion emphasized the value of hyper-local programs, with nearly two dozen FireWise communities and four Fire Safe Councils engaged throughout the county. Participants identified resources such as the County’s emergency preparedness website Lake Co Ready (readylakecounty.ca.gov), North Coast Opportunities' home hardening pilot program, and American Red Cross resilience centers as valuable community assets.
Funding emerged as the primary barrier preventing residents and organizations from implementing climate adaptation measures, identified by multiple participants. Additional challenges included communication barriers due to limited technological access and geographic isolation, shortage of local contractors, and local knowledge gaps among newcomers to the county. Participants noted the emotional challenges associated with home hardening and emphasized the need for continuous information sharing to reduce feelings of being overwhelmed by new regulations. Community members proposed solutions including establishing a climate champion to provide peer-to-peer education at public events, creating a lending
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16 library of innovative fire-resistant building designs, developing disaster preparedness stations with equipment and tools, providing physical assistance for elderly or disabled residents, and incorporating workforce development programs into housing and resilience initiatives. The meeting underscored strong community support for climate adaptation efforts and the importance of combining funding assistance with accessible education and practical support services.
Study Sessions with Advisory Bodies, City Councils, and the Board of Supervisors The County project team presented the plan to advisory bodies and elected officials throughout Fall 2025.
The team provided updates and facilitated discussions with the Municipal Advisory Committees, General Plan Advisory Committee (October 27, 2025), Local Area Plan Advisory Committee (October 27,2025), Lake County Planning Commission (October 9, 2025), Lakeport City Council (October 21, 2025), Clearlake City Council (November 6, 2025), and Lake County Board of Supervisors (October 21, 2025). These presentations provided an opportunity to share the Climate Vulnerability Analysis findings, proposed adaptation strategies and actions, and implementation framework with interested parties and decisionmakers. During these study sessions, advisory bodies and elected officials were asked “What are your biggest concerns related to implementing climate hazard mitigation, adaptation, or resilience strategies in your community?” Common concerns throughout these meetings included obtaining money and staffing for implementing adaptation actions, how the CAP will integrate with other City and County plans, water quality of Clear Lake, wildfire impacts to workers, and co-management of adaptation strategies with Tribes.
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Relationship to Other Plans and Projects
The Planning for an Equitable Climate-Safe Lake project addresses needs identified in multiple existing plans, including the City and County General Plans, Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Community Wildfire Protection Plan, as well as Community Mitigation Assistance Team recommendations. This integrated approach ensures the Climate Adaptation Plan builds on and complements existing efforts.
The Climate Adaptation Plan builds on and aligns with existing County, City, and regional plans addressing land use, infrastructure, hazard mitigation, natural resource management, and Tribal-led adaptation efforts. As illustrated in Figure 3, the Climate Adaptation Plan complements these related efforts by providing a unifying framework for building long-term community and ecosystem resilience.
Figure 3 Relationship with Other Plans and Efforts
County and City General Plans
In California, a General Plan is a comprehensive, long-term plan that serves as the foundation for all local land use decisions. Required by state law, General Plans establish a community's vision for future development and guide decisions on topics such as land use, transportation, housing, public safety, and resource conservation.
Lake County 2050 is the process to update the County’s general plan, a long-range plan to guide growth, resilience, and resource stewardship over the next 25 years. The County’s General Plan addresses a wide range of topics such as land use, transportation, housing, health and safety, environmental justice,
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18 agriculture, and natural resources. Similarly, the City of Clearlake and City of Lakeport maintain their own General Plans that establish long-term visions and policies for development, infrastructure, and community services within their respective jurisdictions.
The Climate Adaptation Plan complements Lake County 2050 and the cities' General Plans by identifying the community’s and infrastructure’s vulnerabilities to climate change hazards and builds on these existing policy foundations by offering more detailed adaptation strategies. While the General Plans establish broad, long-range goals for land use, infrastructure, housing, and resource management, the Climate Adaptation Plan provides a comprehensive resilience plan that integrates with and strengthens these goals.
Lake County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Lake County's Office of Emergency Services (OES), in collaboration with the Cities of Lakeport and Clearlake, prepared the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's hazard mitigation assistance guidance. The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan serves as the County's and Cities’ comprehensive strategy to reduce or eliminate long-term risks to life and property from natural hazards through specified actions. The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan examines natural hazards of concern through extensive collaboration between County departments, incorporated cities, tribal governments, fire districts, special districts, and other governmental partners, in addition to significant public input gathered through surveys, public information sessions, and community meetings.
Though the Climate Adaptation Plan and Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan address many similar climate-related hazards, the Climate Adaptation Plan focuses on climate-related hazards and how those hazards are expected to change over time as the climate changes. It takes a long-range, comprehensive approach to building community and infrastructure resilience through targeted adaptation strategies. The Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan addresses a broader range of natural hazards, prioritizes nearterm risk reduction, and is updated every five years to reflect current conditions and mitigation priorities.
Lake County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Community Wildfire Protection Plan is a product of the County of Lake, Lake County Fire Chiefs’ Association, and Lake County Fire Safe Council, which is administered by the Lake County Resource Conservation District. The Community Wildfire Protection Plan provides fire safety information to residents that can help homeowners reduce the ignitability of their homes. The plan also identifies recommended fuel reduction projects and highlights fire safety resources and organizations across Lake County. While the Community Wildfire Protection Plan focuses specifically on wildfire preparedness, fuel reduction, and community fire safety, the Climate Adaptation Plan provides a broader framework for building resilience to a range of climate change hazards, including extreme heat, drought, flooding, and wildfire. Together, these plans provide a coordinated approach to protecting residents, infrastructure, and ecosystems from wildfire.
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Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake California Assembly Bill 707 established the 15-member Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, which includes representatives from local Tribal governments; County of Lake; University of California, Davis; California Natural Resources Agency; the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board; public water supplier; and subject matter experts in local economic development, agriculture, and the environment.
24 Charged with making recommendations to restore Clear Lake—a resource vital to the region’s economy, ecology, and tribal cultural heritage—the Blue Ribbon Committee brings together diverse expertise to guide recovery efforts. The Blue Ribbon Committee is advancing several key initiatives to rehabilitate Clear Lake, including addressing harmful algal blooms, improved fish passage, shoreline and habitat restoration, monitoring and research, community engagement, and funding and recommendations.25 These efforts aim to improve water quality, restore natural ecosystems, support threatened species, and increase local involvement in lake stewardship. The work of the Blue Ribbon Committee supports the Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan through efforts to enhance biodiversity and ecosystem health and secure long-term funding for the rehabilitation of Clear Lake.
Capital Improvement Plans
The Lake County Capital Improvement Plan is a five-year strategy for the development, maintenance, and preservation of public infrastructure. It outlines individual projects, major studies, equipment purchases, and their associated schedules and funding sources to ensure that infrastructure such as roads, utilities, and public buildings remain in good condition and can meet future growth needs. Both the City of Clearlake and City of Lakeport also maintain their own Capital Improvement Plans that identify priority infrastructure projects and funding strategies specific to their municipal facilities, utilities, and services.
These city-level Capital Improvement Plans focus on local infrastructure needs such as municipal streets, parks, water and sewer systems, and public facilities that serve their residents directly.
The Climate Adaptation and Capital Improvement Plans are interconnected because the Climate Adaptation Plan identifies climate risks and proposes strategies to improve infrastructure resilience, which can then be incorporated into the Capital Improvement Plans. This ensures that future infrastructure projects at both county and municipal levels account for these risks and strengthen the capacity to withstand future hazard events.
Lake County Drought Resilience Plan
Lake County is home to over 80 small water providers, many of which are State small water systems or domestic wells. The Lake County Drought Resilience Plan will support the County in facilitating the preparedness of these systems for drought and water shortage. It outlines available data and tools, shortterm response actions, long-term mitigation strategy and actions, and other drought-supporting capacities for State small water systems and domestic wells. By reducing drought risks; maintaining water systems during shortages; and protecting the streams, wetlands, and watersheds that provide clean water, the Drought Resilience Plan advances the broader goals of the Climate Adaptation Plan.
Tribal-Led Adaptation Projects
Several climate adaptation initiatives throughout Lake County, led or co-led by Tribes, are addressing environmental and infrastructure challenges and regional forest health through targeted, grant-funded efforts.
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20 • The Community Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) project, led in part by the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, is developing a coordinated response plan for extreme heat and harmful algal blooms affecting Clear Lake.26
• The State of California’s Tribal Climate and Clean Energy Planning Grant Program has awarded funding to Lake County Tribes to build energy and environmental resilience. − The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians received $250,000 to study a renewable microgrid system.
− The Middletown Rancheria secured $215,000 for an energy audit and conservation plan. − The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians was given $248,000 to explore development of a bioenergy plant.27
• The Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, with tribal participation from Habematolel, Middletown, Robinson, and Scotts Valley, received $175,000 for a biomass supply and utilization study.28
• A $191,000 Caltrans grant is funding a study to identify infrastructure priorities for tribal lands, advancing climate-resilient mobility across the county.29 • North Coast Opportunities partnered with the Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians to secure a $2.3 million grant through the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program to implement SolarCHILL, which will create climate-resilient homes for vulnerable residents, provide workforce development and green jobs, and conduct community engagement with leadership from Tribes.30 Public Hearing Draft | December 2025 21
CLIMATE CHANGE IN LAKE COUNTY
Climate Change Hazards
Climate change is the long-term shift in average weather patterns, including significant changes in temperature and precipitation patterns over an extended period, typically decades or longer. At a local level, these shifts in temperatures and rainfall patterns cause more frequent extreme heat days, increase the severity of droughts, increase the intensity of rainfall events, and increase the severity of wildfires.
Climate-stressors or trends related to climate change can exacerbate natural hazards.31 Primary climate stressors result in secondary climate stressors or hazards, that is, events or physical conditions with the potential to cause harm.32 This section describes the primary and secondary climate stressors in unincorporated Lake County and the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, and how these stressors are expected to change in the coming years and decades.
In unincorporated Lake County, Clearlake, and Lakeport, the two primary climate stressors are increases in air temperature and changes in precipitation patterns. These stressors are direct effects of a rise in global temperatures due to increases in greenhouse gas emission levels in the atmosphere. Secondary climate stressors, that is, hazards that result from changing temperatures and precipitation patterns include agriculture and forestry pests and diseases, drought, extreme temperatures, flooding, human health hazards, landslides and debris flow, severe weather, and wildfire and smoke.
Primary Climate Stressors
Change in Temperature
Projected changes in air temperatures in Lake County show a substantial increase from historical levels as global temperatures continue to rise. As shown in Table 1, projections show a steady increase in annual average minimum temperatures across the county. 33 As
shown in Table 2, projections show a similar upward trend in the countywide maximum temperature.34 Note that these projections are averages and do not illustrate extreme heat days.
Table 1 Historical and Projected Annual Average Minimum Temperature Locations Observed
(1961–1990)
Near Term
(2025–2035)
Midcentury
(2035–2064)
Late Century
(2070–2099)
Countywide 37.9 40.9 42.3 45.9
Clearlake 40.5 43.4 44.8 48.5
Lakeport 41.2 44.0 45.5 49.1
Source: Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/.
Note: Projections are an average of the four State-recommended climate models (HadGEM2-ES, CNRM-CM5, CanESM2, MIROC5), averaged for near term (2025–2035), midcentury (2035–2064), and late century (2070–2099).
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22 Table 2 Historical and Projected Annual Average Maximum Temperature Locations Observed
(1961–1990)
Near Term
(2025–2035)
Midcentury
(2035–2064)
Late Century
(2070–2099)
Countywide 67.7 70.8 72.4 75.8
Clearlake 71.0 74.1 75.7 79.1
Lakeport 71.5 74.5 76.0 79.4
Source: Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/.
Note: Projections are an average of the four State-recommended climate models (HadGEM2-ES, CNRM-CM5, CanESM2, MIROC5), averaged for near term (2025–2035), midcentury (2035–2064), and late-century (2070–2099).
As shown in Figure 4, average annual maximum temperatures in most of the county are likely to reach 70 degrees, with the highest temperatures exceeding 75 degrees in the Lakeport, Kelseyville, Middletown, Lower Lake, and East Lake Communities Areas.
35 As shown in Figure 5, average annual maximum
temperatures in most of the county are likely to reach 75 degrees, with the highest temperatures exceeding 80 degrees in the Lakeport, Kelseyville, Middletown, Lower Lake, and East Lake Communities Areas. Rising temperatures will worsen hazards such as extreme heat, agricultural pests and diseases, human health risks, and wildfire.36
Changes in Precipitation Patterns
Countywide historic annual average precipitation from 1961 to 1990 was approximately 42 inches per year.37 As shown in Table 3, average annual rainfall is expected to increase slightly through the 21st century, but the timing and intensity of precipitation will likely shift. Figure 6 and Figure 7 show the projected precipitation levels for midcentury and late century, respectively. Areas around Clear Lake may see the largest increases in annual averages, particularly in the northern and southern portions of the county, where totals could exceed 45 inches per year.38 These changes in precipitation patterns will contribute to or worsen hazards such as drought, flooding, landslides, severe weather, and wildfire across both unincorporated and incorporated areas.
Table 3 Historical and Projected Annual Average Precipitation (inches per year) Locations Observed
(1961–1990)
Near Term
(2025–2035)
Midcentury
(2035–2064)
Late Century
(2070–2099)
Countywide 41.9 47.5 46.8 51.3
Clearlake 33.2 38.3 37.9 41.9
Lakeport 30.7 34.8 34.1 37.3
Source: Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/.
Note: Projections are an average of the four State-recommended climate models (HadGEM2-ES, CNRM-CM5, CanESM2, MIROC5), averaged for near term (2025–2035), midcentury (2035–2064), and late century (2070–2099).
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Figure 4 Projected Annual Average High Temperatures (Midcentury)
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24 Figure 5 Projected Annual Average High Temperatures (Late Century)
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Figure 6 Projected Precipitation Levels (Midcentury)
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26 Figure 7 Projected Precipitation Levels (Late Century)
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Secondary Climate Stressors
Agriculture and Forestry Pests and Diseases
Agricultural and forestry pests and diseases are plant and animal species that can harm Lake County’s natural environment and agricultural areas. Invasive plant species threaten local ecosystems and harm agriculture. Forestry pests and diseases, such as bark beetles, Mediterranean oak borer, and Sudden Oak Death, can severely damage tree populations, leading to large-scale forest die-offs, which in turn affect wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and water availability. Climate change is expected to increase the abundance and range of both native and non-native pests, as well as weaken crops, forests, and livestock, leaving them more susceptible to harm from pests and diseases. Warmer temperatures and disrupted ecosystems create ideal conditions for harmful algal blooms and declining forest and water health, harming residents and economic drivers throughout the county. CHARM Lake County's 2024 community assessment documented widespread impacts of harmful algal blooms on residents' health and quality of life, including respiratory and skin problems, odors that affect air quality, disruption of recreational activities, and uncertainty about how to receive harmful algal bloom notifications.
Drought
A drought is when conditions are drier than normal for an extended period, making less water available for people and ecosystems. Though droughts are normal in California, prolonged drought conditions can harm ecosystems, people, and the economy. Drought can lead to critical environmental and economic harm, including crop loss, increased water costs, habitat degradation, and heightened wildfire risks. Lake County, Lakeport, and Clearlake primarily rely on local surface water and groundwater sources; approximately 60 percent of residents countywide depend on Clear Lake as their source of drinking water.39 Agricultural operations primarily rely on groundwater supplies, which are vital for sustaining local farming operations. Drought reduces groundwater recharge and decreases stream flows from increased pumping, leading to lower groundwater levels and less water for agriculture, households, and wildlife. Though overall precipitation levels are expected to increase across the county,40 climate change will also cause more frequent and intense droughts. Drier conditions harden soil, limiting water absorption when rain returns, increasing the risk of flooding. Higher temperatures also accelerate evaporation, increasing water needs of plants and water systems during droughts.
Extreme Temperatures
Extreme temperatures include extreme heat, extreme cold, and warm nights. Extreme heat days are defined as temperatures exceeding 98 percent of historical highs. 41 Extended periods of extreme heat, known as heat events or waves, threaten community safety, drive up energy costs, and exacerbate the risks of wildfires and water shortages.
On an extreme heat day in Lake County, temperatures reach at least 97.1 degrees countywide, 101.9 degrees in Clearlake, and 103.1 degrees in Lakeport.42 Warm nights, when minimum temperatures remain above normal levels during nighttime hours, can worsen extreme heat events by limiting relief for people and community assets. On a warm night, temperatures remain above at least 55.6 degrees countywide,
59.5 degrees in Clearlake, and 60.5 degrees in Lakeport. As shown in Table 4 and Table 5, climate change is expected to increase extreme heat days and warm nights in the county, Clearlake, and Lakeport.
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28 The warmer temperatures brought on by climate change will cause an increase in the number of extreme heat and warm night events throughout the county, posing health risks to residents and visitors, especially to residents without access to cooling. Extreme heat can damage transportation systems and harm ecosystems by raising water temperatures, affecting fish and plant species. On an extreme cold day, temperatures fall below and do not exceed 37.9 degrees countywide, 40.5 degrees in Clearlake, and 41.2 degrees in Lakeport.43 Extreme cold, though less common due to climate change, can disrupt energy systems by reducing power transmission efficiency and causing outages.
CHARM Lake County's 2024 community assessment revealed the severe impacts of extreme heat on residents, with 23 percent (of the 231 total respondents) expressing doubt about their ability to stay cool during heat waves and 21 percent reporting having air conditioning they cannot afford to operate.
Additionally, 41 percent of households lack backup power sources, creating life-threatening conditions during heat events combined with power shutoffs.
Table 4 Projected Number of Annual Extreme Heat Days
Locations Observed
(1961–1990)
Near Term
(2025–2035)
Midcentury
(2035–2064)
Late Century
(2070–2099)
Countywide 4 12 20 42
Clearlake 3 10 16 35
Lakeport 3 10 16 34
Source: Cal-Adapt. 2024. Extreme Heat Days and Warm Nights. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extreme-heat/.
Note: Projections are an average of the four State-recommended climate models (HadGEM2-ES, CNRM-CM5, CanESM2, MIROC5), averaged for near term (2025–2035), midcentury (2035–2064), and late century (2070–2099).
Table 5 Projected Number of Annual Warm Nights
Locations Observed
(1961–1990)
Near Term
(2025–2035)
Midcentury
(2035–2064)
Late Century
(2070–2099)
Countywide 5 19 32 77
Clearlake 5 16 26 65
Lakeport 4 14 23 60
Source: Cal-Adapt. 2024. Extreme Heat Days and Warm Nights. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/extreme-heat/.
Note: Projections are an average of the four State-recommended climate models (HadGEM2-ES, CNRM-CM5, CanESM2, MIROC5), averaged for near term (2025–2035), midcentury (2035–2064), and late century (2070–2099).
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Flooding
Flooding takes place when stormwater covers normally dry land with water, which can result from creeks and streams overtopping their banks, heavy rainfall surpassing the capacity of drains, dam failure, or water and wastewater infrastructure failure. Flooding happens throughout the county during the rainy season from November through April.44 Flooding can not only cause immediate property damage but also long-term public health issues due to mold and mildew growth, community displacement, and increased economic burdens.
Among the water bodies in the county, tributaries to Clear Lake—Scotts Creek near Lakeport, Cole Creek and Kelsey Creek south of Kelseyville, and Adobe Creek west of Kelseyville—experience the most significant flooding issues. In South County, Putah Creek poses significant flooding risks, particularly in the Hidden Valley Lake area where levee infrastructure needs to be maintained to withstand atmospheric rivers and extreme precipitation events. These creeks also contribute significantly to high water levels in the lake and lakeshore flooding. As shown on Figure 8, flood-prone areas across the county include areas around the shoreline of Clear Lake; the unincorporated communities of Upper Lake, North Lakeport, Finley, Kelseyville, Clearlake Oaks, and Lower Lake; and the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport.
Climate change is expected to make flood events worse due to fewer yet more intense precipitation events in the form of atmospheric rivers.45 For example, what is currently a 200-year storm, or one that has a 1 in 200 chance of occurring each year, by 2100 could increase in frequency by 40 to 50 years (to a 1 in 150/160 chance each year).46 This means that the 100- and 500-year floodplains may expand, and the current floodplains may become 40- to 50-year floodplains.
Human Health Hazards
Human health hazards such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and disease-carrying vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, rats, and mice pose serious risks in Lake County. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns due to climate change promote the proliferation of disease-carrying vectors such as rats, mice, ticks, and mosquitos. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, these vectors can spread more broadly, transmitting diseases that threaten public health.47 The implications of these health hazards extend beyond individual well-being, placing strain on healthcare systems, increasing economic burdens, and affecting mental health.
Landslides and Debris Flows
Landslides commonly occur during or after intense rainfall, particularly in areas previously affected by wildfires where vegetation loss has destabilized slopes. The mountainous terrain of the unincorporated county and the city of Clearlake consists of high-relief landscapes prone to landslides. Climate change will exacerbate landslide hazards by increasing frequency of wildfires and severe storms. Wildfires remove stabilizing vegetation and alter soil properties, making slopes more vulnerable to erosion during heavy rainfall. Areas throughout the unincorporated county that have historically experienced landslides include Clearlake Oaks, Lucerne, Kelseyville, Riviera, Cobb Mountain, Cache Creek, and Bartlett Springs.48 As shown on Figure 9, a majority of the county is at high risk of landslides, especially in the hillsides. However, landslide risk is generally low to moderate near the shoreline of Clear Lake.
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30 Figure 8 Flood Hazard Zones
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Figure 9 Landslide Susceptibility
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32 Severe Weather
Severe weather poses a significant threat across Lake County, disrupting daily life, compromising safety, and affecting infrastructure and ecosystems. The most common severe weather events that have historically impacted Lake County are heavy rains (usually a result of atmospheric rivers), thunderstorms, and windstorms. Severe weather may cause physical injuries, structural damage, blocked roads, and wildfires. Increased average annual rainfall due to climate change throughout the county will also cause an increase in the number of years with intense precipitation events, increasing the severity of flooding and other hazards. 49 Public safety power shutoffs are a preventive strategy to reduce wildfire risk during severe wind events.
However, this may disrupt communication networks, making it harder for residents to receive emergency notifications and for first responders to coordinate effectively. The limited redundancy of communication and energy infrastructure due to the remoteness of the county exacerbates risks for people who depend on medical devices and those who need electricity for heating and cooling.
Wildfire and Smoke
The county's Mediterranean climate,
steep topography, and diverse plant
communities create ideal conditions for
wildfire. Historically, the fire season
extended from early summer through late
fall of each year during the hotter, drier months, but it is growing to year-round due to higher temperatures, lower moisture content in air and plant matter, accumulation of vegetation, and high winds. Wildfire smoke from local and regional wildfires degrades local air quality, posing
significant threats to public health, agriculture operations, and outdoor recreation.
The communities most at risk of wildfire are those located in the wildland urban interface surrounded by extensive open spaces and forested lands, especially along hillsides, which heightens their vulnerability to wildfires. The communities of Nice, Lucerne, Glenhaven, Soda Bay, the Rivieras, Cobb, and Lake Pillsbury; the northern, eastern, and southern portion of Clearlake; and the western boundary of Lakeport are in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.50
A combination of factors, including weather, topography, and vegetation, create a higher risk of wildfire hazards now and in the future. Though large-scale wildfires do not occur every year, wildfire incidents driven by extreme weather conditions are more likely due to climate change. Historically, an annual average of 7,849 acres burned in Lake County; however, this is projected to increase to 10,632 acres by midcentury and to 11,912 acres by late century.
51 Some years may have few or no wildfires, but other years will have many more or larger fires. The increase in annual average acres burned will also lead to more days with severe smoke and poor air quality conditions. Figure 10 and Figure 11 show the future annual average acres burned in Lake County for midcentury and late century, respectively.
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
Definition
The WUI is the zone of transition between
unoccupied land and human
development. It is the line, area, or zone
where structures and other human
development meet or intermingle with
undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration 2022.
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Figure 10 Future Annual Average Acres Burned (Midcentury)
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34 Figure 11 Future Annual Average Acres Burned (Late Century)
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Climate Vulnerability Assessment: Key Findings
The key findings of the Climate Vulnerability Analysis identify the people and community features most vulnerable to climate-related hazards. A population or community asset identified in the key findings reflects severe climate change impacts and lack of adaptive capacity. The analysis also considered other factors, such as the size of the population, the role that an asset plays in maintaining community-wide well-being, and the potential for compounding or cascading effects.
Wildfire and smoke are responsible for the greatest number of high vulnerabilities countywide, followed by severe weather, flooding, and drought. The following paragraphs give additional detail about the most vulnerable populations and community assets countywide.
People of Color and Immigrant Communities: These communities face disproportionate impacts from all climate hazards due to historical marginalization, language barriers, and economic constraints.52 Many work in outdoor occupations directly exposed to extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and agricultural pests. They often live in areas with limited infrastructure and may distrust or lack awareness of government services, making it difficult to access critical resources during emergencies. Approximately 9.4 percent of the county’s population is foreign born, and approximately 23.6 percent speak English less than “very well”.53 People with High Outdoor Exposure: Agricultural, forestry, landscaping, and construction workers face increased health risks from direct exposure to extreme heat, vector-borne diseases, and wildfire smoke due to outdoor occupations. Those experiencing homelessness (approximately 290 individuals countywide) lack adequate shelter from hazards and have limited access to water, sanitation, and healthcare. Approximately 84.3 percent of the county’s population work outdoors.54 Households in Poverty: Approximately 17 percent of unincorporated county residents, 11 percent of Lakeport residents, and 25 percent of Clearlake residents live in poverty.55 These households typically lack resources to invest in home repairs, weatherization improvements, and disaster preparedness. They often have inadequate insurance coverage, making recovery from disasters particularly challenging. Rising utility costs during drought or extreme heat disproportionately impact their limited budgets.
Persons in Tribal Communities: Tribal communities face significant disruptions to cultural practices and resources from climate hazards. Drought and extreme heat threaten traditional food sources, and wildfires damage culturally significant sites. Poor water quality in Clear Lake, a vital cultural and subsistence resource, disproportionately impacts tribal members, and housing insecurity among tribal members limits adaptive capacity.
Persons with Chronic Illnesses and/or Disabilities: Approximately 21percent of residents in both unincorporated Lake County and Clearlake, and 17 percent in Lakeport, report living with at least one type of disability.56 These individuals face heightened risks during emergencies due to mobility challenges, medical dependencies, and evacuation difficulties. Extreme heat, poor air quality, and vector-borne diseases can worsen existing health conditions.
Energy and Communication Infrastructure and Services: These systems are highly vulnerable to flooding, landslides, severe weather, and wildfire, particularly in remote areas with limited redundancy.
Damage to power lines or communication towers can disrupt essential services and economic drivers for
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36 extended periods. Power outages during extreme heat or winter storms create cascading impacts on other critical systems and vulnerable populations.
Homes: Residential structures throughout the county and cities of Clearlake and Lakeport face multiple hazards, including wildfires, flooding, landslides, and severe weather. Even minor initial damage can lead to mold, mildew, and foundation failures that make homes uninhabitable. Extreme heat and wildfire smoke create dangerous indoor temperature and air quality conditions, particularly for residents without adequate cooling systems or air filtration. The condition and quality of housing stock is a significant vulnerability factor, as substandard housing is less resilient to climate hazards. A substantial portion of Lake County's housing stock suffers from deferred maintenance, inadequate structural integrity, and outdated building systems that increase vulnerability to climate impacts.57 Many residential parcels in Lake County, including those in Clearlake and Lakeport, are in hazard-prone areas. Over 37,000 homes lie within zones of elevated wildfire risk, including approximately 31,484 parcels valued at roughly $3.3 billion in the State Responsibility Area, and another 5,948 parcels valued at around $1.12 billion in the Local Responsibility Area.
58 Additionally, nearly 730 improved residential parcels are exposed to potential flooding from dam failure, with the highest concentrations in Coyote Creek and Indian Valley.59
Transportation Infrastructure: Roads, highways, bridges, and transit networks are vulnerable to flooding, landslides, severe weather, and wildfire, especially given the county's challenging geography. Damage to critical routes like SR-20, SR-29, SR-53, and SR-175 can isolate communities, block evacuations, delay emergency response, and disrupt supply chains. Many remote areas depend on single-access roads with few or no alternatives.
Agriculture and Timber Industries: These economic drivers face substantial harm from agricultural pests, drought, extreme temperatures, flooding, severe weather, and wildfire, which threaten crop yields, timber harvests, and the livelihoods of agricultural workers. The wine grape industry, pear production, and other key crops are particularly sensitive to changing climate conditions. In addition to their economic importance, agricultural lands represent a significant portion of the county's assets that are vulnerable to climate-related threats. Across Lake County are over 3,400 agricultural parcels, and the majority of their assessed value—estimated at approximately $381.8 million—is concentrated in the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Lands in the State Responsibility Area carry about $326.4 million in agricultural value.
60 Forests and Woodland Habitat: These ecosystems are highly vulnerable due to their overlap with high fire severity zones and their susceptibility to drought, extreme heat, and pest infestations. Weakened forest and woodland habitats can ignite more easily during wildfires, creating devastating crown fires. Oak woodlands face threats from sudden oak death and high-intensity wildfires that prevent natural regeneration.
Water and Wastewater Treatment, Delivery, and Collection: Water infrastructure is vulnerable to drought, flooding, landslides, and wildfires. Clear Lake is the primary water supply for a majority of the county. Harmful algal blooms in Clear Lake during drought and extreme heat conditions pose water quality challenges. Reduced groundwater supply during drought threatens the security of domestic and
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agricultural water supply. Infrastructure damage can disrupt service delivery and potentially contaminate drinking water.
Other Significant Findings:
• Older adults face unique vulnerabilities due to physical limitations, fixed incomes, and social isolation.
In unincorporated Lake County, approximately 25 percent of residents are older adults; in Lakeport, 23 percent of residents are older adults; and in Clearlake, this figure is 18 percent.61, 62, 63 Many of these older adults live alone—18 percent in unincorporated Lake County, 22 percent in Lakeport, and 16 percent in Clearlake—which adds another layer of vulnerability during emergencies due to limited communication and mobility challenges.64, 65, 66
• Persons living in manufactured homes, approximately 30 percent of Lake County's housing stock that serves as an efficient and affordable housing option, face specific climate vulnerabilities. Older manufactured homes may have structural limitations that reduce resilience to extreme weather events. Residents in mobile home parks may have fewer options for site-level adaptations such as defensible space improvements or infrastructure upgrades and retrofits, as these decisions often require park owner approval and significant financial investment. • Isolated communities in the North and East Lake Areas, such as Lake Pillsbury, Witter Springs, and Spring Valley, face challenges accessing emergency services and evacuating during disasters. These communities generally lack public transportation and can be cut off from more populated areas of the county.
• Outdoor recreation and tourism, which are vital economic drivers, are threatened by multiple climate hazards.
• Aquatic habitats face degradation from warming temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and harmful algal blooms.
• Emergency services may be overwhelmed by increasing demand and disruptions during hazard events.
Public transit access, provided by Lake Transit Authority, can be severely limited during and after climate hazard events, isolating transit-dependent populations.
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38 Lake County’s Home Insurance Crisis
Property owners and renters have homeowners’ or renter’s insurance for a variety of reasons, most often to protect the investment(s) made by homeowners and mortgage lenders if damage, loss, or theft happens to the residence. Lake County is home to a population of approximately 67,000 people and 34,500 housing units, with an average household value of approximately $315,000. Nearly 70 percent of the structures were built prior to 1990. In 2023, only 19,892 homeowners’ fire insurance policies were written by insurance companies in the county.
For the past 30 years, California regulations have required insurance companies to apply a catastrophe factor to insurance rates based on historical wildfire losses, which has led to increased rates and premiums following major wildfire disasters. In Lake County, which has experienced 70 percent of the land within its boundaries burned by wildfires since 2015, most residents and property owners have experienced significant changes in their costs and options for homeowners. Property owners face significant increases in home insurance rates or must scramble to find insurance after their providers chose not to renew or to cancel insurance policies in the county.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2023; California Department of Insurance 2024; California Department of Insurance 2024; Lake County 2025.
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RESILIENCE STRATEGIES AND ACTIONS
The Lake County Climate Adaptation Plan provides a comprehensive, collaborative framework, presented in this chapter, for addressing Lake County’s most pressing climate hazards and their impacts on social well-being, natural resources, and the economy. Building community resilience to climate change requires deliberate actions to reduce vulnerabilities, strengthen adaptive capacity, and enhance ability to recover from climate hazards.
Organized around the County’s Pillars of Landscape Resilience, the countywide adaptation goals, strategies, and actions emphasize feasible, cost-effective solutions that protect vulnerable populations, safeguard natural and cultural resources, diversify the economy, and strengthen essential services. Each pillar includes one overarching goal and multiple strategies with implementation actions that address the gaps and vulnerabilities identified above and in the Lake County Climate Vulnerability Analysis.
This plan identifies gaps between current conditions and desired resilience outcomes, then provides strategies to address these gaps. Strategies establish new programs or build on existing programs. Climate adaptation strategies are policies, programs, projects, and actions designed to reduce climate-related risks and build resilience across communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. These strategies work together to help the County and the Cities of Clearlake and Lakeport prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate hazards while maintaining essential services and protecting the most vulnerable populations.
Each strategy considers implementation feasibility given available resources in the county and cities They are designed to be feasible and appropriate for implementation given the available funding and staff capacity, focusing on practical solutions that provide multiple benefits to the community.
Each strategy includes detailed implementation actions with information on responsible agencies, time frames, costs, and potential funding sources. Each action includes the following information to support staff and community implementation:
• Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County, City of Clearlake, and/or City of Lakeport. • Action Type: Programmatic, plans/regulations, capital improvement/infrastructure projects, education/outreach/coordination, evaluation.
• Responsible Agency: The County or City department, or Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority partner agency that will lead implementation. • Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Local organizations, partnerships, departments, or agencies that may help with implementation.
• Time Frame:
o Ongoing, short term (Year 1)
o Midterm (Year 2–5)
o Long term (Year 5+)
• Cost:
o Low (Less than $100k)
o Medium ($100k–500k)
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o High ($2 million+)
• Financial Options: State, federal, or local grant programs, County or City general funds, or County or City measures.
Many climate adaptation actions in this plan rely on partnerships with organizations within and outside of county and city government that have expertise in specific issues and existing relationships with the community.
• Lake County Agricultural Commissioner's Office regulates and supports agricultural activities; administers pest detection programs, sudden oak death monitoring, and agricultural oversight; and partners on climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Lake County Fire Safe Council works to reduce wildfire risk by providing resources, education, and programs to residents and businesses, including preparation and maintenance of the Lake County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
• Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency coordinates countywide climate adaptation efforts; serves as the implementing agency for cross-cutting actions; and facilitates collaboration between departments, jurisdictions, and community partners.
• Lake County Resource Conservation District works with landowners, agencies, and community groups to promote conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, providing technical assistance and funding support for soil health, water quality, wildfire resilience, and wildlife habitat. • North Coast Opportunities provides social services, including weatherization programs, workforce development, emergency assistance, and support for vulnerable populations, ensuring climate adaptation efforts reach underserved communities.
• University of California Cooperative Extension, Lake County, provides research-based education and technical assistance in agriculture, viticulture, pest management, and livestock operations, helping farmers and land managers adopt climate-resilient practices.
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Lake County Climate Adaptation Goals
1. Air Quality: Advance community resilience to smoke and poor air quality events.
2. Biodiversity Conservation: The county’s network of native species and ecological communities is healthy, abundant, and distributed across the landscape to support and sustain their full ecological and cultural roles, furthering countywide climate resilience.
3. Carbon Sequestration: Enhanced carbon sequestration capacity across forests, agricultural and working lands, and wetlands to support climate resilience and provide other ecological and community benefits.
4. Economic Diversity: A sustainable and resilient natural resource-based economy.
5. Fire-adapted Communities: Fire-prepared and resilient communities with the capacity to manage desired fire and suppress unwanted fire while protecting lives, housing, and critical infrastructure.
6. Fire Dynamics: Fire burns in an ecologically beneficial and socially acceptable way that perpetuates landscape heterogeneity and rarely threatens human safety or infrastructure.
7. Forest Resilience: Resilient forest ecosystems that provide essential ecosystem services, support cultural heritage, and sustain economic opportunities.
8. Social And Cultural Well-being: A community connected with nature to recreate, maintain, and improve overall health and contribute to environmental stewardship as a critical component of their identity.
9. Water Security: Reliable, safe, and equitable access to clean, potable water for all Lake County communities.
10.Wetland Integrity: Protected and restored wetland and riparian ecosystems provide essential ecosystem services, provide natural climate resilience benefits, and are key linkages between upland and aquatic systems in forested landscapes.
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Air Quality
Clean air is essential for health and wellness, clean water, biodiversity, and ecosystem function. Increasing wildfire activity, particularly catastrophic wildfires, due to climate change threatens air quality, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, unhoused persons, outdoor workers, and older adults. Poor air quality exacerbates existing health issues, often increasing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Residents and visitors prefer to enjoy the outdoors when it is safe to breathe, and the skies are clear. Smoke from wildfires discourages recreation and disrupts businesses and local economies.
Adaptation strategies must reduce wildfire smoke impacts through proactive wildfire risk reduction, including prescribed burning and land management techniques that improve forest health and resilience, to minimize large-scale wildfire emissions and protect community well-being. Healthy land management strategies can include using prescribed fire to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic fire and wildfire smoke.
Existing Policies and Programs
• Lake County Air Quality Management District: Public health advisories. • North Coast Energy Services: Home weatherization and energy‑efficiency upgrades to improve indoor air filtration.
• Northern Rural Energy Network: Energy efficiency services and programs targeted at PG&E customers in the residential, commercial, and public sectors.
Identified Gaps
• Multilingual Communication: Emergency messaging is largely limited to English and Spanish; other prevalent languages (e.g., German, Pacific Island languages, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese) lack translation or culturally tailored outreach. • Protective Equipment Access: Limited distribution of N95 masks and high efficiency particulate air cleaners for low‑income households, outdoor workers, and older adults. • Clean Air Centers and Safe Shelters: No designated public “clean air centers” for older adults, persons with chronic illness, or households in poverty. • Targeted Public Health Interventions: Few programs to proactively engage linguistically isolated or immigrant communities with appropriate guidance for protecting themselves from poor air quality events.
• Integration into Planning and Operations: Air quality is not routinely factored into transit scheduling, worker‑safety protocols, or economic continuity planning. • Economic‑Development Coordination: No formal coordination between economic development programs and air‑quality emergency response to support businesses during closures or reduced visitation.
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GOAL: ADVANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE TO SMOKE AND POOR AIR QUALITY EVENTS.
Strategy 1: Develop and Retrofit Infrastructure for Wildfire Smoke Protection. Continue to invest in community resilience centers that reduce public exposure to wildfire smoke, prioritizing high-need areas and facilities serving sensitive populations.
Action 1.1: Conduct a countywide inventory and assessment of public and community facilities, including libraries, senior centers, schools, and tribal buildings to evaluate their suitability for serving as clean air and cooling centers based on ventilation capacity, HVAC systems, accessibility, and backup power, prioritizing facilities in neighborhoods serving older adults, children, tribal communities, and low-income households. Based on assessment results, coordinate with facility owners to upgrade systems to meet clean air center standards and establish them as seasonal pickup and information sites for clean air kits and related wildfire smoke protection resources. Support and coordinate with existing community resilience center initiatives led by Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disasters partners, including but not limited to, the Lake County Community Foundation and Red Cross.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation/Capital Improvement/Programmatic Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency Supporting Agencies/Organizations: County and City Public Works/Services Departments, Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disasters, Community Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization Lake County, Tribal governments, Risk Reduction Authority, North Coast Energy Services, local school districts, Lake County Libraries, Office of Emergency Services.
Time Frame: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program; California Strategic Growth Council Community Resilience Centers Grant Program; PG&E Resilience Hubs Grant Program; Cal OES Community Resilience Planning Grants; California Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; California Department of Public Health Climate Health Resilience Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
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Action 1.2: Retrofit existing public facilities such as libraries, senior centers, and community centers with high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration and backup power to serve as clean air centers during wildfire smoke events.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Services Supporting Agencies/Organizations: County and City Public Works Departments, Office of Emergency Services, Tribal governments, Lake County Libraries.
Time Frame: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant; California Strategic Growth Council’s Community Resilience Centers Pilot Program; PG&E Resilience Hubs Grant Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Strategy 2: Expand Community Wildfire Smoke-Response Programs. Coordinate programs that distribute protective equipment and provide clean air services during wildfire smoke–related poor air quality events, with a focus on vulnerable populations.
Action 2.1: Develop a countywide wildfire smoke response program to coordinate purchase and provision of clean air resources and services for vulnerable residents. The program will leverage Lake County Air Quality Management District’s participation in the Community Air Protection Program by integrating its enhanced monitoring network, community partnerships, and public outreach capacity.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health and Lake County Air Quality Management District
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Risk Reduction Authority, Lake County Air Quality Management District, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disasters, Tribal representatives, local community-based organizations, and health clinics.
Timeframe: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100,000)
Financial Options: County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V; California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Preparedness and Resilience Grants; Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement Program; other State grants.
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46 Strategy 3: Integrate Air Quality Protocols into Public Operations and Services. Integrate wildfire smoke protection protocols into agency operations, including transit scheduling, outdoor work policies, tourism coordination, and emergency service procedures.
Action 3.1: Formalize compliance with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health wildfire smoke regulations by adopting department-level worker safety protocols that define agency responsibilities, trigger thresholds, and set administrative procedures for limiting outdoor work, modifying schedules, delivering culturally relevant safety training, and providing protective equipment during extreme heat, extreme cold, and wildfire smoke events.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: County and City Human Resources Departments, County and City Public Works Departments, County and City Parks and Recreation Departments, Lake County Transit Authority, Lake County Special Districts, Fire Districts, local school districts.
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Local departments of public works and parks and recreation, Cal/OSHA, local labor/union representatives.
Timeframe: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100,000)
Financial Options: Cal/OSHA Worker Safety Grants; County or City general funds; Public Health Emergency Preparedness funds.
Action 3.2: Work with tourism agencies and event organizers to incorporate wildfire smoke–related public health guidance into visitor communications, outdoor program scheduling, and public event management protocols during wildfire smoke events.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: City Parks and Recreation Departments, County Public Services Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Economic Development Program, Lake County Economic Development Corporation, Lake County Tourism Improvement District, Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Clearlake Chamber of Commerce, Tribal representatives, local recreation centers, and event organizers.
Timeframe: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: PG&E Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant; United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development–Rural Business Development Grants; County or City general funds.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity plays a major role in our ecosystems and society. Native plants and animals help forests recover after fires, control flooding and soil erosion, and cycle nutrients. Biodiversity also holds cultural value, including traditional Indigenous uses, and provides recreational benefits like wildlife viewing. Greater species diversity promotes adaptability and helps ecosystems withstand and recover from climate disturbances. Climate change threatens biodiversity across Lake County's forests, woodlands, grasslands, agricultural lands, and aquatic habitats through altered temperatures, precipitation patterns, and increased wildfire activity that stress native species while creating favorable conditions for invasive species to establish and spread.
Existing Policies and Programs
• Lake County Resource Conservation District: Eight Mile Valley Sediment Reduction and Habitat Enhancement Project, Mendocino Complex Project, Goat’s Rue Project, and Caltrans-funded reforestation efforts at Middletown Trailside Park. • Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake: Recommendations for addressing harmful algal blooms, improving fish passage, shoreline and habitat restoration, monitoring and research, community engagement, and funding and recommendations for Clear Lake.
• Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance: Biodiversity conservation services including restoration, invasive species removal, and cultural burning activities. • Invasive Quagga-Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program: Lake County Water Resources Department monitoring and data hub for invasive species detection. • State Water Resources Control Board: Clear Lake hitch protection through minimum instream flow requirements. • Clear Lake Environmental Research Center: Mediterranean Oak Borer Monitoring Project.
• Natural Resource Conservation Service: Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Identified Gaps
• Habitat Connectivity Planning: Lack of habitat connectivity planning across private and public lands.
• Agricultural Biodiversity Considerations: Limited biodiversity conservation components in agricultural programs and funding for habitat enhancement on working lands. • Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Lack of systematic integration of traditional ecological knowledge into habitat management.
• Algal Bloom and Riparian Habitat Management: Lack of funding to prevent harmful algal blooms and restore riparian habitat.
• Private Landowner Incentives: Absence of incentive programs for private landowners to implement biodiversity-friendly practices.
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GOAL 2: THE COUNTY’S NETWORK OF NATIVE SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES IS
HEALTHY, ABUNDANT, AND DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE LANDSCAPE TO SUPPORT AND
SUSTAIN THEIR FULL ECOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL ROLES, FURTHERING COUNTYWIDE CLIMATE RESILIENCE.
Strategy 4: Strengthen Habitat Connectivity and Interagency Coordination. Establish comprehensive coordination between agricultural, natural resource, and tribal agencies to identify key habitats and connections and to improve habitat connectivity planning across private and public lands while integrating traditional ecological knowledge into biodiversity conservation efforts.
Action 4.1: Develop and implement a comprehensive habitat connectivity plan that addresses biodiversity conservation across public and private lands, including wildlife corridors and habitat linkages.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: County and City Public Works Departments, Tribal governments, Risk Reduction Authority, North Coast Energy Services, local school districts, Lake County Libraries, Office of Emergency Services.
Time Frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Wildlife Conservation Board grants; Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program federal grants; California Biodiversity Initiative grants; Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP); County or City general funds.
Action 4.2: Coordinate with the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance to systematically integrate traditional ecological knowledge into public and private habitat management programs and biodiversity conservation planning.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Tribal governments, Lake County Resource Conservation District.
Time Frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
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Financial Options: Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice grants; California Biodiversity Initiative grants; NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP); tribal partnership funding.
Action 4.3: Create incentive programs for private landowners to implement biodiversity-friendly practices, including pollinator habitat programs and wildlife-friendly farming techniques.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension, private agricultural producers.
Time Frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP); California Biodiversity Initiative grants; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Strategy 5: Implement Comprehensive Invasive Species Management. Develop and implement an invasive species management program that addresses both aquatic and terrestrial invasive species while supporting native species restoration.
Action 5.1: Establish a comprehensive countywide invasive species management program that includes systematic monitoring, early detection, rapid response protocols, and coordinated control efforts.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Agricultural Commissioner Supporting Agencies/Organizations: California Invasive Plant Council, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Tribal governments, fire safe councils, fire districts.
Time Frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: California Department of Food and Agriculture invasive species grants; National Invasive Species Information Center Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding; California Department of Fish and Wildlife Addressing Climate Impacts funding; California Invasive Plant Council grants.
Action 5.2: Work with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to expand invasive species removal programs, including reestablishing Mute Swan removal and enhancement of carp removal efforts from Clear Lake. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects
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Time Frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: California Wildlife Conservation Board Fisheries Restoration Grant Program; Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake state funding allocation; California Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Invasive Species grants.
Action 5.3: Provide incentives for local nurseries to increase availability of locally adapted native plant and animal species for restoration projects and private landscaping.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: California Native Plant Society, UC Cooperative Extension, local plant nurseries.
Time Frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: California Climate Investments; United States Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grant Program.
Action 5.4: Continue to implement the Invasive Quagga-Zebra Mussel Monitoring Program and add Golden Mussel Monitoring to existing program. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Time Frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic Invasive Species Program; US Geological Survey Water Resources Cooperative Program; State Water Resources Control Board Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
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Action 5.5 Implement requirements for native plant species in public parks, publicly owned facilities, and private development projects to support pollinator habitat and reduce maintenance needs during drought conditions.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Community Development Departments
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Resource Conservation District, Parks and Recreation Departments, California Native Plant Society, Public Works Departments.
Time Frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: County or City general fund; development impact fees; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Strategy 6: Protect and Restore Aquatic Habitat and Water Quality. Address drought impacts on aquatic habitat through coordinated watershed-scale conservation measures that help restore riparian habitat.
Action 6.1: Work with the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake to secure funding for the implementation of priority projects for lake restoration, including harmful algal bloom prevention and aquatic species habitat enhancement. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Tribal governments.
Time Frame: Long term (Year 5+)
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: County or City general funds; California Natural Resources Agency bond funding; Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake state funding.
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52 Action 6.2: Expand existing riparian habitat restoration programs including the Middle Creek Restoration Project to address watershed-scale connectivity and continue to work with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife implement and enforce minimum instream flow requirements to protect aquatic species during drought conditions. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Tribal governments.
Time Frame: Long term (Year 5+)
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: California Wildlife Conservation Board Stream Flow Enhancement Program; Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program; California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Restoration Grant Program.
Action 6.3: Develop public education campaigns on riparian corridor management, including the maintenance regulation for the Clear Lake tule and for private property owners to improve water quality and habitat connectivity.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Clear Lake Clean Water Program.
Time Frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grant Program; California Department of Water Resources Integrated Regional Water Management grants; UC Cooperative Extension Lake County programs.
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Carbon Sequestration
Healthy ecosystems and working lands play a
critical role in climate resilience by naturally
absorbing and storing carbon. Lake County's
forests, grasslands, wetlands, and agricultural
lands serve as carbon sinks, sequestering
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and
storing it in trees, vegetation, and soils.
However, climate change threatens these
carbon sinks through drought, pest
infestations, tree mortality, and wildfires.
Approximately 70 percent of the county has
burned since 2015, releasing significant
stored carbon back into the atmosphere.67
Maintaining and enhancing carbon
sequestration is essential for maximizing
carbon storage and reducing climate change
impacts locally and globally.
Existing Policies and Programs
• Lake County Resource Conservation District: Reforestation projects. • CAL FIRE: Forest carbon monitoring in Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest and in other State Responsibility Areas.
• Lake County Water Resources Department: Middle Creek Restoration Project. • University of California Cooperative Extension: Programs on soil health and agricultural practices.
• Natural Resource Conservation Service: Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Identified Gaps
• Comprehensive Carbon Management: Lack of countywide carbon management program to coordinate forest carbon enhancement across public and private lands. • Carbon Monitoring and Assessment: Lack of carbon monitoring and accounting systems for forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands to track soil carbon improvements and sequestration effectiveness.
• Private Landowner Incentives: Few or no incentives or technical assistance programs for private landowners to implement carbon-enhancing forest management and agricultural practices.
• Wetland Carbon Enhancement: No systematic wetland carbon assessment or enhancement program to maximize carbon sequestration benefits. • Carbon Program Integration: Lack of integration of carbon sequestration objectives into existing forest and land management programs.
What Is Carbon Sequestration?
Carbon sequestration is the process by
which carbon dioxide is captured from the
atmosphere by trees, grasses, and other
plants and stored as carbon in biomass
and soils. By removing carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere—a primary
greenhouse gas driving climate change—
carbon sequestration in natural and
working lands helps reduce global
warming while providing co-benefits such
as improved soil health, enhanced water
quality, wildlife habitat, and increased
agricultural productivity.
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GOAL 3: ENHANCED CARBON SEQUESTRATION CAPACITY ACROSS FORESTS,
AGRICULTURAL AND WORKING LANDS, AND WETLANDS TO SUPPORT CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND PROVIDE OTHER ECOLOGICAL AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS.
Strategy 7: Natural Carbon Sequestration, Management, and Coordination. Coordinate carbon sequestration and management programs across public and private lands while addressing the restoration needs of fire-damaged ecosystems and preventing future carbon losses.
Action 7.1: Develop a countywide Carbon Sequestration and Management Program, establishing carbon monitoring and accounting systems for forests, wetlands, and agricultural lands.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: CAL FIRE, private landowners.
Timeframe: Mid-term (Year 2-5)
Cost: Medium ($100,000–$500,000)
Financial Options: California Air Resources Board Community Air Protection Program, California Climate Investments, CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program, U.S. Forest Service State and Private Forestry grants.
Action 7.2: Coordinate with CAL FIRE to continue to support the Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest carbon management activities. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake
Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: CAL FIRE.
Timeframe: Ongoing
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: State demonstration forest funding, CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program, UC Cooperative Extension grants, California Forest Improvement Program.
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Action 7.3: Integrate carbon objectives into existing forest and land management programs. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: CAL FIRE, UC Cooperative Extension, Lake County Water Resources Department, fire districts.
Timeframe: Short-term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k-500k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program, City or County general funds.
Action 7.4: Develop systematic wetland carbon assessment and enhancement programs.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, UC Cooperative Extension.
Timeframe: Mid-term (Year 2-5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k-$2 million)
Financial Options: Environmental Protection Agency Section 319 grants, California Wildlife Conservation Board Stream Flow Enhancement Program, National Science Foundation Long Term Ecological Research grants.
Action 7.5: Coordinate existing vegetation management programs to incorporate carbon sequestration objectives and maximize carbon storage benefits from forest thinning and maintenance operations. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Fire Safe Councils, United States Forest Service Mendocino National Forest, fire districts, private landowners.
Timeframe: Mid-term (Year 2-5)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grant Program, United States Forest Service State and Private Forestry Community Forest and Open Space grants, Fire Safe Council funding.
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56 Action 7.6: Establish biomass utilization and biochar production programs that convert waste woody biomass from forest management, agricultural operations, and defensible space activities into beneficial uses that enhance carbon sequestration and reduce air pollution from pile burning, including bioenergy, biofuels, and long-lived wood products.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District, Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Agricultural Commissioner's Office, CAL FIRE, UC Cooperative Extension, Fire Safe Councils, private agricultural producers, and timber industry.
Timeframe: Mid-term (Year 2-5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k-$2 million)
Financial Options: California Air Resources Board Biomass Incentive Programs, CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program, United States Department of Agriculture Wood Innovation Grant Program, California Climate Investments, California Healthy Soils Program, Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Strategy 8: Carbon-Smart Agricultural and Grassland Practices. Support farmers, ranchers, and landowners in implementing carbon sequestration practices that enhance soil health, improve agricultural resilience, and provide economic benefits while adapting to changing climate conditions.
Action 8.1: Establish an agricultural carbon sequestration program that provides financial incentives for carbon-smart farming practices, technical assistance for soil health improvement, carbon monitoring and verification services, and cost-share funding for equipment and infrastructure.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension.
Timeframe: Mid-term (Year 2-5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k-$2 million)
Financial Options: Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program, California Climate Investments, California Air Resources Board Community Air Protection Program
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Action 8.2: Continue to coordinate with UC Cooperative Extension to create an education-based training program that promotes regenerative agriculture and carbon farming techniques, including cover cropping, reduced tillage, managed grazing, and compost application through workshops, field demonstrations, and technical resources for agricultural producers.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Agricultural Commissioner's Office, Lake County Resource Conservation District
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension Lake County, Natural Resource Conservation Service, local agricultural landowners.
Timeframe: Short-term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k-500k)
Financial Options: UC Cooperative Extension grants, United States Department of Agriculture Conservation Innovation Grants, California Healthy Soils Program, California Department of Food and Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Strategy 9: Carbon Sequestration Considerations in Planning and Development. Incorporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction and carbon sequestration goals into existing policies, programs, and development review and permitting processes to maximize landscape-scale greenhouse gas reduction benefits while supporting sustainable growth patterns.
Action 9.1: Identify countywide greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sequestration goals, adopt a CEQA significance threshold for greenhouse gas emissions to provide a consistent standard for evaluating development projects, and amend land use planning and permitting processes to ensure land development minimizes greenhouse gas emissions and optimizes natural carbon sequestration processes. (existing plan)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Development Department, City of Clearlake Community Development Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Lake County Air Quality Management District Timeframe: Long-term (Year 5+)
Cost: Medium ($100k-500k)
Financial Options: California Air Resources Board Incentive Funding for Air Quality Improvement, County or City general fund, permit fee revenue.
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58 Action 9.2: Evaluate the feasibility of establishing a countywide carbon offset and sequestration program.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Development Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Resource Conservation District, Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency.
Timeframe: Long-term (Year 5+)
Cost: Medium ($100k-500k)
Financial Options: Development impact fees, City or County general funds, City of Clearlake Measure V.
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Economic Diversity
Economic diversity increases business opportunities that provide regional economic vitality and additional benefits to rural and vulnerable populations. Diverse industries that integrate sustainable practices strengthen the county’s economic vitality and resilience. Lake County’s communities rely on recreation, tourism, agriculture, and timber economic drivers, all of which are nature based and vulnerable to climate changes. Other important economic drivers such as local government, education, and healthcare are not nature based, but can still be affected by climate change hazards. Diversifying rural economies and investing in climateresilient land and forest management practices, businesses, and employment opportunities provide sustainable and consistent economic growth that is more resilient to disruption from climate change. For example, resilient forests provide ecosystem services and forest products that in turn provide a foundation for many local and regional economic activities and employment opportunities, including recreation, tourism, and natural resource management industries.
Existing Policies and Programs
• UC Cooperative Extension Lake County: Research‑based education and technical assistance in diversified agriculture, viticulture, pest management, and livestock operations.
• United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency − Livestock Forage Disaster Program: Financial relief for rangeland losses. − Emergency Forest Restoration Program: Cost‑share for replanting and hazard tree removal after disasters.
• Lake County Economic Development: Site selection assistance, marketing collateral, and entrepreneurial support
• Lake County Tourism Improvement District (Visit Lake County) – Assessment district focused on increasing visitation through an array of marketing campaigns. • Bureau of Indian Affairs Economic Development: Grants for business planning, infrastructure, and workforce training for Tribes.
• Lake County Economic Development Corporation: No-cost Small Business Development Centers entrepreneurial consultation network and USDA revolving loan network.
• Community Development Services: Community Development Block Grant microenterprise program, including business operation classes and low-interest revolving loan program.
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• Sustained Financial Support: Programs often provide one‑time disaster relief but lack ongoing funding for drought‑resilience measures, irrigation upgrades, or pest‐ management research for farmers and businesses.
• Economic Diversification: Insufficient incentives or technical assistance for growers to diversify into less‑climate‑sensitive crops or value‑added agricultural enterprises. • Small‑Scale and Niche Producer Support: Programs tend to favor larger operations; emerging sectors (e.g., small acreage specialty crops, agroforestry) lack targeted assistance.
• Business Continuity Support: No rapid‑response grants or marketing assistance for small tourism operators during hazardous events.
• Heat and Wildfire Smoke Adaptation Planning: Emergency plans lack protocols for extreme‑heat scheduling and air‑quality thresholds for closures for tourism and recreation.
• Cross‑Sector Coordination: Tourism, public health, and land management agencies are not jointly planning for cascading hazards (e.g., simultaneous flood and fire events). • Cross‑Jurisdictional Infrastructure Coordination: Tribal communities lack consistent access to County‑ and State‑managed utilities, broadband, and transportation improvements that support business diversification.
• Integrated Climate Risk Planning: Tribal economic development strategies are often siloed from county and local climate adaptation planning, reducing opportunities for shared investments and mutual aid.
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Economic Diversity
GOAL 4: A SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT NATURAL RESOURCE-BASED ECONOMY.
Strategy 10: Climate-Resilient Agriculture and
Small Businesses. Partner with community,
business, and academic organizations to help
agricultural producers and small business
owners identify potential market or other
economic disruptions due to climate change
and to develop short- and long-term adaptation
strategies to sustain the County’s agriculture
sector.
Action 10.1: Establish a coordinated program to
provide tailored technical assistance and grant
navigation services for agricultural producers and
small rural businesses seeking funding for climateresilient retrofits, upgrades, or changes in business practices.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension, United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency, Lake County Economic Development Corporation, local Chambers of Commerce, local business resource centers.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: United States Department of Agriculture Technical Assistance and Outreach Cooperative Agreements, California Department of Food and Agriculture Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Program, California Department of Water Resources Small Community Drought Relief Program, Good Farm Fund Farm Grant Program, County or City general funds, City of Clearlake Measure V.
Climate Resilient Agriculture Practices
Climate resilient agricultural practices help
farmers and the industry as a whole adapt to
climate change hazards and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions through soil health and carbon
sequestration. These practices include crop
diversification, soil conservation through cover
cropping and reduced tillage, improved water
management through efficient irrigation,
agroforestry that integrates trees, and integrated
pest management.
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Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: North Coast Opportunities, Good Farm Fund, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity, City of Clearlake Community Development Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department, California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Lake County Chambers of Commerce, Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce, Lake County Economic Development Corporation.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: United States Department of Agriculture Rural Business Development Grants, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development Grants, California Resilience Challenge Grant, Rural Business Development Grants, California Office of the Small Business Advocate Technical Assistance Expansion Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for business resilience retrofits, County general fund.
Action 10.3: Partner with UC Cooperative Extension and local agricultural organizations to provide workshops and one-on-one technical support that helps agricultural producers transition to climateresilient practices. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension, Lake County Farm Bureau, Lake County Department of Agriculture, Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Timeframe: Short-term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
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Financial Options: California Department of Food and Agriculture Healthy Soils Program Technical Assistance, United States Department of Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Strategic Initiatives Funding.
Strategy 11: Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Economy. Ensure protection of outdoor recreation visitor and worker health during extreme heat and wildfire smoke events on public lands.
Action 11.1: Identify high-use trailheads, parks, and lakefront access points to protect visitors and outdoor recreation workers during heat events that would benefit from shaded rest areas and hydration stations and install these features as resources allow.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Project Responsible Agency: Lake County Public Services Department, City Parks and Recreation Departments
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake Public Works and Community Development Departments, City of Lakeport Public Works and Community Development Departments, California State Parks, U.S. Forest Service–Mendocino National Forest, Bureau of Land Management–Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: California State Parks Recreational Infrastructure Revenue Enhancement Program, California Resilience Challenge Grant, Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants, BLM infrastructure funding, County or City general funds, City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 11.2: Expand and standardize educational hazard signage at recreation areas in coordination with State, federal, Tribal, and local land managers. Signage at key trailheads, parks, and lakefront access points should include hazard awareness information, protective action guidance, and resources for current conditions such as QR codes linking to LakeCoAlerts, Lake County Air Quality Management District, and Lake County Public Health. Additionally, electronic signage at strategic roadway intersections leading to major recreation areas, where feasible, should include the current air quality index (AQI) value with thresholds, heat risk warnings, and closure notices.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Public Services Department
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Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (<$100k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Community Wildfire Preparedness and Mitigation Grants; California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services–Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; U.S. Forest Service cooperative agreement funding; BLM Recreation Site Management Funds; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 11.3: Partner with local businesses, Tribal governments, and tourism organizations to identify critical infrastructure gaps for addressing climate risks to the local outdoor recreation economy and prioritize those in capital improvement plans.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Recreation Agency
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake Public Works and Community Development Departments, City of Lakeport Public Works and Community Development Departments, Tribal governments, Lake County Marketing and Economic Development Program, North Coast Opportunities, Visit Lake County Tourism Bureau, Lake County Public Services Dept Timeframe: Ongoing
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: Regional Climate Collaboratives Program, Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program, County or City general funds, City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 11.4: Assist recreation-dependent business districts in Lakeport, Clearlake, and unincorporated gateway communities to prepare for climate-related hazards. Provide technical assistance for developing hazard-specific continuity plans, diversifying revenue streams, identifying alternative operating models during closures, and accessing financial relief programs.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake Recreation Joint Powers Authority Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake Administrative Services Department, City of Lakeport City Manager’s Office, Visit Lake County Tourism Bureau, local Chambers of Commerce, Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency, North Coast Opportunities, Tribal governments.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Years 2–5)
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Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Office of the Small Business Advocate Small Business Resiliency Program, California Strategic Growth Council Regional Climate Collaboratives Program, California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research – Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program, County or City general funds, City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 11.5: Develop a program to provide outdoor recreation business operators and outdoor recreation workers with multilingual climate hazard safety training, protective equipment, and protocols for modifying operations during hazardous conditions.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic; Education/Outreach/Coordination Responsible Agency: Lake County Public Health Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Workforce Development Board, Tribal governments, California Human Development – Lakeport Office, California Farmworker Foundation, Visit Lake County Tourism Bureau, California State Parks, U.S. Forest Service – Mendocino National Forest, Bureau of Land Management – Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.
Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Workforce Development Board High Road Training Partnerships, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Worker Safety Grants Listos California Statewide Grant Program; County or City general funds.
Strategy 12: Support for Vulnerable Businesses. Ensure small businesses have equitable access to hazard preparedness resources and recovery aid before, during, and after climate-related disruptions.
Action 12.2: Develop a centralized climate and economic resilience indicators dashboard to track the impacts of climate-related disruptions (e.g., wildfire smoke, drought, extreme heat) on local businesses and agriculture, with disaggregated data by location, income level, and business type.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake Community Development Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department, California Office of the Small Business Advocate, Lake County Chambers of Commerce, California Association for Microenterprise Opportunity, University of California Cooperative Extension, Lake County Department of Agriculture, Lake County Farm Bureau.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
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Financial Options: California Strategic Growth Council – Regional Climate Collaboratives Program, U.S. Economic Development Administration Planning and Technical Assistance Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Planning Grants, California Office of the Small Business Advocate Technical Assistance Expansion Program.
Action 12.3: Evaluate participation outcomes in workforce development and technical assistance programs that build climate hazard preparedness, emergency response capacity, and business continuity skills for small business owners and employees in tourism, recreation, and essential service sectors.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Workforce Alliance of the North Bay Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Redwood Community College District / Mendocino College, North Coast Opportunities, California Workforce Development Board, City of Clearlake Administrative Services Department, City of Lakeport City Manager’s Office.
Timeframe: Ongoing
Cost: Low (<$100k)
Financial Options: California Workforce Development Board High Road Training Partnerships, Bureau of Indian Affairs Workforce Development Grant, Community Economic Resilience Fund, Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grants, Tribal Compact funds.
Strategy 13: Tribal Economic Sovereignty. Support Tribal governments in aligning economic development and workforce training with countywide climate resilience priorities, ensuring coordinated efforts for resilient economic development.
Action 13.1: Coordinate with Tribal governments to identify opportunities for joint infrastructure investments (e.g., broadband, utilities, transportation) that support Tribal business resilience. (Existing coordination)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake
Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal governments, Bureau of Indian Affairs–Division of Economic Development, Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: Indian Community Development Block Grant, Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program, California Advanced Services Fund – Tribal Technical Assistance, Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, California Resilience Challenge Grants.
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Action 13.2: Partner with Tribal governments to design and implement workforce development pathways that support and incorporate traditional ecological knowledge, include paid apprenticeships or certifications, and are led or co-led by Tribal instructors or organizations.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake
Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency, Mendocino College / Redwood Community College District, UC Cooperative Extension, California Indian Manpower Consortium, California Workforce Development Board.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: Indian Community Development Block Grant, Bureau of Indian Affairs Workforce Development Grants, California Workforce Development Board – High Road Training Partnerships, Community Economic Resilience Fund.
Action 13.3: Work with Tribal governments to seek funding and partnership opportunities to expand and foster a robust bioeconomy.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education, Outreach, Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal Governments, Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Workforce Alliance of the North Bay, Lake County Office of Climate Resilience, California Workforce Development Board.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: Bureau of Indian Affairs Workforce Development Grants, California Workforce Development Board – High Road Training Partnerships, Community Economic Resilience Fund.
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Fire-Adapted Communities
Communities must be prepared to coexist with fire.
This includes developing the capacity to implement
defensible space, using fire-safe building practices,
and maintaining effective evacuation routes.
Equitable outreach and preparedness programs are
essential to reduce risk and build public awareness in
high-fire-risk areas. Due to climate change and other
drivers, wildfires increasingly threaten homes and
communities, especially in the wildland-urban
interface. Fire adapted communities are
knowledgeable and engaged. They accept fire as part
of the surrounding landscape, take action to reduce
their vulnerability to fire, and adapt to live safely with fire.
Existing Policies and Programs
• Lake County Emergency Communications: Countywide alerts through LakeCoAlerts, including Spanish translations and in-language support. • Lake County Fire Safe Council: Community education on evacuation routes, community chipping days, targeted vegetation thinning along high-risk roadways, “Reflect to Protect” initiative, neighborhood fuel break maintenance; assists vulnerable residents, such as older adults and those with limited mobility, with defensible space program. • Firewise USA Program: Supports neighborhood-level wildfire risk reduction and community preparedness planning.
• CAL FIRE Fire Risk Reduction Community List: Prioritized list of communities for vegetation management, defensible space programs, and other fire mitigation funding and resources.
• Defensible-Space Inspections: CAL FIRE and local fire protection districts conduct inspections to enforce and promote compliance with state defensible-space requirements around homes.
• State Parks, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management outreach: Visitor safety briefings and interpretive programs on wildfire risk. • Board of Forestry California Vegetation Treatment Program (CalVTP): Streamlines CEQA compliance for vegetation management projects in State Responsibility Areas, supporting prescribed fire, thinning, herbivory, and other treatments to reduce wildfire risk.
• PG&E Vegetation Management: Required fuel reduction around power lines and substations in compliance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulations.
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP): Can provides neighborhood-level fuelreduction guidelines and identifies priority treatment zones to reduce wildfire risk and protect evacuation routes.
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• Firefighting Linked Auxiliary Supply Hydraulic Energy Storage (FLASHES) Project:
High-elevation storage tanks creating roughly 90 million gallons of stored water above SR29 act as a firefighting resource by supplying sprinkler coverage, helicopter dip tanks and rapid refill stations.
Identified Gaps
• Multilingual Communication: Opportunity to expand emergency messaging beyond English and Spanish to achieve greater inclusivity and reach to vulnerable populations.
Pacific Island languages, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, and German speakers lack coverage. • Resource Access and Trust: Immigrant households remain disconnected from recovery resources due to fear or mistrust of public systems, which discourages help seeking and engagement.
• Education and Outreach: Public education and outreach efforts do not reach all populations, particularly isolated older adults, low-income households, and residents in isolated communities. These groups often face barriers to receiving timely information about wildfire preparedness, evacuation planning, and available support services. • Fire Resilient Housing: Low-income renters and low-income and limited income manufactured-home residents and owners often lack the financial resources, legal authority, or labor support needed to implement fire-resilient upgrades. • Evacuation Network: Many communities rely on single-access roads, with few or no redundant evacuation routes, posing serious safety risks during wildfire events. • Vegetation Management: Although strategic roadside fuel-reduction efforts exist, inconsistent implementation and maintenance along key evacuation routes may leave certain areas vulnerable during wildfire emergencies.
• Service Redundancy: Limited electricity, cellular, and broadband systems in rural areas, which can hinder response during emergencies.
• Resilience Planning: Wildfire resilience is minimally integrated into countywide infrastructure planning, with limited coordination across power systems, communications networks, and evacuation routes.
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GOAL 5: FIRE-PREPARED AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES WITH THE CAPACITY TO MANAGE
DESIRED FIRE AND SUPPRESS UNWANTED FIRE WHILE PROTECTING LIVES, HOUSING, AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE.
Strategy 14: Multi-cultural Outreach and Education. Provide multilingual and culturally relevant fireadapted communities education programs.
Action 14.1: Partner with community-based organizations and Tribes, such as the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance’s Lake EcoCultural Cal-TREX program, to deliver multilingual, culturally relevant wildfire, defensible space, and vegetation management education outreach through workshops, door-to-door campaigns, community presentations, mobile alerts, and printed materials distributed at community hubs. (Existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency; Lake County Resource Conservation District
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Fire Districts, Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, City of Clearlake Administrative Services Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department, North Coast Opportunities, Lake County Public Health, Fire Districts, Lake County Office of Emergency Services.
Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Low to Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, California Climate Investments – Community Outreach Grants, CDPH Climate Health Resilience Grant, PG&E Public Safety Partner Grants, County or City general funds, City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 14.2: Partner with outreach teams, community health workers, and Lake County Continuum of Care to deliver fire safety education and emergency alerts to persons experiencing homelessness and transient workers.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Social Services
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Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (<$100k)
Financial Options: Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, Listos California Community Resilience Microgrants, California Department of Public Health – Climate and Health Equity Grants, PG&E Public Safety Outreach Grants, County or City general funds.
Strategy 15: Fire-Resilient Housing. Develop targeted programs to assist homeowners and renters with reduction of wildfire risk to their homes and properties through fire-resilience retrofits, including funding to implement home hardening and defensible space.
Action 15.1: Partner with North Coast Opportunities' Lake County Home Hardening Program and Clearlake Environmental Research Center (CLERC) to expand funding and technical assistance programs (i.e., application support and local contractor referrals) to support retrofits, home hardening, defensible space, and ignition-resistant upgrades for low-income homeowners and manufactured home residents, including labor-support for vegetation management activities and home upgrades. (Existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic; Education/Outreach/Coordination Responsible Agency: Community Development Departments
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: North Coast Energy Services, North Coast Opportunities, Fire Safe Councils, Fire Districts, CAL FIRE, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Legal Services of Northern California, California Department of Housing and Community Development, Fire Safe Councils, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Red Cross Climate Adaptation Program
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium to High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention and Home Hardening Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Home Repair Loans and Grants, State and federal Retrofit Grant Programs, State Community Development Block Grants, Indian Community Development Block Grants, Cal OES Residential Mitigation Program, California Housing Finance Agency Wildfire Rebuilding Funds, County or City general funds.
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Action 15.2: Develop an assistance program to provide renters with access to funding for fire-resilience upgrades, such as defensible space, wildfire smoke filtration, and ember-resistant retrofits. Such a program should include support for tenant-landlord coordination, labor support for vegetation management activities, incentives for voluntary landlord participation, and partnerships with housing advocates to minimize eviction risk related to safety upgrades. Engage property managers and landlords through multilingual outreach and provide recognition or certification for fire-resilient rental properties.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Administration Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Community Development Departments, City of Clearlake Community Development Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department, California Rural Legal Assistance, North Coast Energy Services, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center , Lake County Resource Conservation District, North Coast Opportunities, Red Cross Climate Adaptation Program, CAL FIRE, Fire Safe Councils, Fire Districts.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention and Home Hardening Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, State Community Development Block Grants, PG&E Wildfire Mitigation and Safety Grants, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Energy Savings Assistance Program.
Strategy 16: Community-Scale Resilience. Support neighborhood scale vegetation management and defensible space maintenance, especially in high-risk or underserved areas.
Action 16.1: As part of the community resilience center planning process, identify essential service facilities in high-risk or remote areas to identify gaps and prioritize backup systems that can function during wildfire-related outages.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: County of Lake Public Services
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Office of Emergency Services, City of Clearlake Public Works Department, City of Lakeport Public Works Department, Red Cross Climate Adaptation Program, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Lake County Resource Conservation District, PG&E, Lake County Department of Information Technology, Lake County Health Services Department, Lake County Office of Education.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: California Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, PG&E Community Resilience Program, U.S. Department of Energy Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure
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Action 16.2: Conduct a managed retreat feasibility study for relocated housing and key services in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to areas less fire prone. The study should assess mechanisms such as Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs, land acquisition programs, conservation easements, and incentive-based buyout programs that allow property owners to voluntarily relocate homes and key community services from the highest-risk areas to safer locations while preserving property rights and providing equitable compensation.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake
Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Fire Safe Councils in Lake County
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Fire Safe Council, South Lake Fire Safe Council, Konocti Fire Safe Council, Redbud Fire Safe Council, County of Lake Community Development Department, City of Clearlake Community Development Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department, Fire Districts, Utility Districts.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100-500k)
Financial Options: California Fire Safe Council Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Action 16.3: Support installation of commercial-scale water storage tanks in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to enhance fire suppression capacity and provide water access for both emergency responders and agricultural landowners.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, fire protection districts Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Fire Safe Council, CAL FIRE, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Agricultural Commissioner's Office.
Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: High ($500k-$5M+)
Financial Options: California Fire Safe Council Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, California Climate Investments, USDA Rural Development.
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Strategy 17: Resilient Infrastructure in Isolated and High-Risk Communities. Invest in backup power, communication systems, and cooling/warming facilities for remote or underserved communities lacking reliable cell service, internet, or transportation access during fire emergencies.
Action 17.1: Support neighborhood-scale fuel-reduction coordination by funding or training local volunteer teams and partnering with trusted community organizations. Prioritize communities with limited emergency access, high social vulnerability, or large manufactured-home populations.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Red Cross Climate Adaptation Program, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Community Emergency Response Team, North Coast Opportunities, Tribal Governments, U.S. Forest Service.
Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (<$100k)
Financial Options: California Fire Safe Council Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, PG&E Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience Grants, United States Department of Agriculture Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grants, County or City general funds.
Action 17.2: Support the Fire Safe Councils in Lake County in seeking additional funding to educate the community on Zone Zero requirements and home hardening implementation. (Existing coordination) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake
Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Supporting Agencies/Organizations: North Coast Opportunities, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, All Fire Safe Councils, Tribal Governments, Fire Districts, Office of Climate Resiliency, Community Development Departments
Timeframe: Short-term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (< $100k)
Financial Options: Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resilience Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, PG&E Wildfire Safety and Resiliency Program, County or City general funds.
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Responsible Agency: Public Works Departments
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Caltrans, CAL FIRE, Fire Safe Councils, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Tribal Governments, Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks, U.S. Forest Service.
Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (<$100k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants, Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, PG&E Vegetation Management Funding, City of Clearlake Measure V.
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Fire Dynamics
Fire is an integral part of Lake County’s forest ecosystems with traditional tribal burning practices managing the forests for thousands of years. Prescribed and managed wildfires informed by tribal-culture practices can reduce hazardous fuel buildup, support habitat health, and restore natural fire regimes. Supporting prescribed and managed wildfires to burn primarily at low to moderate severity in a mosaic pattern that covers large areas would provide substantial ecological benefits. Because climate change generally increases the severity of fire dynamics, managing such dynamics will continue to grow in importance. Adaptation strategies must expand capacity and social acceptance for integrating tribal ecological knowledge and proactive fire use under controlled conditions.
Existing Policies and Programs
• CAL FIRE Prescribed Fire Training Programs: Hands‑on training in conducting controlled burns to reduce hazardous fuels and restore fire regimes. Workshops and demonstrations for landowners, including vineyard and timber operators, on integrating controlled burns. • South Lake County Fire Safe Council Fuels Management: Community fire safety education, including workshops to help neighborhoods become Firewise communities; assistance in developing community fire plans; distribution of fire safety preparedness materials; shaded fuel break projects; and inexpensive chipping services to reduce wildfire hazards in South Lake County.
• Northshore Fire Protection District Hazard Reduction: Prescribed fire and mechanical thinning operations on district lands to improve firefighter and worker safety. • Hogback Ridge Crew: A program of the Northshore Fire Protection District available county-wide for fuels reduction work.
• Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance Cultural Burning: Integrates Indigenous practices to manage fuels in forested and agricultural lands and builds local capacity for cultural and ecological burns.
• State Parks Fuel Management: Prescribed burns and thinning around campgrounds, trails, and other high-use recreational areas.
• Federal Fuel Management by U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management:
Prescribed burns and thinning around campgrounds, trails, and other high-use recreation areas.
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• Industry‑Specific Education: Insufficient education tailored to integrating prescribed fire into standard agricultural and timber operations.
• Assistance Program Limitations: Limited financial and technical assistance programs specifically designed to help farm and timber enterprises implement fuel reduction and other wildfire resilience practices.
• Pace and Scale of Fuel Management: The scale and pace of fuel-management projects, including prescribed burns, are too limited to meet ecological needs for healthy fire regimes or to keep up with wildfire risk in high-use recreation areas. • Personnel Shortage: Shortage of qualified personnel certified to conduct controlled burns and mechanical treatments.
• Public Perception and Liability: Public misunderstanding and resistance to prescribed fire due to wildfire smoke and liability concerns.
• Permitting and Coordination Delays: Permitting challenges and complex cross‑agency approval processes slow implementation.
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GOAL 6: FIRE BURNS IN AN ECOLOGICALLY BENEFICIAL AND SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE WAY
THAT PERPETUATES LANDSCAPE HETEROGENEITY AND RARELY THREATENS HUMAN SAFETY OR INFRASTRUCTURE.
Strategy 18: Permitting and Partnerships for Landscape-Scale Prescribed Fire. Develop shared prescribed and cultural fire protocols and increase the scale of planned burns through joint agreements in partnership with local Tribes.
Action 18.1: Work with the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Fire Districts, Lake County Prescribed Fire Association, and Fire Safe Councils to improve interagency communication, align permitting requirements, and coordinate landscape-scale burns on public and private lands. (Existing coordination) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Air Quality Management District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: CAL FIRE, Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Fire Safe Councils, fire districts, Lake County Resource Conservation District, U.S. Forest Service–Mendocino National Forest, Bureau of Land Management–Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, California State Parks, Tribal governments.
Timeframe: Short-Term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (<$100k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants, Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, North Coast Resource Partnership.
Action 18.2: Develop and implement a Tribal-led prescribed and cultural fire manual, stewardship framework, and training program that documents traditional fire practices, integrates traditional ecological knowledge, and provides guidance to local agencies, landowners, and community members on incorporating prescribed burns into regional fire management. The program should include modular training tailored for landowners, outdoor workers, timber and agriculture operators, and other stakeholders and be supported by in-field demonstrations and workshops. (Existing Program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations; Education/Outreach/Coordination Responsible Agency: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance
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Timeframe: Mid-Term (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resilience Program, Indian Community Development Block Grant, Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program, AL FIRE Workforce Development and Fire Prevention Grants, CAL FIRE Forest Health and Cultural Fire Funding, California Climate Investment – Fire Prevention Grants, Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, United States Department of Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program.
Strategy 19: Fuel-Reduction Projects in High-Use Recreation and Visitor Zones. Identify capital projects that reduce wildfire risk in visitor-serving areas.
Action 19.1: Identify and map priority recreation areas, such as campgrounds, lakefront parks, and trailheads that are vulnerable to wildfire and implement shaded fuel breaks, defensible space buffers, and fire-adapted landscaping to reduce wildfire risk and protect visitor safety.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Project Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Services, City Parks and Recreation Departments or Lake County Recreation Agency
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake Public Works Department, City of Lakeport Public Works Department, Tribes, Fire Safe Councils, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Lake County Fire Safe Council
Timeframe: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants; Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program; California State Parks Outdoor Equity Grants; United States Department of Agriculture Community Wildfire Defense Grants; PG&E Resilience Partnership Funding.
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Action 19.2: Partner with recreation operators to develop an education program to improve visitor understanding of prescribed fire and fire-adapted practices in recreation areas.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Recreation Agency
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake Community Development Department, City of Lakeport Community Development Department, Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency, County and City Parks and Recreation Departments, California State Parks, U.S. Forest Service– Mendocino National Forest, Bureau of Land Management–Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, Fire Safe Councils, Visit Lake County Tourism Bureau.
Timeframe: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Fire Prevention Grants; Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; United States Department of Agriculture Community Wildfire Defense Grants; State Parks Interpretation Grants; North Coast Resource Partnership Implementation Funding for Lake Pillsbury area.
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Forest Resilience
Resilient forests provide many ecosystem services, including wildlife habitat, clean water, stable soils, recreational opportunities, biodiversity, wood products, and carbon sequestration. Vegetation composition and structure that align with topography, disturbance regimes, and landscape conditions play an important role in both mitigating and adapting to climate change. Across the landscape, management activities and natural disturbances should maintain desired forest conditions, including forest heterogeneity and wildlife habitat.
Lake County's extensive forests and woodlands are highly vulnerable to climate change through drought, extreme heat, pest infestations, and increased wildfire activity. Tree mortality due to bark and ambrosia beetles and diseases like sudden oak death further reduces forest resilience. Lake County is experiencing a tree mortality crisis, with annual dead trees increasing from 3,000 in 2019 to 79,000 by 2023.68 Forest degradation threatens culturally significant sites for tribal communities and compromises watershed function, affecting water quality for the 60 percent of county residents who depend on Clear Lake as their drinking water source.69
Existing Policies and Programs
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan: Collaborative plan providing fuel reduction project recommendations and fire safety guidance, overseen by Lake County Fire Safe Council. • CAL FIRE: Forest management activities on State Responsibility Areas and Tribal Wildfire Resilience Program offering technical assistance and funding for cultural burning. • Lake County Tree Mortality Program: Coordinates documentation of dead/dying trees near roadways, partners with state and federal agencies for funding and technical assistance.
• Lake County Agricultural Commissioner's Office: Pest Detection Program, Pest Exclusion Program, sudden oak death monitoring, and regular nursery inspections. • Lake County Resource Conservation District: Technical assistance and education for integrated pest management, forest health project coordination, and erosion control. • Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance: Provides forest restoration services, including vegetation thinning, native seed collection, tree planting, and prescribed/cultural burning activities. • Lake County Code of Ordinances: Chapter 3, Article I, “Pests and Diseases”, helps safeguard native plants and agriculture from invasive plants or pathogens. Chapter 30, “Grading Ordinance”, helps prevent erosion, protect habitat and water quality, and guide appropriate vegetation removal. Chapter 21, Articles 4 and 6, “Agricultural and Timberland Preserve Zone” regulations, help keep forested and rural lands intact, support responsible management, and prevent fragmentation.
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• Tribal Knowledge Integration: No systematic integration of traditional ecological knowledge into forest management.
• Comprehensive Watershed-Forest and Water Quality Coordination: Programs operate independently, without integrated watershed-scale forest management planning, and lack coordination between water agencies and forest managers for water quality benefits. • Tribal-Led Stewardship Funding: Limited dedicated funding streams for tribal forest stewardship and formal consultation protocols for cultural resource decisions. • Private Landowner Forest Management: Limited incentives and technical assistance for resilience-building forest management practices on private lands.
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GOAL 7: RESILIENT FOREST ECOSYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, SUPPORT CULTURAL HERITAGE, AND SUSTAIN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Strategy 20: Tribal Knowledge Integration and Partnerships. Continue to work with tribal governments and the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance to systematically integrate traditional ecological knowledge into countywide forest management programs on both public and private lands.
Action 20.1: Coordinate with the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance to expand systematic integration of traditional ecological knowledge into countywide forest management planning and implementation processes. (existing programs)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Elem Indian Colony, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Koi Nation of Northern California, Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians, Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians of California, Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resilience Program; CAL FIRE Tribal Wildfire Resilience Program; California Climate Investments.
Action 20.2: Support tribal governments in establishing formal consultation protocols for cultural resource decisions affecting tribes on publicly owned forested lands.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Community Development Departments, Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority, Tribal governments.
Time frame: Ongoing/Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: Indian Community Development Block Grant; Bureau of Indian Affairs Economic Development grants; CAL FIRE Forest Health and Cultural Fire Funding; California Forest Improvement Program.
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86 Action 20.3: Continue to support and expand the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance's forest restoration services, including prescribed and cultural fires. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance, CAL FIRE, United States Forest Service–Mendocino National Forest, Tribal governments.
Time frame: Ongoing
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program; Regional Forest and Fire Capacity Program; United States Department of Agriculture Emergency Forest Restoration Program; California Forest Improvement Program.
Strategy 21: Forest Health and Pest Management. Expand comprehensive forest health monitoring and integrated pest management programs to address pests and diseases affecting forest resilience across public and private lands.
Action 21.1: Expand the Lake County Tree Mortality Program to include comprehensive forest health assessment systems and monitoring of ecosystem transitions from forest to grassland/shrubland. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Clear Lake Environmental Research Center Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Risk Reduction Authority, Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency, Lake County Agricultural Commissioner, University of California Cooperative Extension, Natural Resource Conservation Service.
Time frame: Long term (Year 5+)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: CAL FIRE Forest Health Grant Program; United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service State and Private Forestry grants; California Disaster Assistance Act funding.
Action 21.2: Enhance the Agricultural Commissioner's Pest Detection Program, Pest Exclusion Program, and sudden oak death monitoring to include comprehensive surveillance for emerging forest pests and diseases. (existing programs)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake
Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Agricultural Commissioner's Office Supporting Agencies/Organizations: UC Cooperative Extension, CAL FIRE.
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Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: California Department of Food and Agriculture Pest Detection grants; United States Department of Agriculture Plant Protection Act funding; City or County general funds.
Action 21.3: Establish incentive programs for private landowners to implement resilience-building forest management practices, including pest infestation management, replanting of native plant communities, and hazard tree removal.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Natural Resources Conservation Service, CLERC, CAL FIRE, Fire Districts, private forest landowners.
Time frame: Long term (Year 5+)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: Natural Resource Conservation Service Environmental Quality Incentives Program; CAL FIRE Vegetation Management grants; United States Department of Agriculture Emergency Forest Restoration Program; Wildlife Conservation Board Oak Woodlands Conservation Program.
Action 21.4: Develop an integrated watershed-scale forest health and water quality coordination program between water agencies and forest managers to address the relationship of forest health and forest management practices to the quality of public drinking water sources.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Watershed Protection District Supporting Agencies/Organizations:
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: Environmental Protection Agency Section 319 grants; Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; United States Forest Service State and Private Forestry grants.
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88 Strategy 22: Sustainable Timber Products and Recreation Economy. Promote sustainable timber harvesting, biomass utilization, and forest-based recreation opportunities that provide economic cobenefits while enhancing forest resilience.
Action 22.2: Update County Code of Ordinances Chapter 21, Articles 4 and 6, Agricultural and Timberland Preserve Zone regulations, to incorporate climate resilience and carbon sequestration objectives into timber management requirements, such as reforestation with climate-adapted species, retention of large trees, sustainable harvest rotation schedules, and requirements for carbon impact assessments in timber harvest plans. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County
Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Development Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Agricultural Commissioner's Office, timber industry representatives.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: County or City general fund; planning fee revenue.
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Social and Cultural Well-Being
Lake County forests allow people to build and maintain active cultural and social connections to a place. Resilient landscapes offer opportunities for people to connect with the natural environment through recreation experiences, culturally valued resources, and engagement in natural resource management and conservation. Adaptation planning must recognize these values and ensure that all residents, especially tribes and vulnerable communities, have access to healthy landscapes and meaningful participation in their stewardship.
Existing Policies and Programs
• LakeCoAlerts: Countywide notifications for emergency events, with Spanish translations. • North Coast Opportunities: Community‑based, language assistance, and preparedness workshops.
• La Voz de la Esperanza Centro Latino: Wellness center in Clearlake offering peer support, mental‑health services, and help accessing emergency resources for the Spanish-speaking community.
• Pay‑Your‑Pal: Volunteer driver program for older adults and people with disabilities. • Lake Transit Authority, Ride‑Links, Dial‑A‑Ride, and Flex Stop: Volunteer and paratransit rides to medical appointments and essential services. • General Plan Environmental Justice Element: Identifies actions to reduce pollution exposure, improve air quality, and prioritize investments in disadvantaged communities. • Lake County Tribal Health Consortium: Satellite clinics in Middletown, Clearlake, and Lakeport offer comprehensive health care for tribal individuals and families as well as non-tribal members in the community.
• Lake County Vector Control District: Conducts surveillance and management of mosquitoes and other pests that carry diseases.
• The California Department of Public Health Climate Change and Health Equity Program: Strengthens local public health departments and engages communities to increase their role in decision-making.
• Community Health Adaptation and Resiliency Mobilizing (CHARM Lake County): A collaboration of Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians and Tracking California, with guidance and support from the CHARM Lake County Working Group, to build capacity and improve response for extreme heat and harmful algal bloom events.
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• Language and Cultural Barriers: Multilingual outreach is inconsistent, with limited translations beyond Spanish. German, Pacific Island languages, Hindi, Chinese, and Arabic are largely unsupported, and outreach materials and enrollment processes are not always designed for limited literacy or non-English speakers. • Lack of Inclusive Signage and Materials: Public spaces and recreation areas on Countyand City-managed lands seldom feature culturally relevant wayfinding and safety information.
• Remote Area Service Shortfalls: Limited transportation to services and in‑home medical care options outside the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport. • ADA Compliance and Accessibility Gaps: While Lake County and the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport have made significant accessibility improvements to parks and recreational areas over the past decade, opportunities remain to expand accessibility features at additional publicly owned facilities and trails. This includes evaluating needs for accessible routes, rest areas with seating and shade, and wayfinding signage that meets current ADA standards for height, contrast, and tactile elements. • Targeted Climate‑Ready Programs for Low-Income Households: Few local initiatives to prepare low‑income households for wildfire, flood, extreme heat, or other hazard events. • Sustainable Funding: Tribal‑led programs rely on short‑term or competitive grants, hindering program security.
• Staffing and Equipment Reliability: Volunteer fatigue and outdated apparatus reduce readiness and response effectiveness during prolonged or multiple hazard events. • Remote Area Access and Service Gaps: Isolated communities in the North Lake and East Lake areas face challenges accessing emergency services and receiving timely emergency communications. There is a lack of transportation links to cities and reliance on single access roadways. Limited cellular and broadband connectivity in certain areas hinders emergency response coordination and communication. Limited public transit service in remote areas can be severely disrupted during and after climate hazard events. • Resilience of Services: Little redundancy or backup systems at critical facilities.
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GOAL 8: A COMMUNITY CONNECTED WITH NATURE TO RECREATE, MAINTAIN, AND
IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH AND CONTRIBUTE TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF THEIR IDENTITY.
Strategy 23: Culturally Tailored Communication. Improve coordination with community organizations and tribal partners to deliver climate hazard information in multiple languages and culturally relevant formats.
Action 23.1: Partner with community-based organizations and Tribal governments to co-develop culturally appropriate materials on the impacts of climate change hazards to residents and their communities and how to increase resilience and respond to emergency events. Materials should be available in English, Spanish, and other languages commonly spoken locally. Outreach should explain climate risks, emergency alerts, and protective actions (e.g., use of N95 masks, high efficiency particulate air purifiers, emergency cooling, and evacuation planning) and be delivered through multiple channels, including inperson engagement, social media, radio, and printed formats.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, local health clinics, faith-based groups, Lake County Social Services, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Tribal governments, California Farmworker Foundation, California Human Development–Lakeport Office, County community health workers, Lake County Farm Bureau, local nonprofits.
Time frame: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Department of Public Health Climate Health Resilience Program; California Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; PG&E Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant; Listos California Statewide Grant Program; Listos California Target Grant Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
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92 Action 23.2: Enhance existing climate resilience and hazard preparation website resources to create a unified, multilingual information hub that improves accessibility and usability for Lake County residents.
Work with Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Office of Climate Resiliency, and city departments to streamline navigation between existing websites, eliminate duplicative content, and fill information gaps.
Prioritize mobile-friendly design and integration of community-specific resources. Coordinate with Tribal governments, service providers, and community-based organizations to ensure the site’s content reflects local needs and integrates traditional knowledge, where appropriate. (existing program and coordination) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination; Programmatic Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Climate Resilience Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Department of Public Health, Tribal governments, Lake County Office of Education, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Lake County Social Services, Lake County Area Agency on Aging, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, local labor groups, senior service providers, local libraries, community-based organizations, faith based groups, farmworker housing providers.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: PG&E Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant; Cal OES Listos California Emergency Preparedness Campaign; California Department of Aging Home and Community Based Services Program; Listos California Statewide Grant Program; Listos California Target Grant Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Strategy 24: Inclusive Climate Adaptation. Advance equitable access to climate resilience resources.
Action 24.1: Coordinate with Tribal governments, community-based organizations, and local service providers to continue to deliver in-person all hazard preparedness education (including climate hazards), distribute protective equipment, and provide transportation or mobile services for resilience programs for residents with limited transportation options.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination; Programmatic Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal governments, Lake County Social Services, North Coast Opportunities, Red Cross Climate Adaptation Program, Lake County Transit Authority, local faithbased organizations, community health workers.
Time frame: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
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Financial Options: Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; California Office of Emergency Services Preparedness and Resilience Grants; United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Program; Listos California Statewide Grant Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 24.2: Partner with Lake County Community Organizations Active in Disaster to continue to assess and address accessibility barriers in emergency shelters and resilience centers, including physical access, assistive technologies, and communication support for individuals with mobility, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, incorporating findings from CHARM Lake County's community assessment.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: North Coast Opportunities, Red Cross Climate Adaptation program, Lake County COAD, Climate Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilizing (CHARM) Lake County, Tribal governments.
Time frame: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Office of Emergency Services Access and Functional Needs Planning Grants; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 24.3: Continue and expand the Northern Rural Energy Network (NREN) low-income home weatherization and energy efficiency program to improve resilience to extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and winter storms. Prioritize upgrades such as insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, and installation of HEPA-equipped HVAC systems in homes of older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income households, including those in remote areas. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic; Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake Area Planning Council
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Office of Climate Resilience, Lake County Social Services, Lake County Department of Public Health, PG&E, community-based organizations.
Time frame: Ongoing
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program; California Department of Community Services and Development Weatherization Assistance Program; California Energy Commission Low-Income Energy Efficiency Program; PG&E Energy Efficiency Rebates and Incentives; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
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94 Action 24.4: Establish targeted outreach to recreation operators and develop recreational opportunities that support environmental and forest stewardship education, including interpretive signage on trails, educational programming on traditional ecological knowledge, volunteer stewardship activities, and enhanced conservation and restoration demonstration areas.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake County Economic Development Corporation Supporting Agencies/Organizations: California State Parks, United States Forest Service–Mendocino National Forest, Bureau of Land Management–Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, recreation operators.
Time frame: Long term (Year 5+)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: California Outdoors for All grants; California State Parks Natural Resources Program funding; Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants.
Action 24.5: Conduct a resilience audit of critical publicly owned infrastructure in remote and underserved areas to identify vulnerabilities in power supply, broadband, and emergency radio networks. Use findings to identify needs for infrastructure retrofits, backup power installations, and communication upgrades.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Public Services, City of Clearlake Public Works, City of Lakeport Public Works
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: PG&E, Caltrans, Lake County Information Technology Department, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: CPUC Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program; Federal Emergency Management Agency Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program; United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grants; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
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Strategy 25: Public Health Resilience to Climate Hazards. Integrate public health considerations into emergency planning, outreach, and climate resilience programs.
Action 25.1: Expand access to mobile clinics that provide heat illness prevention services and respiratory health care. Focus on communities that lack nearby healthcare facilities and prioritize residents with occupational exposure, such as outdoor workers in agriculture, construction, landscaping, and recreation. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Adventist Health Clear Lake, Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Clinics, Mendocino Community Health Clinic–Lakeview Health Center, North Coast Opportunities.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k0–$500k)
Financial Options: Federal Health Resources and Services Administration Grants; California Department of Public Health Climate Health Resilience Program; County general funds; Indian Health Service.
Action 25.2: Expand climate-related public health outreach programs that deliver heat illness prevention, respiratory health education, and preparedness guidance to high-risk populations. (existing outreach) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Adventist Health Clear Lake, Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Clinics, Mendocino Community Health Clinic–Lakeview Health Center, North Coast Opportunities, California Farmworker Foundation, California Human Development–Lakeport Office, faith-based organizations, other local healthcare providers.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: California Department of Public Health Climate Health Resilience Program; California Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; Listos California Statewide Grant Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
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96 Action 25.3: Assess the readiness of local healthcare system to respond to climate-exacerbated events such as extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and power outages. Identify gaps in staffing, equipment, backup power, and patient communication, with a focus on reaching medically vulnerable and outdoor worker populations.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Adventist Health Clear Lake, Sutter Lakeside Hospital and Clinics, Mendocino Community Health Clinic–Lakeview Health Center, North Coast Opportunities, California Department of Public Health.
Time frame: Midterm (Years 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Department of Public Health Climate Health Resilience Program; California Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants; HRSA Rural Health Care Program; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Strategy 26: Inclusive Leadership and Community Co-governance. Increase formal participation of Tribes, disability advocates, immigrant-serving organizations, and other underrepresented groups in climate adaptation decision-making to ensure diverse cultural values, lived experiences, and accessibility needs are embedded in local resilience strategies and land stewardship.
Action 26.1: Establish a County Climate Equity and Accessibility Advisory Committee as a subcommittee of the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority with representation from Tribes, disability advocates, immigrant-serving groups, and low-income residents to inform planning, monitor progress, and co-design climate resilience programs. Membership should include representatives from Tribes, the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, the Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Department of Public Health, Public Works, and Community Development to ensure recommendations can be integrated into decisionmaking and implementation processes.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Risk Reduction Authority Supporting Agencies/Organizations: City of Clearlake and City of Lakeport departments, relevant County departments (Public Health, Public Works, Community Development, Office of Emergency Services), Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency, Tribal governments, North Coast Opportunities, La Voz de la Esperanza, local community foundations.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: California Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; California Strategic Growth Council Regional Climate Collaboratives; County or City general funds; City of Clearlake Measure V.
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Water Security
Resilient forested watersheds are critical for regional and statewide water security. Forests serve as natural water collection, storage, filtration, and delivery systems that will become more important as climate change intensifies. Lake County faces significant water security challenges due to reliance on limited water sources that are vulnerable to drought and water quality issues. Clear Lake serves as the primary drinking water source for approximately 60 percent of county residents, and groundwater supplies the majority of agricultural, visitorserving, and remaining domestic water needs. Climate change threatens water security through drought conditions that lower water levels, extreme heat that contributes to harmful algal blooms, and severe weather that can damage water infrastructure. Over 80 public and private entities manage water service in Lake County, most serving fewer than 3,000 connections, which limits the capacity for long-term planning and coordination during emergencies.
Existing Policies and Programs
• Lake County Water Resources and Watershed Protection District: Clear Lake Ambient Monitoring Program with monthly physical, chemical, and biological water quality data collection from the three arms of Clear Lake since 1960s. • Lake County Drought Resilience Plan: A plan to assist water purveyors and small users in building resilient supplies and infrastructure.
• Clear Lake Source Watershed Assessment Plan: Collaborative sanitary survey document assessing public water system capability to supply safe drinking water with Natural Resource Conservation Service grant funding.
• Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake: 15-member committee created by Assembly Bill 707 and making recommendations for rehabilitating Clear Lake through scientific research and restoration projects.
• Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians: Creation of Clear Lake water quality monitoring programs and cyanotoxin monitoring efforts for harmful algal bloom protection. • Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake: Partnership with United States Environmental Protection Agency providing National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant for water quality data collection.
• UC Davis/Tahoe Environmental Research Center: Multiyear scientific research contract for Clear Lake rehabilitation with dedicated data portal and wind mapping. • U.S. Geological Survey: Hydrological and aquatic ecology studies, including active gaging stations, water quality monitoring, and watershed monitoring of Clear Lake tributaries.
• San Francisco Estuary Institute: Harmful Algal Bloom Satellite Analysis Tool monitoring and mapping cyanobacteria presence.
• Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency: Groundwater Management Plan and monitoring groundwater levels during drought periods.
• Westside Sacramento Integrated Regional Water Management Plan: Five-county collaborative approach, including assessment of water supply reliability and monitoring of groundwater conditions.
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• Clear Lake Environmental Research Center: Lab provides the only accredited microbiology lake in Lake County and serves drinking water systems. • Firefighting Linked Auxiliary Supply Hydraulic Energy Storage (FLASHES) Project:
High-elevation storage tanks creating roughly 90 million gallons of stored water and operating up to three Pelton turbines above SR-29 will act as a firefighting resource and renewable energy source.
Identified Gaps
• Planning and Implementation Coordination: Despite extensive scientific data and monitoring, lack of comprehensive planning and implementation framework to act on research findings and coordinate response across agencies. • Data Integration and Coordination: Multiple water quality monitoring programs operate with limited coordination and data integration across platforms. • Regional Emergency Coordination: Programs operate independently without comprehensive coordination mechanisms between numerous water providers during multisystem emergencies.
• Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment: Comprehensive infrastructure vulnerability assessments for climate hazards lacking across water systems. • Small Water System Support: Limited technical and financial assistance for small water systems to address algal bloom treatment, infrastructure hardening, and climate adaptation beyond existing grant programs.
• Harmful Algal Bloom Early Warning: Despite satellite monitoring tools, lack of integrated early warning system connecting monitoring data to public health response. • Long-term Funding Sustainability: Dependence on grant funding for critical monitoring programs creates uncertainty for continuous long-term water quality assessment.
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Water Security
GOAL 9: RELIABLE, SAFE, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO CLEAN, POTABLE WATER FOR ALL LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITIES.
Strategy 27: Water Quality Monitoring and Improvement. Strengthen collaborative water quality monitoring and response programs to address harmful algal blooms (HAB), legacy contamination, and land use impacts on water quality.
Action 27.1: Continue to support the efforts of the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake to secure State funding and implement priority projects for harmful algal bloom prevention, mercury remediation, and water quality improvement in Clear Lake. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Watershed Protection District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Water Resources Department, San Francisco Estuary Institute, Tribes, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board, water providers.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; Environmental Protection Agency Public Water System Supervision grants; Center for Disease Control Environmental Health Tracking grants.
Action 27.2: Establish integrated early warning systems that connect San Francisco Estuary Institute Harmful Algal Bloom Satellite Analysis Tool monitoring data to County public health response protocols and water treatment decisions.
Applicable Jurisdictions: Evaluation
Action Type: Lake County Department of Public Health
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Water Resources Department, San Francisco Estuary Institute, Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clearlake, Tribes, water providers.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; Environmental Protection Agency Public Water System Supervision grants; Center for Disease Control Environmental Health Tracking grants.
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Action 27.3: Coordinate with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to accelerate remedial actions at the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site and monitor impacts on Clear Lake water quality and Tribal community health.
Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County
Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Environmental Health Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: California Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Elem Indian Colony, California Department of Toxic Substances Control.
Time frame: Long term (Year 5+)
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: Environmental Protection Agency Superfund Remedial Program funding; Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants Program; City or County general funds.
Action 27.4: Integrate existing data gathering efforts currently underway around Clear Lake to improve regional water quality management and reduce data silos.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Coordination Responsible Agency: Lake County Watershed Protection District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Tribal governments, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Lake County Environmental Health Department, Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant; United States Geologic Survey Water Cooperative Program; California State Water Resources Control Board Surface Water Ambient Monitoring Program.
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Action 27.5: Establish sewer line and septic tank inspections within a 100-foot buffer zone of riparian corridors and lake shorelines consistent with Lake County creek setback ordinances and state water quality protection standards to identify failing or at-risk systems that may contribute to water quality degradation.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Health Services
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, Lake County Special Districts, City of Lakeport, Tribal governments, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: City or County general funds.
Action 27.6: Develop a program that provides technical assistance and financial incentives for properties with aging or failing septic systems within 100 feet of waterways within existing sewer district service areas to connect to municipal sewer systems.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Public Health Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, Lake County Special Districts, City of Lakeport, Tribal governments, Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Medium ($100k-$500k)
Financial Options: City or County general funds.
Action 27.7: Develop and implement a comprehensive non-point source pollution prevention education campaign to reduce contamination of Clear Lake and local waterways, addressing sources such as pet waste management, proper trash disposal, illegal dumping prevention, residential chemical use, septic system maintenance, and other land-based pollutants that affect water quality.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Water Resources Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Environmental Health Department, Clear Lake Clean Water Program, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Lake County Public Services Department.
Time frame: Mid-term (Year 2-5)
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Cost: Medium-High ($500k-$2 million)
Financial Options: California State Water Resources Control Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program, United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants, Blue Ribbon Committee funding, County or City sewer connection fee revenue, City or County general funds.
Strategy 28: Water Supply Infrastructure and Emergency Coordination. Improve resilience and reliability of water sources and water delivery and treatment infrastructure.
Action 28.1: Develop integrated emergency water supply planning and coordination mechanisms between all public and private water entities during multi-system emergencies, droughts, and Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Office of Climate Resiliency Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Community Development Department, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency, water purveyors.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program; California Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation Planning grants; City or County general funds.
Action 28.2: Establish technical and financial assistance programs for small water systems to address harmful algal bloom treatment capabilities, backup power systems, and infrastructure hardening against climate impacts.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Responsible Agency: Lake County Environmental Health Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Cal Rural Water Association, Lake County Department of Water Resources, Lake County Water Shortage Task Force, local water districts.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Program; California Water Boards Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
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Action 28.3: Continue to support and coordinate with the Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency to ensure long-term groundwater sustainability and monitoring during drought periods.
Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County
Action Type: Education/Outreach/Coordination
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Big Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency, California Department of Water Resources, groundwater users.
Time frame: Ongoing
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: Sustainable Groundwater Management Act grants; California Department of Water Resources funding; Westside Sacramento Integrated Regional Water Management Plan funding.
Strategy 29: Water Conservation and Drought Resilience for Vulnerable Populations. Expand water conservation programs, retrofit assistance, and drought resilience planning and ensure participation of vulnerable populations, including tribal communities, low-income households, and small domestic water users.
Action 29.1: Implement the Lake County Drought Resilience Plan to assist state small water systems and domestic wells in building resilient supplies and infrastructure. (existing plan) Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County
Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Cal Rural Water Association, domestic well users, small water system operators, County Water Shortage Task Force.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)/Ongoing
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: California Department of Water Resources Drought Planning grants; United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development grants; City or County general funds.
Action 29.2: Coordinate with the Northern California Regional Energy Network to establish low-income assistance programs for water conservation retrofits to help vulnerable households install climateresilient fixtures, drought-resistant landscaping, and water-efficient appliances.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Programmatic
Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Development Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Sanitation District, water districts, low-income housing providers.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
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Cost: Medium ($100k–$500k)
Financial Options: California Low-Income Weatherization Program; United States Department of Agriculture Single Family Housing Repair grants; City of Clearlake Measure V.
Action 30.3: Expand enforcement of the Lake County Water Conservation Ordinance requirements to include updated standards for climate-resilient fixtures and drought-resistant landscaping in new development and major renovations.
Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County
Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Sanitation District, Lake County Community Development Department.
Time frame: Short term (Year 1)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: County or City general funds; building permit fee revenue.
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Wetland Integrity
Wetlands provide critical habitat, filter and retain nutrient pollution, store carbon, enhance water quality, control erosion, and provide spaces for recreation. They are local and regional centers of biodiversity that support species found nowhere else across western landscapes.
In Lake County, wetlands surrounding Clear Lake and riparian areas along numerous streams provide essential ecosystem services, including water filtration, flood control, carbon sequestration, and habitat for the threatened Clear Lake hitch. Climate change threatens these wetland ecosystems through drought that can cause wetland areas to dry out, extreme heat that exacerbates harmful algal blooms, and altered precipitation patterns that affect wetland hydrology. Functional wetland ecosystems serve increasingly important roles in buffering impacts from extreme climate events and upland disturbances such as flooding and erosion.
Existing Policies and Programs
• Lake County Resource Conservation District: Wetland and riparian restoration projects, such as Wright Wetlands Preserve restoration implementation. • Clear Lake Environmental Research Center: Habitat protection coordination and wetland conservation activities.
• Lake County Watershed Protection District: Levee and flood control infrastructure maintenance balancing flood protection with wetland preservation. • Clear Lake Clean Water Program: Stormwater management coordination integrating natural wetland systems for water quality improvement.
• Lake County Development Review Process: Wetland protection requirements for new development projects.
• Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake: 15-member committee with $22 million in State investments, including wetland restoration activities. • Middle Creek Restoration Project: Comprehensive riparian and wetland habitat restoration.
• Kuulanapo Wetland Preserve: Lake County Land Trust wetland preserve providing wildlife habitat along Forbes Creek.
• UC Davis/Tahoe Environmental Research Center: Wetland research and monitoring as part of Clear Lake rehabilitation efforts.
• Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance: Wetland and riparian restoration projects and invasive species removal.
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Identified Gaps
• Comprehensive Wetland Restoration
Program: No systematic program exists
to address climate change impacts on
wetlands comprehensively across the
county.
• Wetland and Riparian Habitat Mapping:
Lack of comprehensive assessment of
wetland and riparian habitat conditions
and climate vulnerability.
• Integrated Flood Control Planning:
Limited integration between flood control
infrastructure maintenance and wetland
conservation objectives, such as naturebased solutions, with maintenance triggers needing climate adaptation focus.
• Dedicated Restoration Funding:
Insufficient dedicated funding streams
specifically for wetland restoration
projects beyond grant-dependent
programs.
• Recreation-Conservation Balance: Few sustainable recreation management approaches to protect wetland ecosystems while providing recreational access, with potential to incorporate CalRec Vision principles for balanced recreational planning.
CalRec Vision
The CalRec Vision initiative aims to foster
cross-jurisdictional collaboration to
advance sustainable outdoor recreation
throughout California. The white paper,
developed by the Mammoth Lakes Trails
and Public Access Foundation in 2020,
highlights three fundamental components
of sustainability: environmental
protection, economic opportunities, and
social impact. This framework highlights
the need to partnerships across federal,
State, regional, and local land
management agencies to ensure that
outdoor recreation economies can
continue to thrive across the State.
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GOAL 10: PROTECTED AND RESTORED WETLAND AND RIPARIAN ECOSYSTEMS PROVIDE
ESSENTIAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES, PROVIDE NATURAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE BENEFITS,
AND ARE KEY LINKAGES BETWEEN UPLAND AND AQUATIC SYSTEMS IN FORESTED LANDSCAPES.
Strategy 30: Existing Wetland Programs. Strengthen coordination between existing wetland restoration and conservation programs.
Action 30.1: Continue to support, expand, and secure funding for the Middle Creek Restoration Project to serve as a model for comprehensive riparian and wetland habitat restoration and wetland carbon sequestration enhancement capabilities. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: Lake County
Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake County Department of Water Resources Supporting Agencies/Organizations: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle Creek Restoration Coalition, Lake County Resource Conservation District, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake, Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake, Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California
Time frame: Ongoing
Cost: High ($2 million+)
Financial Options: California Wildlife Conservation Board grants; Blue Ribbon Committee state investment allocation; Environmental Protection Agency Wetland Program Development Grants; Wildlife Conservation Board Stream Flow Enhancement Grant; Environmental Protection Agency Clean Water Act Section 319 Nonpoint Source Program.
Action 30.2: Coordinate with the Clear Lake Environmental Research Center and Lake County Watershed Protection District to establish a comprehensive wetland and riparian habitat vulnerability mapping program.
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Evaluation
Responsible Agency: Lake County Resource Conservation District Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
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Financial Options: California Environmental Quality Act mitigation funding; US Fish and Wildlife Service Partners for Wildlife grants; California Wildlife Conservation Board planning grants; California Department of Fish Wildlife Addressing Climate Impacts funding.
Action 30.3: Expand the Clear Lake Wildlife Area and Kuulanapo Wetland Preserve programs to include climate-adaptive management protocols and recreational access planning. (existing program) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Land Trust, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, City of Lakeport Parks and Recreation Department, Clear Lake Environmental Research Center, Lake County Office of Climate Resilience.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium ($100k–500k)
Financial Options: California Outdoors for All Grant Program; California Wildlife Conservation Board planning grants; City or County general funds.
Strategy 31: Nature-Based Solutions for Flood Control and Stormwater Management. Integrate natural wetland systems into flood control infrastructure and stormwater management programs.
Action 31.1: Expand the Clear Lake Clean Water Program to implement comprehensive stormwater management utilizing natural wetland systems countywide for water quality improvement and flood control. (existing program)
Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Capital Improvement/Infrastructure Projects Responsible Agency: Lake County Water Resources Department Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Clear Lake Clean Water Program, Lake County Resource Conservation District, Clearlake Public Works Department, Lakeport Public Works Department.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Medium-High ($500k–$2 million)
Financial Options: Environmental Protection Agency Section 319 grants; California Stormwater Grant Program; Wildlife Conservation Board Stream Flow Enhancement Grant; Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund; CDFW Addressing Climate Impacts funding.
Action 31.2: Update development review processes to require nature-based stormwater management standards and climate resilience criteria. (existing plans) Applicable Jurisdictions: County of Lake, City of Clearlake, City of Lakeport Action Type: Plans/Regulations
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Responsible Agency: Lake County Community Development Department, Clear Lake Community Development Department, Lakeport Community Development Department.
Supporting Agencies/Organizations: Lake County Environmental Health Department.
Time frame: Midterm (Year 2–5)
Cost: Low (Less than $100k)
Financial Options: City or County general funds.
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Achieving Resilience
Implementation of the Climate Adaptation Plan will require sustained collaboration, funding, and ongoing monitoring to ensure that actions remain effective under evolving climate conditions. Next steps will include coordination with the Lake County Office of Climate Resilience and Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority to guide implementation of the Climate Adaptation Plan. Ongoing engagement with Tribes, community-based organizations, and the public will ensure that adaptation efforts remain inclusive, equitable, and aligned with Lake County’s long-term resilience goals.
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GLOSSARY
Action: A specific implementation measure that carries out a strategy. Actions include detailed information on applicable jurisdictions, responsible agencies, supporting organizations, timeframes, costs, and funding sources to support implementation by staff and community partners.
Adaptation: Making changes in response to current or future conditions (such as the increased frequency and intensity of climate-related hazards), usually to reduce harm and to take advantage of new opportunities.
Adaptive Capacity: The combination of the strengths, attributes, and resources available to an individual, community, society, or organization that can be used to prepare for and undertake actions to reduce adverse impacts, moderate harm, or exploit beneficial opportunities.
Cascading or Compounding Effects: Extreme events that link together hazards over days, weeks, or months, resulting in multiplied effects that cause secondary and sometimes tertiary damage, exceeding the damage of the initial hazard event.
Climate Change: A change in the state of the climate that can be identified by changes in the mean, and/or the variability, of its properties, and that persists for an extended period, typically decades or longer.
Carbon Sequestration: The process of storing carbon dioxide in locations other than the atmosphere, where it cannot contribute to climate change or ocean acidification. For the purposes of this plan, carbon sequestration refers to nature-based carbon removal through the storage of atmospheric carbon in vegetation, soils, woody products, and aquatic environments.
Community Asset: A valued feature of a community that may be harmed by climate change. Community assets may include buildings, infrastructure, community services, ecosystems, and economic drivers.
Community Risk Reduction Authority: A joint powers authority formed in 2023 that brought together Lake County, the cities of Clearlake and Lakeport, fire protection districts, water districts, the Lake County Watershed Protection District, and four tribal governments to collaborate on climate resilience planning.
Exposure: The presence of people, infrastructure, natural systems, and economic, cultural, and social resources in areas that are subject to harm.
Goal: An ideal future end state related to community resilience.
Hazard: An event or physical condition that has the potential to cause fatalities, injuries, property damage, infrastructure damage, damage to the environment, interruption of business, or other types of harm or loss.
Impact: The effects (especially the negative effects) of a hazard or other conditions associated with climate change.
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Lake County 2050: The comprehensive update to Lake County's General Plan, developed concurrently with the Climate Adaptation Plan to ensure integrated planning and community engagement.
Pillars of Landscape Resilience: A framework adopted by Lake County's Office of Climate Resiliency in 2022 that addresses resilience through ten interconnected pillars: air quality, biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, economic diversity, fire-adapted communities, fire dynamics, forest resilience, social and cultural well-being, water security, and wetland integrity.
Resilience: The capacity of any entity—an individual, a community, an organization, or a natural system— to prepare for disruptions, to recover from shocks and stresses, and to adapt and change from a disruptive experience. Community resilience is the ability of communities to withstand, recover, and learn from past disasters to strengthen future response and recovery efforts.
Resilience Centers: Community-serving facilities upgraded to provide local communities with shelter, water, and electricity during climate-related events or disasters.
Risk: The potential for damage or loss created by the interaction of hazards with assets such as buildings, infrastructure, or natural and cultural resources.
Strategy: A general policy meant to reduce climate-related risks and increase resilience across communities, infrastructure, and natural systems
Vulnerability: The degree to which natural, built, and human systems are susceptible to harm from exposure to stresses associated with environmental and social change and from the absence of capacity to adapt.
Vulnerability Analysis: An assessment of how a changing climate may harm a community and which elements—people, buildings and structures, resources, and other assets—are most vulnerable to its effects based on an assessment of exposure, sensitivity, potential impact(s), and the community's adaptive capacity.
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ENDNOTES
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ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?t=Income+ (Households,+Families,+Individuals)&g=050XX00US06033_160XX00US0613945,0639710. 4 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Sex by Age. Table B01001 of American Community Survey, 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=B01001&g=050XX00US06033. 5 United States Census Bureau. 2025, June 30 (accessed). Lake County, California. Profile page. https://data.census.gov/profile/Lake_County,_California?g=050XX00US06033. 6 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Disability Characteristics. Table S1810 of American Community Survey, 2021:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S1810&g=050XX00US06033. 7 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Physical Housing Characteristics for Occupied Housing Units. Table S2504 of American Community Survey, 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S2504&g=050XX00US06033. 8 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions. Table S2801 of American Community Survey, 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S2801&g=050XX00US06033. 9 Lake County Behavioral Health Services. 2023. 2023 Lake County 2023 PIT Report. https://www.lakecoc.org/2021-pit-count-restults.
10 United States Census Bureau. 2022. Financial Characteristics. Table S2503 of American Community Survey, 2022:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?t=Income+ (Households,+Families,+Individuals)&g=050XX00US06033_160XX00US0613945,0639710. 11 United States Census Bureau. 2023. Clearlake city, California. Profile page. https://data.census.gov/profile/Clearlake_city,_California?g=160XX00US0613945. 12 United States Census Bureau. 2022. Financial Characteristics. Table S2503 of American Community Survey, 2022:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?t=Income+ (Households,+Families,+Individuals)&g=050XX00US06033_160XX00US0613945,0639710. 13 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Disability Characteristics. Table S1810 of American Community Survey, 2021:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Clearlake CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S1810&g=160XX00US0613945. 14 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions. Table S2801 of American Community Survey, 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates, Clearlake CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S2801&g=160XX00US0613945. 15 United States Census Bureau. 2022. Financial Characteristics. Table S2503 of American Community Survey, 2022:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lakeport CA. https://data.census.gov/table?t=Income+ (Households,+Families,+Individuals)&g=050XX00US06033_160XX00US0613945,0639710. 16 United States Census Bureau. 2022. Financial Characteristics. Table S2503 of American Community Survey, 2022:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lakeport CA. https://data.census.gov/table?t=Income+ (Households,+Families,+Individuals)&g=050XX00US06033_160XX00US0613945,0639710. 17 United States Census Bureau. 2023. Lakeport, California. Profile page. https://data.census.gov/profile/Lakeport_city,_California?g=160XX00US0639710.
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18 United States Census Bureau. 2022. Financial Characteristics. Table S2503 of American Community Survey, 2022:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?t=Income+ (Households,+Families,+Individuals)&g=050XX00US06033_160XX00US0613945,0639710. 19 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Disability Characteristics. Table S1810 of American Community Survey, 2021:
ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lakeport CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S1810&g=160XX00US0639710. 20 United States Census Bureau. 2021. Types of Computers and Internet Subscriptions. Table S2801 of American Community Survey, 2021: ACS 5-Year Estimates, Lake County CA. https://data.census.gov/table?q=S2801&g=050XX00US06033. 21 California Natural Resources Agency. 2024. California Climate Adaptation Strategy. https://climateresilience.ca.gov/.
22 California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. 2020. California Adaptation Planning Guide. https://www.caloes.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Hazard-Mitigation/Documents/CA-Adaptation-Planning-Guide -FINAL-June-2020-Accessible.pdf.
23 Alliance of Regional Collaboratives for Climate Adaptation. 2016. Introducing SB 379: Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Strategies. https://arccacalifornia.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/SB-379-Fact-Sheet-2.24.16.pdf 24 California Natural Resources Agency. 2018. Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake. https://resources.ca.gov/Initiatives/Blue-Ribbon-Committee-for-the-Rehabilitation-of-Clear-Lake. 25 California Natural Resources Agency. 2018. Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake. https://resources.ca.gov/Initiatives/Blue-Ribbon-Committee-for-the-Rehabilitation-of-Clear-Lake. 26 Tracking California. 2025, August 8 (accessed). Community Health Adaptation and Resilience Mobilization (CHARM) Lake County. https://trackingcalifornia.org/projects/charm#gsc.tab=0. 27 Chile California Council. 2025, August 8 (accessed). State Awards $2 Million to 10 California Native American Tribes for Climate and Clean Energy Projects. https://chile-california.org/en/articles/state-awards-2-million-to-10- california-native-american-tribes-for-climate-and-clean-energy-projects/. 28 County of Lake. 2024. Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority Awarded Grant Funds to Address Biomass Issues Threatening Lake County. Press Release. https://www.lakecountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/ 12932/Press-Release-RRA-Awarded-Grant-Funds-To-Address-Biomass-Issues-Threatening-Lake-County-112124. 29 Caltrans. 2025. California Awards $26 Million in Sustainable Planning Transportation Grants to Local Projects.
Press release. https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-1/d1-news/d1-news-release-2025-07-02. 30 No author. 2025. “North Coast Opportunities, Inc. secures $2.3 million to launch SolarCHILL, a project protecting vulnerable residents.” Lake County Record-Bee. https://www.record-bee.com/2025/06/18/solarchill/. 31 U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit. 2024, December 17 (accessed). Glossary. https://toolkit.climate.gov/content/glossary.
32 U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit. 2024. Glossary. https://toolkit.climate.gov/content/glossary. 33 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. 34 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. 35 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. 36 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. 37 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. 38 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/. 39 Public Health Institute. 2022. “Harmful Toxins from Algal Bloom Are Contaminating Drinking Water, According to a New Study in Clear Lake, CA.” https://www.phi.org/press/harmful-toxins-from-algal-bloom-are-contaminatingdrinking-water-according-to-a-new-study-in-clear-lake-ca/. 40 Cal-Adapt. 2024. Annual Averages. https://cal-adapt.org/tools/annual-averages/.
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Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 1 Agenda Item # VI.B.1.
CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council ☒
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District ☐
Lakeport Industrial Development Authority ☐
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport ☐
STAFF REPORT
RE: Pedestrian Safety Improvements Adjacent to Lakeport Unified School District Facilities – Project Update
MEETING DATE: 01/20/2026
SUBMITTED BY: Ron Ladd, Public Works Director
PURPOSE OF REPORT: ☒Information only ☐ Discussion ☐Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
This staff report provides an informational update to the City Council on the continuation of a previously reported multi-agency collaboration involving the City of Lakeport, Blue Zones, Lakeport Unified School District, and Civic Well, focused on identifying and implementing pedestrian safety improvements on school property and immediately adjacent City right-of-way.
No formal action is being requested of the City Council at this time.
BACKGROUND/ DISCUSSION:
At a prior City Council meeting, staff reported on a collaborative effort between the City of Lakeport, Blue Zones, Lakeport Unified School District, and CivicWell to evaluate pedestrian conditions at the Lakeport Unified School District school complex. The purpose of this collaboration was to identify practical, near-term pedestrian safety improvements that enhance accessibility and safety for students, families, and the surrounding community, particularly where City infrastructure interfaces with school facilities. Through joint site walks and coordination meetings, the group identified targeted pedestrian improvements on school property and within the City right-of-way at the intersection of Lange Street and Geiselman Street, including high-visibility crosswalk enhancements, pedestrian curb ramp and landing upgrades, minor sidewalk and pathway corrections, pedestrian safety signage, and limited striping adjustments to improve connectivity and visibility at key school access points. These improvements are consistent with the City’s broader pedestrian safety goals, Safe Routes to School principles, and the City’s Active Transportation planning efforts. Following this coordination, Blue Zones offered $12,500 in funding to support implementation of a portion of the identified improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:
Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 2 Agenda Item # VI.B.1.
When the project is finalized and ready for implementation, City staff anticipates the project will be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), as the improvements are expected to consist of minor alterations to existing public facilities and right-of-way with no expansion of use. Any required CEQA documentation, including the filing of a Notice of Exemption, will be completed prior to project approval or construction, as applicable.
OPTIONS:
1. Receive and file this informational report. No action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
☒ None ☐ Not to exceed Budgeted Item? ☐Yes ☐ No
Budget Adjustment Needed? ☐Yes ☒ No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): ☐ General Fund ☐ Water OM Fund ☐ Sewer OM Fund ☐ Other:
Comments:
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☐ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☐ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☒ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☒ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☒ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☐ Priority #6: Economic Development
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Receive and file the project update focused on identifying and implementing pedestrian safety improvements on the Lakeport Unified School District property and immediately adjacent City right-ofway. ☐ Attachments:
Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 1 Agenda Item #VI.C.1.
CITY OF LAKEPORT
City Council ☒
City of Lakeport Municipal Sewer District ☐
Lakeport Industrial Development Authority ☐
Municipal Financing Agency of Lakeport ☐
STAFF REPORT
RE: Resolution Adopting a Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy and Application
MEETING DATE: 1/20/2026
SUBMITTED BY: Kelly Buendia, Administrative Services Director PURPOSE OF REPORT: ☐Information only ☐ Discussion ☒Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL/BOARD:
The City Council is asked to approve a Resolution adopting the Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy and Application.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Organized fishing tournaments periodically request use of City-owned boat ramps, parking areas, and adjacent park facilities. While the City does not regulate fishing or lake activity, these events can affect parking availability, public access, and park resources.
The proposed policy establishes a clear and consistent framework for reviewing and approving these requests. It defines application timelines, insurance requirements, operational limits, and criteria for when City Council approval is required versus when administrative approval may be granted by the City Manager.
The Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy:
• Regulates use of City-owned facilities only;
• Establishes standardized deadlines and insurance requirements; • Limits event footprint, parking use, signage, and commercial activity; • Identifies a designated weigh-in area; and
• Provides an annual application opening date to ensure fairness and transparency.
Low-impact events meeting all policy requirements may be approved administratively by the City Manager.
Events exceeding defined thresholds for size, footprint, or commercial activity require City Council approval and additional processing time.
Adoption of this policy will improve consistency, protect City facilities, and provide clear expectations for event organizers and the public.
Meeting Date: 01/20/2026 Page 2 Agenda Item #VI.C.1.
OPTIONS:
1. Approve the Resolution Adopting a Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy and Application.
2. Provide alternative direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
☐ None ☐ $ Budgeted Item? ☐Yes ☐ No
Budget Adjustment Needed? ☐Yes ☐ No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): ☐ General Fund ☐ Water OM Fund ☐ Sewer OM Fund ☐ Other:
Comments: None
COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
☐ Priority #1: Public Safety & Crisis Response
☐ Priority #2: Disaster Resiliency
☒ Priority #3: Good Governance & Fiscal Stability
☐ Priority #4: Capital Infrastructure Improvement
☐ Priority #5: Safe, Sustainable & Attractive Neighborhoods ☒ Priority #6: Economic Development
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Approve a resolution adopting a Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy and Application ☒ Attachments: 1. Resolution and Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy X
RESOLUTION NO. XXXX (2026)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT ADOPTING
A FISHING TOURNAMENT FACILITY USE POLICY
WHEREAS, organized fishing tournaments periodically request use of City-owned boat ramps, parking areas, and adjacent park facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City does not regulate fishing activity or the lake itself, but has authority over the use of City-owned facilities and public parks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a clear, consistent, and transparent process for the review and approval of fishing tournament use of City facilities; and WHEREAS, the proposed Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy establishes application timelines, insurance requirements, operational limits, and approval thresholds; and WHEREAS, the policy provides that low-impact tournaments meeting defined criteria may be approved administratively by the City Manager, while larger or higher-impact events require City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, section 9.08.030 of the Lakeport Municipal Code prohibits all commercial sales, display, advertising, and/or solicitation or other similar activities in City parklands unless such activity has received prior City Council approval; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy would authorize certain incidental commercial activities take place on City parklands when directly related to approved tournaments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEPORT:
SECTION 1. The Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy and Application, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. The City Manager is authorized to administratively approve fishing tournament facility use permits that comply with all requirements of the adopted policy and qualify as low-impact events.
SECTION 3. Fishing tournaments that exceed the size, scope, footprint, or commercial activity limits established in the policy shall require City Council approval.
SECTION 4. The adoption of a this policy is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15378(b)(5) and 15061(b)(3) as it is an organizational activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, or phrase in this Resolution or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Resolution or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted each section irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or ineffective.
SECTION 6. This Resolution take effective immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution in accordance with applicable law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lakeport, County of Lake, State of California on this 20th day of January, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
______________________________
Brandon Disney, Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Kelly Buendia, City Clerk
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City of Lakeport – Fishing Tournament Facility Use Policy & Application Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to regulate the use of City-owned facilities (boat ramps, parking lots, and adjacent park areas) in connection with organized fishing tournaments.
The City does not regulate lake or fishery activities, which remain under the jurisdiction of the State and/or Federal authorities. This permit system ensures safe public access, prevents facility conflicts, and protects park property and public resources during tournament-related events.
Section 2. Permit Requirement
Any organized fishing tournament or event that uses City-owned ramps, docks, parking, or park areas must obtain a Facility Use Permit for Fishing Events. A “fishing tournament” means any event that:
- Has a centralized registration, weigh-in, or awards area; - Collects entry fees or awards prizes; or
- Exceeds 10 boats or 25 anglers launching from a City facility.
Section 3. Application & Approval Timeline
Step Description Deadline / Rule
1. Application Submitted Applicant provides event
details using the official
form (below)
At least 45 calendar days
before event
2. Conditional Hold City staff tentatively
reserves date/ramp and
issues a “Pending
Insurance” confirmation
Within 10 business days of
application
3. Insurance & Payment Due Applicant must submit valid
insurance certificate and
pay fees
No later than 14 calendar
days before event
4. Final Approval City issues the signed
permit once insurance
verified
No later than 14 days before
event
5. Auto-Cancellation If insurance not received by
21-day deadline
Reservation automatically
canceled
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Annual Opening Date for Applications:
The City will begin accepting applications for fishing tournament facility use on November 1 of each calendar year for events to be held during the following year.
Applications received prior to this date will not be processed or held. All eligible applications received on or after the opening date will be reviewed on a first-come, firstserved basis.
Dates may not be reserved verbally or by email prior to the official application period. A completed application and applicable fee must be received to secure the requested date.
Note: Events that require City Council approval due to expanded size, footprint, or sales components must be submitted at least 90 days before the requested event date.
Section 4. Insurance Requirements
1. Minimum Coverage:
- General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate - Certificate must name: “City of Lakeport, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, and agents” as Additional Insured on a primary and noncontributory basis.
2. Small Event Exception: Insurance may be waived for events with fewer than 10 boats and no prizes, at the discretion of the City Manager.
3. Timing: Certificate must be received and approved no later than 21 days before the event date. Certificates issued more than 60 days before the event are not accepted unless confirmed as active through the event date.
4. Failure to Provide Insurance: If proof of insurance is not received by the stated deadline, the reservation is automatically canceled and the event may not occur.
Section 5. Facility & Park Rules
All park and facility use shall comply with the Library Park Event Guidelines (Attachment A), including:
- No driving or parking on grass or sidewalks
- No tent stakes, inflatables, or petting zoos
- No alcohol without City-issued alcohol permit (no glass containers) - All trash must be removed; organizer responsible for clean-up - No vending or sales without Council approval
Section 6. Event Operations
• Ramp & Parking Use: Permit allows use only of designated ramps and lots listed in the approval. Public access must remain open.
• Duration: Facility use limited to posted park hours unless otherwise approved. • Noise & Public Safety: Organizer responsible for orderly conduct, emergency access, and public safety coordination.
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• Signage: Temporary signs allowed only during the permitted event; no stakes or ground penetration.
• Weigh-in Area: Must be on paved/hard surface and away from turf or irrigation, with the exception of the grass area north of the Third Street boat ramp • Maximum Use of City Facilities:
Events may not occupy more than four (4) designated auto or boat-trailer parking spaces for tournament operations, including any tents, registration tables, or weigh-in staging. All other parking spaces must remain open to the general public. • Temporary No Parking Signs:
It is the sole responsibility of the permit holder to post any temporary “No Parking” signs needed to reserve the permitted spaces. All signs shall comply with California Vehicle Code §22507 and applicable City ordinances. Signs must clearly display the event date and hours, be placed no less than 24 hours prior to the event, and be removed immediately upon conclusion. The City is not responsible for posting, enforcing, or maintaining these signs.
Any temporary “No Parking” signs shall not supersede existing parking and traffic regulations, including any and all posted disabled-access parking spaces, Blue, White, Yellow, or Red Curb zones, or where existing No Parking signs are present. • Weigh-In Location:
All weigh-in and award activities shall be set up in the grass area north of the Third Street boat ramp, unless otherwise approved in writing by the City. Equipment must be weighted, not staked, and must comply with the Library Park Event Guidelines. • Merchandise and Sales Limits:
Only incidental merchandise directly related to the event (such as tournament T-shirts, club apparel, or angler gear sold to participants) may be sold under this permit. No general retail, food vending, or unrelated product sales are allowed without additional City Council approval.
• Expanded Events:
Any event that exceeds the approved size, scope, footprint, or includes additional sales or commercial vendors must receive City Council approval. This includes any event with more than 100 boats or 200 anglers. Applications requiring Council action must be submitted no less than 90 days prior to the event (an additional 45 days beyond the normal processing period).
Section 7. Equipment and Material Requests
A. Availability of City Equipment
The City may have limited equipment available for use by event organizers, including but not limited to k-rails and barricades. Availability of such equipment is not guaranteed and is contingent upon operational needs, scheduling, and existing commitments. 431284.1
B. Request Procedure
Applicants wishing to use City-provided equipment shall indicate their request on the event application form under “Other Requests” or submit the request in writing no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the scheduled event date. The City will review each request and notify the applicant of availability.
C. Pickup and Return
If approved, the applicant shall be responsible for the pickup, transportation, and return of any equipment to the designated City facility. The City does not provide delivery, setup, or retrieval services for k-rails, barricades, or any other materials. All equipment must be returned in the same condition as issued. Any loss or damage may result in the assessment of repair or replacement costs to the applicant.
D. Disclaimer
The provision of equipment by the City is a courtesy service and does not constitute a guaranteed or contractual obligation. The City assumes no liability for equipment use, transport, or placement by the applicant or associated parties.
Section 9. Enforcement & Penalties
Conducting a tournament without a valid Facility Use Permit is prohibited and may result in immediate suspension of activity and denial of future permits for up to one (1) year. The City reserves the right to cancel or revoke a permit if false information is provided or if event conditions violate park rules or safety standards. 431284.1
Fishing Tournament Facility Use Permit Application
(Submit at least 45 days prior to the event)
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization/Club: ____________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Phone: _______________ Email: __________________
EVENT DETAILS
Tournament Name: ______________________________
Date(s): __________________ Time: _______________
Location(s): (launch, parking, weigh-in) __________________ # of Boats: ________ # of Anglers: ________
Event Format: ☐ Catch & Release ☐ Weigh-In ☐ Other: ___________ Prize/Entry Fee: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Target Species (optional): ______________________
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
Requested ramp(s): ______________________________
Expected spectators: __________
Use City park areas for weigh-in or awards? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Food or merchandise sales? ☐ Yes ☐ No (if yes, separate permit required)
INSURANCE INFORMATION
Carrier: ________________________
Policy #: ________________________
Coverage Amount: ________________
Certificate attached: ☐ Yes ☐ Pending
(Must name City as additional insured and be submitted 21 days before event) 431284.1
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
I have read and agree to comply with the City of Lakeport Facility Use Policy for Fishing Events and the Library Park Event Guidelines.
I understand that failure to submit required insurance or reports by stated deadlines or to otherwise comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations will result in cancellation.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE PERMIT APPLICANT AGREES TO
INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY OF LAKEPORT, ITS ELECTED AND
APPOINTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, CONTRACTORS,
REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS, FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITIES,
LOSSES, DAMAGES, INJURIES, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS,
PROCEEDINGS, JUDGMENTS, FINES, PENALTIES, COSTS, AND EXPENSES (INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS), ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE ACTIVITIES APPROVED HEREUNDER; CITY'S APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION AND ANY DETERMINATIONS RELATED THERETO; ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF THE PERMIT HOLDER OR EVENT PARTICIPANT; THE CONDITION OR OPERATION OF ANY EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES PROVIDED OR MAINTAINED BY THE PERMIT HOLDER; AND
ANY VIOLATION OF FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW, EXCEPTING LIABILITIES DUE TO THE SOLE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY. THIS OBLIGATION SHALL
SURVIVE THE EXPIRATION OR REVOCATION OF THE FISHING TOURNAMENT FACILITY USE PERMIT.
Signature: ___________________________ Date: _______________ City Use Only
Item Received Verified
Application Form ☐ ☐
Insurance Certificate ☐ ☐
Fee Payment ☐ ☐
Post-Event Report ☐ ☐
Staff Approval _____________________________ Date: ____________ Final Permit Issued _____________________________ Date: ____________ Attachment A – Library Park Event Guidelines (attach existing document) Library Park Event Guidelines
• No automobiles, trailers, or other vehicles shall be driven or parked in any areas that are not designated. Driving on the grass or sidewalks is strictly prohibited at all times. • No BBQ’s on grass areas…. If you bring in a BBQ, pack out coals in your own container.
DO NOT dump coals on ground, around trees, etc.
• No Bounce houses or inflatable slides
• No Digging and/or driving stakes into the ground. Stakes may not be used to hold down canopies, as they will damage the shallow turf irrigation system. Alternatives include adhering canopies to coolers, sand bags, water buckets, etc. If tents/canopies are used, they must be weighed down, not staked.
• Trees & shrubs are protected; do NOT use staples, wire, ribbon, etc. on trees. These girdle the trees and can kill them.
• Water slides and ‘Slip slides” are not allowed.
• The possession and use of alcohol is prohibited in all public parks. A permit can be issued for special events. * no glass containers
• Dispose of all trash in the provided receptacles. If you have trash that will not fit in the City-provided containers, you must bag it and take the trash with you. • Petting zoos and pony rides are not allowed
• No person shall practice, carry on, or conduct any business or profession or other commercial enterprise nor sell or offer for sale any service, merchandise, article, or anything whatsoever in the park except by permit issued by the City Council Please see reverse side for Gazebo Guidelines
GUIDELINES FOR USE OF GAZEBO
Since the Gazebo and the setting are already beautiful, the use of taped or stapled decorations will not be
permitted. Flowers can be set in containers provided by participants but must be removed at the conclusion of
your event. The use of electric power can only be
arranged in advance through the City.
For your event you will have to share all facilities (tables, bathrooms, trash containers, parking, etc.) with the
general public on a first come, first served basis.
It should be clearly understood that this approval does not convey exclusive use of the park and that there may be other events occurring in the park or on the lake at the time of your event.