Sustainability

THPRD has long provided stewardship of natural areas, conducted energy and fuel efficiency evaluations, and run a recycling program. Responding to community interest and the district’s comprehensive plan, to “be a leader in climate change response by prioritizing sustainability & resiliency in design, operations, and maintenance,” THPRD’s board of directors adopted the district’s first climate action plan on March 13, 2024.

Actions in the mitigation section will help THPRD reduce the amount of greenhouse gases emitted, thereby helping to slow or stop the effects of climate change. Key actions include:

• Reducing building energy usage
• Using less water
• Updating the district’s purchasing policy

Actions in the adaptation section will help people and parks to thrive and be more comfortable in the face of extreme weather, such as hotter, drier summers. The district’s approach includes:

• Developing and implementing guidelines to create climate-adapted parks and facilities
• Supporting the community by participating in the Natural Hazard Mitigation Program
• Stewarding parks and natural areas to be resilient and minimizing wildfire risks

The plan will be carried out over a five-year period and aligns with the Oregon Global Warming Commission’s climate action goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 95% by 2050.

Click on the link below to see the whole plan:

• Climate Action Plan