Individual actions for Itasca County Timelines: Itasca Community Actions

Residents split up their recommendations for climate change adaptation into individual actions and community actions. On a personal level, they urged other community members to create areas on their property to protect wildlife habitat and water quality, such as building birdhouses and planting native flowers. Along those lines, they also wanted to see a reduction in pesticide use and a shift away from manicured lawns. To promote energy efficiency, individuals can insulate their homes, purchase energy efficient bulbs, appliances, and fuel efficiency vehicles, and support more alternative energy sources in the county.