Climate Smart Pleasant Valley
Climate Smart Communities is a New York State program that helps local governments take action in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of climate change.
Upcoming Events
More events coming soon…..
The Road to Bronze
Organizing. Meeting. Learning. Leading. Doing.
This is Pleasant Valley’s story of the long and winding road to bronze where we are learning to reduce our green house emissions and adapt to climate change.
Continuing on the Road….. CAPI
The Climate Action Planning Institute (CAPI) is a facilitated, collaborative working group through which a select group of local governments develop individual government operations greenhouse gas emissions inventories (“GOGHGI”) and government operations climate action plans (“GOCAP”).
The Hudson Valley Regional Council (HVRC) in partnership with ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability), will be leading Dutchess CAPI.
Pollinator Pathway
Establishing pollinator-friendly habitats and food sources for bees, butterflies and birds.
The smallest green spaces, like flower boxes and curb strips,
can be part of a pathway.
Repair Café Pleasant Valley
Fix It ! Don’t Toss It!
Be a part of change
Are you asking yourself, “How can I help the Climate Smart Task Force?”
Click below to find ways to contribute to our mission.
So you want to do something…
You are not sure where to begin. Reducing GHG emissions, adapting to climate change, not enough time to join a group but what can you do?
Click below to find steps you can take; Now!
Adapting To and Being Prepared for Climate Change
More Hurricanes than before, excessive heat, flooding all the time and larger more agressive storms.
Don’t be left unprepared.
Things are changing but don’t just stand by and watch.
Adapt to the changes around you.
![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61562bb610df2f761c686687/8cb2f00b-692c-4575-9fe4-b1563b8a2615/single+flower.jpg)
Reduce Adapt Blog
Greater engagement with residents who care about the future of their hometown.
Click below to find out what we are doing and talking about.
![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61562bb610df2f761c686687/8cb724fb-ecf7-4bad-a82e-2c58e353f84a/mill-site-park-christmas.png)