Together with Our Valley Our Future and Sustainable NCW, this report that examines the impacts of heat, wildfires and smoke on residents, visitors, and businesses in the region. The report, “Climate Vulnerability Analysis for Chelan and Douglas Counties,” analyzes the key risks in four areas — physical health, mental health, economic health, and public health and safety — along with the region’s ability to mitigate those risks.

Sustainable NCW, Our Valley Our Future, and Elizabeth Walker Consulting oversaw the work of Cascadia Consulting, which researched and developed the report. OVOF also applied for and administered the state Department of Health grant that paid for the project. The report and its findings are tied to OVOF’s ‘Regional Wildfire Prevention, Preparedness and Recovery’ and ‘Post Carbon Economy’ initiatives in the OVOF Action Plan.