Southampton Town Hosts Climate Action Plan Public Engagement Session

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — The public is invited to join the Southampton Town planning department this week for a presentation on the progress of development of the Climate Action Plan.

A Zoom meeting on the CAP will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 4 p.m.

"Community support and feedback is an important part of the planning process, ensuring that the goals and objectives of the CAP reflect the interests and support of the community," town officials added.

Southampton Town is part of the Climate Smart Community program, an initiative of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with a goal of combating climate change.

Severe storms, hotter summers, coastal flooding, and rising water temperatures affecting marine life, and the quality of life, in general, are all more common occurrences, town officials said. The CAP will offer a roadmap of recommendations and actions to decrease municipal and community Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and meet the town's 2040 goal of carbon neutrality, they added.

"Community input is vital, so please join us," town officials urged.

To participate via Zoom, click here.