OBJECTIVE

Identify potential pathways to transition from an extractive and inequitable community to a regenerative community in the Methow Valley.

pine trees field near mountain under sunset
Regenerative communities strive to heal the entire community of life, rather than just parts of it, by working with nature to create equitable health for both people and nature. This requires a deep respect for the local ecology and a willingness to learn from and change with it.

THE PATHWAYS SHOULD ENSURE:

  • Regenerative ecosystem support, with a focus on:

    • Biodiversity

    • Clean air

    • Water stewardship

  • Climate change mitigation, with a focus on

    • Soil health

    • Wildfire prevention

    • Conserving natural resources

    • Transitioning away from fossil fuel consumption for infrastructure, transportation, and utilities

  • Easily accessible financial incentives for all community members to support the goals above, potentially utilizing

    • Voluntary carbon markets

    • Biodiversity credits

    • Distributed energy resources (DERs)

    • Grants and other funding options

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