Henrico County seeks input for climate action and adaptation strategy

, and Citizen Staff Reports

February 10, 2026 . 9:10 AM

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Henrico County officials are seeking input from community members to support development of a Climate Action and Adaptation Strategy designed to help county operations — and the broader community — reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Residents and community stakeholders can share their perspectives on local climate action and provide feedback in a public survey through March 16.

Participants also will be able to provide input and learn about the CAAS at open-house meetings planned throughout the county:

• Thursday, Feb. 19, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Varina Area Library, 1875 New Market Road;

• Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Glen Allen Branch Library, 10501 Staples Mill Road;

• Monday, March 2, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Drive;

• Tuesday, March 3, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Fairfield Area Library, 1401 North Laburnum Avenue;

• Thursday, March 12, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Twin Hickory Area Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Road.

Henrico is developing the CAAS to guide the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and build community resilience in preparation for more frequent and severe weather resulting from climate change, said Samantha Hudson, director of the county’s Sustainability Division.

Hudson noted that Henrico has taken significant steps toward enhancing sustainability, such as improving energy efficiency in buildings and constructing and certifying 25 facilities according to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards; deploying rooftop solar arrays at a number of county schools, libraries and other buildings; and expanding access to public transportation and active mobility options such as multiuse paths.

Complementary to the CAAS planning effort, the county also is preparing a resilience plan focused on county-owned assets, she said.

“These plans are being developed to help identify priorities, assess vulnerabilities and create effective strategies for both the broader community and county operations,” said Hudson. “Community input is essential for developing an effective strategy.”

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