Climate change will bring hotter, drier summers, and warmer, wetter winters, both of which will impact our tourism and recreational industries. 
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​What can we do to prepare and build resiliency? 

Our community identified several goals and strategies to address Missoula County's economic vulnerabilities given climate change. Each goal and their corresponding strategies are presented below, and you can find strategy-specific implementation details by clicking on its "status." 

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Prepare tourism and recreational industries for changing climate. 

Strategy	Status (click for more information on implementation progress)
Increase agility of existing tourism and recreational businesses to adapt to changing conditions (timing and location of activities).	COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.
Diversify tourism and recreational industries by identifying, investing in, and promoting new, sustainable-oriented opportunities.	COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.
Develop and market flexible indoor recreation and tourism opportunities.	​COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.
Develop recreational resource plan, including a comprehensive map of resources, to adapt uses and types of recreation, as well as protect assets and promote access.	​​COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.

Strengthen and diversify local economy (aside from tourism and recreation) in a changing climate.

Strategy	Status (click for more information on implementation progress)
Partner with economic development organizations and universities to develop a certification program and knowledge sharing for climate resilient businesses.	COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.
Create economic innovation hub to identify new business opportunities given climate change.	COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.
Enhance energy efficiency and weatherization workforce and business opportunities.	​COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.
​Expand and diversify value-added timber market, for example small diameter mass timber.	​COLLECTING INFORMATION.  The strategies of Climate Ready are intentionally high level - we're still collecting information on the implementation details of this strategy.