The implementation of Climate Ready Missoula is overseen by Missoula County and Climate Smart Missoula, in partnership with the City of Missoula. Our Implementation Team provides strategic direction, and countless other organizations, institutions, and individuals are vital to successful implementation. 

To learn more or get involved, fill out the form below. For other inquiries, contact Caroline Bean, Missoula County's Climate Action Program Manager.

Implementation Team

Now that we have moved into the implementation phase, our Implementation Team works with provides strategic oversight on the implementation of the plan's strategies and goals. The following comprise our team: 

Bonnie Buckingham, Community Food and Agriculture Coalition
Bryce Christiaens, Missoula County Weed District
Donna Gaukler, City of Missoula Parks and Recreation
Nate Gordon, City of Missoula Wastewater Treatment Plant
Karen Hughes, Missoula County Community & Planning Services
Gwen Lankford, Sapphire Strategies
Laval Means, City of Missoula Development Services
Amber Sherrill, Missoula City Council Member
Nick Silverman, Adaptive Hydrology LLC
Dave Strohmaier, Missoula County Commissioner
Shannon Therriault, Missoula City-County Health Department
Laurie Yung, University of Montana

WILDFIRE SMOKE, HEAT, AND HEALTH WORKING GROUP

Sarah Coefield, Missoula City-County Health Department
Rebecca Elderkin, All Nations Health Center
Donna Gaukler, City of Missoula Parks and Recreation
​Eric Legvold, United Way of Missoula County
​Beth Schenk, Providence St. Patrick Hospital
Amber Sherrill, Missoula City Council Member
Dave Strohmaier, Missoula County Commissioner
Shannon Therriault, Missoula City-County Health Department

AGRICULTURE WORKING GROUP

Bonnie Buckingham, Community Food and Agriculture Coalition
Bryce Christiaens, Missoula County Weed District
Abby Huseth, Climate Smart Missoula
Dave Prather, Western Montana Growers Coop
Nick Silverman, Adaptive Hydrology LLC. 
Jenny Zaso, Community Food and Agriculture Coalition

​buildings, land use, and transportation working group

Andrew Hagemeier, Missoula County Community & Planning Services
Karen Hughes, Missoula County Community & Planning Services
Gwen Lankford, Sapphire Strategies
Diana Maneta, Missoula County Community & Planning Services
Laval Means, City of Missoula Development Services
Jon Sand, City of Missoula Transportation Division
Aaron Wilson, City of Missoula Transportation Division
Laurie Yung, University of Montana

COLLABORATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS WE WORK WITH

CSKT Climate Change Advisory Committee
Building(s) for the Future
Invest Health
Human Resource Council
​United Way of Missoula County

Thank you to our Steering Committee and Science Advisory Team! 

This plan would not have been possible without the guidance and dedication of our Steering Committee and Science Advisory Team from the University of Montana. Thank you for 18 months of hard work! 

Steering committee members

​Adriane Beck, Missoula County Office of Emergency Management
Bonnie Buckingham, Community Food & Agriculture Coalition
Bryce Christiaens, Missoula County Weed District
Donna Gaukler, City of Missoula Parks and Recreation
Heather Harp, Missoula City Council
Paul Herendeen, Clearwater Credit Union
Karen Hughes, Missoula County Community & Planning Services
Gwen Lankford, Sapphire Strategies, Inc.
Alex Leone, Clark Fork Coalition
Laval Means, City of Missoula Development Services
Nick Silverman, Adaptive Hydrology LLC
Dave Strohmaier, Missoula County Commission
Shannon Therriault, Missoula City-County Health Department
Laurie Yung, University of Montana

Science Advisory Team from the University of Montana

​Dr. Nick Silverman
Dr. Carina Wyborn
Dr. Laurie Yung