Testimonials

The Climate Change Adaptation planning effort for San Luis Obispo County was a highly informative and motivating process that combined science and the collective knowledge of community leaders and informed citizens to identify strategic actions needed to proactively address the potential impacts of climate change in our region.

Larry Allen, Air Pollution Control Officer, San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District

Sometimes facing climate change in this valley can be a bit depressing, but this workshop was a positive experience.

Participant, Fresno, California

Listening to professionals, in their respective fields, share their emperical data really helps understand it and the urgency for action.

Joseph Klendoiola, Fresno, California

The workshop was instructive, informative, and beneficial. Thanks for this! Great discussions, presentations, and lunch.

Participant, Fresno, California

The outcome of (the ClimateWise) process also helped fuel a successful grant for the city and region.

Jan Marx, Mayor, City Of San Luis Obispo

I feel as though I have developed a more solid knowledge base as well as valuable agency contacts.

Participant, Fresno, California

Two aspects really gave a jump start to helping city and regional planners: getting the Geos scientific expertise input early on; and getting the major stakeholders on board.

Jan Marx, Mayor, City Of San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo’s decision process toward grass roots sustainability was made a whole lot easier by (The ClimateWise process).

Jan Marx, Mayor, City Of San Luis Obispo

The ClimateWise process organized by the Geos Institute was marvelous in the way it brought together decision makers and citizens to share information about climate change.

Jan Marx, Mayor, City Of San Luis Obispo

Workshop was very effective at disseminating scientific info!

Chris Lehn, Fresno, California