Environmental Programs
Environmental Programs
The Environmental Compliance division is responsible for implementing local environmental programs and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal environmental regulations.
To submit a comment or report an environmental concern please call Public Works Environmental Compliance at (831) 620-2070.
Calling all Carmel Beach Lovers! Help shape the future of Carmel’s Beach and Coastline. We want to hear from you. Please complete a 5-minute Coastal Hazards and Sea Level Rise Adaptation Community Survey. Paper copies can be located at City Hall, Public Works, the Post Office, and the Harrison Memorial Library. Please return completed surveys to City Hall or Public Works. You can find a recording of the Community Workshop held Thursday, May 15th from 4pm-6pm on the City’s YouTube channel.
Climate Action & Adaptation Plan
In 2022, the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea adopted a Climate Adaptation Plan and a Climate Action Plan.
There are a number of ways that the City is working on implementation strategies including;
Storm Water Requirements
- Low Impact Development Guidance Manual
- Homeowner's Guide to Greener Drainage Design
- Construction Best Management Practices
- Trash Compliance Implementation Plan
- Evaluationof the Trash Capture Benefits of Existing BMPs
- Regional First Flush Monitoring Report
- Carmel ASBS Monitoring Report (2022)
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