Howard County Climate Forward

A National Leader in Bold Climate Action

Welcome to the Howard County Climate Forward Dashboard. By 2030, the County strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. Discover what the County is doing to meet this goal and track our progress. Find out how you can be a part of the solution with various ways - from big to small - that you can make a difference.

Howard County is already experiencing climate change impacts in the form of extreme weather events.

Energy use contributes to 39% of the County's emissions. By switching to renewable energy like electricity, we can reach our emissions reduction goals.

Making changes to our driving habits can help address the 52% of emissions that come from transportation related activities.

Together we can reduce our emissions by recycling, composting, and eating less meat!

Trees can help reduce the carbon in our atmosphere - a process known as carbon sequestration.

Preparing for a changing climate means staying informed of current resources and services in the county. 

Strong, modern building codes reduce damage to buildings from extreme storms, heat waves and other climate hazards.

As weather events continue to become more severe and intense, greater stormwater management is needed throughout the County.

Protecting our wetlands, forests, and streams is essential to mitigating climate change impacts.