Climate change is caused by an increase in the concentration of
atmospheric greenhouse gases. Potential climate change impacts
in Northern California include declining water supplies, spread of
disease, diminished agricultural productivity, sea level rise, and increased
incidence of wildfi re, fl ooding, and landslides. Like many
communities, Mill Valley is addressing these potential impacts by
thinking differently about its resources, taking actions to reduce
the community’s contribution to greenhouse gas production, and
identifying strategies to allow the community to adapt to potential
foreseen changes. – Mill Valley Climate Action Plan

About Mill Valley

• Incorporated: 1900
• Population: 13,903 (2010) 
• Location: Marin County
• Area: 4.87 square miles
• Elevation: 79 feet

Climate Action Activities

• 2013 Climate Action Plan
• Passed a Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance in 2013
• Adopted a Environmentally Preferable Food Packaging Ordinance

Climate Action Resources

Awards

Silver Beacon Award (2018)

Agency Energy Savings

• Silver Level, 5% (2016)

Agency Natural Gas Savings

• N/A

Agency Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 15% (2018)

Community Greenhouse Gas Reductions

• Gold Level, 12% (2017)

Sustainability Best Practices

• Silver Level (2018)