Climate Resilience Committee

The newly formed Climate Resilience Committee will address the impact of climate change on the local environment, and also address policy initiatives and data that could be developed locally to address local impacts. The committee will make recommendations regarding mitigation and adaptation policies.  The Climate Resilience Committee replaces the previous Natural Features Advisory Committee.

Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 pm (or 6 pm in the winter.)

Rick Bunch

Gary Kade

Mohit Nagpal

Diane O’Connell (Township Supervisor)

Kris Olsson (Township Trustee)

Armgard Ruckert

Carla Smith (Barton Hills Village representative)

Rodney Smith (Township Trustee)

Benjamin VanGessel

The Ann Arbor Township Climate Action Plan will guide and integrate with Township operations, services, planning, policies, ordinances, and investments to ensure the most sustainable, inclusive, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction options are implemented. The CAP will foster regional cooperation and community engagement in meeting climate and sustainability goals. Ann Arbor Township will specifically collaborate on the implementation of Resilient Washtenaw the county’s Climate Action Plan, along with other cities, townships, and villages in Washtenaw County

You can read the complete DRAFT Climate Action Plan here:

Ann Arbor Charter Township – Final BOT DRAFT Climate Action Plan – 11202023