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FS-2Encourage and support the Boulder County Resource Conservation Board in pursuing carbon sequestration studies

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Local agricultural lands and soils provide carbon sequestration benefits but the extent of those benefits is currently unknown for Longmont and the region. This strategy focuses on encouraging and supporting Boulder County and/or other regional partners in conducting a carbon sequestration study and full cycle cost analysis to better understand the techniques that are compatible with and restorative of our local ecosystems and both the economic and carbon implications of actions.

Colorado State University completed its feasibility study researching applicable carbon sequestration strategies for Boulder County and presented findings to the public in March 2018. Phase 2 is to identify test sites and begin longer-term field research to understand the opportunities and impacts of carbon sequestration strategies. Longmont will monitor this research and discuss application of lessons learned.

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  • Lisa Knoblauch
    Sustainability Manager
    Sustainability
Information updated 12/26/2024