Climate Action

The City of Wilsonville is committed to climate action. From wildfires, smoke, and consistently hotter summers to more frequent heavy rainfall events, we have begun to experience the effects of human-caused climate change right here at home. These changes can impact our way of life, including our health, our ecosystems, and our businesses. 

By taking adaptive action, we can prepare for and respond to these changing conditions to protect our friends, family, and neighbors. We can also take steps to reduce our fossil fuel emissions to prevent an even more drastic change in climate conditions.  

In 2025, the Wilsonville City Council adopted a Climate Action Plan to address the current and future impacts of climate change within city limits and the region at large. 

Specifically, the Climate Action Plan includes the following: 

• Identifies ten significant climate actions in five areas that constitute a pathway for Wilsonville to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 58% by 2035 and by 83% by 2050. 
• Prioritizes an initial set of implementation measures that will allow the City to move directly from creating this Plan to implementing it. 
• Reflects input provided by community members and City staff. 
• Ensures that all who live and work in the community can benefit from this transition by increasing the number of good, long-term jobs, making home ownership and transportation more affordable and healthy, and by supporting both the social and natural resilience of the community.  
• Emphasizes the role of the City as a leader - decarbonizing its own operations, stimulating the development of skills in the local labor force, ensuring Wilsonville’s economy attracts strong industries, and ensuring Wilsonville’s future is healthier, greener, and more resilient in the future.  

While climate change represents a global challenge, if we act now, we can help create a resilient and thriving community in Wilsonville.