Resilient Rhinebeck Village

Even as we drawdown our carbon emissions, there are still climate change impacts that we are feeling and will continue to feel. We are having the conversation now about how to plan for and adapt to this new reality.

The Village’s Climate Adaptation Plan was approved by the Village Board January 2025

Resiliency Planning and Nature Based Solutions

For our adaptation to inevitable impacts of climate change, we need to have a community-informed understanding of our vulnerabilities and strengths. Below, you can learn more about how the community came together to plan for a resilient future together, including public workshops, developing a nature-based solutions lens, and municipal planning, including the Village of Rhinebeck Climate Adaptation Plan.

Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Please see this page on the Village of Rhinebeck’s website. These resources were compiled by Cathi Tegtmeier, the Village’s Emergency Response Coordinator.

Overflow over the Asher Dam from a December 18, 2023 storm

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The CSC Task Force is embracing nature-based solutions for our resiliency approach.

Learn more about NBS on website for Hudson Valley Wild, the youth-led organization started by CSC Task Force member Scout Pronto. You can review our proposal for which aspects of the CSC’s projects are rooted in nature-based solutions.