Ready & Resilient Barrington

On October 16th, 2024, our Town Council adopted Ready & Resilient Barrington, our plan to reduce our contribution to climate change and build resilience to its effects. It is important for all of us that we prepare today for a safer, healthier tomorrow – not just for us, but for future generations as well.  

As a coastal community, we are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. We are seeing heavier storms and precipitation, increased flooding and erosion, and rising temperatures. Preparing for these impacts is vital for the health and safety of our community. The Ready & Resilient Barrington Plan aims to be a practical, responsible, and crucial response to manage these threats and reduce our climate pollution. 

Ready & Resilient Barrington's 2025 inaugural Annual Report has been published and is Available Here

• The report summarizes progress to date on implementing the plan, and includes tracking metrics relating to energy, transportation, natural resources, and waste.

You can download a copy of the plan by clicking on the link below:
Ready & Resilient Barrington Plan

• You can view how 10 priority actions in the plan may be implemented by downloading a copy of the Ready & Resilient Barrington Implementation Blueprints

Frequently Asked Questions About Ready & Resilient Barrington

How You Can Be Ready & Resilient: Resources

• Learn how climate change is affecting Rhode Island:
  https://climatechange.ri.gov/climate-science
• Learn how to make greener energy choices and save money:
  https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/learnabout
• Learn how to reduce greenhouse gases by composting at home:
  https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home
• Learn how to prepare for climate-related disasters and extreme weather:
  https://www.ready.gov/

Interested in volunteering to put the Ready & Resilient Barrington plan into action?

We welcome you to complete our Volunteer Interest Form: 

Volunteer Interest Form