November 4th, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, the Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath’s motion to adopt the 2025 OurCounty Sustainability Plan, reaffirming the County’s commitment to protecting the environment, advancing equity, and building a resilient future for all Angelenos as global leaders gather in Brazil for COP30.

“This year has truly tested us all — from the January wildfires to the Trump Administration’s rollbacks on environmental protections and funding,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. “This makes it clear that our sustainability work is not optional—it is essential. The 2025 OurCounty Plan is about looking to the future — about taking strategic, equitable, and community-driven action to protect our environment, our values, and the generations to come. Los Angeles County is showing what climate leadership looks like in action.”

First adopted in 2019 as the County’s first comprehensive sustainability plan, OurCounty has guided efforts to improve community wellbeing, safeguard natural resources, and strengthen the economy. The 2025 update builds on that foundation, maintaining 12 visionary goals and introducing 57 new actions focused on climate resilience, housing stability, and environmental justice — ensuring every community can thrive despite growing climate risks.

“The updated OurCounty Plan lays out a brave path for policymakers and residents alike,” said Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Officer Rita Kampalath. “This type of innovation and ambitious goal-setting is critical, especially as federal decision-makers continue to weaken environmental protections and dismantle climate-resilience initiatives. Los Angeles County must continue to lead the way.”

Since 2019, Los Angeles County has achieved or remains on track to achieve over 80 percent of its priority actions, marking historic progress in sustainability and resilience. Major milestones include:

• Phasing out oil and gas extraction in unincorporated Los Angeles County.
• Transitioning hundreds of thousands of residents to 100% renewable energy through the Clean Power Alliance.
• Investing over $1 billion in stormwater capture and reuse projects through the Safe, Clean Water Program (Measure W).
• Launching tenant protection initiatives, including the Tenant Right to Counsel and Rental Housing Habitability Ordinances.

The Board’s action directs the Chief Sustainability Office to coordinate implementation, report progress annually, and update the plan every five years. It also expands the County Sustainability Council to include departments such as Economic Opportunity, Youth Development, and Homeless Services and Housing — embedding sustainability across County operations.

At the same meeting, the Board approved $134.2 million in Stormwater Investment Plans for the Safe, Clean Water Program. These funds will advance regional stormwater projects and expand Watershed Coordinator Services to support engagement, technical assistance, and equitable water management, particularly in disadvantaged communities.  The Program has cumulatively funded 136 infrastructure projects across Los Angeles County, representing over $1.6 billion of total investments.

More Information
2025 OurCounty Plan >
Safe Clean Water Program >

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