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Natural Systems | 52Pleasanton Climate Action Plan 2.0 P14. Soil management carbon sequestration projects Emissions reduction 3,900 City Cost $35k Co-benefits Community Cost $2.9 M The City will increase its carbon sequestration potential throughout the City to offset emissions, increase drought- and flood-resistance of soil, and further SB 1383 compliance. As part of this effort, the following should be considered: Public Lands •Implement carbon sequestration projects on City property where feasible (e.g., soil at City parks, golf courses, and open spaces). •Reduce the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with soil amendments such as manure or other organic by-products (e.g., compost and mulch) on new landscape installations. •Partner with Zone 7 Water Agency, East Bay Regional Park District, and other public agencies to expand sequestration potential on public lands within the City’s boundaries. Private Lands •Subsidize the cost of compost to encourage use of compost throughout the City on private property. •Encourage the use of compost exceeding Water-Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO) standards in new landscape projects and undeveloped lands. •Increase awareness of the benefits of land carbon sequestration through education campaigns, consistent with P16. Secondary Actions S7. Carbon sequestration research and tracking Emissions reduction Not quantified City Cost $0 Co-benefits Community Cost $0 The City of Pleasanton will work with regional partners (e.g., StopWaste) and neighboring jurisdictions to develop methods to track carbon sequestration in the urban landscape. The City will stay apprised of leading research and technological advancements available that mechanically and naturally capture and/or remove carbon (e.g., direct air capture and carbon sequestration).