What is LTM in Palm Beach County?

Local Transition and Management (LTM) is a state-mandated program that provides local governments in Palm Beach County with the resources and support they need to effectively manage the impacts of climate change. The program is administered by the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) and is funded through a variety of sources, including grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

The LTM program offers a wide range of services to local governments, including:

* Technical assistance: ERM staff can provide local governments with technical assistance on a variety of climate change-related topics, such as sea level rise, flooding, stormwater management, and water quality.

* Funding opportunities: ERM can help local governments identify and apply for funding opportunities to support climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.

* Training and education: ERM offers a variety of training and education programs to help local governments build their capacity to address climate change.

* Collaboration and coordination: ERM can help local governments collaborate and coordinate with each other and with state and federal agencies to address climate change.

The LTM program is an important resource for local governments in Palm Beach County as they work to address the impacts of climate change. The program provides local governments with the tools and resources they need to protect their communities from the impacts of climate change and build a more sustainable future.