The urban waters movement is entwined with the movement for environmental and racial justice. Members and partners of the Urban Waters Learning Network are implementing or working to implement equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice in their environmental efforts. Below is … Continued
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The Coalition for Environment, Equity and Resilience lay out an 8-point plan for ensuring equity in resilience and environmental work.
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An info-graphic by the Duke University Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions summaries key points from their report, Understanding Rural Attitudes Toward the Environment and Conservation in America. There are 10 major findings from their research as well as recommendations … Continued
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With the uncertainty looming about how long COVID-19 physical distancing will last, members of the Urban Waters Learning Network are finding creative ways to keep social connections alive. While we are all effected by the coronavirus pandemic, we are each … Continued
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On June 21, 2019, the Urban Waters Learning Network—in cooperation with Darryl Haddock (Western Atlanta Watershed Alliance) and Jennifer Arnold (Reciprocity Consulting)—hosted the Urban Waters Learning Forum: Addressing Racial Equity in Environmental Spaces. Resources gathered by the facilitators and guiders … Continued
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People learn from each other, and inspire each other… People exchange ideas and practices and bring them into their own communities… People tackle hard questions and have honest exchanges… Urban Waters brings new voices and perspectives to … Continued
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At the 2017 Urban Waters Learning Forum, members of the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN) shared their successes and challenges around community engagement. The Learning Forum, the annual meeting of the UWLN, takes place as part of River Rally.
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This issue of River Network’s quarterly newsletter describes how various river and water-focused organizations around the country are working to diversify their organizations and become more inclusive in their work. Download this resource
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This issue of River Network’s quarterly newsletter explores the topic of turning our cities blue, of moving from gray to green infrastructure, and the related benefits to our communities of restoring the health of our urban waters. Download this resource
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