The U.S. EPA has created two tools designed to help state and municipal decision-makers navigate the challenge of meeting short & long-term economic & environmental goals. This webinar offers a chance to learn more about these planning tools. The two planning tools developed by the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development are called GLIMPSE…
Do you know anyone between the ages of 16 and 29 who’s interested in having a say in U.S. environmental policy? This webinar will offer them a chance to learn about the EPA’s new National Environmental Youth Advisory Council (NEYAC) and the application process to become a member of the Council. The U.S. EPA announced…
The Climate Service Providers Academy, sponsored by the NOAA Climate Adaptation Partnerships Program, is a six-week virtual course hosted by the American Society of Adaptation Professionals. Designed for climate adaptation practitioners, this virtual academy will provide tools and examples of the strategies and approaches that constitute high-quality climate change adaptation and resilience practice across North…
Join the EPA Region 1 Southeast New England Program for an upcoming webinar that delves into the fundamentals of floodplain management, tailored for municipalities and property owners. Led by experts from the Narragansett Bay Research Reserve and the Blackstone Watershed Collaborative, the webinar will cover important topics such as FEMA’s guidelines on elevation certificates and…
On Thursday, May 25, 2023, the Rhode Island Flood Mitigation Association held its highly anticipated conference at the University of Rhode Island. The PRP team set up a table offering information specific to the Providence region and was able to connect and share thoughts with flood mitigation experts across the New England area. Throughout the…
Every year, flooding causes billions of dollars in damage across the U.S. with devastating losses for individuals, families, and communities. Join this webinar hosted by the Georgetown Climate Center (GCC) and Headwaters Economics that examines the disconnect between the impacts of major flooding and the availability of federal funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs…
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) is hosting a webinar to provide information about identifying and responding to Federal transportation grant opportunities. The USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard will be showcased during the webinar. The new tool makes it easier to search for and find grant opportunities depending on the type of project, organization type,…
Bryant University is hosting its 1st annual Earth Day Symposium on Climate and Sustainability in an effort to promote climate related discussions and actions. In today’s society, companies are creating new roles specifically for implementing sustainability into their operations. It is a field full of opportunities for recent college graduates that are studying both arts…
Come join the Bristol town community in discovering the most effective practices for managing residential stormwater runoff. At the event, experts will share their knowledge on a variety of topics, including rain barrels, permeable pavers, and bioretention basins. You’ll learn how these methods can be easily implemented at home to help prevent polluted stormwater runoff…
The RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) will be hosting its third Climate Justice Hour to continue conversations about creating climate justice for Rhode Islanders. Chris Gaynor (Climate Justice Specialist with the RIDEM) and Greg Ohadoma (Energy Justice Manager with the RI Office on Energy Resources (OER) want to hear from community voices, organizers, and…