It seems like every day there is news of a new climate record and unprecedented events. There is no doubt New England’s climate is changing, but what does the science say about the future and how will that change with current decarbonization goals? What types of policy, regulatory, and/or funding changes are being made to…
Next week is the deadline to apply for the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Network Stormwater Planning Series 2023/2024 Cohort! This facilitated training series offers FREE training and technical assistance to help guide your community through the process of developing a conceptual design for a nature-based stormwater retrofit in a selected drainage area in your…
Join the Security and Sustainability Forum and George Washington University’s Environmental and Energy Management Institute for an engaging and thought-provoking webinar featuring Herb Simmens, former Executive Director of the New Jersey State Planning Commission, to celebrate the launch of the second edition of his book, “A Climate Vocabulary of the Future.” Blending the realms…
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…
We want you to join us. The Climate Ready Providence Working Group kicks off on June 29 @ 2pm to guide these efforts. It’s a virtual meeting with Climate Ready Boston experts sharing insights to help us galvanize work to help Providence prepare. We all have a stake in this. And we all need to…