by Renee Mazurek | Jun 13, 2019
The effects of climate change on urban areas—like flooding, heat, and drought—are clear to urban waters practitioners around the nation. However, the science of a changing climate can be complex and unclear to the communities that are affected. This webinar includes...
by Renee Mazurek | May 4, 2022
Since its inception, members of the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN) have advanced stormwater management and other initiatives in their communities that promote climate resilience. We have built on their work and have hosted trainings and compiled resources to...
by Kait Birghenthal | Aug 14, 2019 | Network Blog
Fight, flight, or freeze: these are human’s three natural reactions to encountering a perceived threat. But what if the threat was amorphous, seemingly far off, and highly misunderstood? How might we react then? As demonstrated by the FrameWorks Institute in their ‘on...
by Renee Mazurek | Feb 19, 2018
Recognizing the need to provide quality climate change curriculum for public high school students in Yonkers, NY, Groundwork Hudson Valley has created a hands-on, multi-visual curriculum that receives high marks from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
by Renee Mazurek | Oct 11, 2023 | Network Blog
On September 25, 2023, the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN) hosted a learning session entitled, Resilience Hubs as Community Superheroes of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery. The recording, panelist bios, and presentation slides from the event are...
by Renee Mazurek | Jun 2, 2020 | Network Blog
Following the decision to move this year’s River Rally to a virtual event rather than cancelling it altogether, River Network staff and board, organizational partners, conference presenters and sponsors instead became a model for resilience under challenging...
by Renee Mazurek | Jan 30, 2024 | Network News
Sarah Calderon Workforce Development Director, Groundwork Richmond President of Groundwork USA’s Board of Directors Recorded on Dec 6, 2023, Renée Mazurek, Resilient Communities Manager for River Network and team member of the Urban Waters Learning...
by Renee Mazurek | Aug 24, 2023 | Network Blog
Candida Rodriguez Director of Community Relations Groundwork Hudson Valley Recorded on August 4, 2023, Renée Mazurek, Resilient Communities Manager for River Network and team member of the Urban Waters Learning Network, interviews Candida Rodriguez,...
by Renee Mazurek | Jan 11, 2023 | General Resources, Network Blog
On December 8, 2022, the Urban Waters Learning Network (UWLN) Equitable Development and Anti-Displacement Collaborative hosted a learning session entitled, Exploring the Intersections between Environmental Justice and Equitable Development in Infrastructure...
by Renee Mazurek | Apr 18, 2022 | Network Blog
Brenda Brinkhous-Hatch Green Team Program Coordinator Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group Brenda Brinkhous-Hatch has been planning and facilitating youth development opportunities throughout her career and continues on that path in her current...