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@RISC_solutionsRISC is a cluster of public/private sector professionals focused on sustainable water infrastructure and green neighborhoods across the Great Lakes basin.
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On June 7th, 2023, @RISC_solutions' hosted its 2nd in-person meeting in downtown #Chicago. Meeting agenda is attached! Let us know if you want to see any of the presentations! H/T to @glpfund for support! #climatechange #sustainable #planning #green #stormwater #GreatLakes
"Chicago Is Spending $3.8 Billion to Fight Flooding. It Might Not Be Enough" in @WSJ wsj.com/us-news/climat… We highlight a quote by @RISC_solutions leader Bob Dean of @CNT_tweets, and a reference to our report risc.solutions/wp-content/upl… #storm #flood @Naturebased_CIS @GLPFund
A recent report by the @RISC_solutions network, composed of leaders from the Great Lakes region, has shed light on how rainfall patterns are changing and the implications for the health and resilience of ecosystems and communities. modeldmedia.com/features/As-fl…
"Urban flooding and putting nature to work," an article summarizing @RISC_solutions' recent report on changing rainfall across the #GreatLakes region and the need for #naturebased solutions: secondwavemedia.com/features/As-fl…. H/T @GLPFund @CNT_tweets @Naturebased_CIS @ECTINC @adaptpros
Our RISC Spotlight this month is on leader Aaron Ward of #ThunderBay in #Ontario, #Canada. His focus is on #stormwater issues, including #flooding, #water quality, and building #resiliency in the face of #climate change. More on Aaron: risc.solutions/risc-cluster-m… #infrastructure
Trends in #precipitation across nation's four most populous metropolitan areas show significantly more wet #Chicago, #New York, and #Houston, and negligible changes for #LosAngeles (per @NOAANCEI data sets). #climatechange #infrastructure #rainfall #flood
Our spotlight is on Cluster Leader Evie Bauman, #Sustainability Director for @CityofSouthBend in #Indiana: risc.solutions/risc-cluster-m… Among her many roles, Evie is spearheading the implementation of the city’s Climate Action Plan, South Bend Carbon Neutral 2050. #GreatLakes
Our RISC Spotlight this month is on Deb Kutska, Sustainability Program Manager for Cook County in Illinois. Deb takes great pride helping improve resident health, and bolster resiliency of communities. Read more about Deb here: risc.solutions/risc-cluster-m… #GreatLakes
#IIJA 1-Year Later. A summary by @Ellory_Monks: the-atlas.com/iija-one-year-… Emerging pain points include capacity constraints, costs, state-by-state variations and uncertainty around spending timelines. Emerging best practices? Use of #greenstormwaterinfrastructure. #GreatLakes
Do you know where the rain that falls in your neighborhood goes? Here is a great visualization to see how it moves! river-runner.samlearner.com #stormwater #rain #greeninfrastructure #GreatLakes
We’ve awarded $4 billion to states, Tribes, and territories for water infrastructure projects — from upgrading sewage systems to replacing lead pipes.
Who's who in the #GreatLakes: Congrats @risc_solutions! You are ranked #11 on this week's #GreatLakes500, published every Tuesday by @SustMeme and McClelland Media, in association with @ErbFamilyFdn: rise.global/great-lakes-50… ©McClelland
A Nature-Based Solutions Roadmap by @WhiteHouse: An outline of strategic recommendations to leverage nature-based solutions across #America to address #climate change, #nature loss, and #inequity. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… #GreatLakes #COP27 @GLPFund @JWhiteNewsome46 @SanjivinGL
#19 with one tweet and one retweet in the week. #GreatLakes @GLPFund
Who's who in the #GreatLakes: Congrats @risc_solutions! You are ranked #19 on this week's #GreatLakes500, published every Tuesday by @SustMeme and McClelland Media, in association with @ErbFamilyFdn: rise.global/great-lakes-50… ©McClelland
Our RISC Spotlight is on Lottie Ferguson @lottferg, Chief Resilience Officer, Flint! Lottie is working to move the Flint from survival toward thriving by facilitating programs centered around equity, EJ and community engagement. risc.solutions/risc-cluster-m… H/T @GLPFund #GreatLakes
ECT’s @SanjivinGL & @BrookingsInst @John_C_Austin co-authored this @ChicagoCouncil article describing the Midwest’s emerging leadership in building greener, more resilient infrastructure. @RISC_solutions @GLPFund @USEPA globalaffairs.org/commentary-and…
In a city where it rains 160 days a year, this #Vancouver neighborhood’s ‘rainway’ could be a model to prevent urban flooding. thenarwhal.ca/vancouver-rain… #GreatLakes
A4. Coalitions such as Healing Our Waters @HealthyLakes healthylakes.org/and networks such as @RISC_Solutions risc.solutions need to continue to proactively engage communities and their leaders.
A1. Climate risks in the #GreatLakes? At our recent conference with @RISC_solutions, we learned that temperature in the Great Lakes region has increased 1.8°F since 1901! We've also seen the rise of extreme flooding, heat waves, drought, and winds/storms. #InflationReductionAct
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