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Join Waterfront Alliance, Rebuild by Design, Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Regional Plan Association, and all our Rainproof NYC partners for a public feedback session on Wednesday, May 1 at the Museum of Natural History! Discussion will include themes like "Managing Increased Rain", "Housing Mobility", and "Everyone Has a Role to Play". Refreshments will be served. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute your feedback! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gqjAsJvb

As May fast approaches, so does our 2024 Waterfront Conference! This article from the latest edition of #WaterWire features all the exciting highlights you can expect to find at the conference, from in-depth panels of experts to the new Dr. Edward Williams Waterfront Champion Award. Get all the details here: https://bit.ly/3y07sVB

In the new edition of #WaterWire that was released today, our featured story dives into the need for a coordinated climate resilience plan for New York, including the creation of an Office of Resilience and the appointment of a Chief Resiliency Officer—and there’s new legislation that could do just that! This article was co-authored by Kate Boicourt, WEDG, director of climate resilient coasts and watersheds at the Environmental Defense Fund, and our own director of resilience, Tyler Taba, WEDG! Read more in #WaterWire: https://bit.ly/3UxywEy

With the release of our brand-new and first of its kind 2024 Waterfront and Resilience Platform, we're diving into our fifth policy priority: Renewable Energy! We delve into how #offshorewind represents a transformative change for a sustainable future, highlighting the potential for job creation, economic growth, and environmental justice. If you're curious to learn more about our 2024 Waterfront and Resilience Platform, you can check out the full document here: https://bit.ly/3uInXUU

The 13th Annual Secaucus Green Festival is fast approaching! Spend the day at this free and family-friendly event, featuring presentations, live entertainment, eco activities, and vendors with food and drink. 📅 Date: Saturday, May 4 🕙 Time: 11am-3pm 📍 The Xchange at Secaucus Junction, 4000 Riverside Station Blvd. Green businesses will also be tabling at the event! It's shaping up to be a lovely Saturday celebrating the environment! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_pdhFrh

Explore the multifaceted world of Véronëque Ignace in our latest #WaterWire interview. As FloodNet's Community Engagement Manager, a dedicated dancer, and a PhD student, she masterfully integrates technology, culture, and public health to build resilient, well-informed communities. This piece delves into her innovative work in real-time flood monitoring, her academic journey, and the impact of her Haitian heritage on her approach to climate advocacy and community health. Check out the interview here: https://bit.ly/4cyjt4e

Mark your calendars for July 17 & 18, because our WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Live & Online course is returning! This two-day virtual training features case studies from #WEDG Verified sites and insights from experts in resilient, nature-based design. Pass the open-book exam to earn your WEDG Associate credential. Join us to shape a sustainable future for our waterfronts! CEUs Available! 6 AIA LU, 6 LA CES Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/WEDG-Live

🌟 A big thank you to The Walt Disney Company voluntEARS who joined us at Riverside Park for our coastal cleanup! Together, we tackled trash removal and invasive species, helping to restore the park's natural beauty. A huge shoutout to Disney for their commitment to community and environment. Thanks for helping make Riverside Park a cleaner, greener place for everyone!

It's #WorldBookDay! Celebrate by checking out Waterfront Alliance's list of “Top Climate Change Reads for 2024”! These selections, thoughtfully recommended by Waterfront Alliance staff, provide diverse perspectives on the climate crisis and our relationship with the natural world. Don’t miss these epic environmental reads! 📕 Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer 📗 Disposable City: Miami’s Future on the Shores of Climate Catastrophe by Mario Alejandro Ariza 📔 The Floating Pool Lady: A Quest to Bring a Public Pool to New York City’s Waterfront 📕 The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs 📘 The Death and Life of the Great Lakes by Dan Egan 📙 The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration by Jake Bittle 📒 New York Waterfront Diary by Sophie Fenwick 📗 The Ministry for the Future: A Novel by Kim Stanley Robinson 📕 The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert 📓 The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells 📗 The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World by Jeff Goodell See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/dUBVxkph

Calling all high school students! Applications for Waterfront Alliance's Youth Ambassadors for Adaptation and Resilience Program has been EXTENDED to MAY 15, 2024! Participants will receive leadership training and collaborate with peers to enhance community engagement and awareness. The program begins with an in-person orientation on June 15, focusing on emergency preparedness and extreme heat, followed by five workshops during the 2024-2025 school year. Learn more and encourage a high school student you know to apply: https://bit.ly/3PHLxIL