Join us for a casual happy hour and a series of short lightning talks highlighting how resilience work is taking shape across our region, from big-picture planning to on-the-ground action.

What We’re Seeing Across the Region

Chris Linn, Manager of the Office of Resilience and Environment, DVRPC

An overview of Building Resilience Together, including a landscape assessment of regional resilience efforts. Chris will highlight what’s changing across the region, where the gaps are, and how different organizations are responding.

Planning for Resilience at the Basin Scale

Sarah Beganskas, Manager of Water Quality Assessment, DRBC

An overview of resilience at the watershed scale, including insights from A Framework for DRBC’s Water Resources Resilience Plan and what’s ahead in Phase 2.

Resilience on the Ground: Camden

Jon Compton, Executive Director, The Center for Environmental Protection

A closer look at how resilience planning plays out at the local level, with a focus on community-driven approaches through the Camden Coastal Resilience Plan.

What’s Next: Testing New Ideas in Philadelphia

Abby Sullivan, Chief Resilience Officer, City of Philadelphia

A preview of the DOE Testbed, an emerging approach that could shape how we think about and implement resilience moving forward.

This event is free to attend, but RSVPs are required. For more info., email hburns@delawareestuary.org