Rockland Water Advisory Council presentation
A screenshot from the Lunch & Learn webinar presentation.
On July 30, Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network co-facilitator Emily Vail, Hudson River Watershed Alliance, presented at the Rockland County Water Advisory Council’s July Lunch & Learn Webinar: Advancing Flood Resilience in the Hudson Valley - Programs, Partnerships, and Pathways to Engagement.
The Rockland County Water Advisory Council strives to unite and empower a comprehensive network of stakeholders to collaborate in the development and implementation of a sustainable long-term water supply plan for Rockland County. The Council serves as a resource network to support source water protection, conservation, watershed health, and equitable access to drinking water.
The presentation provided an overview of the Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network (FRN), which connects representatives from local governments throughout the Hudson Valley who are taking actions to manage current and future flood risks. It also shared practical programs available to municipalities and partners, including trainings offered through FRN on land use and risk and crisis communications, the EPA and FEMA RISE local law assessment tool, MyCoast NY to document flooding through sharing photos, and other helpful resources.
Resources shared included:
HV FRN: Understand Hudson Valley Flood Risks webpage
HV FRN: Programs webpage
FEMA & EPA: RISE local law assessment tool
City of Kingston Lunch & Learn presentation on their experience using the RISE assessment
NY Sea Grant: MyCoast NY
NY Sea Grant: Start Guide for Address Flooding and Erosion
NY Sea Grant: Hudson Dynamic Shorelines StoryMap
Hudson River Watershed Alliance: Organizational Health & Growth Self-Paced Learning
Hudson River Watershed Alliance: Sparkill Creek Watershed Characterization Report
Haverstraw Bay County Park, Sustainable Shoreline Case Study Report, developed by NYS DEC HRNERR
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The Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network connects local governments committed to taking actionable steps to manage current and future flood risks. The Flood Resilience Network is co-facilitated by New York Sea Grant and the Hudson River Watershed Alliance.
Hudson Valley Flood Resilience Network programs and trainings are open to Members and Partners. Members are representatives from municipal and county governments in the Hudson River estuary watershed. This includes elected and appointed officials, staff, and volunteers. Partners are staff from agencies, regional organizations, or private-sector consulting firms working in the Hudson River estuary watershed that support Members’ flood resilience goals.
To join the Network and gain access to upcoming programs, visit hvfloodresiliencenetwork.org/join and complete the Member or Partner form based on your role. The Network is free to join.