Peer Learning Network on Community Climate Response

Question: How can I help my community plan for change in our watershed?

Answer: Team up with other watershed leaders from across the country using successful community-based approaches.

River Network is convening a Peer Learning Network for local leaders who want to inspire their community, participate in and lead climate response efforts.

Selected staff members from 19 water protection organizations are receiving 8 months of professional support to become more effective leaders on climate issues.

Participants and peer-mentors will receive:

• Access to national experts on climate and water issues
• Opportunities to learn from the experiences of other participants
• 12 hours of web-assisted training sessions
• 10 hours of direct mentoring.
• Assistance developing fund raising programs
• Priority access to Rally scholarships funds

Webinar training topics covered in the PLN include:

• Working with local utilities
• Effective water and energy conservation programs
• Watershed resiliency and Climate adaptation communication and messaging
• Using federal resources and scientific tools
• Finding financial support

The first PLN session will run from October 2011 through May 2012. Not all PLN member's projects will be finished by May, but a handful of successful projects will be showcased at the National River Rally in May 2012.

Click here to see the list of individuals and groups who are participating in the first PLN session and the great projects they are working on.

If you would like more information on the PLN process or how you can be involved in future PLN opportunities, please email Travis Leipzig at tleipzig@rivernetwork.org with any questions or comments.

Useful resources for Climate Adaptation leaders:
Climate Adaptation Guidebook
helpful reports/publications/tools/webpages