Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
The Town of Christiansburg is a locality that has experienced a rise in flooding in recent years so they applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
Scottsville, a small, moderate-low income town situated on the James River, is no stranger to flooding. This report looks at the impact a CFPF grant has made in their community.
We’re excited to announce that Resilient Virginia Board of Directors member, Steve Sunderman, won 1st place in the AIA Blue Ridge Accessory Dwelling Unit contest! With his ADU plan available to the public, he is making the creation of ADUs more attainable for everyone within the community.
The U.S. Forest Service Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Urban Forestry in Your Community
“Current Revolution” is a film series produced by American Resilience Project that covers various topics concerning the energy transition.
“Farm Free or Die,” a film by American Resilience Project, advocates for transformative agricultural policies that improve farming livelihoods and address the climate crisis.
Resilient Virginia was recently awarded funding to build community capacity for climate justice in Lynchburg. This project is the second phase of Lynchburg Rising, a project completed by Resilient Virginia earlier this year with EPA EJ Assistance funding.
Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience + 2023 Conference Summary + Resilience, Reality, and a Student’s Perspective + Join us at Roanoke’s Prepareathon + USDA to Invest $9.7 Million in Rural Virginia Infrastructure and Community Services + Abingdon, Bluefield receive state grants for revitalization projects + Conservation Groups Sue to Keep Virginia in RGGI Program + Wildfire-Preparation Tactics Every Community Should Consider + more
We chose to focus this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference on the numerous economic opportunities that currently exist for building community resilience in the state. Let’s be clear – businesses and communities will increasingly face risks in infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions, and the toll on workers. However, by taking advantage of economic opportunities, they can begin to address the risks they are facing.
The Town of Christiansburg is a locality that has experienced a rise in flooding in recent years so they applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
Scottsville, a small, moderate-low income town situated on the James River, is no stranger to flooding. This report looks at the impact a CFPF grant has made in their community.
We’re excited to announce that Resilient Virginia Board of Directors member, Steve Sunderman, won 1st place in the AIA Blue Ridge Accessory Dwelling Unit contest! With his ADU plan available to the public, he is making the creation of ADUs more attainable for everyone within the community.
The U.S. Forest Service Step-by-Step Guide to Implementing Urban Forestry in Your Community
“Current Revolution” is a film series produced by American Resilience Project that covers various topics concerning the energy transition.
“Farm Free or Die,” a film by American Resilience Project, advocates for transformative agricultural policies that improve farming livelihoods and address the climate crisis.
Resilient Virginia was recently awarded funding to build community capacity for climate justice in Lynchburg. This project is the second phase of Lynchburg Rising, a project completed by Resilient Virginia earlier this year with EPA EJ Assistance funding.
Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience + 2023 Conference Summary + Resilience, Reality, and a Student’s Perspective + Join us at Roanoke’s Prepareathon + USDA to Invest $9.7 Million in Rural Virginia Infrastructure and Community Services + Abingdon, Bluefield receive state grants for revitalization projects + Conservation Groups Sue to Keep Virginia in RGGI Program + Wildfire-Preparation Tactics Every Community Should Consider + more
We chose to focus this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference on the numerous economic opportunities that currently exist for building community resilience in the state. Let’s be clear – businesses and communities will increasingly face risks in infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions, and the toll on workers. However, by taking advantage of economic opportunities, they can begin to address the risks they are facing.
The southeastern United States is a global hotspot for aquatic biodiversity and many regional endemic species are threatened in part by changing drought conditions. The complex pressures of population growth, climate, and land use…
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The 2025 SE CASC Regional Science Symposium will be held September 9-11, 2025, at the Renaissance Hotel in Downtown Asheville, NC.
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The WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference is West Virginia’s premier redevelopment event with sessions and workshops on brownfields redevelopment and downtown revitalization in rural communities.
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While we’re saving the full reveal for later, here’s a sneak peek at the powerful topics and exciting experiences taking shape on this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference agenda.
We’re pleased to announce that Greg Steele, Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer, will deliver the opening plenary address at the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference.
The Geos Institute plans to expand the Climate Ready America initiative into Virginia. As part of this effort, they are surveying local governments across the state to asses interest in establishing a Climate Innovation Center.
5 ways to take part in Resilient Virginia’s 6th biennial resilience conference
2025 Conference Set for July 23-24 … RVCA Launches Priority-Setting Workshops … Collaboration in Action … Resources and Funding … more.