Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
After severe flooding in 2021 and 2022, Buchanan County applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
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
After severe flooding in 2021 and 2022, Buchanan County applied for and received grant funding from the Community Flood Preparedness Fund to develop a Flood Resiliency Plan.
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
In early 2025, the NOAA Office for Coastal Management released the Employment in Coastal Inundation Zones (ECIZ) Visualization Tool showing data on businesses in coastal hazard areas. The tool includes coastal hazard footprints for FEMA…
EPA invites EJ advocates to participate in its National EJ Community Engagement calls. The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an…
A multi-part virtual panel series focusing on extreme heat adaptation in indigenous communities. Regional-level Solutions panel is taking place on July 15, 2025.
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The 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference will deliver tools, information, and networking opportunities to help you build resilience and move your community forward.
The conference will include multiple opportunities for engagement via breakout sessions,…
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.