Collaborating on Resilience Solutions
Resilient Virginia Collaborative Alliance
Turning Collaboration into Impact
Through focused working groups the RVCA drives local solutions, improves community health and security, and scales impact across Virginia. These results are only possible through collective action, shared expertise, and a commitment to building resilience together.
RVCA Working Groups
RVCA working groups are where ideas turn into action. They provide a forum to tackle high-priority issues like energy, water infrastructure, transportation, and economic development.
Bringing together stakeholders from across Central and Southwest Virginia, these groups focus on building capacity, developing and implementing projects, engaging communities, sharing knowledge, and setting measurable goals. Through collaboration and peer-to-peer exchange, they help chart a regional roadmap for climate resilience and stronger, more connected communities.
Agriculture and Food Systems Working Group
Clean Transportation Working Group
Join us on February 18 at 12:00 p.m. as we take a look at how telematics are playing a key role at Blacksburg Transit. Tim Witten is the ITS Manager for Blacksburg Transit and will share how data is helping to drive their large electric bus fleet efficiently. John Baute with OpsPortal will also be on hand to talk about the system gathering important information as these buses move people around this western Virginia city.
The Clean Transportation Working Group focuses on addressing climate resilience challenges in transportation, sharing best practices, and exchanging knowledge. It is currently co-led by Alleyn Harned and Tarah Kesterson of Virginia Clean Cities and Tracy Garland of TRC. The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Water Infrastructure Working Group
Regional Resilience Roadmap for Central and Southwest Virginia
The Regional Resilience Roadmap for Central and Southwest Virginia provides a shared framework for guiding long-term investment, collaboration, and action across the region. Developed with local governments, businesses, community organizations, and residents, the roadmap identifies top priorities, key challenges, and ongoing resilience efforts.
It highlights pressing issues—like climate impacts, aging infrastructure, funding gaps, and economic transitions—while identifying regional assets and initiatives that can strengthen communities, protect natural resources, and support economic stability.
- By setting shared priorities and strategies, the roadmap helps the region:
Attract public and private investment through a unified vision. - Strengthen cross-sector collaboration and reduce duplication.
- Prepare communities for emerging risks and opportunities.
- Advance equity so all residents benefit from resilience efforts.
- Protect natural and cultural resources vital to the region’s identity and health.
Serving as both a guide and a tool for coordination, the roadmap empowers leaders to align resources, build partnerships, and take collective action—helping Central and Southwest Virginia thrive in a changing world.
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Invest in Regional Resilience
Investing in Resilient Virginia demonstrates leadership in building a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future across the Commonwealth. Your support fuels high-impact programs, fosters cross-sector collaboration, and drives practical initiatives that strengthen community preparedness and long-term resilience.
Through the RVCA Investment, you help align regional partners, build local capacity, and accelerate community-driven solutions—sustaining the people, systems, and strategies that are shaping Central and Southwest Virginia’s resilient future.
