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Sea Level Rise & Flood Management Certification Training: NAACP

October 07, 2020
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Sea Level Rise & Flood Management Certification Training: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Do you want to learn how to protect communities of color from the devastating effects of sea-level rise and flooding? Are you fired-up to ensure state and local responses to this threat are equitable to ALL communities?

Join the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), US, Army Corps of Engineers, Valley Water, Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, River Partners, San Diego County Flood Control District, and California Coastal Commission among others for an engaging and empowering FREE two-day workshop leading to a Just and Equitable Sea Level Rise and Flood Management Response Certification Training.

WHEN:

Day 1:  Friday, Oct. 16, 2020
            1 - 5 p.m.

Day 2:  Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020
            10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Free registration: REGISTRATION IS FULL
 

During the sessions and breakout groups, you will learn how to engage technical partners and identify tools, resources, and information that will help you advance an equity-based sea level rise and flood management response in your community.

Participants will also receive a free one-year membership to the NAACP. This event is sponsored by Valley Water, with science and training support provided by Climate Central and the Association of State Floodplain Managers.


Valley Water manages an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County's 2 million residents. The district effectively manages 10 dams and surface water reservoirs, three water treatment plants, an advanced recycled water purification center, a state-of-the-art water quality laboratory, nearly 285 acres of groundwater recharge ponds and more than 294 miles of streams. We provide wholesale water and groundwater management services to local municipalities and private water retailers who deliver drinking water directly to homes and businesses in Santa Clara County.