URBAN WATERS FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP
URBAN WATERS FEDERAL PARTNERSHIP
About the Urban Waters Federal Partnership
The Urban Waters Federal Partnership reconnects urban communities with their waterways by improving coordination among federal agencies. The federal program, administered out of the EPA, collaborates with communities to improve our nation’s water systems, and promote their economic, environmental, and social benefits.
There are 21 Urban Waters locations across the United States. Rio Reimagined was designated as the 20th location of the Urban Waters Federal Partnership in 2020. In past years, local Rio Reimagined partners have benefited from expedited grant and technical assistance from 14 federal agencies and several national non-profits that participate in the program. Information about the local initiative resides on a Rio Reimagined Urban Waters webpage.
Urban Waters Federal Partnership Locations
How the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Benefits Rio Reimagined Partners
Peer-to-peer network
As one of 21 Urban Waters locations, the Rio Reimagined partnership has access to a community of 20 other urban waterway locations that can provide “best practices” in areas of interest for Rio Reimagined: regional and strategic planning, workforce development, urban forestry, community engagement and sustainable development. Urban Waters locations participate in a monthly meeting and biannual conference to connect on successful strategies, solutions and programs that revitalize their urban waterways.
The Ambassador to Urban Waters
The Urban Waters Federal Partnership created the Urban Waters Ambassador position in every designated location to accelerate and coordinate on-the-ground projects, promote community engagement, and advance water and land protection and restoration. The Rio Reimagined Ambassador role is currently served by staff at the ASU University City Exchange.
For more information about the Urban Waters Federal Partnership, the Rio Reimagined Ambassador, please email info@rioreimagined.com.
Roles of the Urban Waters Federal Partnership Ambassador
Every Urban Waters location has a point of contact serving as the local liaison to the national program. This graphic illustrates some possible roles for an Urban Waters Ambassador.
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