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, providing local partners with expedited grant and technical assistance from 15 federal agencies and 28 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.
Learning opportunities & technical assistance
The Urban Waters Learning Network is a nationwide peer-to-peer network of people and organizations working to conserve, restore, and revitalize America’s urban waterways. Rio Reimagined partners can benefit from tools, training, mentoring, and financial assistance to collaborate, develop solutions, and elevate community priorities.
Learn more about the Urban Waters Learning Network
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.
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.
Ambassador’s Corner
Meet Cindi Ptak, RIO’s Ambassador to the Urban Waters Federal Partnership
As your Ambassador to the Urban Waters Federal Partnership, Cindi identifies federal funding opportunities and connects tools and resources to local needs in collaboration with local partners. Visit the Ambassador’s Corner to learn more about her role and how your organizations can get involved.
Ambassador’s Corner
Meet Cindi Ptak, RIO’s Ambassador to the Urban Waters Federal Partnership
As your Ambassador to the Urban Waters Federal Partnership, Cindi identifies federal funding opportunities and connects tools and resources to local needs in collaboration with local partners. Visit the Ambassador’s Corner to learn more about her role and how your organizations can get involved.
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