#197: Building Up Rural Resilience

Published on October 9, 2023 18:27 by Travis Loop, Founder of waterloop, a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability in water. in Case Studies

Resilience is a shared characteristic of rural communities, often dealing with adversity through their close-knit and resourceful nature.

However, the ongoing rural struggles related to water infrastructure, pollution, and workforce shortages are now amplified by the effects of climate change.

New strategies and technical assistance can build up their resilience, as discussed in this podcast with Olga Morales-Pate, CEO of the Rural Community Assistance Partnership (RCAP).

Olga sheds light on the power of collaboration and regionalization, enabling small water systems to benefit from economies of scale and gain a more powerful voice. She also emphasizes the critical need for flexible funding mechanisms and workforce development to enhance the capacity of rural communities.

Attached link

https://bit.ly/ResilienceRural

Taxonomy

Climate Change Resilience
Resilient City
Residential Infrastructure