Urban Waters Federal Partnership
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21st Urban Waters Federal Partnership
The Walnut Creek watershed in Raleigh, NC was designated as the 21st UWFP location. Federal agencies will work collaboratively with local partners to restore, improve water quality, mitigate flood risk, enhance recreational opportunities, strengthen local economies, and create jobs.
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Framework for the Future
The Framework for the Future lays out a bold approach for working together with NGOs, the private sector, academia, and state, local, tribal, and municipal government partners to realize the vision of the UWFP in new and exciting ways.
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NGO and Academic Support
The Collaborative of Nongovernmental Organizations and Academic Partners sets a path for broadened engagement of nongovernmental and academic institutions in advancing the Urban Waters agenda.
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Urban Waters Progress Report
This Progress Report summarizes the accomplishments and significant milestones of the Urban Waters Federal Partnership working in 20 urban locations across the country.
The Urban Waters Partnership reconnects urban communities, particularly those that are overburdened or economically distressed, with their waterways by improving coordination among federal agencies. The Partnership also collaborates with community-led revitalization efforts to improve our Nation's water systems and promote their economic, environmental and social benefits. Read more about the Partnership.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Funding
What's New
- 2024 Urban Waters National Training Workshop
- 2024 EPA announces inaugural Artist-in-Residence Program
- 2023 USGS provides $1.5 mil in funding to 11 new urban waters projects
- 2023 Five Star and Urban Waters Grant Recipients
- 2022 Urban Waters Accomplishments Report
- UWLN 6 part series: Building Water Equity and Climate Resilient Communities for ALL
- 21st Urban Waters Federal Partnership (UWFP) Location Announced
- Equitable Development for Urban Waters: Understanding Gentrification & Preventing Displacement
- Urban Waters and NEPs Delivering on EPA's Water Reuse Action Plan
- Restoration and Resilience in NYC/ Bronx and Harlem UWFP Storymap
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