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SUMMARY:Is Austin Running Out Of Water? What Can We Do?
DESCRIPTION:Representative James Talarico will present questions to the panel of water experts listed below on Austin’s future water situation\, plans to cope with shortages and ways for us to conserve water. \nChristopher Charles – Conservation Program Coordinator\, Water Conservation Division\, Austin Water.\nChris is an expert on many aspects of water conservation including xeriscapes\, drought-resistant plants and ways to use less water. \nBrigid Shea – Commissioner\, Travis County Commissioners Court Precinct 2 Brigid has been a force of nature on Texas environmental issues for decades. Her many accomplishments include helping to form and head up the SOS coalition that saved Barton Springs. \nTodd Votteler – Editor-in-Chief\, Texas Water Journal; Principal\, Collaborative Water Resolution LLC. Todd is an experienced environmental professional with expertise in conflict resolution\, stakeholder engagement and policy development. \nView exhibits at tables in church lobby before and after the program.\nLunch will be served during the event\nAll are welcome\, no charge for attending (donations accepted)
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/is-austin-running-out-of-water-what-can-we-do/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church\, 14311 Wells Port Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Green Space & Climate Change Policy Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the candidates running in Austin’s mayoral election\, as well as the District 7 and 10 City Council races. \nThe event is hosted by EverGreen Austin\, a group of diverse women with ties to the green community\, working to ensure Austin invests urgently\, generously\, and equitably in green space and green infrastructure.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/green-space-climate-change-policy-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Lions Municipal Golf Course\, 2901 Enfield Road\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Resilience Roundtable: Community-Engaged Research Rules of Thumb
DESCRIPTION:Since 2014\, Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University (TAMU) has worked alongside the Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services\, a non-profit in Houston\, to jointly investigate and document persistent vulnerabilities stemming from chronic pollution\, natural hazards\, as well as chemical and non-chemical stressors. Engaging local high school students and teachers\, the partnership has collected data on a range of complex environmental issues\, educated residents on risks\, and developed solutions to reduce exposure and contamination. \nThe project\, which was initially sponsored by university start-up funds\, allowed TAMU and Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services to build trust\, engage the community\, and explore community needs before developing proposals for additional funding. This work\, along with over 30 partnerships with community partners\, led to the book Engaged Research for Community Resilience to Climate Change and our rules of thumb to authentically engage communities. \nPart of the Planet Texas 2050 Resilience Roundtable series\, Academic-Community Partnerships for Adaptation and Resilience. \nSpeakers:\nJaimie Hicks Masterson – Jaimie Hicks Masterson is director of Texas Target Communities at Texas A&M University\, a high impact service-learning and engaged research program that works alongside low-capacity communities to plan for resilience. She is author of Planning for Community Resilience: A Handbook for Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disasters and Engaged Research for Community Resilience to Climate Change. She is the engagement coordinator Institute for Sustainable Communities and the Plan Integration for Resilience Scorecard project funded by the Department of Homeland Security and a part of the Center for Coastal Resilience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \nJohn T. Cooper – Dr. John T. Cooper\, Jr. has also served as Assistant Vice President for the Division of Academic and Strategic Collaborations at Texas A&M University. Dr. Cooper’s areas of interest include principles of inclusive planning and plan quality. He has a deep commitment to working with emergency planners to increase the extent to which socially vulnerable populations are able to prepare for\, survive and recover from disasters. From 2005-2010\, he directed the FEMA-funded Emergency Preparedness Demonstration Program\, a $2.5 million effort to understand barriers to increased disaster awareness and preparedness in marginalized communities. He has also served on the Advisory Board for the Coastal Resilience Center at the University of North Carolina\, and the boards of directors for the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities and the Bill Anderson Fund (BAF).
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/resilience-roundtable-community-engaged-research-rules-of-thumb/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:BRAVE Communities Connection - Breaking the Myths: Uncovering the Truth About Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an impactful and timely panel discussion that will dive deep into how misinformation shapes immigration and discrimination. This conversation will explore the deep harm these falsehoods create while recognizing that the diversity of immigrants is the very foundation of America’s strength and beauty. \nWe invite audience members of all backgrounds to come together in this critical dialogue\, as we address how misinformation not only distorts the present but is rooted in the false narratives of our past. Holding this conversation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the close of Hispanic Heritage month\, reminds us of the long-standing history of disinformation—from the erasure and misrepresentation of Indigenous peoples to the ongoing harm done to immigrant communities today. We celebrate the rich cultural impact while addressing the broader\, damaging myths that undermine the diversity and strength immigrants bring to America. \nTogether\,let’s break the cycle of misinformation and build understanding\, solidarity\, inclusion\, and truth. #MakeATXBRAVE #IAmBRAVE \nPanelists:\nEdna Yang\,  Co-Executive Director for American Gateways\nSebastian Treviño\, Immigration Attorney of Catholic Charities of Central Texas\nMaëlle Singh\, Digital Influencer\, Haitian immigrant \nArtistic Expression: Daniel Llanes\, Earth Culture Dancer and practitioner of traditional Mezo American folk medicine \nThank you to Amplify Credit Union and City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division for supporting this community-building event and opening your doors on an observed holiday.to help #MakeATXBRAVE. Amplify’s Community Meeting Space is ADA accessible and walking distance from the Domain stop. Ample free parking available. For individuals requiring special services such as translation or accessbility accommodations\, please contact us at community@bravecommunities.org. \nConsent to Use of Photographic Images\nRegistration and attendance at BRAVE Communities Connections constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution of the registrant or attendees’ image or voice in photographs\, videotapes\, electronic reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities by BRAVE Communities. If you or anyone in your party does not consent to be in photographic images\, please let a BRAVE team member know at the event upon arrival.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/brave-communities-connection-breaking-the-myths-uncovering-the-truth-about-immigration/
LOCATION:Amplify Credit Union Community Room\, 2800 Esperanza Crossing\, Building 2\, Austin\, TX\, 78758\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Mitchell Sustainability Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Mitchell Sustainability Symposium will continue its focus on the intersection of sustainability and student education on UT Austin’s campus and beyond. We’ll look into the state of sustainability at UT Austin through a series of panel discussions\, lectures\, and student presentations. Dr. Shalanda Baker\, Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action at the University of Michigan\, will provide the lunchtime keynote address. \nThe 2024 Mitchell Sustainability Symposium is co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability\, UT Energy Institute\, and Planet Texas 2050. \nMore details to come! \nKeynote Speaker – Shalanda H. Baker – Inaugural Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action\, The University of Michigan \nBefore joining the University of Michigan\, Shalanda served as the Senate-confirmed Director of the Office of Energy Justice and Equity\, Secretarial Advisor on Equity\, and Chief Diversity Officer at the United States Department of Energy. At the Department\, she served as the architect of the agency’s equity and justice policy framework. She also developed and led the implementation of the agency’s groundbreaking strategies for the Justice40 Initiative; equity; and diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and accessibility. Prior to that\, she served in the Biden-Harris Administration as the nation’s first Deputy Director for Energy Justice.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mitchell-sustainability-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
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SUMMARY:Slow Fashion Festival
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Slow Fashion Festival! Founded in 2022\, we’re on a mission to celebrate and promote the exciting world of slow fashion—where sustainability\, ethical practices\, and thoughtful consumption meet. Since our debut\, we’ve produced a variety of events and publications that inspire and connect fashion enthusiasts\, makers\, and advocates. From runway shows to workshops and a bustling marketplace\, we’re all about learning\, creativity\, and building a more conscious fashion industry—together! \nSingle and multi-day tickets can be purchased here. \nThe festival will take place from October 25th – 27th and feature panels\, workshops\, and vendors. Topics will include: \n\nWhat if Slow Fashion Embraced BIPOC Heritage & Traditional Knowledge\n\nAdaptive Fashion: Creating Inclusive Designs for All \n\n\nReframing Sustainability: Building Community-Centric Brands \n\n\nSlow fashion is a holistic movement that embodies a way of life focused on sustainability\, ethical practices\, and conscious consumption. It’s not just about making mindful purchasing decisions; it’s about caring for the garments we already own and rejecting the exploitation of workers and the environmental degradation caused by rampant consumerism. Slow fashion encourages us to cherish quality over quantity\, understand the true value and impact of our clothing\, and build a community where we can rely on each other rather than on big corporations focused solely on profits. By embracing slow fashion\, we commit to a lifestyle that values fairness\, creativity\, and responsibility\, fostering a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry — and world — for all.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/slow-fashion-festival/
LOCATION:Riches Art Gallery\, 2511 E 6th St.\, Unit A\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T120000
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SUMMARY:Resilience Roundtable: Collaborative Communities for Energy Justice
DESCRIPTION:This talk surveys ten collaborative communities from around the globe that form the Intersecting Energy Cultures (IEC) Working Group\, convened by the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities founding director\, Dr. Bethany Wiggin\, and Dr. Rebecca Macklin at the University of Aberdeen. \nThe IEC working group brings together researchers working with community-based partners to develop deeper understanding of the varied and uneven impacts stemming from the international workings of energy industries. It considers how communities become caught in the middle of multiple and historically overlapping forms of energy production\, often amplifying existing social and economic vulnerabilities. \nDeveloped through the experimental rubric of environmental humanities\, the working group explores the ways that arts-driven and humanistic methods of inquiry enable us to carry out meaningful community-based\, participatory research around historic\, contemporary and future relations with sites of energy production. Drawing on the project’s preliminary findings\, we will consider questions fundamental to fostering and maintaining research partnerships beyond university settings:  How can these partnerships be mutually beneficial?  What methods facilitate cross-sector\, transdisciplinary inquiry? What kinds of project outcomes are possible and desirable? \nPart of the Planet Texas 2050 Resilience Roundtable series\,\nAcademic-Community Partnerships for Adaptation and Resilience. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/resilience-roundtable-collaborative-communities-for-energy-justice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T100000
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SUMMARY:Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore the full Texas Book Festival schedule to discover all the exciting books\, authors\, and events happening this year. From author panels to book signings\, there’s something for every reader to enjoy. View or download the 2024 printable grid schedule and begin planning your visit!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-book-festival-2/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Congress Avenue\, Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Solar Austin - Solar Farm Tour & Community Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join Solar Austin for an exciting and educational tour of La Loma\, a local community solar farm in Austin! \nAustin Energy will host this tour from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.\, offering a unique opportunity to learn how community solar works and understand firsthand how La Loma operates in partnership with our utility. Dive into the inner workings of solar energy production\, how our utility measures solar energy\, its value to our community\, and connect with other renewable energy enthusiasts in a hands-on learning environment. \nThere’s street parking on Lott Ave\, and if full\, additional parking is available near Ortega Elementary School. \nCommunity Mixer \nAfter the tour\, join us for a drink at Hi Sign Brewing. Austin Energy and Solar Austin will teach us about significant changes to how Solar is reimbursed by the utility\, known as Standard Offer. We will also talk about Solar for All. These are significant changes to our utility’s valuation of solar\, so you don’t want to miss out. \nFor the first 50 people who sign up for the tour\, we will sponsor one drink Hi Sign Brewing. \nThis will be a fantastic opportunity to understand solar incentives\, ask questions\, meet like-minded individuals\, and get inspired by the progress in our local clean energy landscape. \nYour small gift of $20 will support Solar Austin’s PV installations.\nWe have two exciting projects in the works! \nIf you need financial assistance or have questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact info@solaraustin.orgwill
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/solar-austin-solar-farm-tour-community-mixer/
LOCATION:La Loma Community Solar Farm\, 942 Lott Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Texas Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Explore the full Texas Book Festival schedule to discover all the exciting books\, authors\, and events happening this year. From author panels to book signings\, there’s something for every reader to enjoy. View or download the 2024 printable grid schedule and begin planning your visit!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/texas-book-festival-2/2024-11-17/
LOCATION:Congress Avenue\, Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T090000
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SUMMARY:Issues & Eggs: Meet the Chief
DESCRIPTION:Join the Downtown Austin Alliance for the next installment of Issues & Eggs as we introduce Austin’s newest Police Chief\, Lisa Davis. This event will feature an insightful discussion on some of the most pressing safety issues facing our city. We will explore the Chief’s observations during their first two months in office\, vision for the future of the Austin Police Department and plans to enhance officer recruitment and retention. Additionally\, we will dive into Chief Davis’s thoughts on the future of safety in Austin. Don’t miss this engaging and meaningful conversation. Register today as we unscramble complex issues one community conversation at a time. \nOur Issues & Eggs will be held at St. David’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday\, November 19 from 7:30am to 9:00am. Start your morning with us\, grab breakfast\, make connections and hear from our speakers on how we can improve safety in Austin.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-eggs-meet-the-chief/
LOCATION:St. David’s Episcopal Church\, 301 E 8th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T120000
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SUMMARY:How A Bill Becomes A Law And How You Can Make A Difference
DESCRIPTION:The 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session begins on January 14\, 2025. Get ready for the session with the League of Women Voters Austin Area!\n\n \nStephanie Chiarello\, Chief of Staff for Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra (HD-41)\, will describe how the Texas Legislature works and talk about how anyone can advocate for the things they care about. Stephanie has worked inside and around the Texas Capitol for more than 15 years. She earned her Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs\, and earned undergraduate degrees in both biology and theatre and dance from UT Austin.\n\n \nAre you volunteering with Capitol Corps? Thinking about participating in LWV Lobby Day in February? Or just plain curious about what goes on in the pink granite building at the top of Congress Avenue? Then join us on January 18!\n\n \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-and-how-you-can-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:John Gillum Branch Library\, 2505 Steck Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T190000
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SUMMARY:Recess For Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Recess for Revolution is a free monthly community gathering that focuses on being civically engaged\, participating in mutual aid\, and gaining skills for resisting systems of oppression. At its core\, these gatherings are about coalition building— where no single organization is the face. As we experience intensified political instability and catastrophic climate disasters\, it’s vital that we build spaces for people (who are discovering their role in activism) to feel empowered to take action. In the words of Kelley Hayes\, “Refuse to abandon vulnerable people. Build a rebellious culture of care.” \nFebruary’s Recess for Revolution: Civic Power and Participation (how to engage in local politics). \n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm Social Hour\n5:00 – 6:30 pm Teach-In (with Q&A)\n6:30 – 7:00 pm Social Half-Hour & Clean-Up\n\nDrinks\, snacks\, and masks provided but limited. This event is open to everyone of all genders\, ages\, and races. A HUGE thank you to DAWA for donating their studio and Clear the Air ATX for donating their air purifier!! Can’t make it to this one? No worries! We’ll record the teach-in and offer the link a week later. \nIn Community With: \n\nChung Minh\nGo Austin Vamos Austin\nDAWA\nClear the Air ATX\nFruitful Commons\nAsian Texans for Justice\nUrbGarden Collective\nSTEM S.I.G.N.\nSave Our Springs Alliance\nMaterial Union Textile Recycling\nJoon Community
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/recess-for-revolution/
LOCATION:DAWA Studios HQ\, 916 Springdale Rd Bldg 4 Suite 109\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T090000
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SUMMARY:Circular Connect + Share
DESCRIPTION:Connect + Share is an annual educational and networking summit for owners\, managers\, and leaders of circular enterprises in Austin. \nAt this one-day mini-conference you can expect to: \n\nParticipate in a workshop led by an inspiring keynote speaker\, Alina Sanchez of Accelerating Purpose!\nSee how leaders from local circular business leaders are partnering to solve challenges.\nLearn how the City’s Circular Economy Program is working to support business like yours.\nConnect with resources from other City departments to help your business grow and thrive.\nNetwork with like-minded business leaders and entrepreneurs to share challenges and solutions\, and identify opportunities to collaborate.\n\nMark your calendars! RSVP here. \n\n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker\nWe are proud to announce Alina Sanchez as keynote speaker for Connect + Share 2025. Alina is the founder of Accelerating Purpose\, where she helps leaders turn their ideas into real-world impact. She’s coached over 150 presenters for the Social Innovation Fast Pitch and designed a business accelerator that has generated $585 million in economic impact for small businesses in Los Angeles. Alina is also active in Austin\, where she contributes to solving issues like housing and homelessness.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/circular-connect-share/
LOCATION:Austin Resource Recovery\, 1520 Rutherford Lane\, Building 1\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20241218T204040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T204040Z
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SUMMARY:Issues Over Lunch - Our Future 35: Vision to Reality
DESCRIPTION:The reconstruction of I-35 through central Austin presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our community with 30 acres of land—caps and stitches—above the highway. This ambitious endeavor aims to knit our city together\, transforming a historic divide into a vibrant\, inclusive space for all Austinites. \nThe Downtown Austin Alliance and the City of Austin have collaborated for years with diverse leaders and community members to craft a shared vision for the Our Future 35 Cap and Stitch Project. This visionary initiative seeks to reimagine the I-35 corridor as a space that fosters connectivity\, equity\, and vitality. \nAfter years of advocacy for funding\, policies\, and public support\, we are nearing a pivotal moment: transitioning from vision to reality. \nJoin us for a dynamic conversation with industry experts who will share their insights and lessons learned—good\, bad\, and ugly—from implementing successful cap and stitch projects in their cities. Together\, we’ll explore what it takes to turn bold ideas into thriving community assets. \nYou can order your ticket here. \nSpeakers: \n\nKit Sawers\, CEO of Klyde Warren Park\nRob Walters\, Board Chair of Klyde Warren Park\nApril Allen\, President & CEO of Southern Gateway Park\n\nModerator: \n\nMelissa Barry\, Chief Program Officer\, Downtown Austin Alliance
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-over-lunch-our-future-35-vision-to-reality/
LOCATION:Austin Marriott Downtown\, 304 East Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250122T034323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T034417Z
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SUMMARY:Sweat Equity: An ecology of everyday life on a warming planet
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will demonstrate a means for understanding everyday challenges facing those disproportionately impacted by extreme climate-induced events\, such as heat waves\, wildfire smoke\, and pluvial flooding. Drawing on cases from Los Angeles\, Jackson\, MS\, and the Portland metropolitan region\, the presentation will exhibit the promise in an evidence-based framework that contextualizes the emerging factors that amplify extreme weather events. \nThis work is rooted in the Sustaining Urban Places Research Lab at Portland State University\, which fosters collaboration\, interdisciplinary research\, and community engagement\, and stands as a model for advancing a community-centered approach to building resilience and adaptation within small and large communities. \nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/sweat-equity-an-ecology-of-everyday-life-on-a-warming-planet/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250205T012219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T012219Z
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SUMMARY:Austin Sierra Club Monthly Meeting: Talk on Austin Environmental Issues
DESCRIPTION:Join us at February monthly general meeting to socialize with like-minded Austin neighbors and hear a talk on Austin’s environmental issues\, \nThis month’s speaker is Dave Sullivan\, PhD.\, who will speak about local environmental issues including greenhouse gas emissions (and how to address them with better land use planning) and about local fine particulate matter. \nDavid W. Sullivan is a Research Associate at The University of Texas at Austin Center for Energy and Environmental Resources\, where he has been a staff member since September 2005. Active in local community affairs\, Dave has served on a handful of non-profit steering committees and on City of Austin citizen boards including the Planning Commission (16 years) and Zero Waste Advisory Commission. He currently serves on the City’s Environmental Commission.  \nDave is a long-time Sierra Club member. He travels primarily by bicycle\, bus and walking. He lives in the Clarksville neighborhood with his wife\, and has one grown daughter. \nWhere? El Mercado South at 1302 South 1st St\, Austin \nWhen? Wednesday February 12. Arrive as early as 6pm for Tex-Mex food and drinks (available for purchase). Program starts at 7pm. \nPlease RSVP HERE so that we have an idea of attendance!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-sierra-club-monthly-meeting-talk-on-austin-environmental-issues/
LOCATION:El Mercado Restaurant South\, 1302 South 1st Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T193000
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and Texas Immigration Law Council are hosting a virtual workshop that will explain some of the recent changes in immigration policy and what they mean for communities in Austin and the state of Texas. They will also explain how you can protect your rights when you encounter local law enforcement or immigration agencies. The Zoom link for this event will be emailed to people who have registered. This workshop will be presented in English with interpretation to Spanish. To request interpretation in additional languages\, please contact Rocio Villalobos via email at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov or phone by calling 512-974-7972 \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and access to effective communication can be provided upon request. To make a request or if you have any questions\, please contact: Rocio Villalobos\, Voice: (512) 974-7972–VRS: RelayTexas711 \nOn Wednesday\, February 12th\, the presentation will be in English with Spanish interpretation. On Thursday\, February 13th\, the presentation will be in Spanish with English interpretation. \n— \nLa Oficina de Equidad e Inclusión de la Ciudad de Austin y Texas Immigration Law Council presentarán un taller virtual que explicará algunos de los cambios recientes en la política de inmigración y lo que significan para las comunidades de Austin y el estado de Texas. También compartirán cómo puedes proteger tus derechos cuando te enfrentes a la policía local o agencias de inmigración. El enlace de Zoom para este taller se enviará por correo electrónico a las personas que se hayan registrado. Este taller será presentado en inglés con interpretación al español. \nLa ciudad de Austin se compromete a cumplir con la ADA (Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades). Si se solicita\, se pueden brindar hospedaje y acceso a una comunicación eficaz. Para realizar una solicitud o si tiene preguntas\, comuníquese con: Rocio Villalobos\, servicio por audio: (512) 974-7972. VRS (servicio por video para personas con discapacidad): RelayTexas711
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250205T010712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T010712Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights
DESCRIPTION:The City of Austin’s Office of Equity and Inclusion and Texas Immigration Law Council are hosting a virtual workshop that will explain some of the recent changes in immigration policy and what they mean for communities in Austin and the state of Texas. They will also explain how you can protect your rights when you encounter local law enforcement or immigration agencies. The Zoom link for this event will be emailed to people who have registered. This workshop will be presented in English with interpretation to Spanish. To request interpretation in additional languages\, please contact Rocio Villalobos via email at rocio.villalobos@austintexas.gov or phone by calling 512-974-7972 \nThe City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and access to effective communication can be provided upon request. To make a request or if you have any questions\, please contact: Rocio Villalobos\, Voice: (512) 974-7972–VRS: RelayTexas711 \nOn Wednesday\, February 12th\, the presentation will be in English with Spanish interpretation. On Thursday\, February 13th\, the presentation will be in Spanish with English interpretation. \n— \nLa Oficina de Equidad e Inclusión de la Ciudad de Austin y Texas Immigration Law Council presentarán un taller virtual que explicará algunos de los cambios recientes en la política de inmigración y lo que significan para las comunidades de Austin y el estado de Texas. También compartirán cómo puedes proteger tus derechos cuando te enfrentes a la policía local o agencias de inmigración. El enlace de Zoom para este taller se enviará por correo electrónico a las personas que se hayan registrado. Este taller será presentado en inglés con interpretación al español. \nLa ciudad de Austin se compromete a cumplir con la ADA (Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades). Si se solicita\, se pueden brindar hospedaje y acceso a una comunicación eficaz. Para realizar una solicitud o si tiene preguntas\, comuníquese con: Rocio Villalobos\, servicio por audio: (512) 974-7972. VRS (servicio por video para personas con discapacidad): RelayTexas711
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250129T154918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T154918Z
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SUMMARY:Imagine Austin Speaker Series: Austin by the Numbers
DESCRIPTION:The story of Austin is one of constant change. So how is City leadership preparing for future change based on what’s happening now and what has happened in the past? \nThat’s one of the big topics that will be covered in the next edition of the Imagine Austin Speaker Series hosted by the Austin Planning Department.This informative panel discussion will feature City Manager T.C. Broadnax and City Demographer Lila Valencia and will be moderated by University of Texas Professor Jake Wegmann. It will reveal how the City uses detailed data about population trends throughout the years to address everything from affordability\, racial equity\, public safety\, mobility\, and more. \nThe event is free and all members of the public are invited to attend. You can RSVP at SpeakupAustin.org/ImagineAustin. \n\n\nWHAT: Imagine Austin Speaker Series: Austin by the Numbers\n\n\nWHO: City Manager T.C. Broadnax\, City Demographer Lila Valencia\, UT Professor Jake Wegman\n\n\nWHEN: Wednesday\, Feb. 19\, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.\n\n\nWHERE: George Washington Carver Museum’s Boyd Vance Theater\, 1165 Angelina Street
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/imagine-austin-speaker-series-austin-by-the-numbers/
LOCATION:George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center\, 1165 Angelina Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250218T205321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T205321Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Cafe for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:A bimonthly\, online climate cafe series for Texas parents and guardians\, led by climate-aware therapist Meg Mattingly. \nSpots are limited! Please RSVP to access the link.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/climate-cafe-for-caregivers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250114T200937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T200937Z
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SUMMARY:Planet Texas 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Planet Texas 2050’s annual symposium returns Feb. 24 to Feb. 27\, 2025. Through multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange\, the symposium will explore diverse and intersecting aspects of resilience. Presenters from multiple universities representing more than 20 academic disciplines will be joined by practitioners and community-based leaders from Austin and beyond. We welcome anyone with an interest in resilience and sustainability to join us for the event. \nKeynote Speaker – Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (they/them) is Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. They are director of Vanderbilt’s interdisciplinary Grand Challenge Initiative on Climate and Society. \nYou can look through the full schedule and speaker lineup here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/planet-texas-2050-symposium-2/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
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SUMMARY:Planet Texas 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Planet Texas 2050’s annual symposium returns Feb. 24 to Feb. 27\, 2025. Through multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange\, the symposium will explore diverse and intersecting aspects of resilience. Presenters from multiple universities representing more than 20 academic disciplines will be joined by practitioners and community-based leaders from Austin and beyond. We welcome anyone with an interest in resilience and sustainability to join us for the event. \nKeynote Speaker – Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (they/them) is Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. They are director of Vanderbilt’s interdisciplinary Grand Challenge Initiative on Climate and Society. \nYou can look through the full schedule and speaker lineup here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/planet-texas-2050-symposium-2/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250114T200937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T200937Z
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SUMMARY:Planet Texas 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Planet Texas 2050’s annual symposium returns Feb. 24 to Feb. 27\, 2025. Through multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange\, the symposium will explore diverse and intersecting aspects of resilience. Presenters from multiple universities representing more than 20 academic disciplines will be joined by practitioners and community-based leaders from Austin and beyond. We welcome anyone with an interest in resilience and sustainability to join us for the event. \nKeynote Speaker – Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (they/them) is Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. They are director of Vanderbilt’s interdisciplinary Grand Challenge Initiative on Climate and Society. \nYou can look through the full schedule and speaker lineup here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/planet-texas-2050-symposium-2/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T200937Z
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SUMMARY:Planet Texas 2050 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Planet Texas 2050’s annual symposium returns Feb. 24 to Feb. 27\, 2025. Through multiple presentation formats and opportunities for dialog and exchange\, the symposium will explore diverse and intersecting aspects of resilience. Presenters from multiple universities representing more than 20 academic disciplines will be joined by practitioners and community-based leaders from Austin and beyond. We welcome anyone with an interest in resilience and sustainability to join us for the event. \nKeynote Speaker – Dr. Jonathan Gilligan (they/them) is Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences\, and Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Vanderbilt University. They are director of Vanderbilt’s interdisciplinary Grand Challenge Initiative on Climate and Society. \nYou can look through the full schedule and speaker lineup here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/planet-texas-2050-symposium-2/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:University of Texas – William C. Powers Student Activity Center\, 2201 Speedway\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T014250Z
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SUMMARY:Local Imprints: Stories of Place and People - Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Local Imprints: Stories of Place and People is a combined artist talk and exhibit featuring artists Megan Hildebrandt and Malti B. Lee from the DASA (Downtown Austin Space Activation) 2024 Artist Residency Program. Together\, through this exhibition\, both artists explore the stories of Austin through locations and individuals seen throughout downtown. Join us on March 2 at 506 Congress to hear about the artwork and the program from the artists themselves. You can RSVP here. \nAbout the Artwork:\nThrough her work\, Malti B Lee captures the buildings and views in Austin that remind her of London\, the city she grew up in. These paintings connect her new home with her old one\, capturing how places far apart can feel similar. She hopes these works spark curiosity and wonder about the stories that unfold within these shared spaces. \nThe Ambassadors is a series of portraits by Megan Hildebrandt created to celebrate and honor the essential individuals that keep downtown Austin clean\, safe and welcoming. As she created their portraits\, the Ambassadors told her about the pride in the work that they do and shared stories about their lives. It is her hope that this collection brings further attention and dignity to the folks who do this hard work. \nAbout the Artists:\nMalti B Lee PhD (b. London\, England\, 1990) is a British Indian artist based in Austin and collected internationally. Drawing on her global background\, Malti explores the cities she’s experienced through her acrylic paintings. Malti’s works have been presented in solo shows and numerous group exhibits across San Francisco\, Northern California and Texas. Notable works include commissions for the NHL’s San Jose Sharks and the City of San Ramon\, CA. \nhttp://maltiblee.com/ \n​​Megan Hildebrandt received her BFA from the Stamps School of Art & Design in 2006\, and her MFA in Studio Art from the University of South Florida in 2012. Hildebrandt has exhibited nationally and internationally\, including: The Painting Center\, New American Paintings\, The Baltimore Museum of Art\, The Museum of Contemporary Craft\, Arlington Arts Center\, Detroit Contemporary\, HEREarts Center\, Latitude 53\, Johns Hopkins Medical Center\, the LIVESTRONG Foundation\, Hyde Park Art Center\, The Torpedo Factory\, and Collar Works. In 2018\, Hildebrandt received an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for the Aesthetics of Health Course she developed for Interlochen Arts Academy. In 2022 Hildebrandt co-authored an article about adapting the Aesthetics of Health curriculum effectively for higher education during the pandemic in the American Medical Association Journal of Ethics. An artist\, educator\, and arts-in-health advocate\, Hildebrandt currently lives and works in Austin\, Texas\, where she is Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Art and Art History at The University of Texas. \nwww.meganlynnhildebrandt.com \nThe DASA Artist Residency Program is presented by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation in partnership with Tribeza.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/local-imprints-stories-of-place-and-people-artist-talk/
LOCATION:506 Congress Ave\, 506 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts/Crafts,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
CREATED:20250226T223033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T223033Z
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SUMMARY:Conversation With APD Chief Lisa Davis
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to a special meeting with APD Chief Lisa Davis and community leaders! Join us on March 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Dove Springs Rec Center! This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts\, voice any concerns\, and work together towards a better community. Mark your calendar and bring your voice! See you there! \n—-\n¡Estamos contentos de invitarlos a una reunión especial con la Jefa de APD Lisa Davis y líderes de la comunidad! ¡Acompáñenos el 4 de marzo de 5-7 p.m. en Dove Springs Rec Center! Esta es una gran oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones\, expresar sus preocupaciones\, y trabajar juntos por una mejor comunidad. ¡Marque su calendario y aporte su voz! ¡Nos vemos! \n**Habrá servicio de interpretación simultánea en Español**
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/conversation-with-apd-chief-lisa-davis/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250325T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T184948
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T230147Z
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SUMMARY:Issues & Eggs: 6th Street’s Next Act
DESCRIPTION:6th Street has long carried the brand of downtown Austin as a place of iconic nightlife and the epicenter of the live music capital of the world. However\, coming out of the pandemic\, the district has faltered and struggled with many properties in transition and perceptions of a lack of public safety. While previous revitalization efforts have fallen short\, a groundswell of public and private support to evolve the district has recently emerged. This new\, organized\, and cross-collaborative coalition is working together to help the district evolve. \nIn this discussion\, first we’ll hear from Dr. Tamara Herold\, an American Crime Scientist\, who will share the results of her Austin Crime Report\, and its direct ties to 6th Street. \nThen\, our panel will discuss what they are doing to combat these challenges to improve public safety and revitalize the district: \n\nEddie Garcia\, Assistant City Manager\, East 6th Safety Task Force;\nPaul Bondeman\, Senior Vice President\, Stream’s efforts toward new Old 6th Street;\nBlake Thompson\, co-founder of State Street Properties will discuss the owner/operator vision.\n\nOur panel will make the case to embrace the evolution of E Sixth Street and leverage it\, to revitalize the district and to serve all ages\, ushering usher in a new era for the future of Sixth Street and downtown.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/issues-eggs-6th-streets-next-act/
LOCATION:St. David’s Episcopal Church\, 301 E 8th St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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SUMMARY:Earth Day ATX
DESCRIPTION:It has never been more important to connect as a community. Join us on Saturday\, April 12\, 2025 for Austin’s 55th Earth Day event. Part of Huston-Tillotson’s 150th anniversary programming\, this year is very special. We’ll have an interactive timeline\, music\, food\, activities and exhibits. Free and open to the pubic.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/earth-day-atx-2/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Lecture/Guest Speaker,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T120000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Flood Center: Tools & Resources for Enhancing Flood Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Following the devastating floods in 2008 deemed as “Iowa’s Katrina\,” state legislators created the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) in 2009 based at the University of Iowa. IFC is the nation’s only academic research center devoted solely to flooding that puts science-based information in the hands of Iowa’s decision-makers\, lawmakers\, state and federal agencies\, emergency responders\, and the public.\n\n \nThe IFC has transformed flood resilience in Iowa focused on advancing flood monitoring and prediction\, flood inundation mapping\, flood mitigation\, and education and outreach. The center communicates reliable\, real-time flood information through its popular publicly accessible Iowa Flood Information System online web application.\n\n \nThe IFC has helped bring more than $100M in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the state of Iowa to advance watershed-based flood management efforts. The presentation will introduce some of IFC’s major initiatives and activities that have the potential to be replicated to support flood resilience efforts across the country.\n\n\n\n\n \nYou can RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/iowa-flood-center-tools-resources-for-enhancing-flood-resilience/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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