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Preparing for Extreme Weather Events: Workshop Planner for the Water Sector
Amy Posner, ORISE US EPA Office of Water
February 27, 2013
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Presentation Overview
• CRWU Background
• Extreme Events Workshop Planner overview
• Workshop Planning Steps
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Climate Ready Water Utilities (CRWU)
CRWU Mission Statement
To provide the water sector (drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities) with the practical tools,
training, and technical assistance needed to adapt to climate change by promoting a clear understanding of
climate science and adaptation options.
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Climate Ready Tools & Resources
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Assess Risks and Evaluate Opportunities
Collaborate with
Partners
Research and Gather Information
Learn Climate and Adaptation
Basics
Explore Elements of Climate Readiness
Climate Resilience Evaluation and Awareness Tool
Extreme Events
Workshop Planner
Toolbox Adaptation Strategies
Guide Adaptive Response
Framework
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CRWU Webinar Series
Topic Next Event
Introduction to CREAT February 27, 2013
Extreme Events Workshop Planner March 6, 2013
Adaptation Strategies Guide March 13, 2013
Workshop Planner/ Adaptation Strategies Guide April 10, 2013
Using CREAT for Planning and Decision Support TBD
Introduction to CRWU Initiative TBD
Climate Change and the Water Sector TBD
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Register at epa.gov/climatereadyutilities
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Preparing for Extreme Weather Events: Workshop Planner for the Water Sector
Learn how to organize an adaptation planning workshop.
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Overview
• Provides users with the materials to plan, facilitate, and conduct an adaptation planning workshop.
• Opportunity to connect utility and community partners
• By the end of the workshop, all participants will have an actionable path forward of next steps. 7
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Intro Tab
• Why conduct a workshop
• Overview of planning process
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Climate Science Tab
• Links to climate experts
• Presentation on climate science, modeling, and impacts to the water sector
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Regional Climate Information
Click on the map to open climate information by USGCRP region.
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Other Resources
Includes outside resources such as:
• Climate data sources
• Scenario-specific information and tools
• Funding sources
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Choosing a scenario
• Five scenarios included: – Flood – Drought – Wildfire – Sea Level Rise – Reduced
Snowpack • Impacts & Case
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Planning A Workshop
1. Develop Objectives
2. Invite Participants
3.Determine Logistics
4. Customize Materials
5. Develop Report
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Step 1. Develop Workshop Objectives
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Guidance for developing achievable and targeted “SMART” objectives.
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Step 2. Identify and Invite Participants
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List of potential workshop participants, including non-utility personnel:
• Municipal planners • Watershed managers • State climatologist • Local government • Key water users
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Step 3. Workshop Logistics
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• Workshop development timeline
• Agenda template • Invitation template • Registration
confirmation letter template
• Notetaker tips • Facilitation tips • Sign-in sheet template
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Step 3. Workshop Logistics
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Step 4. Customize Workshop Materials
• Presentation with talking points
• Facilitator’s guide • Climate challenge
handouts • Next Steps
worksheet • Workshop
evaluation form 18
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Step 4. Customize Workshop Materials
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Scenario Presentation
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• Facilitated Workshop – Background: adaptation planning and regional
extreme weather – Review of drought impacts to DW and WW
utilities – Facilitated discussion of adaptation planning
• Small Group Planning Sessions/Facilitated Group Discussion
• Discussion of Next Steps
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Next Steps Worksheet
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Step 5. Prepare the Report
• Use the final report to:
– Catalog adaptation options, implementation timeline, and responsible person(s)
– Brief management or other stakeholders
– Support funding requests for adaptation projects
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Summary
• Download the Workshop Planner at epa.gov/climatereadyutilities
• Register for the March 6th webinar
• Questions? Feedback? Email [email protected]
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Curt Baranowski [email protected]
John Whitler [email protected]
Amy Posner [email protected]
Laura Dubin [email protected]
Climate Ready Water Utilities [email protected]
epa.gov/climatereadyutilities
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Thank you
Any questions?