Build Your Partner Network
By building strong partnerships, communities can leverage the benefits of natural infrastructure investments to create a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.
Ready to harness the power of natural infrastructure?
Broaden your network by identifying and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders to include a range of voices and perspectives. Ensure your network includes voices from government agencies, community organizations, and environmental justice groups to include a well-rounded perspective.
Consider reaching out to these types of groups:
- Chambers of Commerce
- Neighborhood and Community Groups
- Schools and Universities
- Local Businesses
- Environmental Advocacy Groups
Natural infrastructure can provide a multitude of benefits beyond climate resilience. Partnering with groups who share diverse goals, such as environmental and public health organizations or recreational sports that create solutions with broader community appeal and long-term sustainability.
Organize meetings to identify water-related challenges, locate priority areas, leverage resources, and deploy a funding strategy.
Check out the next section to explore existing networks that might intersect with your work.
