The Path Forward

• Continue in-person and virtual listening sessions 

• Sharing and applying the North Country Rural Resilience Roadmap 

• Host  and attend conferences and roundtables 

• Provide ways for all voices to participate 

• Development of Small Community Emergency Management Toolkit and Network Directory

• Formal network expansion

• Local Government/Community Organizations - Higher Education connection

• Youth engagement

• ACORN Outreach platforms

• Regional GIS Analyses

• Continue to Pursue Funding Sources for ACORN

• External Engagement and Knowledge Exchange

A key element of building community capacity and increasing the likelihood of receiving funding for climate resiliency is developing partnerships. These connections can be between other communities (towns, villages, hamlets) or entities like colleges, universities, or local organizations. ACORN seeks to drive these partnerships in the North Country to aid communities in obtaining the resources needed to tackle local and regional challenges, including the effects of climate change.

In order to hear from North Country residents on the issues in their communities, create partnerships, and brainstorm solutions, ACORN hosts listening sessions across the North Country region. If you would like to see an ACORN listening session in your community, fill out the form below: