Webinar Library

Climate Smart Communities Program: Engaging your community in climate action

The Climate Smart Communities program helps local governments in New York State take action to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to a changing climate. Some benefits of the program include: free technical assistance and better positioning to compete on grant applications for some state funding programs.

Local government leaders in New York State and community members eager to be involved are welcome! In this one-hour webinar, you will get an overview of the program and hear first-hand experience from the City of Plattsburgh's climate task force.

Speakers: Carlie Leary, of Adirondack North Country Association & Climate Smart Communities Coordinator in the North Country, and Rachelle Armstrong, of City of Plattsburgh's Climate Task Force Coordinator

How to Avoid Damage from Flooding

This recorded webinar provides municipalities and communities with ways to avoid the increasing risks of flooding to vulnerable residents, to protect community services, and to maintain safe and prosperous communities. 

Speaker: Ned Swanberg, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation Regional Floodplain Manager, and the intended audience is Municipal Officials.

How to Navigate Flood Resiliency Funding in Vermont

In this recorded webinar, learn about case studies of flood mitigation projects funded through the FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA) grant programs as well as Vermont’s new Flood Resilient Communities Fund (FRCF) program. The video helps viewers think about potential projects to reduce flood risk in their communities and learn about funding opportunities.

Speaker: Stephanie Smith, State Hazard Mitigation Officer with Vermont Emergency Management, and the intended audience is Vermont Municipal Officials.