Watershed community governance
This solution addresses Inadequate, centralized and non-responsive government in Rural-Urban interface - Albany, New York for local watershed community residents
Problem Description
Three major storms (Sandy, Lee and Irene) created havoc in local communities. Years of tax cuts, underfunded government, downsizing, and reduction of public servants limit effective response. Local governments are limited in responding to local impacts, disaster response is costly, and state governments are not proactive in resilience and climate adaptation planning. New models are emerging for more responsive "grassroots" efforts in watershed-based/community-based governance. New tools like social networking, watershed improvement districts (special purpose governments), volunteer "green neighbor agreements," payments for ecosystem services/impact fees, resilience analysis, scenario planning, and behavioral-based policy making offer promising practices and new opportunities.Building Blocks
Story
Still in planning stages, and looking for funding to begin formal processes in community.
Contributed By
- Riobart Breen, Anam Earth Center
Submitted By
Riobart Breen