Allyson Brooks Ph.D. MPA

A convergence of knowledge systems for better land management. Northern California-The Yurok Tribe and the U.S. Geological Survey unite in a groundbreaking collaboration, melding evolving Tribal scientific knowledge and practices with academic science's knowledge and practices to address the escalating challenges of wildfire and land management. #landmanagement #geologicalsurvey #indigenousknowledge #wildfire

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How can researchers help advance #HomeVisiting in Indigenous communities? By focusing on trust, connectedness, and community goals and outcomes, says a new report on implementation efforts in 17 Tribal #MIECHV programs. OPRE

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Much needed reform in North American cities to build compact, walkable and sustainable cities.

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Public Comment Opportunity for BEAD Regional Project Areas The Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) published a draft map depicting Regional Project Areas (RPAs) for Phase III of the High Speed Nevada Initiative (HSNV). In HSNV Phase III, OSIT will award funding for last-mile broadband deployment to unserved and underserved locations. The locations were determined to be eligible for BEAD funding based on the challenge process OSIT conducted earlier this year. As described in its BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II, OSIT grouped unserved and underserved locations, including BEAD-eligible CAIs, into geographic clusters called RPAs. Later this summer, OSIT will conduct a subgrantee selection process to award funding to eligible applicants who submit applications. Each RPA will have its own separate solicitation and will be evaluated and awarded independently of any other. Applicants may bid on as many RPAs as they wish through separate applications. OSIT has taken steps to minimize administrative burden of applicants by allowing applicants to submit common information across multiple applications with network design information specific to the RPA in question. Additional information on the application process and timeline is forthcoming. OSIT created the RPAs based on the criteria outlined in its BEAD Initial Proposal Volume II. Today, OSIT seeks public comment on the design of the RPAs. OSIT notes that it will not accept public comment on whether an individual location should or should not be eligible for BEAD funds. The question of individual location eligibility for BEAD was determined during the challenge process conducted earlier this year. Instead, OSIT seeks comment on topics such as the logistical issues of serving all BSLs within an RPA. For example, if BSLs are separated by a river, railroad track, or mountain range and it would be difficult or cost prohibitive to serve all BSLs, OSIT would consider comments regarding alternative designs for the RPA in question. Instructions for submitting public comment can be found in the map. OSIT will only accept public comments submitted through the map. OSIT will accept public comment on the RPA map for 14 days, until July 24th. General questions should be directed to highspeednv@gov.nv.gov. The RPA Map for public comment can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dwaFhfQV

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The 2024 Local Government Spring Conference hosted by the League Of Oregon Cities is underway, featuring a crucial session for local government managers on "Planning For & Recovering from an Emergency." Given the string of natural disasters and public health crises impacting Oregon in recent years, today’s session is a deep dive into preparing and bouncing back from emergencies. Topics cover the breadth of challenges from watershed degradation to economic and tourism downturns, all the way to direct property damage. Today’s discussion included insights from frontline staff experienced in managing large urban fire crises in emergency operation centers. They shared strategies on effective communication across different jurisdictions, what support cities can expect from FEMA, and the realities of post-disaster recovery. The panelists also reflected on their experiences, sharing valuable lessons on preparedness and how communities can enhance their resilience for future challenges. #LocalGov #EmergencyPreparedness #CommunityResilience

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SGPWA supports the findings of the independent benefit-cost analysis of the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The study underscores the importance of the DCP as the backbone of the State Water Project’s (SWP) delivery infrastructure. Modernizing this system increases water security in the Pass area and across California. According to the study, the updated cost estimate shows that DCP expenses remain flat. The gains of the project more than double the costs, generating $38 billion in total benefits. It is time to invest in the DCP to continue to provide affordable, high-quality water to millions of Californians. To learn more, read the press release at https://lnkd.in/gtDy44xC #SGPWA #DWR #SWP #DeltaConveyanceProject #WaterSupply

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Does your organization employ or train urban forestry professionals in California? If yes, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Urban and Community Forestry Program is seeking your help. Please complete their Urban Forest Workforce Development Survey by Friday, July 12th. 📋UCF Workforce Development Survey Link📋 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqhBVEG2 🌳Purpose of the Survey🌳 CAL FIRE will use survey information to evaluate the current landscape of urban forestry-related career pathways within California's private agencies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. CAL FIRE aims to gather data on requisite skills, employment, current training methods, curriculum development and implementation, funding needs, job quality, and barriers to entry into the field. 🌳Survey Information🌳 The survey should take between 5-15 minutes. Survey participants will remain anonymous, and responses will only be used for research purposes. All data will only be available to view by CAL FIRE staff and no personally identifiable data will be shared with the public. Please be advised that choosing not to participate in this survey will not affect your organization’s relationship with CAL FIRE. The aggregated data will be analyzed and compiled into a final public report scheduled for release in August 2024. ⏰Please complete the survey by Friday, July 12th

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Earlier this week, the State of Oregon received a disaster declaration for the January 2024 Winter Storms. Interested in hearing what occurred during that event? You can check out our storymap on the event here: https://lnkd.in/gTBJ53T6 Interesting fact: we create these storymaps when we look to go toward a presidential disaster declaration. Based upon information defined by our FEMA counterparts, we document information pertaining to the event and what state support was provided, as well as information obtained during the damage assessment process. Throughout the event, we collect key important information to "tell a story" about what happened to the impacted jurisdictions, resulting in a more informative narrative that describes the impacts and visually represents the struggles our communities faced during these events. You can find our other storymaps in our disaster stories collection here: https://lnkd.in/gqxF5egb

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Reminder - Public comment is available on the Nevada BEAD Regional Project Area map: https://lnkd.in/dwaFhfQV Additional information about the process and what information we're looking for here: https://lnkd.in/g_q_4ead

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So glad to see this evaluation out in the world! Faced with a global pandemic, state and local government, local organizations and private business came together at record speed to stand up the Project Roomkey program. The model used hotel rooms to house people experiencing homelessness - to reduce their risk exposure, as well as the larger burden on the health system in this crisis. The Project Roomkey model expanded our imaginations for how California can provide emergency housing for people experiencing homelessness - and there are important reflections on what this means for homelessness services in non-emergency settings as well. #covid19 #pandemic #pandemicpreparedness #homelessness #housing

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Bicyclists can help share the road safely by making themselves visible and not lingering in blind spots. Remember, you can contribute to keeping #OurRoads safe while riding your bike. Learn more about sharing the road safely: https://lnkd.in/gHUqCVgR #OurRoadsOurSafetyWeek

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Decades of disaster research on climate-related disasters make two things crystal clear: First, people’s social circumstances—such as the resources available to them, how much they can rely on others for help, and the challenges they face in their daily lives—can lead them to experience disasters differently compared to others affected by the same event. Second, disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. https://bityl.co/QWK6

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Decades of disaster research on climate-related disasters make two things crystal clear: First, people’s social circumstances—such as the resources available to them, how much they can rely on others for help, and the challenges they face in their daily lives—can lead them to experience disasters differently compared to others affected by the same event. Second, disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. https://bityl.co/QWK6

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Decades of disaster research on climate-related disasters make two things crystal clear: First, people’s social circumstances—such as the resources available to them, how much they can rely on others for help, and the challenges they face in their daily lives—can lead them to experience disasters differently compared to others affected by the same event. Second, disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. https://bityl.co/QWK6

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great map of all the dams included in the article.

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Posting a reminder.... please share with your networks! This is a note regarding a municipal wood waste study underway. This is for municipal forestry professionals in the U.S. You are invited to take part in an Oregon State University research project by responding to a survey on behalf of your city. The purpose of this survey is to gain knowledge of wood waste utilization in municipal urban forestry programs. It is important to know how people working in U.S. municipal urban forestry programs view wood waste utilization as well as what barriers there could be to participating. You should take this survey if you work for a municipal government where you participate directly in the planning, management, or care of trees in urban, suburban, or other populated areas. For more information on this study contact Chase Giebner (chase.giebner@oregonstate.edu) of the Oregon State University College of Forestry. Please take the survey today at this link: https://lnkd.in/geCNSkkf

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