10th Anniversary Urban Waters Federal Partnership

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, 13 other federal agencies, and non-governmental partners commemorated the 10^th anniversary and a decade of accomplishments under the Urban Waters Federal Partnership while pledging their recommitment to this partnership. This 2 day event highlighted how the 20 partnership locations across the country are advancing economic, public health, environmental, and social benefits by enhancing community connections to water.

Day 1: November 9, 2021 (2-3:30pm EST)

1. Celebrate partnership and location achievements over the past 10 years:
   • Day 1 - Zoom Video
   • UW Progress Report
2. Recommit to the UWFP for the next ten years:
   • Reaffirm original UW Vision, Mission, and Principles
   • Commit to a plan for the next ten years: Framework for the Future
   • NGO recommitment letter

Day 2: December 1, 2021 (10am-2pm EST)

1. Climate Equity Workshop
   • Workshop slides
   • Baltimore Urban Waters Flood Science and Policy Action Report
2. Youth Engagement & Job Creation Workshop
   • Workshop slides
   • Jobs Workshop Booklet

"The community-focused Urban Waters Federal Partnership Program accelerates progress made under the Clean Water Act by strategically coordinating federal support to protect our waters, rehabilitate ecosystems, address historic equities, and advance climate resilience. I look forward to what we can accomplish over the next ten years." - Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, Radhika Fox