rust to blue - one region...
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Rust to Blue
SESSION 2 Coping with a Turbulent Age
Buffalo Niagara’s NEW Economy
Jill Jedlicka Executive Director & Riverkeeper , Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
WNY’s Blue Economy OVERVIEW
Driving economic revitalization through the restoration of the health and integrity of WNY’s fresh water systems
OVERVIEW
Guiding Principles • Healthy water drives
economic revitalization. • Public access and open
space protection is prioritized.
• Natural systems are designed into community redevelopment.
• The NR Greenway is a catalyst for waterfront revitalization and connections.
• Public, private and non-profit partnerships.
WNY’s Industrial Legacy THE BIG PICTURE
National Aniline (predecessor to Buffalo Color/PVS) on left; Republic Steel on right Source: Martin Doster, NYSDEC
Protect water quality and quantity for present and future generations while connecting people to water
CITIZEN PLANNERS IN ACTION
Case Study: Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper
Environmental Justice Program • EPA funded program • Goals:
– Develop culturally competent risk communication strategies
– Population Exposure Assessment
CITIZEN PLANNERS IN ACTION
CITIZEN PLANNERS IN ACTION
CITIZEN PLANNERS IN ACTION
Public Health Risk
Cleaning Up Our Waterways
Buffalo River Restoration Partnership
PLANNING FOR THE BLUE ECONOMY
Cleaning Up Our Waterways
Green Infrastructure for Stormwater Management
PLANNING FOR THE BLUE ECONOMY
Photo Credit: Irvine, Buffalo State College
PLANNING FOR THE BLUE ECONOMY
Restoring Our Watershed PLANNING FOR THE BLUE ECONOMY
Niagara River Regional Habitat Restoration Strategy
CITIZEN PLANNERS IN ACTION
Our Legacy & Our Future
Get involved! Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper 1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14213 (716) 852-7483 http://bnriverkeeper.org/
PUTTING YOUR CITIZEN PLANNER SKILLS INTO ACTION
Materials available online oneregionforward.org
Wrap Up
Looking ahead to the next session May 17th : Building Blocks for Sustainability