Intertwine Alliance partners and friends, please join us as we move our collective work forward together in the following ways:
Houselessness in natural areas: support sessions for land & water stewards
Thur, Aug. 18
Thur, Sept. 15
Thur, Oct. 20
Thur, Nov. 17
Thur, Dec. 15
1:30 to 3 p.m.
Online
In partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Human Nature program, we're continuing monthly online peer support sessions tailored to land and water stewards seeking resources and support around engaging with unhoused community members living in parks and natural areas. Facilitated by Trauma Informed Care educators, these peer support sessions will be a space for discussion and collective problem solving around key challenges faced by those who steward our parks and natural areas, from trauma-informed rules enforcement to best practices for preparing unhoused populations for extreme weather and natural disasters. Participants are welcome to join the group at any time.
Free, email Tara@theintertwine.org for the Zoom link
The new Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District
What is it, and why is it important for conservation and equity?
August 25, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Online
The Oregon legislature has authorized the creation of a new Urban Flood Safety & Water Quality District (UFSWQ) to replace four separate, antiquated drainage districts currently managing a 27-mile levee system along the Columbia River in our region. The new special district is mandated to look beyond flood control and to consider also environmental benefits, equity impacts, the cultural history of the region and more. As such, it's a rare opportunity to create something with the potential for true systemic change. Join us online to learn more and give feedback on the proposed services the new district will provide.
Free, register here
Past Convenings
Tue, July 26, 2022
Equitable access to regional waterways, part 2
Thur, July 21, 2022
Houselessness in natural areas: support sessions for land & water stewards
Tue, March 29, 2022
Water trails
Tue, Feb. 22, 2022
What's The Intertwine Alliance up to in 2022?
Tue, Oct. 26, 2021
Potential Metro parks & nature levy on 2022 ballot
Fri, Sept. 17, 2021
Structured networking
Thur, July 15, 2021
Metro parks & nature bond investments
Topic ideas or any other thoughts/questions? Please email Co-Director Tara Wilkinson at tara@theintertwine.org.