Project Detail

ROCK RIVER COALITION, INC: Rock River Coalition's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclustion & Justice

Purpose

Project Scope and Description of Deliverables RRC recognizes that communities of color and underserved communities are disproportionately burdened by adverse impacts of environmental policy decisions. The RRC serves the entire Rock River Basin which encompasses 10 South Central Wisconsin counties; yet, RRC has very little diversity of population in its organization. RRC will be seeking training and technical assistance from professional(s) in the DEI&J field with expertise and lived experience in order to chip away at this deficit. Project final deliverables include: Contract with DEI&J consultants who have a proven track record of success in assisting non-profit organizations like RRC to reach people of diverse races and cultures. When research is completed RRC will have a list of qualified DEI&J consultants to approach about being on our RRC advisory committee by 4th quarter 2021 and will recruit 5 DEI&J experts for our advisory committee by end of 1st quarter 2022. Put together list of topics to cover in four, one and half hour meetings, and schedule meetings to be held at intervals during 2022. Create RRC DEI&J policy and DEI&J Commitment and Goals draft. DEI&J work will be incorporated into RRC bylaws, communications, and strategic planning, by in 4th Quarter of 2022. RRC will create a targeted communications and messaging plan to reach diverse populations and messaging awareness will be incorporated into routine communications. RRC website for RRC DEI&J policy and DEI&J Commitment and Goals. This scope summarizes the project detail provided in the application and does not negate tasks/deliverables described therein. Data, records, and reports, including GIS-based maps, and digital images, must be submitted to the Department in a format specified by the regional Lake Biologist.

Project Type

River Grant

Project Sub Type

River Planning Grant

Project ID

RP36222

Year Started

2022

Status

Complete

Activities & Recommendations

Grant Awarded