Empowering communities today,
building resilience for tomorrow.
Our Vision
Washington’s communities and landscapes exhibit resilience in the face of environmental and economic issues.
Our Mission
To empower communities by equipping them with the tools, resources, capacity, and connections necessary to adapt to the changing world.

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WHO WE ARE

The WRCD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit located in Washington State, where communities face significant natural resource challenges, often lacking the necessary tools and resources to address them effectively. Addressing these challenges calls for innovative and collaborative solutions to strengthen and sustain resilient communities.

We take a multifaceted approach to supporting communities’ adaptation to ever-changing environmental and economic conditions. We believe resilience stems from solid community connections, partnerships, and relationships, which are essential for achieving effective outcomes. 

Training and Learning Opportunities

We provide educational experiences and skill development training opportunities for local leaders to build their expertise and capacity.

Partnership Liaising

We foster collaborations relationships between diverse stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

Resource Development

We work to identify, secure, and leverage resources to support community initiatives and sustainable development.

Planning

We partner with local organizations to develop strategic frameworks and action plans to achieve long-term community-based goals.

Assessments

We conduct comprehensive evaluations to understand needs, challenges, and opportunities for informed decision-making.

Facilitation

We aim to guide groups through processes to foster understanding, collaboration, and program and project development.

Project Management

We work to identify, secure, and leverage resources to support community initiatives and sustainable development.

Policy

We work to understand systems and inform our partners of policy decisions impacting social and environmental justice.

Help Us Strengthen

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