About the Summit
The Delaware Resilient and Sustainable Communities League (RASCL) is a collaborative network of state agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions dedicated to building a more resilient and sustainable Delaware by fostering partnerships, optimizing resources, and coordinating efforts.
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The annual RASCL Summit convenes resilience practitioners, elected officials, government agencies, and community members to address key issues impacting Delawareans.
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Join us for the 10th Anniversary RASCL Summit to explore innovative strategies, advancements in land use planning, tools for addressing emerging challenges, and inspiring local success stories. The event will also feature a happy hour after the meeting concludes to celebrate all we've accomplished in our first 10 years.
Registration & Location
$15 fee includes a continental breakfast, coffee, tea, lunch, and parking. Water will be available all day, and attendees are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle.
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Del-One Conference Center
Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus
Delaware Technical Community College
100 Campus Drive, Building 700
Dover, DE 19904​
Summit Agenda
Subject to change. Additional speaker information coming soon.
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
​Registration and Networking
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Summit Opening
Danielle Swallow, RASCL Steering Committee
9:15 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
RASCL Community Champion Awards Presentation
Presentation of the 2026 RASCL Community Champions Award
9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
​Featured Speaker
Mark Teschauer, US Climate Alliance
9:50 AM
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
RASCL 10th Anniversary Commemoration
Remarks by Invited Speakers
10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Land Use Planning for Sustainable Communities
Caitlin DelCollo, Delaware State Housing Authority
Jeremy Rothwell, Town of Smyrna
Sean O'Neil, Lennar
Paul Moser, Delaware Department of Transportation
Moderated by Susan Love, RASCL Steering Committee
12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
1:00 AM - 1:30 AM
​Featured Speaker
Katharine Burgess, Smart Growth America
1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Land Use Planning for Resilience to Weather and Climate Hazards
Lee Revis-Plank, Town of Milton
Brian J. Olszak, Town of Georgetown
Janet Reeves, City of Lewes
Moderated by Lynne Pusey, RASCL Outreach Committee
2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Break
2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 3:50 PM
Local Success Stories
Jill Hicks, Sussex County Land Use Working Group
Jamila Davey, Green for the Greater Good
Sara Bluhm, Sussex County Land Trust
3:50 PM
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Summit Closing
Danielle Swallow, RASCL Steering Committee
4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Happy Hour
Celebrate RASCL's 10th Anniversary!
Thank you to the 2026 RASCL Summit Sponsors!
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Green
GMB Architects/Engineers
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Envirotech Environmental Consulting Inc.
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LeafFilter Gutter Protection
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The Nature Conservancy Pennsylvania/Delaware
Help us make the 10th Anniversary RASCL Summit a success by becoming a sponsor. Click the button below to view sponsorship opportunities and secure your spot.​
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Completed forms and questions can be sent to Jana Savini at jsavini@delawareestuary.org