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RASCL SUMMIT

AIMing for Action: Adapting, Innovating, and Mitigating

the Impacts of Delaware's Changing Climate

MARCH 5, 2025 | 9:30 AM

DEL-ONE CONFERENCE CENTER

DOVER, DE

About

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 2025 RASCL Summit to explore innovative strategies, advancements in climate science, tools for addressing emerging challenges, and inspiring local success stories. The event will also feature the unveiling of the 2025-2030 RASCL Strategic Plan, outlining our vision for the next five years.

Registration & Location

$15 fee includes a light breakfast, coffee, tea, lunch, and parking. Water will be available all day and quiet rooms upon request.

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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​

Agenda
Watery Background

Agenda
*subject to change

9:30 AM

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

​Registration and Networking

10:00 AM

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Opening Remarks

​Danielle Swallow, Coastal Hazards Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant

10:15 AM

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome Speaker

Announcement coming soon!

10:30 AM

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

RASCL Community Champion Awards Presentation

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10:45 AM

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 1: What's in Sight for Delaware's Changing Climate?

Moderated by: Susan Love, Administrator Climate & Sustainability Programs, DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy

​Presentations by:

  • Kevin Brinson, State Climatologist, Delaware Climate Office, Director, Center for Environmental Monitoring Analysis

  • Tina Callahan, Associate Director, Center for Environmental Monitoring Analysis

  • Daniel J. Leathers, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geology and Spatial Sciences, Former State Climatologist

12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Session 2: Positioning Our Communities to Be More Resilient and Sustainable​

Presentations by:

  • Lauren Good, KCI Technologies

  • Vanessa Cullen, Delaware State Housing Authority

  • Climate Central's FloodVision Tool

  • Interactive Poll on guiding future research needs

2:15 PM

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 3: In Focus: Local Success Stories

Moderated by: Will Helt, Director of Oceans and Coasts, The Nature Conservancy

Presetations by:

  • Amy L. Marasco, Councilwoman, City of Lewes

  • Ada Puzzo, Ed. D, Mayor, Town of Bowers

3:15 PM

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Closing Remarks

​Danielle Swallow, Coastal Hazards Specialist, Delaware Sea Grant

3:30 PM

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Networking and Adjourn

Sponsors


Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
 

SILVER

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BRONZE

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GREEN

University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center

Straughan Environmental

The Nature Conservancy


Join us in making the 2025 RASCL Summit a success by becoming a sponsor.
Click the button below to view sponsorship opportunities and secure your spot.

 


Completed forms and questions can be sent to
Jana Savini at jsavini@delawareestuary.org

 

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