Meaningful change occurs through collaboration and effective work requires structure, organization, and skilled individuals. WRCD invests in people and emphasizes shared goals to bring place-based projects to life.
To meet the vision and goals of the WRCD, we utilize a framework to build local capacity and leadership. This model provides local organizations and communities with the opportunities to define how they want to address natural resource issues and take action to create a lasting impact in place.
We work to understand local context uncovering local needs, assets, challenges, and resources.
We collaborate with partners to evaluate community readiness for change and explore innovative approaches.
We help to develop tools and resources to support organizations and individuals leading local initiatives.
We work with organizations and individuals leading the work in their place to help co-create tailored programs and projects to address specific community needs.