The Rural Voices for Conservation Coalition's Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for participants to connect, engage, inspire, and develop solutions with partners working on community-based conservation and rural economic development across the West.
17th Annual Meeting, January 2021
VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT
In acknowledgement of this unique year, RVCC is adapting our approach to the 2021 Annual Meeting. We hope to generate the connection and inspiration you’ve come to expect from our in-person conference through ongoing virtual engagement, along with two high-impact virtual panel discussions. Registration for our Annual Meeting panels is open, and it's free!
Learning From a Year of Crises: A Fireside Chat
Thursday, January 14th - 3:30-5:00 PM PT
[Register here for the learning panel discussion]
It’s been a year like no other for the rural West. This panel is designed to garner fruitful, organic dialogue between dynamic leaders in our field on the pressing issues of 2020 - the impacts of coronavirus on communities and the core work of community-based organizations; skyrocketing recreational pressure; a historic wildfire season; and political turmoil and social injustice. Come decompress with us -- and be inspired by your colleagues and their vision for the future.
Policy and Governance in the Year Ahead
Thursday, January 28th - 10-11:30 AM PT
[Register here for the policy panel discussion]
The contentious 2020 elections are (mostly) behind us, and it is projected that a new administration and congress will begin in January. As we gear up for these changes, join RVCC and a panel of knowledgeable DC insiders to break down the implications of the election results and opportunities to advance coalition priorities with a new congress and administration. We’ll dig into topics like the Farm Bill’s impact on natural resource-dependent rural communities and the outlook for policy change to address the growing need for wildfire risk reduction.
Additional announcements will follow in the coming weeks, including panel speakers, agenda, and opportunities for additional engagement.
