Coastal Bend RRP

05/06/2025

Do you live or work in Brooks and Refugio County? The Coastal Bend RRP invites you to participate in our research study. The goal of the study is to better understand how resilient local workforces and economies are towards natural hazards and disasters. Participants will take a brief 15 minutes survey and will have the chance to win a $50 gift card.
To take the survey, scan the QR code on the image below or click the link in our bio!

02/07/2025

More Oysters, More Resilience: Participate in Public Site Selection

Oyster reefs are a critical piece of the resilience story here in the Coastal Bend. Community members are invited to participate in the site selection process for a proposed restoration network of oyster broodstock reserves throughout the Mission-Aransas Estuary. Up to 6 sites of 3-10 acres each will be constructed throughout the estuary. The meeting will be held at the Bay Education Center in Rockport, TX, on February 18th from 6 to 8 PM.

01/24/2025

Join FEMA's FREE 2025 Flood Insurance Webinar Series: "From Risk to Resilience." This series aims to empower insurance agents, floodplain managers, and community leaders with essential tools to effectively navigate the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and protect your community. Learn more here: https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItc-6vqDMoHkwvcQ567DNDusz9DOeJWD4 #/registration

01/14/2025

Hello and Happy New Year RRP community! This year, we are committed to enhancing community engagement by providing a straightforward subscription process to our RRP e-newsletter. Instead of emailing us to get added to our mailing list, you can now easily subscribe using the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code. Stay connected and informed about vital news and initiatives.
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01/10/2025

Your Resilience News has important upcoming events! Join the Gulf TREE training workshop on January 22, 2025, to learn about climate tool selection for Gulf of Mexico stakeholders. Other events include cleanups, webinars on water infrastructure financing, and discussions on enhancing transportation resilience. Stay informed and engaged.

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11/01/2024

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10/21/2024

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07/31/2024

On July 1, the Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) announced that RRP Cofounder Emily G. Martinez will take over as Executive Director. Congratulations, Emily!

Emily has more than 20 years of Economic Development experience in the Coastal Bend working with local governments, State and Federal agencies. She served as Director of Regional Economic Development for the organization and has been selected to replace the John P. Buckner, who served for as Executive Director for 46 years.

“We had several very strong candidates, but Emily stood out based on her robust experience in economic development as well as her exemplary performance in her role as Director of Regional Economic Development. We felt that she is the candidate to take the CBCOG to the next level.” said Bee County Judge George (Trace) Morrill III.

Read the official CBCOG Press Release Statement in the RRP linktree or visit https://www.coastalbendcog.org/node/89.

07/26/2024

Experiencing a local flooding event? With Hurricane season in full swing, the RRP encourages Texas Coastal Bend residents to check out our GeoRED Flood Event Report Tool!

The GeoRED Flood Event Reporting Tool is collected by the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies to develop a public informational database using local information from those directly impacted. With this information, we hope to utilize data to inform local decision-making regarding localized flooding. Users can zoom in on the map to identify the location of where they have seen flooding anywhere from their own backyard to streets in their neighborhood, storefronts, and more.

This site is not associated with any city or county government or for reporting emergencies and is not an emergency response resource. Check out this tool and submit a report today by visiting the RRP Linktree or www.GeoRED.org .

07/02/2024

Have you heard about our GeoRED Mapping tool? Learn all about it and how you can use the platform yourself!

To strengthen our resilience to shocks, we must be able to anticipate and evaluate risks, including how various factors may impact key community assets. The RRP built this geographic information system (GIS) platform, Geospatial Resilient Economic Development (GeoRED), to provide our region with tailored, powerful tools for building resilience to disaster and economic risks.

The GeoRED online platform is available to the public and serves as a set of tools for local officials and experts to analyze and share data with other interested stakeholders. The tools include parcel level data, hazard layers, social vulnerability data, economic development data, and other data that are all unique to the residents and needs of each county.

Access the GeoRED online platform and its various tools for yourself by visiting GeoRED.org.

06/17/2024

Save the date! The Climate and Resilience CoP is hosting a 'Climate and Resilience Grant Writing 101' webinar on June 27. This workshop will teach attendees grant terms and vocabulary, the life cycle of a grant award, how to find funders and write a proposal, how to deal with matching funds, and provide resources to put ideas into action.

Attendance is free and open to all! Register now at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bD5ZYqTIQYmbeHbPuwKMsQ #/registration

06/10/2024

Do you live in Falfurrias, Texas? You are invited to join our focus group happening June 26!

The RRP is looking for Falfurrias residents as part of an ongoing research study to identify challenges and solutions related to economic resilience in the area. This focus group is approximately two hours, from 11 AM - 1 PM. Researchers from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will facilitate this session, prepare questions, and take notes on the discussions that follow. All notes from the meeting will be open to the public. Participants must be 18 years or older.

Please scan the QR code provided on the flyer to participate, or visit https://tamucc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a355sFtTBeW24fA?Q_CHL=qr to register!