State Partnerships

 

State forest and drinking water partnerships bring together the forestry, drinking water, and conservation sectors to share goals and priorities and to discuss collaborative priorities and opportunities. Partners plan state-based forests and drinking water forums, at which partnership goals are identified and pursued throughout the year, such as identifying priority watersheds and planning collaborative action.

Current State Partners

  • From the Tennessee River to Mobile Bay, Alabama forests play a key role in recreation, economy, and especially drinking water protection. Join bi-monthly calls to discuss watershed protection, funding, and forestry. Alabama Partnership for Forests & Water

  • Arkansas Forests and Drinking Water Collaborative is hosted by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division. Partners meet twice a year to discuss ongoing projects. AFDWC is a co-host of the annual Arkansas Water Resources Conference. Contact Joy Wasson for more information.

  • Florida Partnership for Forests & Water is hosted by Florida Rural Water Association. Partners attend monthly virtual meetings to discuss ongoing projects and funding opportunities, and they plan the annual Florida Forests & Water Forum. Contact K.C. Bell for more information.

  • Georgia Partnership for Forests & Water is hosted by Georgia Forestry Foundation. Partners attend bi-monthly virtual meetings to discuss research, existing and potential projects, and funding opportunities. They also plan the Georgia Forests & Water Forum. Contact Southeastern Partnership for more information.

  • South Carolina Forests & Water Initiative is hosted by South Carolina Rural Water Association. Partners plan the annual statewide Forests & Water Consortium and pursue mutual objectives. Contact Devin Orr for more information.

  • Texas Partnership for Forests and Water is hosted by Texas A&M Forest Service. Virtual meetings are held every two months, and partners can participate in a number of Work Groups. Contact Julia Schmidt for more information.

  • Virginia partners join bi-monthly meetings to discuss research, existing and potential projects, and funding opportunities. Contact Southeastern Partnership for more information.

Become a Partner

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