The Extreme Weather and Climate Services Roadshow – Driftless Region was held in West Salem, Wisconsin, as part of a statewide outreach effort led by the Rural Partnerships Institute (RPI) in partnership with the Wisconsin State Climatology Office (SCO) and Wisconet. The Roadshow series is designed to build rural capacity around extreme weather preparedness, share available climate and weather services, and gather community input to guide future research, planning, and outreach.
Approximately 15 participants attended the Driftless Roadshow on a snowy evening, representing county and municipal government, emergency management, land conservation, Extension, nonprofit organizations, and community advocates working closely with vulnerable populations. The Driftless event emphasized both acute hazards and longer term planning challenges facing small and rural communities.
Read the Roadshow Summary here.