FINAL 2024 Communications and Community Engagement Work Plan v3

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1		Council or Subcommittee Name	Communications and Community Engagement
2		Project Objectives	1.0-Center equity and inclusion in all that we do 2.0-Connect participants to nature-based solutions 3.0-Help participants better understand the Quad Cities Landscape. 4.0-Enhance relationships and understanding of community engagement
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4		Team Members	Kayla Babers Alisha Hanes Kelsi Massengale Lindsey Row Rich Stewart Angelica Villareal
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8	Month	Key Action Steps	Description	Subcommittee Alignment	Responsible Party	TOC Priority	Objective	Mississippi REV Priority	Outcome	Resources	Partnerships	Constraints
9	May	Clean River Day Promotion	Leading the development of a guide that outlines ways that people in the community can get involved with National River Cleanup Day and promoting these opportunity on social channels	Government Relations		Outreach	3, 4	Priority #1- Zero Pollution Mindset Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #3- Renowned for Water Quality and Wildlife Priority #6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality & Wellness
10	May	Community Activities Guide	Development of a guide that outlines ways for people to get involved at and around the river. Develop a plan to promote these activities via social media and in their persona networks,	CRAC		Outreach, Mobilization & Supportive Engagement	1, 2, 3, 4	Priority #1- Zero Pollution Mindset Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #3- Renowned for Water Quality and Wildlife Priority #6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality & Wellness
11	June	What is the Clean River Advisory Council The Voices of Equity Project	Collect stories and experiences from BIPOC communities related to the river.	Special Projects		Outreach Mobilization & Supportive Engagement	1, 3, & 4	Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #5- Youth and BIPOC Groups Empowered and connected to the River Priority # 6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality, and Wellness			NAACP, Black Girls Run, Running Clubs, Pan Hellenic Organizations	Sourcing local voices and timeframe constraints
12	July	What is the Clean River Advisory Council The Voices of Equity Project	Collect stories and experiences from BIPOC communities related to the river.	Special Projects		Outreach Mobilization & Supportive Engagement	1, 3, & 4	Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #5- Youth and BIPOC Groups Empowered and connected to the River Priority # 6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality, and Wellness			NAACP, Black Girls Run, Running Clubs, Pan Hellenic Organizations	Sourcing local voices and timeframe constraints
13	July	Nature Based Solutions	Learn about environmental education messaging that connects nature with the community's well-being through research and discussion sessions.	Special Projects			2, 3,	Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #5- Youth and BIPOC Groups Empowered and connected to the River Priority # 6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality, and Wellness
14	August	Messaging Work Session	Craft messaging for an educational campaign. May include targeted populations, neighborhoods, languages and/or safety notifications for the unhoused.	CRAC Government Relations		Outreach	1, 2, 3, & 4	Priority #1- Zero Pollution Mindset Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #3- Renowned for Water Quality and Wildlife Priority #6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality & Wellness
15	September	Develop Educational Campaign Materials	Create culturally relevant materials to support the activities guide and integrate educational experiences (i.e. door hangers, participation in neighborhood programs, bringing in speakers to community centers, etc.)			Outreach Mobilization & Supportive Engagement	1, 2, 3, & 4	Priority #1- Zero Pollution Mindset Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #3- Renowned for Water Quality and Wildlife Priority #6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality & Wellness
16	September	Develop and Launch Terminology Resource Guide	Create a guide that defines environmental terms in user-friendly language and languages	CRAC		Outreach	1, 2, 3, & 4
17	October	Promote CRAC and Special Projects Volunteer Native Planting or Invasive Species Clearing	Disseminate information about CRAC initiatives and encourage cross-group volunteer participation through email updates, social media and personal networks. Develop a regular communication effort as needed.	CRAC Special Projects		Outreach Mobilization & Supportive Engagement	1, 2, 3, & 4	Priority #2- Our River is a Cultural Amenity Priority #5- Youth and BIPOC Groups Empowered and connected to the River Priority # 6- Safe for Recreation, Spirituality, and Wellness
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