Inclusion in Ecological Restoration – Webinar Series

Announcing the “Inclusion in Ecological Restoration” Webinar Series

Inherent in ecological restoration are the people planning, conducting, and benefitting from the work. Historically, the environmental movement predominantly represented White and middle- to upper-class people. Issues of importance to environmental leaders often did not include those important to indigenous groups, communities of color, or people of lower socioeconomic status. While the environmental justice movement that began in the 1990s began to bring these problems to light, systemic inequity and racism still exist within the movement today. One way to help reduce this inequity is to give voice to the diverse objectives and perspectives with stakes in restoration projects. By forming partnerships across cultures and providing platforms to uplift underrepresented voices, restoration projects can serve all stakeholders, play a role in reducing racial injustice, and achieve long-term success through unified engagement.

This webinar series will feature speakers who can highlight stories of community engagement and share lessons of how to form diverse partnerships in the context of restoration from across the northwest region. Join us for a monthly lunch hour learning opportunity!