Sonoran Urban Resilience & Green Infrastructure Exchange (SURGE)

About Us
Coordinated by Pima County Regional Flood Control District, SURGE is a collaborative peer learning network which advances green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions through knowledge sharing, co-development of tools and strategies, and collaborative action to advance stormwater innovation.

The group is open to collaborators from across Pima County, including both urban and rural communities. We welcome participation from practitioners, community partners, and organizations interested in advancing resilient landscapes and green infrastructure across the region.

Focus Areas
Groups participating in SURGE tackle regional resilience challenges and support actionable, member-led initiatives that build capacity and expand impact on the following focus areas:

● Policy and Planning Leadership
● Community Capacity Building & Equity
● Climate Resilient Design
● Communicating Nature-Based Benefits
● Workforce Development
● Regenerative Maintenance & Stewardship Practices
● Cross-Sector Collaborations

Getting Involved with SURGE

Attend Our Bi-monthly Brown Bags!
Every other month, SURGE highlights guest speakers from across the region who share lessons learned, project examples, and new ideas shaping green infrastructure and climate resilience. Meetings are hosted virtually and scheduled periodically. Join the listserv below to receive announcements and registration links when new sessions are scheduled.

Organize a Focus Group!
Focus group meetings provide a small-group setting for members to workshop ideas, share knowledge, and get peer-facilitated feedback in an informal yet structured environment. Contact Nichole Casebeer to coordinate a focus group meeting.

Join our Network Listserve!
No matter how you would like to get involved, we recommend signing up for email updates. These updates will update you on upcoming events including reminders and updates on our bi-monthly meetings. Click the button below to sign up.

Join our Steering Committee
Want to help guide the direction of SURGE? We invite interested partners to join the Steering Committee and help shape meeting topics, speakers, and future activities. Contact Nichole Casebeer to learn more.