Heleba and Chouinard Receive Ellen Rowe Community Development Award

Lisa Chouinard and Debra Heleba
Left to right: Lisa Chouinard, Debra Heleba

Debra Heleba and Lisa Chouinard of the UVM Extension Community Horticulture Program recently received the Ellen Rowe Community Development Award. This annual Extension award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in the field of community development and commemorates Ellen’s 50 years of service, by recognizing employees whose efforts personify her commitment to excellence in outreach, education, and community engagement. Continue reading “Heleba and Chouinard Receive Ellen Rowe Community Development Award”

Ensuring Equitable and Continued Investment in Northern Border Communities

A graphical map showing the Northeast U.S. states and New York, with colored representations for resilience areas.
Northern Border Regional Commission Total Resilience Index

A report based on a collaborative study about community resilience in the Northern Border region of the United States has been published. It is entitled, A Resilience Indicators Approach to Ensuring Equitable, Objective, and Continued Investment in Northern Border Communities. Continue reading “Ensuring Equitable and Continued Investment in Northern Border Communities”