RASCL SUMMIT
AIMing for Action: Adapting, Innovating, and Mitigating
the Impacts of Delaware's Changing Climate
MARCH 5, 2025 | 9:30 AM
DEL-ONE CONFERENCE CENTER
DOVER, DE
About the Summit
The Delaware Resilient and Sustainable Communities League (RASCL) is a collaborative network of state agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions dedicated to building a more resilient and sustainable Delaware by fostering partnerships, optimizing resources, and coordinating efforts.
The annual RASCL Summit convenes resilience practitioners, elected officials, government agencies, and community members to address key issues impacting Delawareans.
Join us for the 2025 RASCL Summit to explore innovative strategies, advancements in climate science, tools for addressing emerging challenges, and inspiring local success stories. The event will also feature the unveiling of the 2025-2030 RASCL Strategic Plan, outlining our vision for the next five years.
Registration & Location
$15 fee includes a continental breakfast, coffee, tea, lunch, and parking. Water will be available all day and quiet rooms upon request.
Del-One Conference Center
Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus
Delaware Technical Community College
100 Campus Drive, Building 700
Dover, DE 19904
Presentations
Delaware's Climate Throughout History and Into the Future
presented by: Kevin Brinson, State Climatologist, Delaware Climate Office; Director, Center for Environmental Monitoring Analysis, University of Delaware
Tina Callahan, Associate Director, Center for Environmental Monitoring Analysis, University of Delaware
Dan Leathers, Professor Emeritus, Department of Geology & Spatial Sciences, University of Delaware, Former State Climatologist
Speakers and Moderators
Check back for updated speaker information.
Kevin Brinson
State Climatologist
Delaware Climate Office
Director
Center for Environmental Monitoring Analysis
Session 1 Presenter
Will Helt
Director of Oceans and Coasts
The Nature Conservancy
Session 3 Moderator
Susan Love
Administrator, Climate and Sustainability Programs
DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy
Session 1 Moderator
Danielle Swallow
Coastal Hazards Specialist
Delaware Sea Grant
Summit Host
Tina Callahan
Associate Director
Center for Environmental Monitoring Analysis
Session 1 Presenter
Allison Kopicki
Coordinator, Communications and Outreach, FloodVision
Session 2 Presenter
Amy L. Marasco
Councilwoman
City of Lewes
Session 3 Presenter
Mike Tholstrup
Planning Manager
DE State Parks
Session 2 Moderator
Vanessa Cullen
Delaware State Housing Authority
Session 2 Presenter
Daniel J. Leathers
Professor Emeritus
Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences
University of Delaware
Former State Climatologist
Session 1 Presenter
Matt Prusko
Arcadis North America
Session 3 Presenter
Annie Vapaa
Lanscape Architectural Designer, RAS
Session 3 Presenter
Lauren Good
Senior Project Manager
Community Planning & Grant Writing
KCI Technologis
Session 1 Presenter
Bryan Lennon
Assistant Water Division Director, City of Wilmington
Session 3 Presenter
Dan Rizza
Director of Sea Level Rise Program, Climate Central
Session 2 Presenter
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