Research Themes

Flood Health & Community Resilience

Connecting researchers and community partners working on the health impacts of flooding and long-term recovery.

Social & Economic Dimensions

Bringing together experts examining how structural inequities, geographic isolation, and financial vulnerability shape what meaningful recovery requires.

Infrastructure & Adaptation Planning

Building connections between regional colleges, universities, and local organizations to grow a resilient workforce of practitioners, planners, and researchers rooted in Appalachia.

Community-Led Policy & Action

Challenging the status quo, embracing innovation, and creating lasting impact to truly make a difference through everything we do.