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Apply the Adaptive Response Framework to your Water Utility

Drinking water and wastewater utilities can use the Adaptive Response Framework to:
  • identify needed resources to support your utility,
  • guide climate ready activities for your utility, and
  • identify possible incentives to encourage climate readiness.
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