The Center for Coldwaters Restoration Waynesboro City Council Briefing November 27, 2018

The Center for Coldwaters Restoration – Briefing The City of Waynesboro’s economic story is centered on it’s water resources. The Center for Coldwaters Restoration (CCR) vision is to: “Be a catalyst for implementation of natural resource-based economic development that will substantially accelerate and sustain the Waynesboro economy for generations to come.” CCR’s plan for fulfilling its vision is articulated in the 2017 Strategic Plan document. Why is Waynesboro the best location to pursue this vision? CCR’s accomplishments to date. 12/4/2018 The Center for Coldwaters Restoration City of Waynesboro Briefing November 27, 2017

The Center for Coldwaters Restoration Early settlement along the river Water drives 18th century agriculture industry Water drives 20th century manufacturing 21st century South River drives tourism Next 100 years, water re-invents Waynesboro’s future The abundance of water in Waynesboro and the Shenandoah Valley region was the stimulus for the community’s agriculture roots and led to the industrial success beginning in the 1700s and tourist activity in the late 1800s. Major corporations were drawn to Waynesboro to take advantage of the water, either as a power source or be used in the manufacturing process. Natural resource-based economic development will play a key role in the future Waynesboro economy. 12/4/2018 The Center for Coldwaters Restoration City of Waynesboro Briefing November 27, 2017

The Center for Coldwaters Restoration The global water issue "Water scarcity is both a natural and a human-made phenomenon. There is enough freshwater on the planet for 7 billion people but it is distributed unevenly and too much of it is wasted, polluted and unsustainably managed." Reversing that trend will take a serious annual investment: almost $840 billion, or $1.8 trillion over the next 20 years, estimates the U.N. University Institute for Water, Environment and Health(UNU-UIWEH). The good news is that this could deliver almost $3 trillion in economic, environmental and social benefits. 70% of the world’s freshwater is used in agriculture. 12/4/2018 The Center for Coldwaters Restoration City of Waynesboro Briefing November 27, 2017

Waynesboro is positioned to capitalize on the global water challenge

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The Center for Coldwaters Restoration Leveraging Waynesboro’s strengths Abundant water sources within city borders. Central to transportation network. Long and deep agricultural heritage and infrastructure. Strong logistics, trucking and warehousing industry. Within 100 miles of key universities and colleges. 12/4/2018 The Center for Coldwaters Restoration City of Waynesboro Briefing November 27, 2017

The Center for Coldwaters Restoration Accomplishments to Date Established community awareness and appreciation of the fact that the South River and the watershed’s aquatic resources provide the foundation for the region’s community and economic development. Developed and built a Demonstration Center to facilitate awareness and provide a focal point for information. Raised more than $68,000 in private funds to leverage $128,000 in public and grant funds to support accomplishment of its goals. Attracted partnership between the city and the Virginia Museum of Natural History to initiate a campaign to locate a $10 million campus downtown. Established a board of community leaders and sought and received IRS 501 (c) 3 status so that it could receive grants and private funding. Coordinated and financially partnered with Waynesboro school system to deliver VMNH webcast. Developed capacity to effectively communicate relevant information to stakeholders. 12/4/2018 The Center for Coldwaters Restoration City of Waynesboro Briefing November 27, 2017

The Center for Coldwaters Restoration Working to create a vibrant Waynesboro based economy by building on our community’s many strengths and abundant cold water resources. 12/4/2018 The Center for Coldwaters Restoration City of Waynesboro Briefing November 27, 2017