A recognized leader in the climate resilience space, Throwe Environmental (TE) joyfully commemorated its fifth anniversary this week. Over the past five years, TE has worked with hundreds of communities to develop the policies; funding, finance, and investment systems; institutional structures; and leadership expertise necessary to respond to the impacts of climate change. Since its inception in 2019, TE has remained steadfast in its commitment to sustainable action and investment, ensuring communities are equipped to implement crucial climate mitigation and adaptation measures. President Joanne Throwe reflected, “Our mission at Throwe Environmental has always been to work hand-in-hand with our communities and clients. Together, we aim to create sustainable solutions that benefit both people and the planet. As we celebrate our fifth anniversary, I am prouder than ever of the meaningful projects TE has undertaken and the positive impact we have made.” Notable achievements from TE’s first five years include:
- Launching the country’s first multi-jurisdictional climate resilience financing authority, the Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
- Providing technical assistance to hundreds of communities nationally as Field Liaisons for two National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant programs valued at $144 million and $12 million annually
- Leading climate finance technical assistance in ten Rhode Island and Massachusetts communities, including positioning the Town of Bourne, MA to establish a $150,000 Climate Resilience Infrastructure and Stabilization Fund
- Completing the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan Financing Strategy and assessing the capacity of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission to serve as an interstate financing authority
- Hosting several peer-to-peer Leadership Exchange events, including a 2023 East Coast Military Installation Exchange and creating and producing two seasons of The Leadership Exchange Podcast
- Developing the Planning to Action: Climate Toolkit
“I am most proud, though, of the incredible team we have put together,” Throwe continued. “From our full-time staff to our Project Partners and interns, I am constantly inspired by each and every member of Team Throwe. I could not be more grateful for my colleagues and their dedication to the communities we serve.” “Our 5th anniversary is a momentous occasion, but it is just the beginning,” Throwe explained. “We are just getting started. We have so many exciting developments in the works. From our home base in New England to our offices across the country, Team Throwe has the expertise to help communities develop the systems and leadership needed to meet the climate challenge. I cannot wait to see what the next five years and beyond have in store for us.”
TE will continue to commemorate its five-year anniversary throughout 2024. Follow along at throwe-environmental.com and on LinkedIn.
