Resource Assistance of Rural Environments

Cascade Locks, city of

Community Profile:
Population		1,140
Location		Cascade Locks

Position Description:
Sponsor		City of Cascade Locks
Supervisor		Robert Willoughby

Assignment		The RARE participant will work on addressing five projects. The first project is implementation of the Weed and Seed Plan. The RARE participant will work with the City’s grant coordinator to develop sustainable funding sources for the plan, and bridge the plan to implementation stages. For the second project, the participant will work on the Dry Creek Low-Impact Hydro Project. The main tasks for this project will be researching the regulations related to hydropower and the criteria for low-impact certification. The participant will also work with the City to identify a consultant for the project. The RARE participant will work with Cascade Locks Cable Television (CATV) Improvement Strategy in keeping city council and local CATV committee informed of CATV developments, cable rates, and contracts. The participant will also work on implementation of the Cascade Locks Downtown Strategy and Implementation Plan. The participant will work with City staff to make changes in language of the community development code, and adoptions of new ordinances. Lastly, the RARE participant will serve as a liaison between Cascade Locks Tourism Committee and the City to keep the City informed of planned events.

Required Skills		The RARE participant will have strong written and verbal communication skills; and organizational, outreach, interpersonal, and research skills.

RARE Member: *Sheriffa Wright - 2003-2004, Year 10 Participant*
		Sheriffa Wright has a B.A. in Art and Design from Iowa State University, with an emphasis in history, preservation, and photography. While a student, Sheriffa had a cooperative internship with the City of Sioux City, the Sioux City Museum, SiouxlandMark Corp., and Downtown Partners; and worked as a research assistant for the Institute for Design Research and Outreach at Iowa State University. After graduation she returned to work for Downtown Partners in Sioux City, Iowa.