Oka'
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
The Oka' Institute prioritizes sustainable communities by emphasizing the value of environmental, social, and economic sustainability in their development and leadership. By emphasizing sustainable practices such as waste reduction, citizen-science monitoring, and conservation of natural resources, these communities contribute to the protection and preservation of the environment. The Oka' Institute partners with tribes, rural and urban cities, and local businesses to achieve these goals.
RISK ASSESMENT OVERVIEW
Evaluating drought vulnerability, infrastructure capacity, emergency readiness, and overall water system risk.
COMMUNITY WATER PLANNING
Oka' provides strategic water planning, sustainability consulting, and long-term infrastructure development.
WATER PRICING TOOL
Coming Soon – A forthcoming feature of the Sustainable Communities Hub designed to help communities analyze their water systems, including taps, rates, and operational costs. Once launched, it will support sustainable rate setting, operations planning, and long-term water system resilience.
FEMA COMMUNITY PROFILES
Each community evaluated by Oka' receives a community profile including key points such as population, average daily water use, water supply sources, risk factors and engagement frequency.
COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING SUPPORT
Oka' assists in identifying and securing state, federal, and tribal grant funding for water projects.
