All of AdkAction’s work begins with listening.

Before launching a new initiative, we work to better understand the challenges facing Adirondack communities by engaging residents, partners, practitioners, members, and those directly experiencing the issue. Through conversations, research, community input, and data review, we identify problems that are real, shared, and suited to collaborative action.

This phase of our work helps ensure that AdkAction focuses its energy where it can make the greatest impact.

Problem discovery may include:

• Community conversations and listening sessions
• Meetings with local leaders, practitioners, and partner organizations
• Research and data collection
• Outreach to impacted community members and users
• Opportunities for residents to submit project ideas and emerging needs
• Input from AdkAction members, advisors, and volunteers

We believe that meaningful solutions begin with a strong understanding of the problem itself. By listening first, we can better identify opportunities for practical, community-driven action.