Use these outreach components and apply best practices for each:
- Program planning
- Program development and implementation
- Professional development
- Evaluation
- Research
Levin, J. & M. O’Malley. (2004) Finding 1
Audience: Conservation professionals 
Professionals who apply natural resources training and skills to water management, including: county conservationists, soil and water conservation professionals, watershed coordinators, and other natural resource professionals who interface with the public
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Curtis, A., & DeLacy, T. (1995) Finding 2
Tap into indigenous knowledge of local land stewards, especially since recommended, best-bet practices may have uncertain results in local application. Continue reading →
Langston, A. (2004) Finding 1
Involve citizens in a watershed planning group by facilitating their understanding of the problem/situation. Continue reading →
Cooper, D., Giebink, B., & Olson, K. (1995) Finding 1
Focus on a geographic area:
- Define the geographical area where environmental intervention is crucial (Cooper, 1995).
Green, T. (2004) Finding 2
Link economic risk to over-application of nutrients, a common practice for ensuring maximum yield. Continue reading →
Curtis, A., & DeLacy, T. (1995) Finding 1
Provide groups with training to help develop leadership and organization skills. Continue reading →
Cantrell, D. (2004) Finding 2
For conservation professionals:
- Provide area workshops
- Apply environmental education principles in training events
- Provide follow-up
- Encourage peer teaching; ongoing professional development
Bonnell, J. & A. Baird. (2004) Finding 2
Provide instructor feedback
Rager, A. (2004) Finding 1
Use best education practices in organizing environmental field days for youth Continue reading →
Wilbur, J. (2004.) Finding 1
Train water education professionals to apply these steps when designing an outreach program:
- Define driving forces
- Define goals, and objectives
- Identify and analyze the target audience
- Create the message
- Package the message
- Distribute the message
- Evaluate the outreach campaign
