Use Bayesian Belief Network decision support systems for complex decision-making, including structural learning, strategic integration and breakdown of barriers between different domains. But high level of frustration can occur when citizen input meetings lack structure and trail off into local and personal problems. Continue reading →
Audience: Government agency/University extension professionals 
Planners and outreach educators who work for government or a land grant university and who may lead water-related outreach initiatives with groups
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Henriksen, H. J., Rasmussen, P., Brandt, G., Von Buelow, D., & Jensen, F. V. (2007) Finding 4
Strengthen public participation by addressing: lack of resources (time, money, staff), lack of rules of participation, lack of in-depth involvement of authorities, lack of hands-on use of Bayesian Belief Network decision support systems for stakeholders, and a lack of professional supervision of the decision-support process. Continue reading →
Hoppe, K. (2005) Finding 2
In stormwater communication efforts, focus on TV media time during local news; and use radio to target specific markets. Continue reading →
Hibbard, M., & Lurie, S. (2006) Finding 1
Support watershed councils in promoting civic engagement through:
- building relationships between watershed councils and land owners and with other organizations;
- bring residents into the decision-making, planning, and implementation process:
- promote resident identity with their watershed and how watershed projects can build community capacity for problem-solving (repetoire of strategies, collaboration with other partners, etc.);
- provide information for residents about particular issues.
Miller, D. R. and M. F. Smith (1991) Finding 5
Design communication and professional development opportunities for outreach educators that will motivate them to implement a priority program because:
- The program has social significance
Cooper, D., Giebink, B., & Olson, K. (1995) Finding 2
Focus on a geographic area:
- Focus outreach initiatives on a geographic area with a targeted audience
Baggett, S., Jeffrey, P., & Jefferson, B. (2006) Finding 1
Each type of stakeholder group (e.g. customer, researcher, water utility manager) may value risks related to water management choices differently, and value who is most likely to best represent their interests differently. Continue reading →
Baggett, S., Jeffrey, P., & Jefferson, B. (2006) Finding 2
Participation in water management decisions can be improved by assessing stakeholder perceptions of the risk of potential problems, and the impact on other stakeholders of these perceptions. Continue reading →
Caruso, B. S. (2006) Finding 1
Enhance stakeholder interest in restoration efforts by:
- Expanding program goals to include additional physical restoration approaches to improve habitat or recreational enhancement as a component of community education and involvement.
Caruso, B. S. (2006) Finding 2
Enhance stakeholder interest in restoration efforts by:
- Increasing use of GPS and GIS for mapping, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial information, both internally and to stakeholders.
