Focus on a geographic area:
- Define the geographical area where environmental intervention is crucial (Cooper, 1995).
Cooper, D., Giebink, B., & Olson, K. (1995) Finding 1
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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Struss, R. (2004) Finding 1
Work with a collaborative to provide consistent storm water messages across neighborhoods in a large city. Continue reading →
Madzura, T. (2004) Finding 1
Facilitate school-based watershed education programs through interactive resources and communication among groups using an interactive website Continue reading →
Green, T. (2004) Finding 2
Link economic risk to over-application of nutrients, a common practice for ensuring maximum yield. Continue reading →
Lawrence, T. & T. Koontz. (2004) Finding 1
Before designing training, survey local officials to learn if they:
- Have a good understanding of their communities’ storm water management plan.
- Feel they have sufficient information to make informed decisions about storm water management.
- See a role for local watershed groups in water quality monitoring, stormwater management planning, plan implementation, and compliance monitoring or environmental stewardship.
Rager, A. (2004) Finding 1
Use best education practices in organizing environmental field days for youth 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
Miller, D. R. and M. F. Smith (1991) Finding 1
Design communication and professional development opportunities for outreach educators that will motivate them to implement a priority program because:
- They understand the program
Dobrowolski, J. P. (2004) Finding 1
Use activities and evaluation to help identify barriers and verify success Continue reading →
Cantrell, D. (2004) Finding 1
Evaluate conservation professionals’ effectiveness in using models and demonstration tools and in their use of skills taught in the workshops Continue reading →
