In water conservation programs, there is a need to communicate effectively about the necessity for, effectiveness of, and fairness of the conservation programs. Continue reading →
Audience: Households
People who have responsibility for care and maintenance of personal home spaces for individuals and families
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Atwood, C., Kreutzwiser, R., & de Loe, R. (2007) Finding 2
To assess customer satisfaction with community water conservation programs, consider evaluating: effectiveness in reducing water use; effectiveness of enforcement; fairness; overall satisfaction with the program; necessity of the water use restrictions; and necessity of the water use bans. Continue reading →
Dwyer, W. O., F. C. Lemming, et al. (1993) Finding 1
Provide the following when focusing on environmentally responsible behavior:
- An opportunity to demonstrate a commitment.
- An opportunity to set goals or respond to goals, including use of prompts.
Dwyer, W. O., F. C. Lemming, et al. (1993) Finding 2
Provide the following when focusing on environmentally responsible behavior:
- A demonstration or model of desired action.
Dwyer, W. O., F. C. Lemming, et al. (1993) Finding 3
Provide the following when focusing on environmentally responsible behavior:
- Feedback on progress toward preferred environmental change.
Gearey, M., & Jeffrey, P. (2005) Finding 1
Use audience assessment strategies to identify which, if any, water and watershed governance strategies interest households and landowners. Build participatory opportunities around specific topics of interest. Consider household and landowner response to strategies such as: pollution control, lowering prices, protecting flood plains, improving storage facilities, improving repairs and maintenance and introducing enforced metering. Continue reading →
Gerakis, A. (1998) Finding 1
Test the audience at the beginning of the workshop to improve instructor ability to enhance subsequent learning Continue reading →