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People who have responsibility for care and maintenance of personal home spaces for individuals and families

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Howard, J. and D. McGregor (2000) Finding 1

Phosphorus public information campaigns need:

  • Clear simple messages.
  • To create an atmosphere of social pressure and the feeling that people can do more.

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Harding, A. K. and E. C. Anadu (2000) Finding 3

Make a recommendation for action and provide explicit instructions for how to take action without too much investment of time or money. Continue reading →

Harding, A. K. and E. C. Anadu (2000) Finding 2

Promote resources through sources the audience considers credible. 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.

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Severtson, D. J., L. C.Baumann, & R. L. Shepard. (2004) Finding 3

Rely on these outreach components for a conservation initiative:

  • Provide well water testing information locally on an ongoing basis.

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Mecke, M. (2004) Finding 2

Support stakeholder groups:

  • Rely on stakeholder involvement in program development

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Ingram, M. (2004) Finding 2

Support stakeholder groups:

  • Rely on landscape and watershed organizations help to set project goals.

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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 →

Severtson, D. J., L. C.Baumann, & R. L. Shepard. (2004) Finding 2

Make information publicly available from a variety of sources. Continue reading →

Kauffman, J. (2004) Finding 1

Communicate information about a watershed initiative by:

  • Distributing native plants
  • Providing non-chemical landscape design advice and rain barrels
  • Bus tours
  • Disseminating information.

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