Be aware of the larger political issues and contexts in which water quality outreach and education take place (such as legislative requirements). Identify and communicate potential areas for measurable change. Continue reading →
Audience: Landowners 
People who own property and use it for residential, recreational, forestry, or agricultural purposes. People who work the land, such as farmers or loggers, are described as separate target audiences.
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Johnson, S. E., & Jacobs, H. M. (1994) Finding 4
Emphasize local elements of control. Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 4
Link conservation, stewardship, and watershed topics to a particular place on the owner’s land. Continue reading →
Newton, B. J. (2001) Finding 7
Keep the purpose of an event or message similar to the local situation (e.g., documents and videotapes are most effective when clearly tailored to the local landscape). Continue reading →
Cobourn, J., & Donaldson, S. (1997) Finding 2
Engage audience in planning. Continue reading →
Voege, H., & Crocker, S. (1998) Finding 3
Acknowledge landowner interest and concern for the quality of their land. Continue reading →
Johnson, S. E., & Jacobs, H. M. (1994) Finding 3
Plan for the time it takes to adopt new ideas. Continue reading →
Johnson, A. W., Denworth, J. R., & Trotzer, D. R. (1996) Finding 1
Pennsylvania-specific recommendations for how municipal environmental advisory councils can be effective.
Waltz Jr., F. C., R. N. Carrow, & R. R. Duncan. (2004) Finding 3
Make turf grass management courses readily accessible to golf course managers and provide instructor support for completing assignments and application to their own golf course Continue reading →
Newton, B. J. (2001) Finding 5
Tell the audience what actions they can take to improve the situation. Continue reading →
