When working on riparian issues, give the community the opportunity to build a relationship with extension staff, to build trust and understanding, and to allow enough time for multiple interactions to occur.

Community 
The learning experience: Evolves from work with a coalition or group.
The learning experience: Builds on locally existing skills and resources.
The learning experience: Provides training to increase skills needed to accomplish goals identified by the group.

Citation: Ambrose, N. E., Fitch, L., & Bateman, N. G. (2006). Evaluating characteristics of community riparian awareness program interactions. Water Science and Technology, 53(10), 193-199.
Citation Type: Research