Emphasize local elements of control. Continue reading →
Theme: Outreach strategy/Design 
How to design outreach projects that will lead to measurable impacts
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Wolf, A. T. (1995) Finding 1
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 →
Cooper, D., Giebink, B., & Olson, K. (1995) Finding 2
Focus on a geographic area:
- Focus outreach initiatives on a geographic area with a targeted audience
Harding, A. K. and E. C. Anadu (2000) Finding 5
Use multiple channels of communication. Continue reading →
Cobourn, J., & Donaldson, S. (1997) Finding 3
Use a variety of outreach methods, with each targeted at specific, desired behaviors. Continue reading →
Miller, D. R. and M. F. Smith (1991) Finding 5
Design communication and professional development opportunities for outreach educators that will motivate them to implement a priority program because:
- The program has social significance
Bacic, I. L. Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Bregt, A. K. (2006) Finding 1
Visual, spatial information is effective in stimulating group discussion when presented as part of a participatory approach.
Bacic, I. L. Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Bregt, A. K. (2006) Finding 2
The choice of type of visual, spatial information to use in an education program depends on the audience. Some prefer pollution modeling, others prefer satellite images and maps or simply the discussion generated by showing models and maps. Continue reading →
Bacic, I. L. Z., Rossiter, D. G., & Bregt, A. K. (2006) Finding 3
A participatory workshop using pollution modeling, satellite images, maps, and discussion, enables farmers to identify pollution prevention efforts that are considered to be within their own control. Farmers may not be willing to adopt measures that lead to lost income, even when they consider the measure to be effective. Continue reading →
Baggett, S., Jeffrey, P., & Jefferson, B. (2006) Finding 1
Each type of stakeholder group (e.g. customer, researcher, water utility manager) may value risks related to water management choices differently, and value who is most likely to best represent their interests differently. Continue reading →
