A two-way flow of activities between college students and a watershed coalition can create a distinctive, mutually enhancing partnership that can lead to the development of new tools and resources as well as heightened awareness of needs by both students and local stakeholders. Continue reading →
Theme: Outreach strategy/Implementation 
How to implement outreach projects that result in measurable impacts
Nowak, P., O’Keefe, G. J., Bennett, C., Anderson, S., & Trumbo, C. (1997) Finding 4
Recognize the role of economic factors in behavior change:
- Since producer income is an important predictor of BMP use, sequence audience involvement by income level. Consider a focus on low income audiences
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.
Watson, R. K., M. H. Murphy, et al. (1999) Finding 2
Feel confident about choosing to communicate through major public media and education campaigns because, if each goal is specifically addressed they can have a demonstratable effect on attitudes, knowledge, behavior intentions, and behavior change. 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 →
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 1
Visual, spatial information is effective in stimulating group discussion when presented as part of a participatory approach.
Fedler, A. J. (Ed.) Finding 15
Develop program design and content to adhere to guiding principles for boating, fishing, and aquatic stewardship education. The program
- Provides participants with opportunities to engage in the valuing process (i.e., choosing, affirming, and acting) as it relates to programs, program activities, and their own growth and development
Dietz, M. E., Clausen, J. C., & Filchak, K. K. (2004) Finding 1
Rely on these outreach components for a conservation initiative (Dietz, 2004, Env Mgmt):
- Individual homeowners make site assessments with help from trained volunteers who make specific recommendations for reducing bacteria and nitrogen runoff.
Stanley, J. W. (1992) Finding 2
Focus outreach initiatives on a geographic area with a targeted audience
- Emphasize one-on-one contact.
- Work with farmers individually to determine participation level
