Carefully tailor the water conservation message to address the specific circumstances of the target audience. Continue reading →
Theme: Outreach strategy/Implementation 
How to implement outreach projects that result in measurable impacts
Tramontana, E. (2004) Finding 1
Teach water science and build environmentally responsible behavior among students through “service-learning” experiences that apply principles of interaction and continuity: both of which are significant features of education that lead to learning.
- For example, provide educators, students and District staff with opportunities to participate in public lands activities. This experience has been shown to increase student performance and interest in school, student concern for protecting and conserving the environment, and educator motivation.
Zint, M., Kraemer, A., Northway, H., & Lim, M. (2002) Finding 1
Teach water science and build environmentally responsible behavior among students through “service-learning” experiences that apply principles of interaction and continuity: both of which are significant features of education that lead to learning. For example,
- Focus on the characteristics of environmentally responsible behavior – knowledge of issues, skill in actions, knowledge of ecology and actions, group locus of control, intention to act, environmental sensitivity, personal responsibility, and individual locus of control – to build student environmental stewardship motivation and competencies.
Mecke, M. (2004) Finding 1
Rely on these outreach components for a conservation initiative:
- Workshops and seminars on key topics and for key audiences such as: rainwater harvesting, riparian management, rangeland “rescue”, golf course management, and youth education
- Demonstration sites featuring practical techniques for conserving water and energy in rangeland situations
Hagley, C. (2004) Finding 1
Use website resources:
- To provide web-based delivery of real-time automated stormwater and water quality data
- To link data about observed phenomenon with photos and simple explanations
- For outreach with schools and municipal officials
Edwards, P. (2004) Finding 1
To teach recognition of key aquatic insects use narrated slide discussion and provide a live insect for reference Continue reading →
Berry, K. A., Markee, N. L., Stewart, M. J., & Giewat, G. R. (1996) Finding 1
Provide strategies and practice for differentiating objective information sources from biased information sources Continue reading →
Janowitz, K. (2004) Finding 1
Provide training for real estate professionals in a supportive atmosphere accompanied by a field trip Continue reading →
Burkett, E. & M. Blickenderfer. (2004) Finding 1
Provide landowners with hands-on, practical training about individual property management choices. Describe choices in the context of information about broader ecosystem science and impacts. Continue reading →
Milton, B., & Cleveland, E. (1995) Finding 1
Provide activities: That enable students to demonstrate mastery through a public presentation Continue reading →
