In water-related organizations, include stakeholders as Board members Continue reading →
Theme: Public Participation 
How participation in environmental decision-making contributes to measurable change
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Langston, A. (2004) Finding 1
Involve citizens in a watershed planning group by facilitating their understanding of the problem/situation. Continue reading →
Duram, L. A. and K. G. Brown (1999) Finding 2
Two-way communication methods, particularly door-to-door contact where possible, are more successful in soliciting participation for watershed planning initiatives than one-way communication (information) methods. Continue reading →
Curtis, A., & DeLacy, T. (1995) Finding 1
Provide groups with training to help develop leadership and organization skills. Continue reading →
Shay, K. H. (2003) Finding 1
Engage the “community of interest” in checking information about a local environmental condition (such as excess nutrients in water)
- Gather data about local environmental condition
- Relate data to expectations about needs
- Change practice recommendations to reflect results
- Develop data to show environmental improvements that result from following recommended practices
Duram, L. A. and K. G. Brown (1999) Finding 1
Watershed-based, participatory planning can be helpful in making watershed data publicly available and in establishing plan legitimacy. Continue reading →
Pflugh, K. K., Shaw, J. A., Yacovelli, E., & Hagen, L. V. (1995) Finding 1
Collaborate with local and county health officials, environmental and fishing group representatives, and interested local leaders in planning, conducting, and evaluating community outreach efforts. Continue reading →
