Watershed Toolshed

Meaningful Participation in Watershed Planning

Watershed management is a complex matter. One important element is eliciting meaningful participation from your community. Visit the pages below to learn more about participation techniques and recommended practices.

Views on Participation

Self-Quiz: Best Practices for Public Participation

Public Participation Techniques
- U.S. EPA Resources for Public Involvement
- Participatory Core Values
- Participation Case Studies

Collaborative Group Techniques
- Web-based Resources for Conflict Management

References and Additional Resources

You can also visit Strengthening Community Collaborations: Essentials for Success to assess and learn how to strengthen your group in the following areas:

membership
community linkages(e.g., determine if your group is functioning as a network, coalition, or collaboration)
maintaining constructive dialogs and discussions
rate your collaboration

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