Urban Chimney Swift Conservation: Non-randomizing our acts of conservation
Margaret Rheude, USFWS Wildlife Biologist Midwest Regional Office – Migratory Birds Minnesota
Getting to the Core of Conflict and Communications
Getting to the Core of Conflict and Communications (GTC3) was designed for the Department of the Interior and focuses on the key areas addressed in the OPM 360 leadership competency assessments. Participants hone their skills in effectively managing conflict within the organization and with external parties in a way that is consistent with the Department’s […]
Communicating Science: Distilling Your Message
The aim of this course is to help participants learn to communicate more effectively about science with people outside their field, including members of the public, policy makers, the media, and prospective collaborators in non-science disciplines. It is taught by the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science – the nation’s leading science communication research, education, […]
Foundations in Public Participation
Public involvement and community engagement are constantly evolving due to ongoing changes in demographics, people’s attitudes and expectations, and public policy. Both new and experienced practitioners and managers of community engagement will benefit from the structure , proven techniques, and knowledge learned in this highly interactive training course. This course will provide participants with the […]
Virtual Facilitation Toolkit
Use this toolkit to plan and prepare for facilitating a virtual meeting. This document is designed to accompany the “Facilitating Virtual Meetings” Training. The DOI Office of Collaborative Action and Dispute Resolution (CADR) provides, with bureau partners, specialized conflict management and communications skills training for all Department of the Interior employees.
Conservation social science: Understanding and integrating human dimensions to improve conservation
It has long been claimed that a better understanding of human or social dimensions of environmental issues will improve conservation. The social sciences are one important means through which researchers and practitioners can attain that better understanding. Yet, a lack of awareness of the scope and uncertainty about the purpose of the conservation social sciences […]
Strong Collaborative Process: A Case Study of the Redwood Creek Estuary Collaborative
Leslie Wolff, NOAA Hydrologist California Coastal Office, West Coast Region California and Mary Burke, CalTrout North Coast Regional Manager
Managing by Network
Managing by Network is an interagency online training, focused on building partnership and community collaboration competencies. This applied learning program is offered from January to June, and cohosted by the BLM, NPS, USDA FS, USFWS, DOI CADR and USACE CPCX. Participants learn how to strengthen formal and informal partnerships, foster community engagement, and build an […]
Getting to the Core of Conflict and Communications: Virtual Course Bibliography
Getting to the Core of Conflict and Communications (GTC3) was designed for the Department of the Interior and focuses on the key areas addressed in the OPM 360 leadership competency assessments. Participants hone their skills in effectively managing conflict within the organization and with external parties in a way that is consistent with the Department’s […]
Evolution of a Partnership
Charles Cuvelier, NPS Superintendent George Washington Memorial Parkway Virginia See also: Arlington House Friends Group
Community Wildfire Liaison Programs: What Makes Them Successful
Judith Downing, UDSA Forest Service Emergency Management Specialist, Public Information Officer National Headquarters, Fire and Aviation Management, National Incident Management Organization California
Long-Term Sustainable Management for High-Use Recreation Areas
Max Forgensi, USDA Forest Service Lands and Minerals Program Manager Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Colorado