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
Leveraging Partnerships to Close the Science-Usability Gap
Marina Tomer, USGS Research Coordinator South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center Oklahoma
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (Online)
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People aligns with timeless principles of effectiveness with modern technology and practices. The path to sustained and lasting success is possible when individuals can effectively lead themselves, influence, engage and collaborate with others, and continually improve and renew their capabilities. Learners will complete eight online, self-paced mini-courses over an […]
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
Mission: Iconic Reefs
Jennifer Moore, NOAA Coral Recovery Coordinator National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Regional Office Florida
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
Sparking a R/Evolution in Information Delivery
Reid Armstrong, UDSA FS Public Affairs Specialist Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest and Pawnee National Grassland Colorado
Water Quality and Fisheries – Working with Tribes
Nina Hemphill, BLM Aquatic Habitat Management Program Lead California State Office