“Building Partnerships in Illinois Watershed Groups”

UPSTATE:
Thursday, November 12, 8:30-4:00
The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL

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DOWNSTATE:
Friday, November 13, 8:30-4:00
Wildlife Prairie State Park, Peoria, IL

PROVIDING ILLINOIS WATERSHED GROUPS TIPS AND TOOLS FOR BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS
PRN is pleased to announce that Jen McDonnell, Public Outreach Specialist with Tetra Tech Consultants (www.ttwater.com), will be facilitating two workshops on building partnerships in Illinois watershed groups.

WORKSHOP CONTENT AND GOALS
Jen will present from the manual “Getting In Step: A Guide for Conducting Watershed Outreach Campaigns“  prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc. under a contract with U.S. EPA.  This manual provides “new and improved tips and tools for creating awareness, educating specific audiences, and motivating positive behavior change to improve water quality.”  Join us to learn how to increase participation in your watershed management efforts, work together, effectively communicate, and reach your target audience.

IDENTIFYING CONCRETE TAKE-HOME STRATEGIES
Throughout the workshop, Illinois case studies will be referenced, and participants will break out into small groups to engage in discussion to identify how the principles presented can be applied specifically to their watersheds. Participants will leave the workshop with concrete strategies and tools on how to reach their goals on building partnerships within their watersheds.

REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Registration deadline is November 2 (extended).   To reserve your spot, e-mail Alison Meanor at ameanor@prairierivers.org, phone her at (217) 344-2371, or mail in the $15.00 registration fee.

COST
The registration fee is $15.00.  Please mail your check, payable to Prairie Rivers Network, to:

Prairie Rivers Network
ATTN: Alison Meanor
1902 Fox Drive, Suite G
Champaign, IL 61820

This workshop is a part of our continuing efforts to build capacity in Illinois watersheds. Funding is provided through an IEPA and U.S. EPA CWA 319 grant.

 

Post updated 9/28/09 - Posted to ”Featured Articles”
Post updated 10/23/09 – Announced details and extended registration deadline
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