Urban Wildlife Refuge Program Standards of Excellence (USFWS)
The future success of conservation lies ultimately in our ability to inspire Americans to connect with the outdoors and nature, and to become stewards of the environment. With more than 80% of Americans now living in urban areas, our challenge is to become relevant in their daily lives. Without public awareness and support, our conservation […]
Human Dimensions: Foundations of Natural Resource Conservation
This course will foster a common understanding and application of human dimensions of natural resource conservation. It will provide an overview of key concepts, methods, and practical applications; historical context and “must have” tools for the natural resource professional’s toolbox. The course is based on a human dimensions framework and relies heavily on case study […]
Collaborative Practices in Strategic Planning
Is collaboration working? Is collaboration doing what we want it to do? Multiple use, multiple stakeholders, multiple needs and multiple interests requires working with other public agencies, tribal governments, nonprofits, businesses and the public. Today, land management necessitates collaboration in our everyday work. Collaboration supports a systems approach rather than a singular approach to managing […]
What is a Peer-Learning Network?
When you find yourself in deep and unfamiliar waters, who are you going to call? Explore how peer learning networks can be a valuable resource for constructing new knowledge and practices. Discussion Questions: Who in your peer learning network challenges your assumptions, thinks as an entrepreneur or can weave different interests into a clear vision? […]
Entrepreneurship and Partnerships
Listen to this video as a podcast. Entrepreneurship is found throughout public agencies and nonprofits. Learn how to recognize the development of new products, services and ways of working in partnership that distinguish the actions of an entrepreneur. Dive into risk assessment and explore four strategies for managing the risk associated with partnership-driven activities. Discussion […]
Economic Profile System, Headwaters Economics
Customize and download socioeconomic reports for U.S. communities, counties, and states. The Economic Profile System is a free, easy-to-use tool that provides access to 17 socioeconomic reports. Customized reports are available for U.S. communities, counties, and states and can be downloaded as Excel or PDF files. Economic Profile System reports are based on credible public data sources such […]
Coaching People Through the Change Curve
The Change Curve is a popular and powerful model used to understand the stages of personal transition and organisational change. It helps you predict how people will react to change, so that you can help them make their own personal transitions, and make sure that they have the help and support they need. Personality underpins […]
USDA Forest Service Handover Memo
The Forest Service’s handover memo process enables an outgoing agency leader to share information with their replacement. The challenge of rotating Forest Service line officers is a well-known barrier to community and forest‐level collaboration. It takes time to develop good relationships, and when a key agency contact is transferred, a collaborative effort can stall out […]
Critical Elements of the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program
For the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program is defined by four critical elements: community-focused, intentional, inclusive, and collaborative. They are the foundation of our Standards of Excellence for building long-term, meaningful relationships with urban communities. Each element is essential and interrelated. We measure every action against these elements so that […]
What is Managing by Network?
Listen to this video as a podcast. Discover the four trends driving innovation in public agency operations. Hear the story of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a model of 21st century public land management. Learn more about the professional skill set required to support a network of partnerships. Video Narrative Corrections: There is a statement […]
