Assignment: Stakeholders On Environmental Management Issue
Presentation to Stakeholders on Environmental Management Issue:
Addresses Outcomes #1, 2, 3, and 4
• develop and implement management plans that incorporate scientific principles and that comply with environmental laws and ethical principles in a team environment
• demonstrate quantitative reasoning and analysis of information obtained through literature review, sampling, field investigation, and monitoring
• apply scientific knowledge and principles, quantitative methods, technology tools, and regulatory policies to think critically and make recommendations to address complex environmental problems
• communicate orally and in writing on environmental issues, principles, and practices in a clear, well-organized manner so as to effectively persuade, inform, and clarify ideas, information, plans, and procedures to stakeholders and other interested parties
General Considerations for a Presentation to Stakeholders
What you should be sure to convey:
• content is appropriate for the audience of stakeholders and is sufficiently detailed
• show that your assessment/review of the issue has scientific rigor, and that it is an on-going monitoring and evaluation process
• provide representative data and support as graphics, figures, and charts as often as possible
• be clear about roles and responsibilities
• address federal laws, regulations, and policies that govern the process as well as who ensures compliance and how compliance is achieved
• be clear about which natural and treatment resources are involved and which stakeholders are impacted; e.g., processes that impact water or land use will necessarily involve specific jurisdictions
• make stakeholders feel part of the team and that they will be heard; e.g., include direct quotes from stakeholders or explicitly address concerns that have been expressed
• reduce unnecessary fears, suspicions, misconceptions
• encourage the stakeholders to continue participating and working with you to work out fair and equitable solutions
• make recommendations for maintained or improved health and safety compliance, or maintained or improved environmental sustainability
Possible Audience of Stakeholders:
• elected officials
• concerned citizens, especially those who feel directly affected
• university professors and students
• engineering consultants for the cities and counties
• city and county resources personnel
• county and state department representatives such as transportation, environment, or parks and recreation
• facility and utility managers such as from industries that might be impacted
• environmental groups
• special interest groups such as agricultural growers.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.