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4. Document Community Support

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When conducting outreach and gauging community support, it is important to document these interactions. Documentation helps demonstrate the level of community support to future partners, collaborators, and lawmakers. It is recommended to:

  • Create a list of supporters, which can range from individuals such as riverfront landowners, to entities such as tribes; municipal boards and officials; civic and nonprofit organizations; businesses; state legislative bodies; and county, state, and federal agencies 
  • Document multiple forms of engagement: fliers, photos, volunteer hours, attendee lists, etc.
  • Prepare sample letters of support to share with stakeholders. This simplifies participation if organizations wish to show their support

Example: Sample Letter of Support

The Missisquoi River Basin Association developed a sample letter of support for municipalities.


 


Topics in the Explore Section

1. Learn about the Partnership Wild and Scenic Rivers Program 4. Document Community Support
2. Build Your Team 5. Navigating Congressional Engagement
3. Initiate Outreach Links and Resources