Provide these groups with access to appropriate data, results, and state of the art tools. Strengthen the linkage of information at the research- extension interface by improving support for regional, long term research and demonstration projects, improving the quality of advisory groups, and providing awards to integrated team achievements. Awards Increasing governmental agency support for regional, long-term research and demonstration projects through an awards program that rewards integrated teams that achieve a high level of demonstrated success. Advisory Group Participation Have GLF members strive to improve the quality of input to research and extension programs by participating in advisory groups. Coordinated Resource Management Adoption and Training Recommend that EPA, USDA, and other agencies with similar programs adapt CRM, provide training, and encourage demonstration projects.
Education Improve the distribution of student-trainee, workstudy, and similar programs.
The general public is often misinformed and lacks understanding of grazing lands, their uses, values, management needs, and priority for attention and funding. The first involved gathering factual information and developing some short, concise messages. These messages will be packaged in a variety of forms and directed to various audiences. Examples being considered include posters, Public Service Announcements, videos, and brochures. Proposals for the funding and distribution of these messages will be prepared.