It Is Scoping provides a base map, and public involvement puts the roads on it.
Public involvement means public participation in the decision process.
It centers around effective two-way communication among the partners, agencies, organizations, and all the various stakeholders and interested publics. Enough information is provided so that all parties can reach informed conclusions and implement positive solutions. Because public involvement means inviting publics to be involved in the solution, it differs from public relations, information, or education. Based on your action plan and and the basic components listed below, develop a public involvement plan to help get a handle on the real needs , their importance, and priority. Concerns or issues and the values placed upon them may vary considerably.