The agreement should be implemented in a timely and suitable manner. If not, the many hours of discussion and information gathering may have been for naught. Considering that this is such a critical step, it makes sense to develop a plan for implementation and include it in the final agreement. A firm plan can help your group work around the stumbling blocks that inevitably develop and can give parties confidence that previous discussions will not be forgotten once an agreement is reached. Implementation plans specify what steps are to be taken, who is responsible for those steps, and a reasonable time line for completion.
Some issues can develop only after the dam-related decision has been made.
Some of these are general in scope, as when citizens express concerns about how they perceive the project, or when communities are wary of future involvement with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Others are more specific and may be related to land-use decisions, public access, or ownership of lands exposed after a dam's removal. To a large degree, these issues can be considered during the main decision-making process if that process involves a thorough effort to identify issues of importance coupled with a strong program for informing and soliciting feedback from constituents. Nevertheless, some issues may develop afterwards, and it may be necessary to reconvene stakeholders or hold a public meeting to clarify the agreement.