The government has a reputation for being unable to solve problems. Expensive, lengthy studies suggest solutions but lie on a shelf, unfunded.
Unsolved problems fester and grow until they are nearly impossible to solve.
People want solutions. People set up the Federal Government to help solve problems that cannot be addressed in any other way. Decisions about developing and protecting resources, managing projects, and meeting needs that fall within Reclamation's mission, thus, cannot be made quickly or blindly. The guide describes the underlying purposes and goals of each step in the decision process so that you can adapt the process to your needs and communicate effectively with participants.