You may want to look at newsletters and records from government and private organizations. Local organizations and people may also identify problems. Develop grassroots relationships with key people through consistent, frequent communication. Then people will be more likely to talk about problems that we may have a role in solving. Grassroot relationships are also vital to promoting an honest and open atmosphere where you can work together to identify and address problems.
Study analyses .
Within ongoing studies, analyze related concerns, physical interrelationships, ecosystem dynamics, and human influences within the problemshed. Economic development, demographics, and biological and physical resource trends will help highlight potential problems. Keep an eye out for legislative actions that may identify problems, mandate or affect other solutions.