Provide continuous technical assistance for historically black colleges and universities and other sources both in person and through e-mail. These three steps can turn apathy and anger into informed participation. Environmental justice and public participation are about helping those impacted by decisions to have meaningful participation in the process that leads to the decision. Through community technology centers, community groups can get instant access to such information. Through our capacity-building partnership, we will help community groups design and implement systems that provide information critical to everyday living.
Technical assistance is provided by environmental professionals from around the country.
In all respects, the intent of this effort is to give community groups additional tools to help build capacity for more effective participation in community decision making.