Most committee members will admit that the final plan was far more comprehensive than they ever imagined. Most acknowledge that their understanding of agendas, perspectives and needs of others, as well as the complexities of watersheds and ecological systems, increased significantly. My job is to bring together all the players and let them each voice their perspective. So there you are. Your community has a natural resource problem.
Stakeholders have been organized, the community is fired-up, and the planning process begins.
But the planning process is long, involved and to some, it seems boring. Citizens begin to lose momentum and interest. The two most critical elements here are communication and demonstrations. Engage the public, the community, in the process. Keep them informed and involved.