Building community capacity requires the community to integrate water and other natural resource considerations into community planning and budget activities.

The community has a long-term vision and goals and/or community goals address water management topics.

Work in collaboration with local officials and government professionals to develop information, communication, training, and leadership development opportunities that build skills, partnerships, and resources for community planning that considers water use and environmental impacts. Click here to see other questions in this section for more ideas about what to do.