Building community capacity requires citizens and community leaders to access and interpret natural resource information to guide planning and decision-making.

People do not know what information they need and where to get information.

 

Use noneconomic social sciences to identify audience values, barriers to understanding, or missing skills or resources. Work with local agencies or groups to improve information and communication about the water management decision and to create training and opportunities for citizens to become involved in gathering and or analyzing information related to the problem or topic.