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NatureWatch PARTNERSHIPS
The backbone of any program lies in its partnerships. A whole section of helpful material to help you develop and manage an effective partnership effort as a key element to your NatureWatch Program. NOTE: Some of the files below are large, so a high speed internet connection is recommended. File size is noted at the end of the description (a size in "kb" is small file under 1 megabyte, and "mb" denotes larger file size in megabytes).
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Challenge Cost Share Form
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Courses |
A series of partnership courses offered by the BLM that you should be aware of. Twelve pages of information about the courses and their availability. Check it out. [PDF: 895 kb] |
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EPA Grant Instructions |
Straight from the Federal Register, all you need to know about EPA Education Grants. Check out the Form and the FAQ at the end of the document. Go the EPA website to ensure the form is current. 16 pages. [PDF: 552 kb] |
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EPA Grant Writing Tutorial |
Need a tutorial on how to write grants for your NatureWatch Program development? Look no further. A very clever resource from the EPA. Well organized and real examples. 881 pages to make you a pro!! [PDF: 4.4 mb] |
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Model Report |
In response the Forest Service’s need for greater competency in the arena of natural resource management partnerships, this report presents a model for partnership development that delivers internal and external resources and support to the front-line managers and communities of interest involved in on-the-ground collaborative efforts. The “Learn While Doing” model for partnership development is intended to help the Forest Service and its partners overcome barriers and navigate the various stages of an on-going collaborative decision-making process by providing resources (e.g., training, mentoring, coaching, and facilitation) on demand. 35 pages. Thanks to the Gifford Pinchot Institute for Conservation for this valuable report. [PDF: 163 kb] |
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National Forest Foundation Guide |
It's here. An excellent Partnership Guide developed by the National Forest Foundation and the Forest Service. Loaded with 45 pages of very valuable information that should help you be informed and more competitive in your partnership development efforts. This is essential material for your NatureWatch Program development. Additional sections are being added and will be available on the web. Note: page 2 is the front page of the actual website with active links. [PDF: 770 kb] |
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R5 Plan |
A very well done strategic plan to enhance partnerships in the Pacific Southwest Region. Although a draft, this document will certainly help you get your ducks on the pond. 39 pages. [PDF: 230 kb] |
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Slide Show |
A very well done slide show on Partnerships and Public involvement for the State of Virginia's Birding and Wildlife Trail. Great photos and text. Thanks to Lou Verner, Watchable Wildlife Coordinator, for contributing this effort. Use this to help inspire ideas of your own for your NatureWatch Program partnership and public involvement activities. 11pages. [PDF: 409 kb] |
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Partnerships for Wildlife, Fish and Rare Plants |
Partnership opportunities report. [PDF: 3.1 mb] |
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