SPECIES CONSERVATION HABITAT (SCH) NEW RIVER WEST...
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SPECIESCONSERVATIONHABITAT(SCH)NEWRIVERWESTCOMMUNITYWORKSHOPIMPLEMENTATIONSTRATEGYNovember2018
BACKGROUND
• Startinginearly2018,theEngagementCommitteehasworkedwiththeStatetoexpandoutreacheffortstoincludetheinputoflocalenvironmentaljusticecommunitiesintheearlyplanningstagesforSaltonSeaManagementProgram(SSMP)projects.Aspartofthiseffort,theCommitteeisworkingwiththeStatetorefinetheapproach,format,andoutreachstrategyforcommunityworkshopsbeginningwithSCHNewRiverWestproject.
GOALS&OBJECTIVES• HelpprovidethepublicwithabroadunderstandingoftheSaltonSeaManagement
Program;primarygoals,benefits,fundingandcurrentstatus.• PresenttheSCH/NRWproject,specificallydetailingthegoals,timelineand
possibilityfortheStatetoincorporaterecreationalopportunitiesthathelpmeetcommunityneedsandpriorities.
• Facilitateaninitialdiscussiontogatherfeedbackontheprojectandidentifyrecreationalamenitiesthatcouldbenefitcommunitypublichealthandqualityoflife.
• EstablishaprocessfortheStatetoinvolvethepublicthroughouttheprocess,collaboratingonincludingdesiredrecreationalamenitiesinthedesignoftheSCH/NRWproject.
• EstablishbestpracticesandmethodsthattheStatecanutilizeinexploringrecreationalopportunitieswithotherSSMPprojects.
WORKSHOPAPPROACH5:30–5:45pm:OpenHouse
Attendeessign-in,enjoyrefreshments,reviewhandoutsandposters5:45–5:50pm:Welcome
Introductions,meetinggoalsandoverview
5:50–6:15pm:PresentationonSCHNRWo OverviewofSSMP(primarygoals,benefits,funding,status)o SCHNRWProject(keyfeatures,footprint,process/timeline,etc.)o OpportunitiesforRecreationalAmenities(tobebasedoncommunity
needs;shareparameterswithexamplestostimulatebrainstorming)o Expectations&Process(participatorydecision-making&budgeting)
6:15–6:30pm:QuestionsBriefclarifyingquestionsabouttheprojectandprocess
6:30–7:15pm:SmallGroupDiscussionsandDebriefFacilitatorwillexplainandrunthroughthequestionnairewithattendees.Attendeeswillthenmeetinsmallgroups(of~6-10each)togothroughthequestionnaireanddiscussresponsesinsmallgroups.Eachsmallgroupwillhaveafacilitatorandnote-taker.Thelargegroupwillconvenefora5-10minutestodiscusshighlightsfromthesmallgroups.
7:15–7:30pm:NextStepsHow/whenwillwefollowupwiththecommunity.WorkshopsurveyAdjourn
QUESTIONNAIRE(samplequestionsfordiscussion)
1. HowdoyouviewtheSaltonSeatoday?Whatimpactdoesithaveonyouoryourcommunity?
2. WhenwasthelasttimeyouvisitedtheSaltonSeaandwhatdidyoudothere?3. Whatdoyouseeasthebiggestneedsinthecommunity,whenitcomestopublic
health,recreationorqualityoflife?4. CouldanyofthesebeaddressedbytheState’sSaltonSeaprojects?How?5. IsthereanythingspecifictheStatecouldincludeinitsprojectsthatwouldmakeit
easierormoreappealingforyouoryourfamilytovisitorrecreateattheSea?(Bathrooms,picnictables,shade,walkingpaths,etc.)Pleasedescribe.
6. Arethereothertypesofrecreationyou’dliketoseeattheSeathatcouldbenefityou,yourfamilyand/orcommunity?
COMMUNICATIONSMATERIALS(inEnglishandSpanish;lotsofvisuals/photos;minimizeunnecessarytextandjargon/bureaucratic/overlytechnicalterms)
• Posterso SSMPMapofProjectso SCH&NRWExhibits(Maps)o PhotosofNewRiverandexampleofwetlands/pondsandwaterless
techniqueso RecreationalAmenities(photosoricons)
• SSMPExecutiveSummaryHandout• SCHNRWFactsheet• COEEBook• QuestionnaireonRecreationalAmenities&CommunityPriorities• WorkshopSurvey
WORKSHOPLOGISTICS• ProposedMeetingLocation:ImperialCountyCalWorksCommunityRoom,2895S.
4thStreet,ElCentro,CA92243o Roomcapacity:50
• Date:Thursday,December13,2018(otheravailabledatesareDec.10&11)• Time:5:30pmto7:30pm• Outreachteamwillbringlaptop,projectorandaudiosystem.• Beverages&snackswillbeprovided.• Translationservicesaswellastranslatedcopiesofthepresentationandmaterials
willbeprovided.
OUTREACH&PROMOTION• Abilingualinformativeflyerandpossiblythequestionnairewillbeutilizedbythe
outreachteamtohelpexplainandprepthepublicontheNRW/SCHproject,thepurposeoftheworkshop,andthespecifickindoffeedbacktheStateislookingtoreceive.
• Theoutreachteamwillconsistofstateconsultants(BRCandCCV)alongwithengagementcommitteevolunteers.
• Methodsforoutreach&promotionmayinclude:
o SSMPListservemailblast(s)o SocialMediaPromotion(utilizingCOEEprimarilyw/ads&sharesfrom
otherorganizations)o CommunityEventExhibitBooths(COEE)o Flyerdistributionatmajorpointsofinterestandpossiblecanvassingdoorto
doorinresidentialneighborhoodso OutreachtoCounty,City,PublicAgency,Health,Chamber,Academic,
Religiousandotherorganizationstoshareinformationtotheirconstituencies
o PublicNoticetolocalmediaand/orPressReleaseEJEngagement–developlistofstakeholdersanddirectlyreachoutviaphone,emailand/orinpersonmeetingifpossible.Promotores–dowehavecontactsandhowcanweenlisttheirsupport?
IMPLEMENTATIONTIMELINE• PresentPlan&MaterialstoEngagementCommittee–Nov.13• FinalizePlan&Materials–Nov.16• LaunchOutreach&Promotion–Nov.19• Workshop–Dec.13(PendingDateConfirmation)