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| OUT8110 - Conservation Partnerships |
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| Productive interagency or public-private partnerships help FWS professionals accomplish conservation goals more effectively. This course focuses on forming and managing partnerships between the Service and other entities with similar goals including government agencies, conservation groups, nonprofit organizations, and landowners. Instruction emphasizes partnerships as voluntary collaborations among entities working toward common, shared objectives. |
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1 semester hour |
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| Who Should Attend: |
Those who anticipate the need for partnering, and those who are interested in learning more about appropriate partnership opportunities |
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- Describe how and why partnerships can help accomplish natural resource management objectives;
- Explain the role of culture in partnership development;
- Explain how to achieve a successful partnership;
- Identify types of projects appropriate for partnership efforts;
- Identify appropriate potential partners to achieve your project goals;
- Identify ethical considerations in developing partnerships;
- Describe formal and non-formal partnerships;
- Describe the basics of working with funders as partners;
- List criteria for evaluating the success of a partnership;
- Explain how to sustain a partnership; and
- Outline how to work collaboratively with partners to develop a partnership plan.
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| Length: 3 days/21 hours |
Availability: Every other year |
Contact: |
Sharon Howard |
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Sharon_Howard@fws.gov |
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304/876 7494 |
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National Conservation Training Center
698 Conservation Way
Shepherdstown, West Virginia 25443
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