Drivers of & Barriers to Participation in Regional Water Planning Sharon Hausam, Ph.D., AICP Planning Program Manager, Pueblo of Laguna New Mexico Water Dialogue Annual Meeting January 7, 2015
Drivers of Participation Water is fundamental to our survival Water is linked to other values: The rule of law Property rights Quality of life Economic wealth Sovereignty Religious and traditional practices Cultural identity Environmental responsibility Family and relationships Collaboration and agreement Equity Sharon Hausam 1/7/2016
Barriers to Participation Imminence of the issue Awareness of the process Stakeholder representation Access to meetings Limited dialogue Minimal results Other opportunities Sharon Hausam 1/7/2016
Suggestions Permanent regional water planning entities Additional stakeholders Best practices in informing the public More opportunities for participation Formal acknowledgement of comments Improved dialogue and relationship-building Consultation with tribal governments Collaboration to implement projects, programs, and policies listed in regional water plans Sharon Hausam 1/7/2016