1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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