Restoration in the

Community

Buzzards Bay Coalition

March 22 2012

Restoration in the Community

All restoration projects will undoubtedly result in

interaction with other landowners boards and

officials and therefore have some level of public

participation

Urban restoration projects can be even more

complex due to density of landowners number

of concerned parties infrastructure issues etc

There will be Community Participationhellip

What is your approach for

Community Participation

To meet statutory requirements ie Section 106

To say that the community was involved Or is it

to involve the community

To involve them in the decision-making

process

The need for involvement

Who likes to be excluded from the

decision-making process

Who likes to have ldquoothersrdquo tell them how

something is going to be

How accepting are people of change in

general

What about change in their backyard

Identify the Project Stakeholders

Identify stakeholders

Immediate abutters

Downstream residents

Trail walkers

Fishermen

Others

Meetings

Attempt to create atmosphere for productive

discussion

Try to have all partners present

Minimize jargon (HEC-RAS) acronyms use

proper terms (impoundment)

Itrsquos okay to have folks ldquoventrdquo or ldquoblow off steamrdquo

Sometimes you wonrsquot be able to address all

concerns and thatrsquos okay

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Restoration in the Community

All restoration projects will undoubtedly result in

interaction with other landowners boards and

officials and therefore have some level of public

participation

Urban restoration projects can be even more

complex due to density of landowners number

of concerned parties infrastructure issues etc

There will be Community Participationhellip

What is your approach for

Community Participation

To meet statutory requirements ie Section 106

To say that the community was involved Or is it

to involve the community

To involve them in the decision-making

process

The need for involvement

Who likes to be excluded from the

decision-making process

Who likes to have ldquoothersrdquo tell them how

something is going to be

How accepting are people of change in

general

What about change in their backyard

Identify the Project Stakeholders

Identify stakeholders

Immediate abutters

Downstream residents

Trail walkers

Fishermen

Others

Meetings

Attempt to create atmosphere for productive

discussion

Try to have all partners present

Minimize jargon (HEC-RAS) acronyms use

proper terms (impoundment)

Itrsquos okay to have folks ldquoventrdquo or ldquoblow off steamrdquo

Sometimes you wonrsquot be able to address all

concerns and thatrsquos okay

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

What is your approach for

Community Participation

To meet statutory requirements ie Section 106

To say that the community was involved Or is it

to involve the community

To involve them in the decision-making

process

The need for involvement

Who likes to be excluded from the

decision-making process

Who likes to have ldquoothersrdquo tell them how

something is going to be

How accepting are people of change in

general

What about change in their backyard

Identify the Project Stakeholders

Identify stakeholders

Immediate abutters

Downstream residents

Trail walkers

Fishermen

Others

Meetings

Attempt to create atmosphere for productive

discussion

Try to have all partners present

Minimize jargon (HEC-RAS) acronyms use

proper terms (impoundment)

Itrsquos okay to have folks ldquoventrdquo or ldquoblow off steamrdquo

Sometimes you wonrsquot be able to address all

concerns and thatrsquos okay

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

The need for involvement

Who likes to be excluded from the

decision-making process

Who likes to have ldquoothersrdquo tell them how

something is going to be

How accepting are people of change in

general

What about change in their backyard

Identify the Project Stakeholders

Identify stakeholders

Immediate abutters

Downstream residents

Trail walkers

Fishermen

Others

Meetings

Attempt to create atmosphere for productive

discussion

Try to have all partners present

Minimize jargon (HEC-RAS) acronyms use

proper terms (impoundment)

Itrsquos okay to have folks ldquoventrdquo or ldquoblow off steamrdquo

Sometimes you wonrsquot be able to address all

concerns and thatrsquos okay

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Identify the Project Stakeholders

Identify stakeholders

Immediate abutters

Downstream residents

Trail walkers

Fishermen

Others

Meetings

Attempt to create atmosphere for productive

discussion

Try to have all partners present

Minimize jargon (HEC-RAS) acronyms use

proper terms (impoundment)

Itrsquos okay to have folks ldquoventrdquo or ldquoblow off steamrdquo

Sometimes you wonrsquot be able to address all

concerns and thatrsquos okay

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Meetings

Attempt to create atmosphere for productive

discussion

Try to have all partners present

Minimize jargon (HEC-RAS) acronyms use

proper terms (impoundment)

Itrsquos okay to have folks ldquoventrdquo or ldquoblow off steamrdquo

Sometimes you wonrsquot be able to address all

concerns and thatrsquos okay

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Meetings

At the beginning during and end of process

Are you meeting after decisions have been

made

Are you speaking to them at them or involving

them

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Post Meetings ndash keeping people

informed between meetings

Consider email chains letters updates

Provide your contact information in

multiple formats

Website Twitter Facebook

Face to Face

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Community Concerns

Special Issues

1048766 Impounded Sediment

1048766 Structural Deterioration

1048766 Passage amp Habitat Alternatives

1048766 Property Access

1048766 Water amp Sewer Utilities

1048766 Historic Values

1048766 Trail

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Community Concerns

Do you really know what their concerns

are

Example Trails Really

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Public Perceptions

Loss v Gain ndash Dam removal projects are a

great example

Loss of ldquopondrdquo loss of dam loss of historic

resourceshellip

Gains Public safety environmental cost

savings parks open space stormwater

utilities displays trails property values

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Building Community Support

Develop a partnership of local support

ConCom Steering Committees BOS

FinCom neighbors herring volunteers

watershed organizations etc

Be prepared (as much as possible) for

public meetings

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Utilizing Community Involvement

What other activities do you or your group

do in this area or neighborhood

Other work can build relationships and

trust

Fish counts cleaning fish ladders

roadwork

Neighborhood cleanups trail workhellip

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Reasons for Decisions

Be aware that different people make

decisions for different reasons

Restoration projects are broader than just

being ldquoenvironmentalrdquo

Infrastructure hazard mitigation cost

savings parkopen space property

values etc

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Official support

Utilize public support

Donrsquot forget the other reasons people

make decisions FinCom very different

than ConCom

Make it easy for decision-makers to

support your project

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Building Long Term Support

If you hope to make restoration accepted

in your community you need to build upon

your successes

Build upon momentum with projects ndash

even small projects matter

Build upon your ability to bring in funding

Can you ldquoinstitutionalizerdquo restoration

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Restoration Approach

WatershedProcess Based Approach

This is a comprehensive approach to protecting and restoring watershedsndash fish passage water quality stormwater land protection open space monitoring etc

Focuses on processes and self sustaining principles

This approach can help build credibility through various projects over time

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Programmatic

We consider restoration to be programmatic and not a one-time project

Restoration is part of how we protect and manage resources along with land acquisition management enforcement

Stresses the importance of long term work and stewardship

Allows municipalities and groups to make the most of its resources

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Approach and Citizen Involvement

By incorporating restoration work into programs

over time you can build credibility and long term

support can be established

This allows you to develop individuals andor

groups that are willing to express support for

your projects

Restoration is no longer ldquooddrdquo but rather an

accepted practice

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Community Projects

Town Brook ndash Bridge replacement with rock ramp two dam removals one new priority project

Wellingsley Brook ndash three weirs to be removed (salters) aided by petition to BOS by 75 residents

Eel River Headwaters Restoration Project

Tidmarsh FarmsBeaver Dam Brook

Red Brook

Agawam

Discussion

Discussion