Case Studies

The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) highlights best practices in public participation from around the globe through an annual Showcase of Winners Report. The collection of these reports serves as a repository of best practices available to anyone who is interested in...

Mount Tamalpais sits high above the San Francisco Bay Area as an iconic natural landmark. It provides visitors and the nearby community with clean water, fresh air, and a stunning natural landscape for recreation. This case study examines how five partners - a federal agency, a state agency, a...

How do diverse stakeholders move from finger pointing to collaboration? How can you share your agency’s expertise and also show respect for local knowledge?

In the Upper Mississippi River Basin, farmers are taking the lead to improve water quality for local fisheries. Find out how the...

This handbook provides models for effective community and stakeholder engagement alongside success stories to help managers in public land agencies. Five different models of civic engagement and case studies (“success stories”) illustrate how people worked together to create effective,...

These case studies highlight public participation initiatives from around the world. Each case study indicates the Level of Engagement utilized, specific tools and techniques used, the result or outcome and any lessons learned.

The NPS Stewardship Institute has worked with a number of collaborators over the years to produce a series of reports and case studies highlighting innovative programs and initiatives related to all levels of public engagement. Key reports are also available on the...

The Partnership for Community Collaboration Academy’s Spotlight Series features federal programs and initiatives that highlight innovative ideas and partnerships. Each case study features a recorded webinar, presentation slides, and related resources.

This case study describes the efforts of an independent professional team working with South African and Namibian specialists to identify and address environmental and public health and safety concerns related to the development of a zinc mine and refinery in south western Namibia. The public...