EPA Public Participation Guide

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These online modules provide accessible training in the fundamentals of public participation. The modules can be worked through individually or in a group. There are eight modules, each includes:

  1. Video Instruction. Video presentations by experts, as well as insights and lessons from around the world.
  2. Workbooks. A workbook filled with information from EPA’s Public Participation Guide accompanies each module. 
  3. Exercises and Discussions. Exercises are designed within each module to illustrate and reinforce the learning objectives.
  4. Facilitation guide. Instructions and guidance have been created to help leaders facilitate the instruction on the ground.
Module 1 - Workbook - Introduction to Meaningful Public Participation172.75 KB
Module 1 - Facilitation Guide115.67 KB
Module 2 - Workbook - Situation Assessments for Public Participation270.98 KB
Module 2 - Facilitation Guide231.32 KB
Module 3 - Workbook - Setting Goals for Public Participation1.69 MB
Module 3 - Facilitation Guide166.3 KB
Module 4 - Workbook - Engage All Stakeholder Perspectives and Build Relationships103.16 KB
Module 4 - Facilitation Guide105.99 KB
Module 5 - Workbook - Design Public Participation to Meet Your Conditions836.88 KB
Module 5 - Facilitation Guide230.31 KB
Module 6 - Workbook - Ensure Successful Meetings121.51 KB
Module 6 - Facilitation Guide175.48 KB
Module 7 - Workbook - Communicating With Stakeholders96.63 KB
Module 7 - Facilitation Guide190.7 KB
Module - Workbook - Integrating Public Participation Into Your Organization97.8 KB
Module 8 - Facilitation Guide201.63 KB
Spectrum of engagement
Inform
Consult
Involve
Collaborate
Empower