Tools for Building Sustainable Coastal Communities

Through its 30-year history in coastal management, the Rhode Island Sea Grant College Program/University of Rhode Island Coastal Resources Center has developed tools for public particpation, policy development, training resource managers, and program evaluation with a focus on sustainable coastal communities.

Some of these tools are provided here in pdf:

Public Participation

• Designing a public participation program: Education
• Tips for successful public participation
• The how and why of publications
• Working with the media
• Public information/public relations words to live by
• Tips for working with stakeholders
• Planning and leading effective meetings
• Communication skills

Policy Development

• Conducting an issue profile
• Conducting a community visioning process
• Best Management Practices for Marinas (html)

Training Resource Managers

• Conference preparation and participation

Evaluation

• Program evaluation