| AUTHOR: Issues & Strategies #2 of 7 |
Oct. 3, 2:20 PM |
| Local Capacity Building |
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Issues: Three Local Governance Committees (LGC's) Salem Sound 2000 (SS2000), Eight Towns and the Bay (8T&B) and Metropolitan Boston Local Governance North Shore were organized under the Massachusetts Bay National Estuarine Program during the 1980’s. The LGC's missions differ in response to the directives of their core constituency. The Saugus River Watershed Council founded in 1991 and Save Waters in Massachusetts (SWIM) have established regional constituencies. In addition there are many other smaller constituent groups. Limitations in technical expertise, personnel, or inconsistent funding hamper their ability to address complex problems. The diverse nature of the watershed sometimes works against them, since they often must compete for funds or resources.
Strategies: Rather than focusing on establishing a “NCW team identity”, we chose to facilitate existing programs were ever possible and provide additional resources to supplement or augment existing community efforts. Support and encourage growth of local constituencies. Keep all groups apprised of appropriate grants and other funding. Encourage the development of working partnerships between team members. Provide letters of support for funding opportunities consistent with the goals and objectives of the MWI and the North Coastal Watershed. Where possible, support local activities such as river clean-ups, workshops.
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