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<br />i <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />LESSONS FROM THE UPPER BASIN RECOVERY PROGRAM <br /> <br />..IConsensus can work in the develooment and <br />in'lDlementation of complex solutions to multi-faceted <br />problems. <br /> <br />-Consensus process takes a lot of: <br /> <br />eTlme, <br /> <br />eCreatlvity, <br /> <br />eTolerance, patience, and listening to others. <br /> <br />-There would be no acceptable solution In the Upper <br />Colorado Basin without consensus of the key parties. <br /> <br />-As with any negotiated solution, you must stav involved If <br />your interests are to be represented and protected. <br /> <br />-This successful approach to resolving ESAlwater conflicts <br />was subsequently applied In the San Juan River Basin, and a <br />similar program is being developed in the Rio Grande Basin <br />;III'u:rw.ft"xit;u. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />WHAT REALLY MAKES A CONSENSUS BUILDING <br />PROCESS WORK? <br /> <br />"Each participant has a Y!!.!ll strong vested interest in <br />resolving conflicts, developing solutions, and/or taking <br />joint action, and In the success of the program. <br /> <br />"Every member gets more out of the process than <br />could be achieved from acting without the other <br />members of the group. <br /> <br />"Participation is voluntary. <br /> <br />"All parties important to the decision agree to <br />participate. <br /> <br />"Commitment by the parties to support the decisions <br />of the group. <br /> <br />"Values of each participant have to be respected by <br />others, even if those values not shared. <br /> <br />"No one is asked to compromise their basic values. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />rq <br />