8009 ‎(2)‎

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 8009
• Author: Natural Resources Law Center.
• Title: Restoring the Waters.
• USFW Year: 1997.
• USFW - Doc Type: Boulder, CO.
• Copyright Material: YES

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS
The stories of this booklet illustrate a
variety of stategies used to conserve water
and to protect and restore water resources
in the West. While each problem and
solution is unique, a few generalizations
may be helpful to those continuing the
quest for balanced use of western waters.
Consider the big picture. Those who seek
water conservation or natural resource
protection and restoration should consider
the impact of their project on other
environments and resources. Efforts to
protect one important resource at the
expense of another should be avoided.
Collaboration is key. Projects are most
likely to be successful when they involve
collaboration among a variety of groups.
~, ^ Partners must be willing to understand
~ the positions and needs of other
Interests.
^ The involvement of individuals and
groups possessing a range of experience
and skills helps to develop and imple-
ment successful strategies.
American Indian tribes often share with
others a common understanding of the
importance of preserving natural
habitats and fishery resources, particu-
larly as a means of ensuring sustainable
livelihoods for their people. Tribes often
command protective doctrines and
special political considerations that they
alone can invoke.
^ Local governmental agencies and quasi-
governmental agencies may be espe-
cially effective in spearheading cam-
paigns. These groups exercise govern-
mental functions that private groups
cannot hope to emulate (e.g., lead
agency status under state environmental
laws, permitting authority for water
development projects). They can also
provide some of the financial support
and, if they do this, will be that much
more committed to the campaign.
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