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<br />. <br /> <br />Develop a system of coordinated media relations <br /> <br />Present information and materials at events such as the Colorado State Fair and education conventions <br />(e.g. science, social studies). The Colorado Water Conservation Board kiosk is an effective approach. <br />This can also include workshop presentations. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Submitted by Nancy Kellogg <br />Interim Water Education Coordinator <br />December 28, 2001 <br /> <br />Attachment A Water Education Provider Meeting <br />October 16, 2001 <br />Input for Water Education Foundation <br /> <br />e. <br />. <br /> <br />Initial questions/comments: <br />. Need clear sense of organization of goals/steps <br />. How does this relate to other foundations/organizations? <br />. How can this be a win/win for our organizations and us? <br />. Want to avoid re-inventing the wheel <br />. Want information sharing <br />. How can we reach entire state? <br />. Should be a broad-based organization combining a variety of groups, resources and agencies <br />Produce short, engaging programs in addition to brochures, maps etc. <br />Raise funds - broad funding base is primary <br />. Increase awareness of fresh water issues; start with kids and then move to adults <br />. Best outcome: -sustainable funding -inclusive board -concentrate on K-12 and adult education <br /> <br />1. How should a foundation be structured? Comments: <br />Choice of executive director is crucial. Needs to have big picture (political etc.), have excellent people and <br />management skills Structure should include board, advisors, volunteers, executive director and staff. Set up <br />as a nonprofit organization - may want membership or federation <br /> <br />2. What should the goals be? Cornments from 2 groups <br />a. Coordinate Colorado water education -review education materials and programs -pilot water education <br />materials -refine education materials -disseminate education materials <br />b. Coordinate decision support system for policy makers -provide scientific support/science-based <br />information <br />c. Develop a system of coordinated media relations <br />Second group: <br />a. establish solid, ongoing funding base <br />b. develop educational objectives <br />c. include as many groups/interests as possible (geographically inclusive) <br />d. determine educational goals, needs <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />3. What groups should be represented? Comments from three groups. <br />Group one: <br />