Outreach and Engagement

Spectrum of Public Involvement

Spectrum of Public Involvement

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This document illustrates EPA’s spectrum of public involvement, which is characterized by five different “outcomes” that result from public involvement in agency decisions. It parallels the IAP2 Spectrum, but is tailored to the specific needs of a regulatory agency.

Public Participation Guide: Selecting the Right Level of Public Participation

Public Participation Guide: Selecting the Right Level of Public Participation

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

This guide provides tools for public participation and public outreach in environmental decision-making. It will help you identify some of the best practices for planning, skills and behaviors that government agencies can use to design and implement a meaningful public participation program.

Transformative Climate Communities Program Criteria for Determining Community Engagement

Transformative Climate Communities Program Criteria for Determining Community Engagement

California Climate Investments

Excerpts from the Transformative Climate Communities Program Guidelines that establish minimum requirements for a Community Engagement Plan to ensure applicants involve residents from the project area and key stakeholders in all phases of TCC proposal development and implementation.

Best Practices for Community Engagement and Building Successful Projects

Best Practices for Community Engagement and Building Successful Projects

California Air Resources Board

Recommendations and lesson learned for incorporating community leadership into many different stages of a program or project.

IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation

IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation

International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)

IAP2's Spectrum of Public Participation was designed to assist with the selection of the level of participation that defines the public's role in any public participation process.

Engaging Communities for Health Equity and Environmental Justice: Guide for Public Agencies and Toolkit

Engaging Communities for Health Equity and Environmental Justice: Guide for Public Agencies and Toolkit

California Department of Public Health

Designed to support effectively implementing the strategies in the Engaging Communities for Health Equity and Environmental Justice: A Guide for Public Agencies.