Participation

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.

Funding and Public Participation Calendar

Funding and Public Participation Calendar

California Air Resources Board

View upcoming California Climate Investments funding timelines, public participation opportunities such as workshops, public comment periods, listening sessions, and more.

Public Participation Opportunities

Public Participation Opportunities

California Air Resources Board

Current opportunities to participate in identifying areas for improvement of existing materials and ideas for tools and resources to help achieve the objectives and principles of California Climate Investments.

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.