Crafting Impactful Comments: A Guide to Effective NEPA Document Feedback

Description

"Crafting Impactful Comments: A Guide to Effective NEPA Document Feedback" is a comprehensive training course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide constructive, solution-oriented feedback on NEPA documents. This course is tailored for individuals working in state and county agencies, environmental consultants, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders who engage in the NEPA process.

Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to do the following:

  • Learn to identify key areas of concern in NEPA documents

  • Master the art of writing clear, concise, and persuasive comments.

  • Become familiar with the comment submission process and explore opportunities for collaboration and networking to amplify their impact.

Content

The training covers a range of topics, including an overview of the NEPA process, types of NEPA documents and comment opportunities, strategies for analyzing and understanding NEPA documents, techniques for writing impactful comments, and navigating the comment submission process. The course also features interactive group exercises, case studies, and opportunities for networking and collaboration.

Audience

This course is designed for a wide range of professionals who engage in the NEPA process, including state and county agency employees, environmental consultants, NGO representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders interested in providing effective feedback on NEPA documents.

Process

This is an interactive workshop designed to build practical skills. This 1 or 2-day workshop consists of a carefully designed combination of the following:

  • 70% Lecture

  • 30% Discussion and exercises

Materials

Participants receive the following:

  • Workshop Resources Workbook