Public Trust Practice in Action

Putting Public Trust Practice into Action

Putting Public Trust Practice into action consists of four steps:

See below for more details on each of the Public Trust Practice Elements.

Webinar #1 Introduction to Wildlife Governance Principles: A Tool for Better Conservation

This webinar provides background on the concepts of public trust thinking and good governance captured by the Wildlife Governance Principles. It covers:

  • Public Trust Basics
  • Challenges & Opportunities
  • Public Trust Thinking & Good Governance
  • Wildlife Governance Principles

Click here to view the slide set from Webinar #1.

Webinar #2 Assessing Agency Alignment to Wildlife Governance Principles

This webinar describes the development of a useful tool to help natural resource professionals conduct a self-assessment of how well their agency’s traits and practices align with the Wildlife Governance Principles. It covers:

  • Public Trust Practice Training
  • Agency Self-Assessment Tool
  • Expectations for State-level Implementation

Click here to view the slide set from Webinar #2.

#3 Training on How to Conduct an Agency Self-Assessment and Workshop in Your State

This training covers:

  • Assessment of Agency Readiness to Improve Public Trust Practices
  • Interpretation of Agency Self-Assessment Results
  • Identification of High-Priority Practices and Needed Actions
  • Obtaining Commitments to Action

Previous trainings:

  • May 22-24, 2017 in Estes Park, CO
  • August 28-30, 2017 in Potosi, MO

#4 Conduct an Agency Self-Assessment and Workshop in your State

Upon completion of the previous three steps, participants will have the knowledge and skills to conduct a Self-Assessment Workshop in their State.

Support for your state-level workshop includes:

  • The Agency Assessment Tool Implementation and Reporting
  • Personalized Coaching from our Project Staff
  • Fellow Participants from the Public Trust Practice Trainings