Local Leadership Outcome:Factors Influencing Progress

Several factors could impact our ability to increase the knowledge and capacity of local officials on issues related to water resources. These factors have directly informed the management actions our partners will take to achieve the Local Leadership Outcome.

Competing Interests

  • Local officials face a wide array of important and urgent issues that are constantly vying for their attention and local government resources.

Limited Scientific and Technical Capacity

  • Many local officials do not have scientific or technical training or access to a knowledgeable person with technical capacity.

Routine Turnover

  • There is a constant stream of newly elected and appointed officials.

Regional Needs

  • The complexity of the watershed and variety of jurisdictions create distinct regional needs.