I have gotten involved in the work of the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution in Tucson, Arizona and, thanks to Carie Fox (Fox Mediation) and Philip Murphy (InfoHarvest Inc.) the Institute is very interested in the possibilities of adapting Compendium and Dialogue Mapping to a what they call "Comment Mapping" -- organizing and analyzing the thousands of letters that are submitted when a federal agency like the US Forest Service asks for public input on a controversial issue.  The Institute is sponsoring a  conference in May (see below) and Carie and Philip are looking for people who might be interested in coming to the workshop with them and demonstrating Compendium and Dialogue Mapping (I won't be able to go).  If you are interested in learning more please contact me or Carie (cf (at) foxmediation.com).

Thank you!
Jeff

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TECHNOLOGY IN ECR -  “SAVE THE DATE” ANNOUNCEMENT

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Technology in ECR Strategic Planning Workshop to be held May 6-8, 2009, in Tucson

 The U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution will host a Technology in Environmental Conflict Resolution (ECR) Strategic Planning Workshop in Tucson, Arizona, to bring together Web 2.0 technology policy makers, technology partners, and ECR practioners using innovative technologies to improve access to public participation and shared decision-making. The workshop will be held from the evening of May 6th through noon on May 8th at the Tucson Doubletree at Reid Park. This workshop will focus on creating a shared vision and a practical strategy for integrating new technologies into ECR efforts to further enhance public participation, collaboration, scientific modeling, and transparency to build capacity in natural resources management. 

 The Technology in ECR Strategic Planning Workshop will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and mutual learning among ECR professionals, technology practitioners, and agency representatives, with experience and appreciation for the value technology can bring to ECR processes and that ECR can bring to technology. 

 Workshop registrations will be limited to encourage engaged discussion, so please mark your calendars and let us know soon if you plan to attend. For more information and to secure an invitation to the workshop, please contact Sasha Stortz at stortz@... (520-901-8542).
 
U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution
130 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 901-8542
Email: sstortz@...