Civic Engagement Foundations
Civic engagement involves working to make a difference in the civic life of one's community and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference.
Civic engagement 101
University of Minnesota Extension
Link to University of Minnesota webpage
This website from the University of Minnesota Extension gives an overview of leadership and civic engagement.
Engaging Local Leaders
Link to University of Minnesota case study webpage
This case study examines questions related to charismatic leadership, followership, and the development of connections, or social capital, in communities.
Environmental engagement materials
Arkansas Watershed Steward handbook
Link to PDF handbook from University of Arkansas
This water resource training curriculum from University of Arkansas that includes helping section on forming and sustaining community watershed organizations and partnerships.
Ways to Build Social Capital to Help Watershed Management Projects Succeed
Link to webpage from The Confluence for Watershed Leaders
This online article discusses five things any watershed leader can do to accrue social capital to support their watershed project.
Reaching diverse audiences
Expanding Your Reach: Engagement With Diverse Audiences
Link to North Carolina State University webpage
Resources to help nurture relationships with and expand the scope of your outreach to diverse communities.
Guiding Principles for Tribal-University Research Collaboration
Link to Kawe Gidaa-naanaagadawendaamin Manoomin webpage
Key principles for transforming relationships and research within collaborative tribal-university partnerships.