What is the relationship to DO #75A: Civic Engagement and Public Participation?
While NEPA outlines legal requirements for public involvement, DO-75A describes civic engagement and public participation as a continuous, dynamic conversation with the public that helps ensure the relevance of NPS resources and programs to people, as well as ensure NPS responsiveness to diverse public viewpoints, values, and concerns. Human dimensions inquiry can assist managers in understanding these diverse viewpoints and can provide guidance for engaging stakeholders in dialogue. Informal, qualitative approaches to inquiry also may develop relationships and trust, building a foundation for productive future dialogue about specific management concerns.
