Building Local Support: Effective Grassroots Strategies
Water power projects -- whether conventional hydro, marine energy, or pumped storage -- are more likely to succeed when local communities understand—and advocate for—their value. This session will help attendees learn how to engage communities early and effectively, highlighting how proactive, trust-based engagement can lead to more balanced outcomes and stronger project support over the long term.
Through case studies from project owners and other stakeholders, speakers will share practical approaches for identifying and working with natural community allies.
Gain insight into:
-- proven messaging strategies
-- coalition-building techniques
-- ways to integrate community engagement into relicensing and Community Benefits planning
Session attendees will leave with ideas they can apply to their own projects to build durable community relationships and navigate relicensing with greater confidence.
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