What People are Saying about The Community-Based Partnership Course

"This class instilled hopefulness to move beyond existing conflicts; better communication regarding public land planning and management." -- Leta Collord, People for the USA, Elko, NV

	"It's [Community-Based Partnerships] the only life ring in this nasty sea we are floating in today." -- Bill Civish, Field Office Manager, Safford, AZ

"The partnership course benefits everyone, it gives a new perspective. Nothing here was a waste of time" -- Laurie Schmidt, Gravelly Citizens' Group, Cameron, MT

	"It was great to see such a diverse group of people and interests come together and communicate, with a common goal of healthy community and environment." -- Larry Raley, Recreational Program Manager, Gila National Forest

"We're still getting benefits 18 months after the course was here." -- Gene Kolkman, BLM District Manager, Ely, NV

	"The whole series gave people the willingness to do something different." -- Lee Otteni, BLM Field Manager, Farmington, New Mexico

"The value of information to come out of this class has no end to communication possibilities. For only by keeping the door of communications open may we keep moving ahead towards a balance of industry and the environment, as well as people's rights." -- Martin Trout, People for the West Chapter President, Ely, NV

	"In short, we can either actively participate in the growing number of community coalitions or we can be blinded by their dust.... I urge the NTC to strengthen this course and spread its presentation.... I think it is the best, most timely, and most farsighted training that I have seen." -- Jack Williams, Aquatic Ecologist and former BLM Science Advisor

"... was impressed and ... received important tools, contacts and ideas for our consensus-building efforts." -- Mike Fisher, Refuge Manager, Gray's Lake NWR, ID

	What People are Saying about The Community-Based Partnerships and Ecosystems: Ensuring a Healthy Environment
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