Module 8 Flashcards
Ways to involve the public in environmental projects
1) public meetings
2) presentations to community
3) exhibits/displays
4) depots/brochures/fliers/newsletters
5) surveys/interviews/questionnaires
6) work shops
Why are public meetings good for involving public in environmental projects
- It disseminates informations
- pm can get feedback
- help avoid negative rumours circulating about the project
When type of communication are presentations about projects
Mostly one way communication
What is the benefit of involving the public using reports/brochures/fliers/newsletters
Disseminates to a wider audience
What is the purpose and a downside of surveys/interviews/questionnaires
Purpose- to gain information about the project.
Downside- some members of public will be unwilling to participate (degree of contact with public is low
Explain benefits and downsides of workshops as a way to involve the public
Benefits
- pms and public can work together to understand issues with project
- high degree of 2-way communication
- provides a method to deal with specific complex issues
Downsides
-due to resource constraints it is difficult to contact large numbers of people
How do you achieve the greatest benefit in environmental projects
By using measures that actively engage the public in solutions.
- public is more likely to accept and promote solutions if they were involved
Name the env regulators in AB
1) Alberta environment
2) Alberta sustainable resource development
3) Alberta energy and utilities board
What is Alberta environment responsible for?
- Protection of Alberta’s air, land and water
- Epea
- water act
Epea
Env protection and enhancement act
What is Alberta sustainable resource development responsible for?
- env protection
- management of forests
- management of wildlife
- “ provincial fisheries
- “ of use of public land
What is the EUB responsible for?
- regulations governing energy facilities in ab
- > including inspections and many approvals
EUB
Alberta Energy and utilities board
Can an env component fall under more then one level of gov at once
Yes
Why do env pm need to be aware of the public’s interest in env projects?
Public may hold significant powers to alter env project through legal action or pressure on gov regulators or politicians
Explain the statement “regulatory agencies play an improvement but difficult role in the protection of the env”
- responsible for protection of env on behalf of public
- must support the right of businesses to create profits
^^^ these are not always compatible
Why does an env project manager need to understand the regulations and legislation that govern env projects
Failure to understand these rules could result in delays, costly fines and penalties
Why do env pms need to understand the potential jurisdictional overlap between different levels of gov
Could result in unexpected legal action that could impact the projects deliverables, schedule and budget
