USA: Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 163 Document Number: C27090
Notes:
M005. 16 pages., Produced by the National Association of Conservation Districts, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Association of State Conservation Agencies.
17 pages., Online via UI e-subscription, Author described a process which led to consensus on a new environmental law mediated by legislators and the governor. Identified key elements in the process: (1) the issue must be ripe for action; the parties must feel something may happen imminently without their input. (2) the issue must be complex, not likely to be addressed satisfactorily without cooperative problem solving. (3) the parties must be patient and committed to spending whatever time it takes to reach an agreement.
20 pages., Online via UI e-subscription, Case report about mediating complex environmental disputes and using the technique of joint fact-finding as a cornerstone of our model of practice. In this article, we present and reflect on this body of experience, with the goal of better informing both our colleagues in the field and other potential users of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) about the elements and preconditions of successful use of joint fact-finding. We also aim to contribute actively to current initiatives on best practices. Article described shortcomings of the adversarial science model.
