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Water boards outline practical tools for difficult decision making at coordinating committee
Summary
State and regional water board officials at the Water Quality Coordinating Committee reviewed approaches to handle contentious, high‑stakes decisions, emphasizing preparedness, public engagement, and procedural tools such as advance workshops, motions, and timing strategies.
Members of the State Water Resources Control Board and regional boards discussed tools and approaches to help elected members and staff reach and explain decisions that are likely to be contentious.
The discussion at the Water Quality Coordinating Committee emphasized preparation and public engagement as foundations for better outcomes. Michael Laufer, who led a session on the subject, said ‘‘preparedness … will help you work through a difficult decision’’ and urged board members to ask questions in advance so staff…
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