What is a facilitator and why is one crucial to a projects success?
A. A facilitator helps groups with diverse interests reach consensus on a plan of action. Since most conservation projects cross several jurisdictions and involve numerous groups, they tend to be complex and need a good facilitator, especially as a project is just getting started. RTCA staff are trained in facilitation, along with other technical aspects of conservation. RTCA staff play the role of facilitator insuring that as many people from different parts of the community — citizen and business groups, local and state government agencies, etc. — are involved as possible in helping reach consensus on a plan of action.
