Workshop: Water Conflict Management and Transformation

Jun 14, 2015 - Jun 19, 2015 | Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
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How can we move debates about water resource issues beyond entrenched positions? What are some less confrontational approaches that bring conflicting interests and institutions together to craft workable solutions that build community rather than disrupt it? The complexity of 21st century water demands calls for new strategies that foster long-term stewardship between people, their communities and the environment. This course offers an opportunity for water resource professionals and graduate students to learn about current and leading edge ways to work effectively in contentious water situations. It explores conflict tolerance, prevention, management and transformation through collaborative structures as well as models of negotiation and dialogue. This class emphasizes experiential learning and offers a place to practice new skills that are applicable in a variety of real-life situations. For more information, view event homepage, or watch the video here.