1.Please tell us how you engaged with local government by checking the relevant boxes below. Check all that apply.

I cultivated a new relationship with one or more local government officials.

I participated in "long-term" land use planning and/or water resource protection effort.

I learned more about how local government operates in my watershed.

I attended a local government meeting, hearing, or similar event.

I invited a local government official to event my organization hosted.

I served as municipal official.

I applied/ran for a municipal board, commission, or office.

I commented on a proposed rule, regulation, draft plan, etc.

None of the above.

Other (please specify)

2.Please tell us about some of the challenges you've faced or obstacles you've experienced during your efforts to engage with local government by checking the relevant boxes below. Check all that apply.

My challenge was related to interacting with one or more local government officials.

My challenge or obstacle was related to the complex nature of the issue I wanted to engage in.

My challenge or obstacle was addressed or considered during the training, but the proposed solutions didn't apply to my situation.

I'm not sure if my challenge or obstacle was addressed in the training, but some additional support would be welcome.

My challenge or obstacle was directly related to the impacts of the ongoing COVID situation.

I am willing to participate in a "crowd-sourced problem solving activity" to consider some ways to overcome these challenges or obstacles (it's kind of fun, I promise!).

None of the above.

Other (please specify)

3.I want to share and discuss my local government engagement experience/challenge to facilitate additional learning and capacity building for myself and my peers.

I am willing to share these with the group during the debrief/follow up conversation

I'd prefer to share these privately with POWR staff

I prefer not to share my experience.

Other (please specify)

4.If you are willing to share your experiences, please provide your name, organization you represent, and email so we can follow up with you prior to the debrief/follow up conversation.

Name

Company

Email Address