A collaborative, community-driven engagement process has culminated in the creation of a public access and use concept design plan that reflects the values and needs of Chumash community members and the broader Santa Barbara public. This effort is part of the larger restoration of the Ellwood Marine Terminal (EMT) site for public use, led by […]
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Jan
Jan
From November 2022 – July 2024, Strategic Earth supported the Tribal Council and Administrative Staff of the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria in developing a strategic plan for the Tribe’s new Tribal Harbor District, which they have owned and operated since 2001. In May 2024, Trinidad Rancheria completed the fee-to-trust process, formally […]
The Work
Project Wrap Up: Facilitation Design and Support for the Climate Resilient Fishery Management Workshop hosted by TNC Oregon
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Dec
Dec
At Strategic Earth, we recently wrapped up a project supporting The Nature Conservancy in their efforts to advance the Pacific Fisheries Management Council Initiative 4. This effort focused on designing a comprehensive facilitation plan for a two-day in-person workshop that invited scientists, managers, and stakeholders to discuss how to incorporate climate and ecosystem information […]
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Jan
Jan
The start of a New Year marks an important time to consider where our team will place our attention and focus for the next twelve months. We steer clear from “resolutions”, which tend to wind up as pie crust promises – easily made, easily broken (thank you, Mary Poppins). While our intentions shift and evolve […]
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Dec
Dec
Strategic Earth is thrilled to partner with Purchin Consulting and offer our clients and colleagues an opportunity to develop skills in positive communication and navigating difficult conversations. In November 2015, we launched the first lunchtime, brown bag webinar, “The Role of Apology Within Conflict Resolution”. Over the course of a hour, we explored common obstacles […]
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Jun
Jun
“Fishing teaches patience at the end of a rod and reel.” -Unknown On a sunny June day, Anthony and I were both hanging off the bow of the Betty-O – he was trying to catch his first fish, and I was offering words of encouragement so he would in fact catch his first fish. As […]