Resources
Referral Services
For a referral, contact Joan Calcagno, Senior Program Manager, 520-901-8552 or
calcagno@ecr.gov.
If you're currently looking for an environmental conflict resolution (ECR) practitioner, the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict
Resolution can help you craft the selection process and minimize costs associated with finding a suitable neutral. When there is a
federal interest involved, we can even provide referral services. We maintain two specialized directories of independent neutrals,
which we rely on when subcontracting and making referrals.
Network members include American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and other practitioners who work with Native peoples. These
practitioners have experience with environmental, natural and cultural resources, and public/trust lands issues. All have background in
resolving disputes involving Native people or communities. Network members are accessible through our Referral Services.
Hundreds of ECR practitioners located across the nation have joined the roster. Each has worked more than 200 hours as a third party neutral
on environmental or land use cases. Many have specialized education and advanced degrees (law, conflict resolution, etc.). All are
distinguished professionals with expertise in mediation, facilitation or consensus building. The roster is available through our Referral
Services, and also to anyone looking for ECR professionals online.
For a referral or tips on using the online roster search system, contact Joan Calcagno, Referral Services, 520-901-8552 or
calcagno@ecr.gov. Additional sources for locating neutrals are available from
Web links.
Federal ECR Policy and Resources
Recently a federal policy memorandum on environmental conflict resolution (ECR) was issued, directing agencies to
increase the effective use of ECR and their institutional capacity for collaborative problem solving. Learn more about this important
development and how it is being implemented.
Support for using ECR
Perhaps you've seen for yourself the innovative problem solving that skillful mediators and facilitators can spark. You're convinced. Now you
need to inform and persuade others. When seeking approval for bringing in a skilled neutral, it often helps to communicate the
value and effectiveness of ECR
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