Dear Listowners and Postmasters;
Would you be so kind as to consider the attached letter for posting on
the list(s) you manage if you believe the subject appropriate for your
members? We are a non-profit organization (staffed mainly by
volunteers) seeking to increase our visibility among parties enmeshed
in environmental conflict. As you may surmise, this is a very
difficult national and international "market" to quantify, hence it is
our hope to rely on your expertise to help reach potential clients.
With advance appreciation;
Jeff Borchers ([log in to unmask])
President, Board of Directors
The Center for Resolution, Vision, and Change
803 NW 11th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330, USA
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Subject: Environmental Conflict Resolution
Author: Jeff Borchers at fsl
Date: 3/8/95 4:53 PM
Dear listmembers:
Enclosed is information regarding a new, non-profit
501(c)(3) organization whose purpose it is to resolve
environmental conflict. Although new, The Center for
Resolution, Vision, and Change (CRVC) has facilitators
with extensive experience in this area. If you know of
individuals, agencies, or other organizations who might
need our services, please forward this message to them.
For further information, please do NOT respond to me
directly nor to this list. The CRVC's e-mail address can
be found in the attached announcement.
Thanks;
Jeff Borchers
President, Board of Directors
CRVC
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The Center for Resolution, Vision, and Change
"Change, although inevitable, is not
insurmountable and must be faced
with dignity and hope"
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The Center for Resolution, Vision, and Change (CRVC) is a
non-political, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that:
----> Provides conflict resolution and land-use planning
assistance for people struggling with environmental
or natural resource controversy
----> Facilitates meaningful decision-making between diverse
interest groups
----> Assists communities towards ecological sustainability and
economic health
The CRVC helps people develop a long-range vision based on their
core values, economy, and the ecological sustainability of native
natural resources--be they forested lands, rivers, wildlife, minerals
or scenic beauty.
Our facilitation service uses a multidisciplinary approach to help
parties:
---->Uncover fundamental issues
---->Brainstorm ideas for approaching complex, economic,
social and environmental problems
---->Make tough choices and cope with often painful change
What the CRVC Does
We provide experienced facilitators trained in natural sciences,
economics, and mediation from a broad spectrum of political and
cultural backgrounds who work as a team for a holistic approach to
resolving conflicts. Two- to three-day forums have been designed to
lead participants through a decision-making process that focuses on
solving problems stemming from:
---->Competition for limited resources
---->Environmental degradation
---->Future plans for a natural resource
---->Unanticipated environmental changes
---->Opposing cultural values and uses placed upon a natural
resource
Participants in these public forums include public officials,
government agencies, citizen advocacy groups, individuals,
industrial representatives, property owners, and those others with
tangible interest in the natural resource issues being disputed.
The Benefits
---->The result is a plan to work for a sufficiency of resources, a
healthy environment, and a resolution of controversy
and conflict
---->Local economies become more stable because planning is
based on realistic economic and ecological
assessments of the resource that replenishes the
economy
---->Community cultural values are defined and articulated,
focusing awareness on those values
---->Facilitation can keep conflicts out of court
---->Environmental health is protected for future generations
---->A truly democratic process is left in place with improved
communication among groups, a plan that is
revisited over time, and a community that is clear
about its mission of cultural, economic, and
ecological sustainability
Today's Challenge is Tomorrow's Opportunity
An important aspect of our facilitation work is a sensitivity to the
unique human issues inherent in planning for change. Our purpose
is to promote a responsible and harmonious approach to change by
providing a safe, constructive venue for airing differences,
exploring ideas, and communicating needs. Let us provide the
objective focus for your community's need to grow and adapt in a
positive way.
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If you would like to learn more about our services, contact:
Margaret Puckette, Director
The Center for Resolution, Vision, and Change
803 NW 11th Street
Corvallis, OR 97330
USA
(503) 753-8306
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Our office will provide information regarding fees, and describe the
preparation needed to invite and prepare participants for a
productive experience.
In addition to facilitation services, we provide training in techniques
of facilitation and mediation for individuals wanting to develop
these skills within their workplace or community. We also publish
a quarterly newsletter containing information about our work and
articles discussing economic-environmental conflict resolution.
CRVC is a membership-supported organization and gratefully accepts
contributions of services and funding towards our work. Annual
membership dues are $20 (student), $35 (individual) and $50
(institution).
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