Key Questions When Starting a Local Conservation Partnership

If you want to start a local conservation partnership, these questions may help crystallize your thinking on what may be involved. The answers to these questions can be turned into a written document to help guide participants within the group. If appropriate, you may want to develop a set of by-laws or guiding documents. For examples of these types of documents contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , PLJV Conservation Delivery Leader, at 505-243-0737.

Program Mission

What is the purpose of establishing a local conservation partnership?
What are the current habitat needs in the area? Potential future needs?
What conservation goals should the group to work towards?

Program Organization

Who comprises the partnership and how do they communicate?
What organizations should be part of the program? Are landowners/producers to be included?
What should be required of participants?
How should participants interact?
How often should participants meet?
What is the connection to the Playa Lakes Joint Venture (PLJV)?

Program Processes

How does the partnership operate?
How should the program be structured legally?
What roles are required in the program?
Which participants can fulfill those roles?
How can the program’s continuous improvement be ensured?
How does the partnership communicate with the PLJV?

Program Strategy

Where and how does the partnership do conservation?
On which species and habitats should the program focus?
What tools should the program employ?
What funding is required and from what potential sources?
How should potential conservation sites be prioritized?
How should conservation applicants be recruited?
How should conservation applications be developed?
How should conservation applications be evaluated for funding?
How might the program vary over time?
How should conservation results be monitored and reported?
How should the program’s success be measured?