Communication about environmental issues involves a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations and the ability to present complex, technical and controversial issues to a variety of audiences. Katz & Associates has the ability to effectively translate highly technical information into forms that are understandable to the layperson. We take a comprehensive and proactive approach to each project, integrating technical and public outreach issues right from the start. We have worked with local, state, federal and international agencies and stakeholders to support environmental projects that meet and exceed required levels of outreach. |  |
Environmental Communication and Outreach Many government agencies face myriad challenges in communicating with stakeholders and the public about the complexities and successes of managing environmental issues and developing and maintaining environmental protection programs. Often this leads to a community that is unaware of an agency’s efforts to minimize environmental problems or its successful stewardship programs. Proactive, consistent and timely communication and outreach to the public about environmental issues is essential to build trust and credibility, promote partnership building and highlight accomplishments. The Katz & Associates team is skilled in developing communication strategies, setting clear goals and objectives, developing key messages, and implementing appropriate communication and outreach techniques. |
  Environmental Planning and Review Communication about environmental projects and impacts requires strategic planning and the ability to present clear, technically accurate and timely information to a variety of audiences. We take a comprehensive and proactive approach to each project, integrating technical and public outreach issues right from the start. A particular focus of our firm is public outreach for environmental planning and review projects, including public participation in National Environmental Policy Act, California Environmental Quality Act and Washington State Environmental Policy Act processes. Our team has extensive experience designing and implementing public outreach and involvement programs and working with diverse stakeholders for projects in the continental United States and in Alaska, Hawaii and Guam. |
 | Risk Communication Katz & Associates uses risk communication techniques to communicate with community members and stakeholder groups in the right way at the right time to achieve timely and lasting results. We provide training to scientists, experts and managers in general risk communication skills, as well as tailored coaching for specific projects. We also design outreach materials that provide accurate and clear information for community members and stakeholders to better understand the issues of concern and their role in responding to them. When the issues and decision-making process are shared openly with community members, they can understand how experts arrived at their conclusions, trust that decisions are being made with their welfare in mind and participate constructively in any risk management responses that are implemented. |
Natural Resources Protection, Recovery & Restoration The Katz & Associates team has experience in developing and implementing comprehensive communication programs to promote and maintain effective and consistent communication with stakeholders regarding the ecological and economic benefits of environmental protection, restoration and recovery projects. We are skilled in engaging and involving communities, agencies, Tribes and other stakeholders in restoration efforts and addressing diverse values and concerns. |  |
  Environmental Cleanup Katz & Associates knows how to communicate about environmental risks and the cleanup of hazardous materials to affected community members, regulators, elected officials and the media in an accurate and non-alarming fashion. Our knowledge of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act has been key to tailoring comprehensive communication plans for targeted outreach and involvement with impacted and affected community members. |