CWRP National-State Chapters Meeting  

Hosted byHunton & Williams, LLP

1900 K Street, NWWashington, DC

 Building on Success for a Strong Future

 February 26, 2008

Role of State Chapters

Host state kick-off and recognition events Provide funds or services to support wetlands and other

aquatic habitat restoration projects, education or research All corporate partners are eligible to serve on their state

CWRP advisory boards May nominate projects Assist in recruitment in state Involve company facilities Promote program – webpage, etc. Serve as 2nd VPs to CAF Maintain fiscal records and report quarterly to CWRP MS Interface with RITs May oversee project implementation

Corporate Responsibility Lead, Follow, or Get of the Way?

Why do corporations participate? altruism outreach corporate policy agency relationships role as a corporate citizen mutual project specific interests

Roles Plan, Coordinate, Manage Design, Build, Operate Donate: In Kind vs. Money Marketing and Sales

Responsibilities Actively Participate Cheerlead Communicate Business Ethics

Coastal America Assistance to CWRP Growth & Development

National CWRP:

Collaborating with CWRP National Committee on recruitment efforts, public recognition events, and other CWRP

activities

Collaborating with federal Regional Implementation Teams

Collaborative efforts with CELC network and IRT infrastructure

State CWRP Chapters:

Reinvigorating state CWRP chapters

Expanding CWRP: Building a Maryland CWRP chapter

Expanding collaboration with CELCs and other educational

institutions

Role of The RIT

Advisory

Non-Voting Ex Officio

Brings Federal funded projects to the table

Reviews all projects for compliance

What works....

Financial SustainabilityIssues for State Chapters to Consider

Variations in Financial Strength

Correlation to Revenue Generation Process?

Consider: Tiered dues Invoice & collection

process

ENSR 2005 state duesMA $2500TX $5000NJ in kind servicesME $2500

ENSR 2006 state duesMA $2500TX no recordNJ in kind servicesME no record

Project & Program Identification, Selection, Implementation & Monitoring

CWRP vs. Agency/NGO Role In Project ID

Project Selection Timing & Implementation

Project Tracking During & After

Project Lifespan

Understanding and Developing Products

Product CategoriesRestoration & Protection Projects

Wetlands, Dam Removal, Fish Passage, Debris Removal

Education & OutreachField Trips, Oceans Hall, Kiosks, Art Contest, Student

SummitCombination of Above

Marine Debris InitiativeInterpretive Signage w/Wetlands Restoration

Partnering with Educational Institutions

The Coastal America Education and Outreach

Program TodayTranslating National Initiatives into Local

OpportunitiesEngaging CELC Partners in Existing CWRP

Projects

Key Growth & Sustainability Issues

Strengthen The Base

Improve Internal Communications

Tell Our Story

Transition To New Administration

Grow The Program

Organizing for a Successful Recruitment Event

Meeting SponsorGoal is to recruit Companies That

Provide Financial SupportProvide In-kind Services

National CWRP Give Guidance, Advice & AttendEvening Event (4PM-7PM) W/Good FoodSpeakers

National CWRP ChairpersonState Lead Corporation CEOCoastal America RepresentativeExamples of Successful Projects ( Other State CWRP Members)Key Note SpeakerTestimonials From Other State CWRP Members

Good PR To Get the Word OutLarge Mailing ListFace-to Face Invites

Sign-up Sheet Immediate Follow-up

The Way Forward In 2008

Strengthen The Base

Improve Internal Communications

Tell Our Story

Transition To New Administration

Grow The Program