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The Coastal Training Program uses social science research to facilitate the translation of science to communities dealing with complex land use and water quality protection issues. The need for social science research is linked to the conflict frequently associated with balancing multiple perspectives about the connections between land use and clean water. Understanding the cultural roots of conflict can be the first step to overcoming barriers to progress on environmental issues.

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Six more weeks

March 5, 2010 By Scott Richardson Filed under Article Tags: website

In late January I asked our facebook fans "Will the groundhog see its shadow?"

February second has always been a favorite of mine, but this year my query was dually inquisitive. Yes, I wondered if this wimpy winter would get serious before being over, but I also wanted to know if the new wellsreserve.org would be on display by then. Or if it would remain under ground for another six weeks.

2/2 — Clear and bright. Website work continues.

Now, well short of March 16, we've stirred from hibernation. Yes, 11 more days would make it more perfect, but we'll ease into the site, work out the kinks, start to really stretch, then poke our nose above ground, reintroducing ourselves to the wonders around us.

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