The workshops gave me a solid understanding of the watershed as a whole ecosystem. The workshops also provided creative thinking opportunities to consider potential water conservation collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders. The main benefit for me as a fire marshal was the several conversations between and with water agencies and land use planners regarding our individual and collective interests in water, water use, water conservation, water distribution, and responsible management of the Santa Ana Watershed.

The workshop helped to elevate my awareness of the value of partnership and collaboration with others in my area working with water and other issues.

These workshops provide valuable, usable information and the opportunity to discover useful knowledge from others.

The workshop series raised my level of awareness and understanding as it relates to the significance of the watershed, and the complexity/ urgency of communicating with agencies and municipalities!

As a technical employee, I believe that this workshop helped me to realize the importance of communication and networking with both the public and other agencies to further environmental compliance actions within our Watershed. The breakout exercises helped me to “flex my social muscles” and the ability to work with others in my field for a greater benefit. I look forward to attending more workshops in the Watershed Ambassador Program series to build on this experience.

These workshops provide good basic knowledge as well as a new perspective on working with regional partners.