To begin with we need to IDENTIFY our needs and pick the ISSUES needing addressing. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of your situation and resources. Then focus on the  Targets to express our concerns too, at all levels. We are revealing in this chapter  THE HOW TO"S of On Your Own/DIY  grassroots, community Organizing and Educating, the importance of engaging all possible stakeholders, winning support and momentum to influence government/agencies and/or other influential sectors. How to be responsive to volunteers, supporters, and to affect change.  What are the tactics and strategies that are efficient and productive? How to solicit powerful, convincing experts (scientists, engineers, educators, etc) to advocate for your issues(s). How to stress the Problem Solving nature of your positions. Building your advocacy team: Schools, business groups, service clubs, agencies, the general and environmental public, MEDIA Partners for outreach, religious leaders, and more!.

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How to deal smartly with Environmental vs the Economy, vs ANY "PushBacks" and obstacles you encounter. How to mount petition drives, campaigns that succeed, and how to follow up for action, Spark the Reaction, and obtain the results via coalition growth, pressures, and compromises that work, and last-- and most importantly achieve your goals.