ACAP Approach
ACAP Approach
The ACAP approach differs from that traditionally used to deliver government programs, and moves one step beyond the existing techniques for public consultation and involvement.
Community committees of ‘stakeholders’ have been formed to develop a consensus on a plan for the environmental future of their communities.
A key principle of ACAP is that by providing educational opportunities and building awareness, the stake-holders will develop a commitment to environmental stewardship and responsibility within their community.
Most ACAP sites began with a focus on water quality and related issues.
However, due to the diverse interests complex nature of environmental issues, most sites realized the need to simultaneously address air, terrestrial, water, and wildlife related issues. Many of the issues to be addressed involve not only all components of the natural environment, but also interconnect environmental, economic, and social factors.