A community partner is anyone that is part of the boating, marine, environmental, waste management, or recycling community that is interested in promoting the program.
Community partners include: cities and counties, the DNR, watershed districts, river and lake associations, water advocacy groups, trade organizations, and the general public.
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Community partners support the program by assisting WRR with outreach, education, and awareness-building efforts. Their involvement includes sharing public education materials, promoting collection site locations, and helping communicate best practices for removing and preparing boat wrap for recycling.
Community partners may also collaborate with WRR through events, media sharing, and targeted outreach to encourage participation and early adoption of recycling behaviors. This includes check-ins, focus groups, or feedback opportunities to help assess public awareness, identify barriers to participation, evaluate the effectiveness of outreach materials, and highlight underserved areas.
Community partners act as key amplifiers of the program’s message by extending its reach into local communities and trusted networks. Their collaboration helps strengthen public engagement, improve access to information, and reinforce consistent participation across Minnesota.
