Lois Schwennesen

Lois Schwennesen

Lois Schwennesen

Email Address Lois@LSAResults.com

Website http://www.LSAResults.com

Position or Title Owner

Professional Biography I have a twenty year track record of developing successful collaborative plans and problem - solving processes and mediating complex disputes related to natural resources management. I recently completed a very contentious, scientifically complex hydropower relicensing negotiation involving four power projects.  All twenty six disparate interest groups that worked with me signed the settlement agreement, including two utilities, the Yakama Nation, Cowlitz Tribe, many state, Federal and local agencies, as well as environmental and community groups.The common denominators of my career are:  success in finding the balance between economic and environmental interests; familiarity with applicable regulations and processes; an activist use of my neutrality, energy and skill to craft the best possible collective outcome; a reliance on science teamed with a clarity about what science cannot do; and an engaged leadership style that stresses a fair and open process.  I push forward and take risks with ideas, coaching, and trial balloons to assist disparate groups to work productively and produce good results.     Past work as a public agency director with a staff of 780 gave me a hands on understanding of organizational behavior, strategic management skills, and a belief in public/private collaboration. My government experience helps me to be effective in dealing with political and bureaucratic situations and contributes to my ability to obtain lasting agreements

Address Line 1 16254 West Side Hwy

City Vashon Island

State Washington

Zip 98070

Phone 206-408-7129

Fax 206-463-5670

Small Business Yes

GSA Schedule Provider No

Federal Employee No

Native Dispute Resolution Network Yes

Total Cases Last 10 Years 15


ECR Services Provided

ServiceCaseYear
Public Engagement/Public InputUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Process DesignWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Strategic Planning for Collaboration or Conflict Resolution EffortWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Policy DialoguesWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Joint Fact Finding/Neutral EvaluationTulalip Tribal Treaty Rights - SNOPUD Mediation2009
Facilitation of Collaboration or Conflict Resolution EffortN. Umpqua Settlement Parties' Implementation Committee (RCC)2004
Mediation/Assisted NegotiationLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
Conflict/Situation AssessmentJuneau Flightseeing Noise Mediation2000

Case Experience by Subject Matter

ServiceCaseYear
Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiu2019ian IssuesUSDA Forest Service Sacred Sites Tribal Consultation2011
Ecosystem ManagementUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Public lands issues Including use and AccessUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Climate ChangeUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Forest and Timber IssuesWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Wetlands and/or EstuariesSnohomish PUD Hydroelectric Power Project u00a0Relicensing Mediation2009
Allocation of Liability for DamagesTulalip Tribal Treaty Rights - SNOPUD Mediation2009
Water Management, Allocation, RightsLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
Endangered Species and/or Critical HabitatLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
Wildlife IssuesLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
FisheriesN. Umpqua Hydroelecric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2001
Coastal Zone and/or Marine Management IssuesN. Umpqua Hydroelecric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2001

Type of Public Decision

ApplicationCaseYear
Compliance and enforcement actionOrganic Products Labor-Management Mediation2012
RulemakingUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Policy developmentWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
PlanningBlue Mountain Forest Plan2005
Implementation/monitoring agreementsN. Umpqua Settlement Parties' Implementation Committee (RCC)2004
License and permit issuanceLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004

Case Size

SizeCaseYear
Cases involving more than 60 participantsUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Cases involving more than 3 but less than 15 participantsWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Cases involving u00a03 or fewer participantsTulalip Tribal Treaty Rights - SNOPUD Mediation2009
Cases involving 15 to 60 participantsLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004

Case Jurisdiction/Scale

JurisdictionCaseYear
Tribal governmentUSDA Forest Service Sacred Sites Tribal Consultation2011
National or regionally significant casesUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Large landscape scaleUSDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
StateWashington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
IntergovernmentalN. Umpqua Settlement Parties' Implementation Committee (RCC)2004
Multi-jurisdictionalLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
InteragencyLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
Local/communityJuneau Flightseeing Noise Mediation2000
InternationalAgricultural Services Transition Planning, Zaire1996

Process Support Services

Meeting Support
Support ServiceCaseYear
Experience in a team of multiple ECR ProfessionalsUSDA Forest Service Sacred Sites Tribal Consultation2011
Logistical and administrative support (organizing logistics for meetings, notetaking, etc.)USDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Engagement of technical experts/third party science advisorsLewis River Hydroelectric Power Projects Relicensing Mediation2004
Collaborative Technologies
Collaborative TechnologyCaseYear
Engagement/Communication Tools (e.g., polling tools, social media, collaborative document production, video conferencing, webinars, ideation tools)USDA Forest Service Sacred Sites Tribal Consultation2011
Mobile Tools (messaging, mobile apps, etc.)USDA Forest Service Land Management Planning Rule - Public Roundtables2010
Project Websites (static, interactive, portals, etc.)Washington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Implementation Tools (e.g., content management tools, project management tools)Washington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009
Decision Analysis/Decision Support/Modeling (e.g., spatial analysis, multi-criteria discussion support, scenario planning, charettes)Washington Forest Practices Board Northern Spotted Owl Policy Group2009

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