Community Relations with DIMEC Notables
- DIMEC
- Aug 26
- 2 min read
In the U.S. resource development and environmental management sector, building strong relationships with Tribal communities is essential for compliance and trust—starting with tools like DIMEC's stakeholder relationship management software. The "Notables" module is a powerful tool designed to track and manage interests and concerns raised by Tribal communities. Notables refer to anything worth noting from an interaction, such as key points, issues, or opportunities discussed during consultations. This functionality ensures proponents maintain a comprehensive record, fostering transparency and accountability under frameworks like the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Tribal consultation requirements.
Understanding Notables in Community Relations
Notables are central to effective Community Relations, capturing interests and concerns from Tribal communities and linking each to specific interactions—whether from meetings, emails, or field visits. DIMEC’s unique strength lies in associating the same notable with multiple interactions, creating a clear historical timeline of how a proponent addresses a concern. For example, if a Tribal community raises a water quality issue, DIMEC tracks every related discussion and resolution, simplifying compliance demonstrations.
Themes and Sub-Themes for Enhanced Tracking
DIMEC's Notables module includes customizable themes and sub-themes, critical for tracking interests and concerns in categories for environmental reporting in the U.S. These align with federal and state requirements, with themes like "Environmental Impacts" and sub-themes like "Water Resources" or "Traditional Land Use" supporting detailed regulatory submissions. Multiple sub-themes can link to one notable, offering nuanced insights.
DIMEC also allows tracking mitigation strategies for each theme and sub-theme, documenting actions, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring outcomes to ensure commitments are met.
The Importance of a Robust Tracking Tool
A good tracking tool is indispensable in today’s regulatory landscape, where poor record-keeping risks delays or legal issues. DIMEC’s notables streamline this, enhancing trust. Notably, users can plot each notable on a GIS map with photo attachments, aiding spatial impact discussions. Explore DIMEC's solutions at https://www.dimecinc.com/modules to elevate Tribal consultation in the U.S.
