My name is Dr. Kerry Grimm, and I am a researcher affiliated with Northern Arizona University. I am contacting you to see if you would be interested in participating in a survey. I am investigating ways that science is connected to decision-making in land management. Specifically, this project investigates interactions and work conducted among scientists, managers, and practitioners; creation, dissemination, and use of science in land management decisions; and interactions with the California Fire Science Consortium (CFSC).
 
I am interested in hearing from people with varying levels of interaction with the CFSC. Therefore, whether you attended one event sponsored by CFSC, only receive emails from CFSC, or regularly take part in CFSC activities, your responses are important to this study. Since your name is on the CFSC mailing list, your prior or current level of interaction is within the parameters of this study.  
 
The survey will take approximately 5-15 minutes to complete. Your name will not be asked and the survey will not be connected to your email address. All responses will be confidential and stored on a password protected computer. The first page of the survey contains information about the study; after clicking next, you will be taken to the survey questions.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at Kerry.Grimm@nau.edu.
 
Here is a link to the survey: http://nau.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WkY7T0Q7nhatQV
 
Thank you for your time and consideration,

Dr. Kerry Grimm