Case Study: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment builds public trust in Rocky Flats health studies with Sigler Communications

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment doubles public meeting attendance with Sigler Communications

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment faced the challenge of managing public outreach for a highly sensitive, nine-year health study concerning the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant. The state needed to proactively educate and involve a concerned community, translating complex scientific risk calculations into lay terms and broadening awareness. Sigler Communications was engaged to perform the day-to-day management of this critical public involvement program.

Sigler Communications implemented a comprehensive public education and involvement campaign to explain the study's purpose and put health risks into context for residents. Despite intense activist opposition, the program successfully generated far-reaching public acceptance of the study's results. Sigler more than doubled attendance at quarterly public meetings, secured positive news coverage on the studies' credibility, and engaged over 2,000 community members through presentations.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment