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Sandra M. Guzmán, Ph.D., Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University, email:
[email protected] Ronald E. Cossman, Ph.D., Social Science Research Center, Mississippi State University Richard Ingram, Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute, Mississippi State University
The Process
But, it really matters when human dimensions are included. Mississippi Atchafalaya River Basin (MARB)
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Identify major “contributors” based on science. Segment by state-level nutrient reduction strategy plans.
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Each population has different
Beliefs and attitudes Each population has a different
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Situation Hydro unit Code 2 Digits
Identify/target/engage functional populations a. Core survey questions pack from Social Indicators Data Management and Analysis (SIDMA) tool. b. State context-specific questions (e.g., state and local regulations). c. Functional population-specific questions (e.g., row vs. pasture).
Each population has a different
Role Each population has a different
Set of incentives Hydro unit Code 6 Digits Hydro unit Code 12 Digits
Scale matters
Baseline survey
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*Examples of human perspectives of nutrient management: 1) What are the Sources of Hypoxia? • Agricultural fertilizer (63%) • Municipal and industrial waste (55%) • Failing septic systems (47%) 2) What are the Effects of Hypoxia? • Nitrogen and Phosphorous cause environmental problems • Cause the Dead Zone (37% - 60 % with a firm opinion) •
Effects are severe
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Effects are exaggerated
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Regulators(100%) Scientist (94%) Environmental advocates (90%) Conservationists (72%) Officials (70%)
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Farmers (38%) Ag consultants (40%) Industry representatives (33%)
3) Who Manages Hypoxia? • Farmers • Federal government •
Important
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Farmers (41%) Regulators (45%) Ag consultants and industries (42-50%)
Unimportant
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Farmers (30%) Ag consultants and industries (44-23%)
Implement nutrient reduction intervention
5 8 Follow up survey to measure change in functional populations, compare to environmental measures of change
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4) What are the Costs and Benefits? • “those responsible for nutrient enrichment should pay for its reduction” • Agree • Disagree • •
Environmental advocates (73%) Scientist (72%)
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Farmers (69%)
*Source: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs about Nutrients, Nutrient Management and Environmental Impacts among Stakeholder groups and Residents of Mississippi. Burger et.al, 2012
Revise and implement intervention
Follow up survey to measure change in functional populations, compare to environmental measures of change
