The Impact of On-Site Educational Outreach on Recreational Users' Perceptions of Aquatic Invasive Species and Their Management
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| Title: | The Impact of On-Site Educational Outreach on Recreational Users' Perceptions of Aquatic Invasive Species and Their Management |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sharp, Ryan L., Cleckner, Lisa B., DePillo, Sarah |
| Source: | Environmental Education Research. 2017 23(8):1200-1210. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | US Fish & Wildlife Service (DOI) |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Outreach Programs, Aquatic Sports, Environmental Education, Surveys, Program Effectiveness, Recreational Activities, Ecology, Public Opinion, Knowledge Level, Attitude Measures, Statistical Analysis, Plants (Botany), Animals |
| Geographic Terms: | New York |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13504622.2016.1174983 |
| ISSN: | 1350-4622 |
| Abstract: | Aquatic invasive species (AIS) present a great challenge to ecosystems around the globe, and controlling AIS becomes increasingly difficult when the potential vectors are related to recreational activities. An approach combining education and outreach efforts to control AIS may be the best course of action. A survey was designed to measure public perceptions, knowledge of, and attitudes towards AIS, as well as public support for various management actions. Surveys were administered during the summer of 2013 at two boat launches where one launch had active outreach the previous summer and one that did not. A total of 400 surveys were completed with a response rate of 89%. There was support for most proposed management options, and respondents understood the urgency of managing AIS. There was a difference between the launches in how people responded, highlighting that educational programming may need to be tailored for specific recreational uses and recreational settings. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 43 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1149441 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Aquatic invasive species (AIS) present a great challenge to ecosystems around the globe, and controlling AIS becomes increasingly difficult when the potential vectors are related to recreational activities. An approach combining education and outreach efforts to control AIS may be the best course of action. A survey was designed to measure public perceptions, knowledge of, and attitudes towards AIS, as well as public support for various management actions. Surveys were administered during the summer of 2013 at two boat launches where one launch had active outreach the previous summer and one that did not. A total of 400 surveys were completed with a response rate of 89%. There was support for most proposed management options, and respondents understood the urgency of managing AIS. There was a difference between the launches in how people responded, highlighting that educational programming may need to be tailored for specific recreational uses and recreational settings. |
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| ISSN: | 1350-4622 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/13504622.2016.1174983 |
