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1. Linking Public Attitudes with Perceptions of Factors Impacting Water Quality and Attending Learning Activities (EJ756008)
Author(s):
Clay, D. E.; Ren, C.; Reese, C.; Waskom, R.; Bauder, J.; Mesner, N.; Paige, G.; Reddy, K.; Neibauer, M.; Mahler, R.
Source:
Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, v36 p36-44 2007
Pub Date:
2007-00-00
Pub Type(s):
Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Peer-Reviewed:
Yes
Descriptors: Minicourses; Natural Resources; Learning Activities; Economic Development; Water Quality; Public Opinion; Sustainable Development; Surveys; Teaching Methods; Animal Husbandry
Abstract: Increasingly, people are being asked to make decisions about water use in the semi-arid regions of the United States. "Good decisions" depend on an understanding of the linkages between sustainability of the resource, management, and economic development. This article reports on findings from a water quality survey conducted in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The survey goals were to: (1) identify linkages between perceptions and perceived factors degrading water quality; and (2) define how to implement educational programming that would ultimately lead to improved water quality. Findings from the survey suggest that many peoples' perceptions about water use, the importance of adopting improved techniques, and factors influencing water quality were not in harmony. For example, the use of improved grazing techniques was identified as very or extremely important by 65% of the respondents even though the consequences of poor livestock or manure management (high bacterial counts in water) were identified in 19% of the respondents as a suspected or known problem. These results were attributed to many people not having a clear understanding of the relationships between water quality and the adoption of natural resource management techniques. Improving peoples' ability to link perceptions and problems will require educational programs that integrate problems with solutions. Surprisingly, most respondents did not identify a willingness to attend structured learning activities (short course, watch video, obtain certification, or be trained), where detailed problems and solutions can be explored. To overcome this problem, educators should consider developing targeted and sequential educational programming which employs print or video media. (Contains 7 tables.) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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2. General Revenue Sharing Data Study: Executive Summary. Volume I. (ED099955)
Wilson, Reese C.; Bowditch, E. Francis, Jr.
N/A
1974-08-00
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Census Figures; Demography; Educational Finance; Federal Aid; Federal Programs; Federal State Relationship; Incidence; Local Government; National Surveys; Program Evaluation; Revenue Sharing; School Support
Abstract: The results of the General Revenue Sharing Data Study carried out by Stanford Research Institute for the Office of Revenue Sharing are reported in four volumes. This volume, Executive Summary, presents highlights excerpted from Volumes II, III, and IV. Emphasis is placed on those findings, conclusions, and recommendations that deserve special consideration by the Secretary of the Treasury, the Office of Revenue Sharing, the U.S. Congress, and other individuals and organizations having responsibilities for or interests in the general revenue sharing (GRS) program. Major findings of the GRS study indicate that although the GRS program appears to be satisfying many of the goals envisioned by Congress, a higher level of equity of allocations can be achieved through the use of more accurate and more current data in the computation of allocation amounts for the over 39,000 units of State and local government involved. Lack of currency in population and per capita income data is the major potential source of inequity. The year-to-year fluctuations in GRS allocations that recipient governments have so far experienced can be attributed mainly to the annual updating of adjusted taxes in the allocation formula. (Author/DN) Note:The following two links are not-applicable for text-based browsers or screen-reading software. Show Hide Full Abstract
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