Changing people's perceptions and behavior through partnerships and education: followup on a case study from Minnesota

Tim Kelly; Ron Sushak; Pamela J. Jakes

doi:10.2737/NC-GTR-220

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Changing people's perceptions and behavior through partnerships and education: followup on a case study from Minnesota

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Authors:

Tim Kelly, Ron Sushak, Pamela J. Jakes

Year:

2001

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Northern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/NC-GTR-220

Source:

General Technical Report NC-220. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station

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Abstract

A follow-up survey of residents in southeastern Minnesota shows that environmental values were stable over a 5-year period. The authors were unable to measure any impacts of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources comprehensive watershed planning initiative in the Wells Creek watershed on residents' behaviors and attitudes and perceptions about the environment.

Keywords

Comprehensive watershed planning, ecosystem management, environmental values, public involvement

Citation

Kelly, Tim; Sushak, Ron; Jakes, Pamela. 2001. Changing people''s perceptions and behavior through partnerships and education: followup on a case study from Minnesota. General Technical Report NC-220. St. Paul, MN: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, North Central Research Station