Document Type
Capstone Project
Publication Date
Fall 2014
Keywords
public opinion, water resources, McLean County
Abstract
The purpose of this report is to better understand the knowledge of and attitudes of residents towards water resources in the McLean County area. The assessment consisted of nine key informant interviews and two community focus groups with local residents who have a vested interest in and specific knowledge about these water resources. This is one part of a larger assessment in partnership with the McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District (MCSWCD). The results of this assessment will help to inform specific questions to be used in a residential household survey in spring 2015. The survey will be used to gain a better insight into the public’s knowledge and attitudes towards water resources in McLean County. This will enable MCSWCD and water managers to strategically plan for future water resources in McLean County. A number of other findings, limitations of the assessment, and recommendations and future research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Aceves, Jessica; Anstirman, Michael; Backstrom, Jordan; Herbert, Ryan; Johnson, Courtney; Neaves, Julia; O'Hare, Alicia; Perez, Erika; Rego, Emily; and Spurgis, Mark, "Water Your Opinions: A Social Assessment of the Lake Bloomington and Lake Evergreen Watersheds" (2014). Stevenson Center for Community and Economic Development—Student Research. 2.
https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/scced/2