Main Title |
Public Participation in Water Pollution Control Policy and Decision Making. |
Author |
Davi, Adam Clarke ;
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CORP Author |
North Carolina Water Resources Research Inst., Raleigh. |
Year Published |
1973 |
Report Number |
UNC-WRRI-74-88; DI-14-31-0001-3233; OWRR-A-049-NC; 05953,; A-049-NC(3) |
Stock Number |
PB-230 436 |
Additional Subjects |
Public opinion ;
Questionnaires ;
Publicity ;
Streams ;
North Carolina ;
Decision making ;
Methodology ;
State government ;
Social communication ;
Attitudes ;
Water pollution control ;
Public hearings
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-230 436 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
66p |
Abstract |
A study is described of public awareness and concern about stream pollution, and more particularly, about a series of public hearings on stream classification held by the North Carolina Board of Water and Air Resources. Telephone surveys of a random sample of households in the areas affected found: A generalized awareness of stream pollution; a concern about its importance; a tendency to see stream pollution as a major topic of state concern; a limited knowledge about state agencies; and little knowledge of the public hearings despite the efforts of the agency. Few respondents attended the public hearings. Analysis of attendance at the hearings tended to show a relatively low level of public participation. Representatives of organized activities whose activities were immediately affected were present. |