Importance of public information and perception for managing recreational activities in the Peel-Harvey estuary, Western Australia

M. Lepesteur; A. Wegner; S.A. Moore; A. McComb

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.01.026

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Importance of public information and perception for managing recreational activities in the Peel-Harvey estuary, Western Australia

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Importance of public information and perception for managing recreational activities in the Peel-Harvey estuary, Western Australia

M. Lepesteur, A. Wegner, S.A. Moore and A. McComb

Journal of Environmental Management, Vol.87(3), pp.389-395

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.01.026

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Abstract

recreational water

primary contact

water quality

risk perception

Surveys of water recreational activities were conducted in the Peel-Harvey estuary. Channels used by recreationists to gain information about water quality, the perception of water quality and resulting behaviour were investigated. This study showed that personal perception, local knowledge and history, absence of warnings and residency were major factors contributing to risk perception and behaviour in this recreational community. Management strategies should take this information into account to achieve maximal outcomes.

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Title: Importance of public information and perception for managing recreational activities in the Peel-Harvey estuary, Western Australia
Authors/Creators: M. Lepesteur (Author/Creator)
A. Wegner (Author/Creator)
S.A. Moore (Author/Creator)
A. McComb (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Journal of Environmental Management, Vol.87(3), pp.389-395
Publisher: Elsevier
Number of pages: 7
Identifiers: 991005543916407891
Copyright: (c) Elsevier
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Environmental Science
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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