Governing Complex Environmental Commons: Stakeholder Cooperation in Salmon Recovery in Washington and Oregon
Presentation Abstract
This paper addresses the question of effectiveness of frequently prescribed approach to environmental governance of complex systems, namely, collaborative environmental management. More specifically, it compares collaboration in salmon recovery in two geographic areas, one with a state-created organization whose mission is to support collaborative management (Puget Sound Partnership, Washington) and another relying on bottom-up collaborative management approach (Lower Columbia/Willamette River area, Oregon and Washington). Salmon recovery is a complex environmental problem, requiring cooperation among diverse stakeholders. To examine which stakeholders and issues are relevant for salmon recovery, we conducted a content analysis of articles published in local newspapers for issues such as salmon, salmon recovery, irrigation, agriculture, water quality, and water quantity. Subsequently, we analyze participation of stakeholders in the collaborative processes using data on meeting attendance and public hearing process for appropriate agencies.
Session Title
Session S-08G: Rethinking Our Waterways: Effective Collaboration with Landowners, Project Partners and Decision Makers
Conference Track
Shorelines
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2014 : Seattle, Wash.)
Document Type
Event
Start Date
2-5-2014 8:30 AM
End Date
2-5-2014 10:00 AM
Location
Room 6E
Genre/Form
conference proceedings; presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Ecosystem management--Political aspects--Washington (State)--Puget Sound; Ecosystem management--Political aspects--Lower Columbia River Watershed (Or. and Wash.); Natural resources--Co-management--Washington (State)--Puget Sound; Natural resources--Co-management--Lower Columbia River Watershed (Or. and Wash.); Salmon--Monitoring--Washington (State)--Puget Sound; Salmon--Monitoring--Lower Columbia River Watershed (Or. and Wash.)
Subjects – Names (LCNAF)
Puget Sound Partnership
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Puget Sound (Wash.); Lower Columbia River Watershed (Or. and Wash.)
Rights
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Governing Complex Environmental Commons: Stakeholder Cooperation in Salmon Recovery in Washington and Oregon
Room 6E
This paper addresses the question of effectiveness of frequently prescribed approach to environmental governance of complex systems, namely, collaborative environmental management. More specifically, it compares collaboration in salmon recovery in two geographic areas, one with a state-created organization whose mission is to support collaborative management (Puget Sound Partnership, Washington) and another relying on bottom-up collaborative management approach (Lower Columbia/Willamette River area, Oregon and Washington). Salmon recovery is a complex environmental problem, requiring cooperation among diverse stakeholders. To examine which stakeholders and issues are relevant for salmon recovery, we conducted a content analysis of articles published in local newspapers for issues such as salmon, salmon recovery, irrigation, agriculture, water quality, and water quantity. Subsequently, we analyze participation of stakeholders in the collaborative processes using data on meeting attendance and public hearing process for appropriate agencies.
