How do you bring conservation and recreation together?
Presentation Abstract
Education and community involvement establish a positive link between outdoor recreation and conservation. Working to connect a positive experience with a desire to give back to the outdoors through conservation projects is important for the future of many outdoor habitats. Education and interpretation offer the greatest potential for the long-term success of conservation project involvement by the people who use outdoor recreational areas. This study focused on the public's motivation to participate in outdoor activities, both in conservation or recreational settings. An online survey collected data from 106 participants on information pertinent to outdoor recreation interest and environmental concern. The goal of this survey was to assess interests in outdoor activities that bring together a recreational aspect (i.e. outdoor sports) with a conservation project, such as beach clean-ups. Responses varied, ranging from personal preference, physical ability, preference for or against technology incorporation, and ability for family participation. Overall, a large consensus showed support for conservation and recreation integration activities. This creates an open-ended exploration into the methods and best practices to bring such opportunities to the public in a wide-spread, effective and educational way.
Session Title
Marine Ecosystem Restoration in the Urban Environment
Conference Track
Protection, Remediation, & Restoration
Conference Name
Salish Sea Ecosystem Conference (2016 : Vancouver, B.C.)
Document Type
Event
Location
2016SSEC
Type of Presentation
Poster
Genre/Form
presentations (communicative events)
Contributing Repository
Digital content made available by University Archives, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University.
Subjects – Topical (LCSH)
Social surveys--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Outdoor recreation--Environmental aspects--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.); Political participation--Environmental aspects--Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
Geographic Coverage
Salish Sea (B.C. and Wash.)
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Type
Text
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
How do you bring conservation and recreation together?
2016SSEC
Education and community involvement establish a positive link between outdoor recreation and conservation. Working to connect a positive experience with a desire to give back to the outdoors through conservation projects is important for the future of many outdoor habitats. Education and interpretation offer the greatest potential for the long-term success of conservation project involvement by the people who use outdoor recreational areas. This study focused on the public's motivation to participate in outdoor activities, both in conservation or recreational settings. An online survey collected data from 106 participants on information pertinent to outdoor recreation interest and environmental concern. The goal of this survey was to assess interests in outdoor activities that bring together a recreational aspect (i.e. outdoor sports) with a conservation project, such as beach clean-ups. Responses varied, ranging from personal preference, physical ability, preference for or against technology incorporation, and ability for family participation. Overall, a large consensus showed support for conservation and recreation integration activities. This creates an open-ended exploration into the methods and best practices to bring such opportunities to the public in a wide-spread, effective and educational way.
