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University of South Australia
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Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 20-07-2011
Abstract: Participatory research approaches have gained popularity within the natural resource management domain, particularly irrigation management since 1980s. Some of these methods allow the examination of values and emotions with regard to the management of natural resources and hence can supplement other ways of eliciting community responses to policy change. This article discusses the methodology and findings of an image-based participatory research project called PhotoStory. The project was conducted with members of stressed and conflicted irrigation communities in rural Australia. Participants were provided with cameras to record their views about different issues related to sustainable water management and conflicts and were also able to record their emotions and values on these topics. Findings of this project – PhotoStory – give a two-dimensional narration (visual and written) about complex issues related to water policy such as the creation of regional water allocation plans. This method answers how plans and a widespread drought have been experienced and interpreted by people living in two communities. The article concludes with some pros and cons of using this technique with an irrigation community and reflects on the use made of the work by the community and policy-makers.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2009
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2006
Publisher: Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Date: 10-2002
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 1999
DOI: 10.5172/RSJ.9.3.555
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-04-2016
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Date: 30-01-2015
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 04-11-2014
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 12-12-2012
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Date: 05-03-2020
DOI: 10.1056/NEJMC1916858
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-12-2007
Publisher: Emerald
Date: 09-08-2011
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Date: 2014
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Date: 03-2013
DOI: 10.2166/WRD.2013.048
Abstract: This paper reports on the intentions of urban residents in two South Australian Local Government Areas (LGAs) (council areas) to use stormwater treated through a managed aquifer recharge process for various potential non-potable uses. Data were collected through an online survey of the residents in these LGAs. The key finding is that, in common with recycled sewage water, the intention to use treated stormwater was lower for uses having closer contact with people. A hypothesized model consisting of possible factors influencing the intention to use treated stormwater was developed based on the contemporary literature relating to usage of treated sewage water. Greater trust in the local water authority was shown to be associated directly and closely with a lower perceived health risk. A positive attitude by respondents to the use of treated stormwater (as an aspect of a sustainable future) was found to be more likely to result in an intention to use the treated stormwater for non-potable purposes. Respondents' perceived health risk, emotions and environmental concerns all had significant associations with their attitudes to using stormwater but were not associated with their intention to use it.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2020
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 12-2006
Publisher: CABI
Date: 2009
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 11-2020
Publisher: Springer Singapore
Date: 2018
Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
Date: 05-2018
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 11-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2020
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Date: 26-12-2014
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 20-11-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2007
DOI: 10.1016/J.JENVMAN.2006.02.008
Abstract: Recycled water use in urban areas is viewed as one part of the solution to Australia's water shortage. The effectiveness of policies designed to promote recycled water systems depends on the acceptance by the community of the price, colour, odour and salt content of the recycled water. In Australia and other countries, limited research has been conducted that investigates community attitudes to and willingness to pay for recycled water, especially in urban settings. Community acceptance of recycled water and the economic feasibility of such projects have not been widely evaluated, even though the long-term feasibility of many projects is dependent on such information. This paper examines the attitudes of an urban Australian community living at Mawson Lakes in South Australia, to using recycled water for non-potable domestic purposes. Conjoint analysis (CA) was used to evaluate participant's (n=136) preferences for various attributes of recycled water (colour, odour, salt content and price) for various uses (garden watering, toilet flushing and clothes washing). The analysis was used to estimate the respondent's willingness to pay (WTP) for quality increases for each of the attributes. Differences in WTP were investigated according to various demographic variables including income and education. Results indicate that for garden watering having 'low salt levels' is the most important attribute of recycled water, for clothes washing 'colourless' is the most important attribute, and for toilet flushing a 'low price' was the most important attribute. Respondents were willing to pay for increases in the quality of recycled water. The amount they were willing to pay varied depending on applied use and the attribute in question. Respondents were most willing to pay for an increase in quality of recycled water when used for clothes washing (willing to pay Australian dollars (A$) 0.07/cubic meter (m(3)) for removal of colour, A$0.065 per cubic meter for an increase in quality of recycled water from 'salty' to 'low salt,' and A$ 0.06/m(3) for removal of odour (1A$=0.75 US $ and 0.62 euro, August 24, 2005)). Segmentation of the price attribute by demographic sectors reveals that those in the higher income bracket, higher education sector, middle age group, and who are male, had a higher marginal valuation on price. The results of this study provide important information for recycled water retailers and water policy developers, helping achieve greater economic feasibility for future recycled water projects, to the satisfaction of the communities involved.
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 28-11-2018
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-2011
Publisher: Common Ground Research Networks
Date: 2012
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 30-09-2011
Publisher: American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Date: 06-1998
DOI: 10.1029/97WR03470
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2008
DOI: 10.1016/J.JENVMAN.2007.06.002
Abstract: The use of recycled water is being promoted through policy in many parts of the world with the aim of achieving sustainable water management. However there are some major barriers to the success of recycled water use policies and their instruments, in particular for potable reuse schemes. One of these barriers can be a lack of community support. Despite the critical nature of community attitudes to recycled water to the success of projects, they are often little understood. Further information is required to ensure the successful implementation of recycled water policy and to ensure sustainable management of water resources is achieved. The aim of this paper is to establish the key components of community satisfaction with recycled water. This was investigated through a case study of the Mawson Lakes population in South Australia, where recycled water is used for non-potable purposes through a dual water supply system (the 'recycled water system'). This paper reports results from a survey of 162 Mawson Lakes residents. A structural equation model (SEM) was developed and tested to explain and predict components of community satisfaction with recycled water use (for non-potable use) through the dual water supply system. Results indicate the components of satisfaction with recycled water use were an in idual's positive perception of: the Water Authority's communication, trust in the Water Authority, fairness in the recycled water system's implementation, quality of the recycled water, financial value of the recycled water system, and risk associated with recycled water use (negative relationship). The results of this study have positive implications for the future management and implementation of recycled water projects in particular through dual water supply systems. The results indicate to water authorities and water policy developers guiding principles for community consultation with regards to the management of recycled water projects.
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 25-10-2012
DOI: 10.3390/W4040835
Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Date: 03-2021
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 11-2020
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-2005
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 25-04-2007
DOI: 10.1111/J.1467-7717.2007.01003.X
Abstract: Issues concerning dam safety and equitable sharing of catchment run-off are receiving more attention throughout the world. This paper assesses these matters in the context of Australia, and the need for policy responses. Landholders often overlook the common law obligation to review/design dams to current standards because of high costs, leaving them vulnerable to litigation if their dam fails. The paper reports on an innovative spillway design/review procedure, applicable to southeast Australia, but transferable to any region worldwide. Dam safety policy models and guidelines derived from international best practice are linked to the procedure and intended to aid government decision-making. The procedure minimises costs to landholders and provides an acceptable level of safety assurance to downstream communities. Also discussed are recent surveys testing community attitudes to the procedure and implemented dam safety and water allocation policies. These further guide any government wanting to implement this'integrated engineering and community partnerships'approach to preventing potential disasters due to private dam failure and achieving sustainable and safe water storage and use.
Location: Australia
Location: United States of America
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