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

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  • Author(s): Lepesteur M;Lepesteur M; Wegner A; Moore SA; McComb A
  • Source:
    Journal of environmental management [J Environ Manage] 2008 May; Vol. 87 (3), pp. 389-95. Date of Electronic Publication: 2007 Apr 06.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Academic Press Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0401664 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0301-4797 (Print) Linking ISSN: 03014797 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Environ Manage Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Original Publication: London ; New York, Academic Press.
    • Subject Terms:
      Environment* ; Public Health* ; Recreation* ; Swimming*; Seawater/*analysis ; Water Pollution/*prevention & control; Humans ; Quality Control ; Risk Factors ; Risk Management ; Seawater/chemistry ; Seawater/microbiology ; Western Australia
    • Abstract:
      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.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20070407 Date Completed: 20080826 Latest Revision: 20080324
    • Publication Date:
      20240829
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.jenvman.2007.01.026
    • Accession Number:
      17412478