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Childs, Cameron; School of Sustainability, Arizona State University; cameron.childs@hotmail.com; York, Abigail M.; School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Center for the Study of Institutional Diversity, Arizona State University; Abigail.York@asu.edu; White, Dave; School of Community Resources and Development, Decision Center for a Desert City, Arizona State University;; Schoon, Michael L.; School of Sustainability, Center for the Study of Institutional Diversity, Arizona State University;; Bodner, Gitanjali S.; The Nature Conservancy, Tucson, Arizona;. |
Adaptive comanagement endeavors to increase knowledge and responsiveness in the face of uncertainty and complexity. However, when collaboration between agency and nonagency stakeholders is mandated, rigid institutions may hinder participation and ecological outcomes. In this case study we analyzed qualitative data to understand how participants perceive strengths and challenges within an emerging adaptive comanagement in the Agua Fria Watershed in Arizona, USA that utilizes insight and personnel from a long-enduring comanagement project, Las Cienegas. Our work demonstrates that general lessons and approaches from one project may be transferable, but particular institutions, management structures, or projects must be place-specific. As public agencies... |
Tipo: Peer-Reviewed Reports |
Palavras-chave: Adaptive comanagement; Agua Fria watershed Arizona; Governance network; Qualitative research. |
Ano: 2013 |
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