Public opinion and the environment: Ecology,the coastal zone,and public policy |
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| Authors: | Carl C Hetrick Charles J Lieberman Donald R Ranish |
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| Institution: | 1. California Coastal Zone Conservation Commissions‐South Central Coast Regional Commission , University of California , Santa Barbara;2. University of California , Santa Barbara |
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| Abstract: | Abstract In a public opinion survey conducted in Santa Barbara county, California, respondents were interviewed regarding their feelings on coastal zone development, within a context of broader environmental and political issues. A high degree of expressed concern for the environment was found, but the data also indicate a widespread reluctance to allocate a greater share of personal income to improve environmental quality. Among the issues dealt with are citizen views on environmental problems, the effectiveness of government in the environmental field, offshore oil drilling, and coastal zone development. The results show that on each of the issues analyzed, a person's education, age, and the extent of his political participation are the major factors which determine his concern for the environment. Additional variables appear to have some significance in determining attitudes toward local environmental projects and perceptions of government. Offered are implications of the findings for the future of organized action on environmental problems. |
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| Keywords: | seaports port planning load center marine transportation coastal management |
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