Public involvement in offshore oil development: Lessons from New England |
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| Authors: | Donald D. Robadue Jr. Virginia K. Tippie |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Marine Resource Specialist, Coastal Resources Center , University of Rhode Island;2. Executive Director, Center for Ocean Management Studies , University of Rhode Island |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Public perceptions of the risks and benefits of offshore oil development off the New England coast are examined. The influence of these perceptions on state policies toward federal actions is analyzed. A distinct trend of issue identification, critical analysis, consensus building, and state or regional action is observed. Throughout this interactive process between the region and the federal government, even though divergent state positions have evolved, there is a growing regional acceptance of coastal zone management concepts. |
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