Segmenting the urban and rural populations of southern Alberta for improved understanding of policy preferences for water reallocation
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2013
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Bjornlund, H.
Parrack, C.
De Loe, R.
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Society & Natural Resources, 2013; 26(11):1330-1350
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Agriculture competes for access to water with other sectors and the environment; policymakers are being challenged to balance these competing demands. In the face of limited supplies, water reallocation among users is frequently advanced as a solution. However, this option is politically charged, and implementation success is strongly influenced by stakeholders’ values. This research identifies the water-related values of urban and rural residents in southern Alberta, Canada, and determines how their values influence the acceptability of water reallocation policies. Cluster analysis revealed three discrete clusters of respondents among rural and urban residents not involved in irrigation: pro-environmental, utilitarian, and undecided. Differences and similarities among the three clusters are explored, revealing widespread opinions on water transfers between sectors and the conditions under which they should take place.
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Copyright 2013 Taylor & Francis