Addressing 6PPD-Quinone Pollution in Puget Sound
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Salmon populations are facing numerous threats, including habitat destruction, climate change, and overfishing, which have led to many of their populations being listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Building on prior research examining the public's willingness to pay for delisting salmon populations from the ESA, this work will examine in more detail the public's values, attitudes, and behaviors towards salmon conservation and how they intersect with economic valuation.
The integration of the survey results with the economic valuation estimates will allow us to address key policy questions, such as:
What are the most effective ways to engage the public in salmon conservation efforts?
What are the potential co-benefits of salmon conservation, such as improved water quality or enhanced recreational opportunities, and how do they influence public support for conservation?
By combining the insights from the survey with the economic valuation estimates, this study will provide a more nuanced understanding of the public's role in salmon conservation and inform policy decisions aimed at recovering salmon populations. The results will be of interest to researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working on conservation issues, as well as the general public concerned about the fate of salmon populations.