karen dubose oregon water resources commission meeting november 20, 2009
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Karen DuBoseOregon Water Resources
Commission MeetingNovember 20, 2009
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Goals of this study
Discover what factors influence the public acceptance of water reuse in Corvallis
Make recommendations about next steps and how to conduct public outreach
Used a mailed surveyReuse in Snoqualmie, WA
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Percentage of respondents choosing "very favorable" or "favorable" for various recycled water uses.
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Acceptance of water reuse if it is cheaper or more sustainable than discharging into the river, and acceptance of turning reclaimed water into drinking water if regulations allowed it.
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Factors influencing acceptance
Sustainability is by far the clearest factor
Trust in the cityPrior knowledge of
wastewaterGender, depending on useEducation
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There are many sources of information concerning the use of treated wastewater. Which of the following sources would you find credible?
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What are the best ways to communicate with you concerning how Corvallis will meet the new Willamette River regulations?
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What are the best ways to communicate with you concerning how Corvallis will meet the new Willamette River regulations?
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What are the best ways to communicate with you concerning how Corvallis will meet the new Willamette River regulations?
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Develop a set of feasible options, either with or without public input
Communicate the options available through newspaper, city newsletter and direct-mailed pamphlets
Assess public opinion again to determine preferred options and education needs
Have information available from a wide variety of sources
Consider hiring OSU scientists to do research
Recommendations for Corvallis
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AcknowledgementsMany thanks to those without whose
support this study could not have taken place:
Oregon Water Resources Department
OSU Institute for Water and Watersheds USGS Mini-Grants Program
OSU Master of Public Policy Program
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Karen [email protected]