PERSPECTIVES ON WATER MANAGEMENT FROM LOCAL WATER DECISION MAKERS IN A COASTAL REGION

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dc.contributor.advisorEdwards, Bob, 1958-
dc.contributor.authorBunnell, Anne E
dc.contributor.committeeMemberFrancia, Peter L
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMontz Covey, Burrell
dc.contributor.committeeMemberO'Driscoll, Michael
dc.contributor.committeeMemberDillard, Maria K
dc.contributor.departmentCoastal Studies
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-10T19:08:21Z
dc.date.available2023-06-01T08:01:56Z
dc.date.created2022-12
dc.date.issued2023-01-05
dc.date.submittedDecember 2022
dc.date.updated2023-01-31T21:14:40Z
dc.degree.departmentCoastal Studies
dc.degree.disciplinePHD-Coastal Resources Mgmt
dc.degree.grantorEast Carolina University
dc.degree.levelDoctoral
dc.degree.namePh.D.
dc.description.abstractThe effects of climate change are already apparent in eastern North Carolina. Higher than average global temperatures have been implicated in more extreme weather events, with more frequent and intense storms and prolonged periods without precipitation. Some of the impacts include flooding, droughts, and wildfires and each has caused loss of property and life, leading to economic and social consequences. Community water suppliers who are responsible for protecting public health and well-being are on the front lines of transitioning their communities to greater climate resiliency. Agencies at the federal level are developing case studies and training materials to assist in these transitions. However, beyond knowing the job titles that are held by individuals in local government and in utilities, this population of local water decision makers is under-investigated (Cockerill, 2014). This study employed a mixed methods approach of key informant interviews and a survey sent to a broader, representative population of these individuals to gather critical details to elucidate their priorities and provide avenues through which to reach them.
dc.embargo.lift2023-06-01
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10342/12290
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEast Carolina University
dc.subjectwater resource management
dc.subjectlocal water decision makers
dc.subjectcoastal region
dc.subjectpublic water supplies
dc.subjectdemand side management
dc.subjectCCPCUA
dc.subject.lcshMunicipal water supply--North Carolina--Outer Banks--Management
dc.subject.lcshClimatic changes--North Carolina--Outer Banks
dc.subject.lcshPublic health administration--North Carolina--Outer Banks
dc.titlePERSPECTIVES ON WATER MANAGEMENT FROM LOCAL WATER DECISION MAKERS IN A COASTAL REGION
dc.typeDoctoral Dissertation
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