Current and Future Water Availability: Public Opinion in the Southern United States

Authors

Tatiana Borisova, University of FloridaFollow
Jason Evans, University of GeorgiaFollow
Michael Smolen, Oklahoma State UniversityFollow
Michael Olexa, University of FloridaFollow
Damian C. Adams, University of FloridaFollow
jon calabria, University of GeorgiaFollow

Volume

51

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.51.01.36

Abstract

We examine public opinions about future water availability using results of a survey conducted in 2008 – 2010 in nine southern states. Because a large percentage of respondents in Florida, Georgia, and Texas were concerned with water availability, and many in Tennessee believed a prolonged drought was likely, residents of these states may be more responsive to water conservation educational programs. To increase public awareness about water issues, Extension should tailor educational programs to new state residents and those with lower educational levels. Extension programs focusing on global warming impacts on water resources can have high effects in Arkansas and Oklahoma.

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Recommended Citation

Borisova, T., Evans, J., Smolen, M., Olexa, M., Adams, D. C., & calabria, j. (2013). Current and Future Water Availability: Public Opinion in the Southern United States. The Journal of Extension, 51(1), Article 36. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.01.36