Citizen knowledge and perception of black-tailed prairie dog management; report to respondents

Sexton, N. R.; Brinson, Ayeisha; Ponds, P. D.; Cline, Kurt

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In the late summer of 2000, we canvassed a random sample of residents in the 11-state short grass prairie region of the United States. We asked about peoplea??s attitude toward and knowledge of black-tailed prairie dogs and their management. The survey received 1,933 useable responses with a response rate of 56.4% (margin of error +/- 2.2%). We developed a questionnaire (OMB Control Number: 1028-0073; see Appendix B) to answer the following questions: * What is the level of citizen knowledge regarding black-tailed prairie dogs? * What are citizensa?? attitudes and preferences regarding black-tailed prairie dogs and the environment in general? * What are the factors that explain difference in attitudes and knowledge about prairie dogs? * What are the factors that explain citizen participation in these types of issues? * What are the important differences between rural and urban citizens regarding their political participation and their knowledge and attitudes about prairie dogs? In general, we found that citizens do not have a high regard for black-tailed prairie dogs. Citizens generally have a positive orientation toward the environment and favor a balanced or somewhat environmental approach on questions--like prairie dog management--that involve environmental protection and economic considerations. People having direct experience with prairie dogs specifically, most citizens did not believe the question of what to do about these animals was a highly important environmental issue.

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Sexton, N. R.; Brinson, Ayeisha; Ponds, P. D.; Cline, Kurt

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Fort Collins Science Center

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Open-File Report

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2001-467

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Citizen knowledge and perception of black-tailed prairie dog management; report to respondents; 2001; OFR; 2001-467; Sexton, N. R.; Brinson, Ayeisha; Ponds, P. D.; Cline, Kurt

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Citizen knowledge and perception of black-tailed prairie dog management; report to respondents; 2001; OFR; 2001-467; Sexton, N. R.; Brinson, Ayeisha; Ponds, P. D.; Cline, Kurt