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  • Environmental science
  • Conservation biology
  • Water resource management

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  • Performance-based conservation is vital for adapting to dynamic environmental conditions.
  • Limited research exists on how conservation organization staff utilize environmental performance information.
  • Understanding factors influencing data use is key to improving conservation outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify attitudinal, policy, and organizational factors affecting the use of water quality information by Soil and Water Conservation District staff.
  • To explore the relationship between staff characteristics, regulatory frameworks, and the application of environmental data in conservation planning.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was administered to 277 staff members of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.
  • Statistical analysis was employed to identify variables associated with increased use of water quality performance information.

Main Results:

  • Prosocial motivation (belief in helping people and natural resources), perceived data trustworthiness, and the presence of a U.S. Clean Water Act Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standard significantly correlated with higher information use.
  • Staff discretion in prioritizing local programs was also a key factor associated with greater utilization of water quality data.
  • Organizational support, including resources and flexibility, appears crucial for effective data-driven conservation.

Conclusions:

  • Conservation programs benefit from staff who are intrinsically motivated and trust the environmental data they use.
  • Policy elements like TMDL designations and organizational factors like staff autonomy can drive the adoption of performance information.
  • Investing in motivated staff and providing them with the tools and flexibility to use environmental data is essential for enhancing conservation effectiveness in changing environments.