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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Management
  • Recreation Management
  • Public Policy

Background:

  • River recreation use surged in the 1970s, prompting use limits on managed rivers.
  • Limited statutory frameworks complicate allocation decisions for river managers.
  • Decisions on allocating limited river use have significant public impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore river managers' decision-making processes for allocating recreation use.
  • To identify obstacles to including equity in river recreation allocation.
  • To present a theoretical framework for complex allocation decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Grounded theory approach applied.
  • In-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted with 23 river managers.
  • Analysis of decision-making processes and equity considerations.

Main Results:

  • Six essential attributes for effective river recreation allocation systems identified.
  • Three primary obstacles to integrating equity into allocation decisions highlighted.
  • A theoretical framework for guiding managers' allocation decisions developed.

Conclusions:

  • River managers require structured frameworks for equitable recreation use allocation.
  • Addressing identified obstacles is crucial for fair and effective river management.
  • The proposed framework aids managers in complex allocation decisions.