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Developing Measures of Watershed Knowledge
Stephen Mainzer1, James Price Dillard2
1Landscape Architecture, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. spm192@psu.edu.
Environmental Management
|April 9, 2026
Summary
Collective action is key for Chesapeake Bay Watershed water quality. New research shows measuring general and local knowledge is possible, paving the way for effective watershed management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Social science
- Community psychology
Background:
- Chesapeake Bay Watershed faces persistent water quality issues impacting residents' well-being and economy.
- Collective action among residents is proposed as a solution to these environmental challenges.
- Measuring collective identity is a prerequisite for fostering effective collective action.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review theoretical foundations for measuring the initial stages of collective identity.
- To develop and test tools for measuring general and local knowledge within the watershed context.
- To explore practical applications for watershed managers.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical review of collective identity measurement.
- Survey administration to Pennsylvania residents within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
- Analysis of survey data to differentiate general and local knowledge.
Main Results:
- It is feasible to measure general and local knowledge among watershed residents.
- Significant differences exist between residents' general and local knowledge levels.
- The study provides a foundation for developing indices to assess collective identity stages.
Conclusions:
- Measuring knowledge is a critical first step in building collective identity for watershed action.
- Findings offer practical insights for watershed managers to engage communities.
- Options for refining and shortening measurement indices are discussed.
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