About the International Association for Great Lakes Research Survey of Great Lakes Policy Issues
The following is the information provided to respondents about the survey.
Welcome to the International Association for Great Lakes Research Survey of Great Lakes Policy Issues. We appreciate your interest in this topic and welcome your participation in our research. The information below describes the project and seeks your input on key issues related to strengthening the scientific foundations of Great Lakes policy.
Purpose: To provide scientific support of Great Lakes policy development.
Method: An online survey of Great Lakes organizations to identify and rank high-priority policy issues in the Great Lakes region, and to identify desired information to assist policymakers in decision-making regarding these issues.
Many groups have a stake in Great Lakes issues; however, the following criteria were used to select survey participants for this project.
- Offer an organizational, rather than personal view (i.e., executive director/president as spokesperson for the organization)
- A broad, Great Lakes policy mandate
- Traditional ties to the basin
- A role in Great Lakes policymaking, advising, or resource management
Utility: Data collected through this survey will enable IAGLR and partner organizations to develop more focused information exchanges among Great Lakes science and policy communities and in so doing will help advance the scientific foundations of Great Lakes policy.
Funding: Support for this effort is being provided by the Joyce Foundation to help fulfill its mission of strengthening public policies in ways that improve the quality of life in the Great Lakes region.
Informed Consent: It is our intent that participants in this research fully understand the study's purpose, methods, utility, and financial support. If desired, additional information on the study may be viewed online. Your response to this survey will constitute your informed consent to participate in the research.
If you would like more information about this survey, please contact John Stone (734) 665-5303, jvstone@glerl.noaa.gov, or Stephen Bocking (705) 748-1011, ext.1520, sbocking@trentu.ca.
Timeline: The survey runs through March 30, 2001. Please respond by that date to ensure that your insights are included in this important research.