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Louisiana Resident Perceptions On Invasive Aquatic Plant Species And Their Management, Anna Ribbeck
Louisiana Resident Perceptions On Invasive Aquatic Plant Species And Their Management, Anna Ribbeck
LSU Master's Theses
Determining the public perception of invasive species in Louisiana is an important tool to help shape and develop future management decisions, educational material and ultimately public policy. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of adult Louisiana residents regarding invasive aquatic plant species and their management. An online survey was used to collect data on registered Louisiana residential boaters’ perceptions towards invasive aquatic plants and their management. A postcard with a quick response code leading to the survey was mailed to 6,000 randomly selected Louisiana registered residential boaters. Of the 230 Louisiana registered boaters that …