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Learning Research Service Volunteer Engagement

Community-based watershed planning on PEI: Voices from the field aims: 1) to examine the structure (formation, membership, funding, decision-making), goals and accomplishments of the watershed groups on the Island; 2) to solicit information about their perceptions of effectiveness in accomplishing their goals; 3) to examine any perceived barriers to their perceived effectiveness; 4) to compare and examine any commonalities and differences among watershed groups; 5) to analyze what characteristics, if any, influence the perceived success of the groups; and 6) to examine the watershed groups’ overall contribution to water governance in the province.

The approach is based on principles rooted in deliberative democratic theory, shared knowledge production, and involves participatory action research methodology. This research has taken place at UPEI and the 230 watersheds across PEI.

For more information: www.upei.ca/environment/bardati