Valuation of Ecosystem Services for Environmental Decision Making in South Florida

Analyzing Spatial Variability of Social Preference for the Everglades Restoration in the Face of Climate Change

“…While much research is focused on the science of Everglades restoration, little effort is dedicated to the socioeconomic dimensions of CERP (McCormick et al, 2010;Seeteram, 2014). The present study explored elements of people's preference for the ES provided by the Everglades and further elaborated the spatial variation, e.g., proximity to the Everglades, inherent in these preferences.…”

“…The first two sets of cards were designed to replicate the attributes of the Milon et al (1999) study whereas card sets Three and Four had attributes that were not considered in that study but have significant implication due to the restoration of the Everglades. Seeteram (2014).…”

“…The contact information for potential participants from the general public was purchased from a licensed vendor (Seeteram, 2014). The survey questionnaire included four different sets of choice cards.…”

“…Moreover, after fifteen years of implementation of the CERP, more information is available now about the possible ramifications of the plan from a scientific as well as societal viewpoint. Seeteram (2014) conducted a more inclusive study than the previous one both in terms of spatial coverage and consideration of ES. She estimated people's Willingness to Pay (WTP) for different ES using response from the general public (Florida residents) as well as salt-water anglers.…”

“…The first part of the study includes interpolation of public opinion to estimate the level of preference (Seeteram, 2014 …”