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6. Management Modules
Management Module 1
Place Attachment (MM#1) (Note: Same as Section 3, Additional prompts)
This Module contains 7 statements. The statements are designed to obtain information on and
assess the respondent’s attachment to the site. Respondents will be asked rank their perception
of each statement on five point Likert-type scales ranging from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly
Disagree” with options of “Unsure or “Don’t Know” and “Neutral” (Kil, 2008).
Question 1: Mine or my family's income or livelihood depends on the .
Question 2: The tourism dollars that the attracts are essential to my
community's economy.
Question 3: I identify strongly with the :
Question 4 The means a lot to me.
Question 5: Many important memories of my family are tied to the .
Question 6: The is a special place for my family.
Question 7: No other place can compare to the .
Question 8: In any development plan, it is important to consider protecting the
environment of the .
Question 9: I feel a sense of pride in my heritage when I am in the .
Question 10: My community's history is strongly tied to the .
Question 7k: It is important to preserve/conserve natural and unique ecosystems like the
.
Management Module 2
Changes over Time (MM#2)
This Module contains four statements. Respondents will be asked to rank their level of
agreement with the statement from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.” They will also have
options of “Neutral,” “Unsure” and “Don’t know.” Information on stakeholder attitudes or
perceptions about changes in the area is important for inclusion in management plans and communications. Statements 3 and 4 are used to gauge stakeholder opinion as to the
management activities within the particular site being investigated.
Statement 1: I am interested in what happens in the in the next 10-15 years.
Statement 2: I have seen an improvement in the natural environment of the since I
have been living/visiting the area.
Statement 3: Since I have been living/visiting the there are more opportunities to
recreate and enjoy the area.
Statement 4: Development has reduced my access to an enjoyment of the
Management Module 3
Public Access (MM#3)
Questions [1-22] are designed to obtain information on the stakeholder’s perceptions as to the
accessibility of the NERR/NMS amenities. Respondents will be asked rank the accessibility of

each amenity on five point Likert-type scales ranging from “More than Adequate Access” to
“Little or No Access.” Because there are a number of different amenities available in each
NERR and NMS site, and because the amenities vary greatly from site to site, it is important
that each site select the prompts necessary to inform the of user’s needs (Cole,
2012; Loerzel et al., submitted).
Question
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11

Boat Ramps
Beaches
Boat Slips
Public Dry Storage Berths
Restaurants and restaurant dockage
Scenic View Points
Waterway Nature Trails (Blueways)
Nature trails adjacent to water
Natural Swimming Areas
Boardwalks
Dune walkovers

Question
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15
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19
20
21
22

Mooring buoys
Whale watching sites
Diving sites
Camping sites
Surfing sites
Kayaking sites
Fishing sites
Clamming areas
Board sailing sites
Tide pooling
Spearfishing

Management Module 4
Conditions of (MM#4) (Note: Same as Section 2, Question 6, Additional prompts)
Questions [1-12] are designed to obtain information on the stakeholder’s perceptions of the
condition of the NERR/NMS amenities. This information provides a long term view of the health
of the amenities as well establishes if there is a need for educating users about what assessing
particular conditions. Respondents will be asked rank their perception of each condition on five
point Likert-type scales ranging from “Large Increase” to “Large Decrease.” “Neutral,” “Unsure”
and “Don’t know” can be selected as well. Because there are a number of different issues in
each NERR and NMS site and because the issues vary greatly from site to site providing
choices for prompts is necessary (Cole, 2012; Loerzel et al., submitted).
Question
number

Conditions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Debris and trash in the water
Congestion at water and beach access sites
Natural areas and associated wildlife
Restaurant and other shoreline recreational opportunities
Natural shoreline due to development
Public education programs
Parking spaces at water and beach access sites
Boats
Hunters
Waterway maintenance (canals, channels, passes)
Safe operation of vessels
Vessel discharges

Management Module 5
Management Goals (MM#5)
Questions [1-13] are designed to obtain information on the stakeholder’s attitudes toward the
management goals of the NERR/NMS site. Respondents will be asked rank their attitude toward
each management goal on five point Likert-type scales ranging from “Strongly Agree” to
“Strongly Disagree.” Because there are a number of different goals within each NERR and NMS
site, and because the issues vary greatly from site to site, many possible prompts are needed.
Question number
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13

Management Goals of
Improve water quality
Manage the quantity and improve the quality of stormwater runoff
Restore shoreline and wetland habitats.
Eliminate further loss of shoreline and wetland habitats
Restore and sustain fish stocks and other living marine resources
Provide increased levels of public access to natural resources.
Increase the resilience of coastal communities in the face of natural and
human-induced disasters (such as hurricanes and rising seas)
Incorporate local social and cultural heritage into management of the
[NERR/NMS site] resources (such as public input and community advisory
boards).
Increase understanding of human-use patterns that influence resource
sustainability (such as commercial development and/or recreation).
Integrate understanding of human uses with knowledge of natural processes
Purchase additional non-wetland areas to add to public owned lands
Create "fishery reserve areas" in the [NERR/NMS site] where no fishing is
allowed.
Establish areas in the [NERR/NMS site] where motorized crafts are limited
to no-wake and non-motorized crafts are encouraged to use.

Management Module 6
Place Attachment > (MM#6) (Note: Same as Section 3, Question 7, Additional prompts)
Questions 1-11 are designed to obtain information and assess the respondent’s attachment to
the . Respondents will be asked rank their perception of each statement on five
point Likert-type scales ranging from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree” with options of
“Unsure,” “Don’t Know” and “Neutral” (Kil, 2008).

Question number
Attachment Agreement
1 Mine or my family's income or livelihood depends on the
.
2 The tourism dollars that the attracts are
essential to my community's economy.
3 I identify strongly with the :

4 The means a lot to me.
5 Many important memories of my family are tied to the .
6 The is a special place for my family.
7 No other place can compare to the .
8 In any development plan, it is important to consider
protecting the environment of the .
9 I feel a sense of pride in my heritage when I am in the .
10 My community's history is strongly tied to the .
11 It is important to preserve/conserve natural and unique
ecosystems like the .

Management Module 7
Knowledge (MM#7)
Questions [1-6] will help resource managers assess the baseline self-reported knowledge of
managed features of the users. Questions [3-6] will assist managers in determining
the reach of their communication activities.
Question numbers

Managed features

1 Policy
2 Ecology
3 History/Culture
4 Recreational Opportunities
5 Engagement Opportunities
6 Educational Opportunities

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