The Water Pollution Hazard in the Iowa River Basin, A Descriptive Study of Attitudes and Opinions, September 1972

(1972) The Water Pollution Hazard in the Iowa River Basin, A Descriptive Study of Attitudes and Opinions, September 1972. University of Iowa

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Abstract

The Iowa River is situated in eastern Iowa. Despite an urbanization trend, this region retains a strong agricultural and rural emphasis in economy and life style. Within the drainage basin , water resource issues have been of concern for at least seventy years. These are of two types: floods and water quality. Building of various flood control structures has diminished the concern over flooding. Increasing environmental awareness and increasing water-related recreation have accentuated the concern about water quality. The purpose of this pa per then is to examine public opinions and attitudes about water quality or the water pollution hazard. The study of public attitudes and opinions about societal problems and issues is a relatively recent research approach. Presumably the aim of this approach is to take this type of information into consideration in the resolution of issues and management of resources.