Public Opinions of Endangered Species in Florida
Florida residents were surveyed on their attitudes, opinions, and knowledge about endangered species, influence of humans on endangerment, state and national influence, attitudes towards protection policies, and willingness to avoid harmful activities or engage in environmental civic behavior.
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“This year, 2013, marks the 40th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act being signed into law. Given the impact that humans have on biodiversity, the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center) initiated a study to explore the attitudes, opinions, and knowledge of Floridians around the issue of endangered species. This survey explored what the Florida public thinks of (1) the importance of endangered species, (2) how to prioritize conservation, (3) the rights and responsibilities of different groups toward endangered species, (4) willingness to pay and engage in activities to protect endangered species, and (5) overall attitudes towards the environment.”
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