Industrial Transitions in Michigan: Stakeholder Perspectives on Water Resources Restoration and Community Vibrancy
SOCIETY & NATURAL RESOURCES(2023)
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Surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan is characterized by water. Historically, much of the state's industry was situated along the water, often preventing public access to waterfronts and negatively impacting the quality of water resources. Economic shifts, paired with a growing interest in revitalizing waterfronts, have led many Michigan communities to invest in water-based restoration projects. This paper investigates the experiences and perceptions of key stakeholders in four waterfront towns where water restoration projects have been implemented as communities shift toward recreation and tourism-based economies. Twenty interviews were conducted with key stakeholders to explore the factors that lead to successful implementation of water restoration and in turn, how these projects impact community vibrancy. Results suggest that community vibrancy related to water restoration can be characterized by a series of reinforcing feedback loops between local leadership, access to water resources, socio-economic and environmental opportunities, and relationships with water.
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water resources restoration,michigan,industrial,stakeholder
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