2022 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Virtual Conference
March 13 - 15, 2022
6/08/2017 | 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: SAN MARCOS’ (TEXAS, USA) GROWING DEMAND FOR FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM SERVICES | 301B
A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT: SAN MARCOS’ (TEXAS, USA) GROWING DEMAND FOR FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
San Marcos, TX is one of the fastest growing cities in the USA. It is also a major tourist destination, largely attributable to the aesthetic, perennial spring-fed river that flows through it. The San Marcos River is a protected freshwater ecosystem that provides habitat for seven endangered species. It also provides freshwater for multiple human uses, most notably river recreation. In order to assess the supply and demand of ecosystem services provided by this river, we surveyed 3,193 people who visited or lived in San Marcos, including university students, residents, and tourists. Our 49-question survey on the uses, preferences, and values of these stakeholders is one of the largest and most comprehensive assessments of social demand for a freshwater ecosystem. Use, preference, and value were significantly influenced by educational and life experiences among all stakeholders. The highest usage of the river was by residents (56% of respondents), with a median annual visitation of 30 days. Students visited 10 days/year and tourists 6 days/year. Given that the resident population is the most rapidly increasing (8%/year), the demand and impact on San Marcos River’s ecosystem services will continue to grow.
- S16 Understanding and mitigating change in freshwater ecosystem services
- C27 Landuse and Non-Point source Impacts
- S05 Social-Ecological Freshwater Systems
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Jason P. Julian
(), Texas State University, jason.julian@txstate.edu;
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Graham Daly
(), Texas State University, graham.daly@txstate.edu;
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