Fragmented local governance and water resource management outcomes

摘要: Fragmented jurisdictions and decision making structures can result in destructive competition and/or a lack of systematic cooperation that hamper effective resource management environmental planning, although the value local autonomy stakeholder participations should not be underestimated. This study empirically examines if political fragmentation governance is significant barrier to successful management. To test this hypothesis, authors quantify degree at two different geographical scales - 1) site-level: 12-digit watersheds 2) regional: metropolitan statistical areas or equivalent regions analyze how water outcomes vary with level using nationwide land cover stream gauge information U.S. Regression analysis shows quality declines (or slower improvements), measured terms total suspended solids, are associated both site-level regional indicators, suggesting make more challenging.