Abstract
De-weeding of streams and lakes occurs in Germany on a widespread level, mostly to ensure water runoff and to provide flood protection. But de-weeding also affects a range of stakeholders, who have their own reasons to support or oppose it. For the list of stakeholders identified, see chapter 4. As part of a project analysing the feasibility of using water plant biomass as a substrate for biogas production, we conducted a multi-method stakeholder analysis to evaluate stakeholders’ opinions about de-weeding. The results show a preference of all stakeholders, except those identifying with nature conservation, for aquatic de-weeding. Our findings also point to a lack of communication between stakeholders, resulting in biased opinions of the stakeholders against other stakeholders and starting points for conflict.
Highlights
The results show a preference of all stakeholders, except those identifying with nature conservation, for aquatic de-weeding
Our research has identified four distinct stakeholder groups in the aquatic de-weeding debate: stakeholders associated with nature conservation; those associated with water system construction and maintenance; those whose interest in the waterways is primarily economic and businessoriented; and those whose interest revolves around tourism and recreation
The conclusions drawn from this study are threefold: First, our research has identified four distinct stakeholder groups in the de-weeding debate; what is especially notable about these groups is that three of them view de-weeding as almost entirely beneficial, the perceived benefits depend on the group whose interests are at stake
Summary
The goal of this study is to present an overview of exemplary stakeholder concerns related to aquatic de-weeding
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