THE METHODOLOGY FOR STIMULATING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITY FOR PRESERVATION OF WATER ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

It is necessary to improve basin residents' interest and stimulate public participation in activity for preservation of water environment. The purpose of this study is to construct a methodology for stimulating public participation in various activities for preservation of water environment. This paper analyzes questionnaire to residents in the Sendai River basin and members of some Non-Profit Organizations. The results of analysis show new knowledge as follows: 1) main factors affecting interest, 2) structure of participation in activity, 3) 5 styles ofparticipation in activity, and 4) relationship between experience and a new interest in the river. Finally, a methodology called “Circle Approach of Public Participation” is constructed on new knowledge.