by piecenter | Feb 17, 2013 | Water
Floridians ranked the importance of plentiful freshwater for rivers, lakes and streams lower than for agriculture, recreation and golf courses, according to a recent PIE Center survey conducted in December 2012. Water is a hot-button topic in the state of Florida,...
by piecenter | Feb 17, 2013 | Water
More people believe that water quality is getting worse, as opposed to getting better, according to recent research. Results from a PIE Center survey reflect the public’s opinion that water quality is getting worse in various water bodies in Florida. The study was...
by piecenter | Feb 17, 2013 | Water
Florida voters kept party lines when asked about the politics of environmentally conscious behaviors. PIE Center researcher Alexa Lamm, also an assistant professor of public opinion analysis in the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication,...
by piecenter | Feb 17, 2013 | Water
When it comes to fun in the sun, three out of four Floridians prefer spending their time in the water. A PIE Center survey illustrates the priorities Floridians put on water quality, based on the most popular outdoor activities. Researcher Alexa Lamm, a faculty member...
by piecenter | Feb 17, 2013 | Water
Poor drinking water and closed beaches affect almost half of Florida citizens, according to a recent study. Research by the PIE Center examined public opinions of water issues and identified Floridians’ experiences with poor water quality. The 39.7 percent of survey...
by piecenter | Feb 17, 2013 | Water
Floridians are undecided about restrictions on water use, according to a survey by the PIE Center. Water is a hot-button issue in the state of Florida, with both water quality and quantity issues becoming priorities for the state legislature, as well as within...