Description
In this article, the author stresses that water suppliers can and should play a significant role in shaping public issues and social policy. A brief background of events that have influenced the industry’s overall stance on public policy is given. The author then discusses in detail the four kinds of issues water suppliers face: outsider issues raised primarily by environmental groups; insider issues less interesting to the public; local issues being raised frequently; and, public involvement in latent issues. The complexities of public opinion and the challenges of involving the public is also addressed. Includes 12 references.
Product Details
- Edition:
- Vol. 90 – No. 1
- Published:
- 01/01/1998
- Number of Pages:
- 6
- File Size:
- 1 file , 620 KB
- Note:
- This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus
