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CALFED: An experiment in science and decisionmaking

January 1, 2003

The CALFED Bay-Delta Program faces a challenging assignment: to develop a collaborative state-federal management plan for the complex river system and involve multiple stakeholders (primarily municipal, agricultural, and environmental entities) whose interests frequently are in direct conflict. Although many resource-management issues involve multiple stakeholders and conflict is integral to their discussion, the CALFED experience is unique because of its shared state and federal roles, the magnitude and significance of stakeholder participation, and the complexity of the scientific issues involved.

Publication Year 2003
Title CALFED: An experiment in science and decisionmaking
DOI 10.1080/00139150309604521
Authors Kimberly A. Taylor, Katharine L. Jacobs, Samuel N. Luoma
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Environment
Index ID 70185657
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization California Water Science Center; Toxic Substances Hydrology Program