Table 1.
Stakeholder objectives identified in the 2013 Public Values Forum (from Gregory and Gonzales, 2013).
| Category | Stakeholder Objectives |
|---|---|
| Terrestrial Ecology | T1. Meet future water demands (Agriculture and development) |
| T2. Restore and conserve habitat for important species | |
| T3. Reduce contamination from agriculture effluent | |
| T4. Reduce storm water runoff | |
| T5. Reduce soil loss and maintain productivity of land | |
| T6. Understand relative contribution/origins of sediment throughout watershed | |
| T7. Preserve forest habitats | |
| T8. Protect endangered and threatened wildlife species | |
| Aquatic Ecology | A1. Restore lagoon natural processes to absorb nutrients and filter sediments |
| A2. Restore shallow water coral reefs (reduce nutrient loads; enhance fish biomass) | |
| A3. Reduce human contamination | |
| A4. Protect endangered and threatened marine species | |
| A5. Protect mangrove habitats | |
| A6. Protect marine habitat for migratory birds | |
| Economy | E1. Demonstrate economic value of ecosystem services |
| E2. Estimate net benefit of best management practices | |
| E3. Protect infrastructure of reservoirs | |
| E4. Promote community economic benefits and improve employment opportunities | |
| E5. Increase sustainable economic development (eco-tourism, beach opportunities) | |
| E6. Increase agricultural activities and productivity; preserve agricultural farmland | |
| E7. Restore commercial and sport fisheries | |
| E8. Increase renewable energy production (hydroelectric, alternative energies) | |
| Social | S1. Promote quality of life for people in Guánica Bay watershed |
| S2. Maintain small scale farming opportunities and way of life | |
| S3. Reinforce cultural heritage and traditional livelihoods (artisanal fishing) | |
| S4. Improve well-being and human health (water quality, air quality (asthma), food security, health and safety of agriculture workers) | |
| S5. Improve recreational opportunities | |
| S6. Promote education, specifically environmental attitudes and behaviors | |
| S7. Maintain sufficient potable water for citizens (quantity and quality) | |
| S8. Expand spiritual and aesthetic opportunities (commune with nature) | |
| Process | P1. Improve monitoring and feedback of current actions |
| P2. Reduce uncertainty about outcomes of management actions | |
| P3. Meet legal & political requirements | |
| P4. Better integration and communication across agencies, and with citizens | |
| P5. Demonstrate respect for all citizens | |
| P6. Enhance opportunities for meaningful public participation | |
| P7. Improve fairness in resource management and decision process | |
| P8. Establish clear criteria for land use planning |