http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/level1.jsp?t=4 Latest contributions to Publications (updated nightly) http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=548 The VBA technical guide is designed to acquaint Forest Service staff and line officers with the concepts of values, beliefs, and attitudes; to demonstrate ways in which public values, beliefs, and attitudes (VBAs) and associated concepts can be measured and analyzed; and to suggest methods for applying VBA information to decisions about projects and plans. While this is a Forest Service document, the concepts and methods are widely applicable. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:28:52 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=530 This section of the Elwha Watershed Information Resource explains the use of economic tools, methods, and data in assessing the merits of dam removal. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:34:23 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=527 Part of the web-based information resource, Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:17:55 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=519 Public attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs can strongly influence coastal management decision-making. Officials use surveys and other social science tools to identify the relationship between a community and its natural resources. This document provides insight into the various types and methods of survey research, including -Sampling techniques -Survey delivery mechanisms -Effective survey questions -Effective reporting of survey results Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:54:03 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=490 The official Journal of the International Association for Society and Natural Resources bringing together social science research on present and emerging environmental and natural resource issues. Wed, 20 May 2009 11:38:08 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=445 The NRM Gateway is intended to provide information on the Army Corps of Engineers'' recreation, environmental stewardship and environmental compliance programs to Corps of Engineers staff. Mon, 18 May 2009 10:55:55 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=444 The StormSmartCoasts program is designed to help people working in coastal communities address the challenges arising from storms, floods, sea level rise,and climate change, and provides a menu of tools for successful coastal floodplain management. Mon, 18 May 2009 10:47:41 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=437 This web site presents a well-organized, easily accessible collection of resources related to the societal aspects of weather and weather forecasting. Mon, 18 May 2009 10:43:26 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=493 An Internationally Recognized Journal Covering Economic and Policy Analysis of: Seafood Marketing and Trade, Marine and Coastal Recreation,Fisheries Conservation and Management, Coastal Land Use and Watershed Management, Non-Market Valuation, and Aquaculture Fri, 15 May 2009 10:51:01 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=435 This book brings together the nation's top sociological researchers in an effort to catalog the modern catastrophe that is Hurricane Katrina. Tue, 12 May 2009 13:40:00 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=453 This portal provides access to a partial listing of publications produced by the Human Dimensions Research Unit (HDRU). Most of the documents listed were published within the past 10 years. Tue, 12 May 2009 13:29:42 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=488 Human Dimensions of Wildlife is devoted to the study of social considerations in fisheries and wildlife management. The journal provides an open forum for exchange of human dimensions information. Tue, 12 May 2009 13:18:35 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=485 This newsletter published by the NOAA Coastal Services Center focuses on tools for coastal resource management. Mon, 11 May 2009 16:24:25 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=429 This periodical covers current disaster issues; new international, national, and local disaster management, mitigation, and education programs; hazards research; political and policy developments; new information sources and Web sites; upcoming conferences; and recent publications. Mon, 11 May 2009 16:07:35 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=428 This report and its 12 case studies describe the benefits that can come from wildlife watching tourism, and focus on practical ways to use planning and visitor management to ensure the long-term sustainability of this activity. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:58:30 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=424 This research from the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University addresses the beliefs, attitudes, and values of the public toward biodiversity and related issues. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:40:50 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=402 The objective of this document is to provide a better understanding of the role of the economic, institutional, and sociocultural components within the EAF process, and to examine some potential methods and approaches that may facilitate the adoption of EAF management. Mon, 11 May 2009 15:36:55 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=467 This portal provides access to the thousands of water resources reports produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Mon, 11 May 2009 15:16:14 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=483 The Human Dimensions Research Program at the Illinois Natural History Survey reports on past Harvesting Reports in relation to wildlife management ecosystems restoration, and environmental health for Illinois and surrounding areas. Mon, 11 May 2009 14:59:42 EST http://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/detail.jsp?ContentID=484 The mission of the World Data Center (WDC) system is to provide access to geophysical and environmental data to all scientists free of charge or for the cost of reproduction. In accordance with the system mission, the WDC for Human Interactions in the Environment promotes the development, dissemination, and preservation of high-quality global data sets related to population, sustainability, poverty, health, hazards, conservation, governance, and climate. Mon, 11 May 2009 14:49:51 EST