The Value of Additional Central Flyway Wetlands in Nebraska’s Rainwater Basin Wetland Region

Authors

Joan Poor, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Date of this Version

July 1997

Comments

Presented at Western Agricultural Economics Association 1997 Annual Meeting. July 13-16, 1997, Reno/Sparks, Nevada.

Abstract

Nebraska’s Rainwater Basin wetland region is recognized internationally as a significant wetland complex for migratory waterfowl habitat. A contingent valuation study was undertaken to determine Nebraskan’s willingness-to-pay for government acquisition/management programs for this resource. The study consisted of a double bounded referendum format. A censored regression model was utilized for data analysis.