2009 Water Policy Fellowships
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Gaylene acquired her MBA in marketing research from the University
of Calgary and after a number of years of experience in business, she
returned to the University of Alberta and is working towards a PhD in
Environmental Sociology. Areas of research interest include governance,
fresh water regulation, public policy, public health, and women’s
issues.
Fellowship Project Description
Her fellowship research focuses on public perceptions of water management
in Alberta and the methods that can be used to manage Alberta’s
water resources. This investigation in focusing on the Battle River
Watershed (South and Southeast of Edmonton, Alberta) examining policy
instruments such as market-based –instruments (MBI), command and
control regulations, education, and financial support incentives. The
research focuses on utilizing deliberative democracy tools to encourage
public participation in these discussions.
Awards
Sustainable Forest Management Network 2007
MUNK Centre for International Studies 2007