Article
Evaluating Cooperative Interactions and the Roles Organizations Play in Cross-Boundary Stewardship
Society & Natural Resources
(2021)
Abstract
As natural resource managers continue to face complex problems, cross-boundary stewardship among multiple jurisdictions becomes increasingly important. Cooperation is one strategy for achieving stewardship across boundaries, and understanding different types of cooperative interactions is essential for managers to effectively work together. This research evaluates and defines cross-boundary stewardship interactions through semi-structured interviews and document analysis in a case study of the greater Rocky Mountain National Park ecosystem, Colorado, USA, focusing on wetland management. Results are visualized through a social network categorizing interaction-types and used to build upon an existing framework for the three types of cooperative interactions—communication, coordination, and collaboration. Patterns of interactions based on entity-type are identified and recommendations provided to determine the type of interaction best suited to an entities’ goals. This study builds upon the growing body of cooperation theory literature, while applying the theory to a real-world case study and providing conceptual clarity for managers.
Disciplines
Publication Date
2021
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2021.1900964
Citation Information
Mark W. Brunson. "Evaluating Cooperative Interactions and the Roles Organizations Play in Cross-Boundary Stewardship" Society & Natural Resources Vol. 34 Iss. 7 (2021) p. 925 - 942 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mark_brunson/307/