Boaters and anglers who move between bodies of water are a primary cause of the spread
of aquatic invasive species (AIS), which are non-native plants or animals that pose a threat …

Message frames are often used to communicate about invasive species due to the
additional meaning they provide. They appear in calls to action like “join the battle against …

This study explores potential factors that lead to environmental opinion leadership behaviors
such as informing the public about environmental issues and encouraging preventative …

This study proposes including variables related to information exposure as background
variables in a theory of planned behavior (TPB) model. Minimizing the spread of aquatic …

Preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a priority for many ecologists and
natural resource managers. Because some boaters pose greater risk to spreading AIS …

One of the primary causes of the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is boaters and
anglers who move between bodies of water. Engaging with recreational boaters and anglers …

We examined risk perceptions that aquatic-based recreation stakeholders in the Great
Lakes region held about fish diseases, using viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) as our …

The recent invasion of the Prussian carp (Carassius gibelio) in freshwater environments in
central Canada threatens native aquatic species and ecosystems. The fish's hardiness …

Abstract Past research suggests African-American farmers are an underdeveloped topic in
the academic literature (Tyler & Moore, 2013 p. 1). Since the mid 1900's, African-American …

Gain and loss framing has been used in risk communication across many fields as a
technique for sha** individuals' behaviors. Via community-engaged research conducted …