ABSTRACT

Introduction ..............................................................................................................30 Description of the Study Area .................................................................................. 31 Research Methods .................................................................................................... 33

Survey ............................................................................................................ 33 Estimation Procedures .................................................................................... 35

Research Results ...................................................................................................... 37 Survey ............................................................................................................ 37 Maximum WTP Estimates .............................................................................. 38

Conclusions from This Study and Issues When Using the Stated Choice Method ................................................................................................ 41

Appendix 3A: Example of the Paper Survey Used on Deckers Creek .................... 42 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 42 Valuation Section ............................................................................................44