Coastal protected area management and multi-tiered governance: the Cape Cod Model |
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Authors: | Michelle Portman |
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Institution: | (1) Marine Policy Center, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Crowell House, Mail Stop 41, Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA |
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Abstract: | Policy tools that allow for the coordination of various authorities at different levels of government are important for coastal
protected areas. Frequently, multiple authorities manage these areas with varied and sometimes conflicting goals. This study
examines a regulatory model implemented on the Cape Cod National Seashore in the US that uses federally-approved zoning to
regulate private uses for protection of natural coastal resources. Local authorities implement the zoning which is designed
to support national resource protection goals making this a prime model of cross-level governance for conservation. I use
case study analysis to evaluate the program’s effectiveness by focusing on implementation and compliance in the context of
multi-jurisdictional (i.e., national to local) relations. The analysis and subsequent discussion highlight the difficulties
associated with implementation of intergovernmental mandates. Also, theoretical perspectives on compliance give insights about
the implementation challenges of this model. The model’s limitations have implications for policymakers considering similar
schemes implemented by split and hierarchical authorities with different, and possibly conflicting, coastal management goals.
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Keywords: | Cross-level governance Intergovernmental mandates Regulatory jurisdiction Protected seashore Public domain Zoning relief |
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