<Articles>Promoting Integrated Coastal Management in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

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Fragile ecosystems such as dunes, beaches and mangroves are being significantly impacted by new urban development and infrastructure projects along the coasts of Mexico. This study uses geographic information systems and satellite remote sensing to evaluate the impacts of these new developments. A stakeholder survey also was conducted to evaluate heterogeneity in residence knowledge concerning : (1) residents feelings regarding potential use and non-use values related to mangrove wetlands ; (2) their preferences for resource use ; and (3) their awareness of environmental impacts of urban expansion, solid waste disposal in wetlands, and construction of a coastal road network. Findings indicate that both regulatory and environmental education programs should help in the mitigation of negative impacts resulting from inevitable coastal growth. The integration of stakeholder beliefs and educational programs along with sound physical and biological studies should provide a sound base for sustainable development in the barrier islands and wetland ecosystems of the Yucatan coasts. This findings may also stimulate the design and adoption of an integrated coastal zone management program.
2002-07-20