Other than my name being misspelled, this helpful DSF fact sheet introduces users to our weed management decision support tool. … More
Author: dougbessette
The Perceived Risk of Underwater Oil Pipelines and Spills Under Ice
Thought I’d make my slides from ERSS 2019 available here. ERSS_O7.6_Presentation_Bessette_v4
An online decision support tool to evaluate ecological weed management strategies
Weeds remain the most commonly cited concern of organic farmers. Without the benefit of synthetic herbicides, organic farmers must rely … More
Most Michigan residents are concerned about Line 5 spilling into Mackinac Straits
On Friday, February 22nd, Grant Gunn and I, colleagues on an IPPSR MAPPR grant looking at the Line 5 underwater … More
Do people disagree with themselves?
It is commonly accepted that people disagree with one another. In this article, my colleagues and I present results that … More
Exploring landowners’ post-construction changes in perceptions of wind energy in Michigan
Researchers have suggested that residents’ acceptance of wind turbines follow a U-shaped curve over time, starting with generally positive attitudes … More
A Great Lakes pipeline dispute points to a broader energy dilemma
A deal involving an aging oil pipeline in Michigan reflects the complex decisions communities across the country must make to … More
