Bennett, Drew E.San Filippo, AngelaParker, Robert, 1960-Nielsen-Pincus, MaxMoseley, CassandraGosnell, HannahLurie, Susan D.Duncan, Sally L.2015-09-102015-09-102014https://hdl.handle.net/1794/193912 pagesPayments for ecosystem services (PES) is an emerging conservation strategy that provides economic incentives for the protection of ecosystem services that benefit society, such as the provision of clean air, clean water, and wildlife habitat. PES initiatives to date have largely been driven by the public and non-profit sectors, but there is increasing interest in the role that the private sector can play. One proposed approach is the development of local water quality focused PES initiatives, but questions remain over how best to engage businesses in these efforts. To address these questions, we examined the barriers and opportunities for engaging businesses in local PES initiatives.en-USCreative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0-USPayments for ecosystem servicesIncentives in conservation of natural resourcesEugene (Or.)Other