Collaborative Federalism and the Emerging Role of Local Nonprofits in Water Quality Implementation

• Autores: John C. Morris, William A. Gibson, William M. Leavitt, Shana C. Jones
• Localización: Publius: the journal of federalism, ISSN 0048-5950, Vol. 44, Nº. 3, 2014 (Ejemplar dedicado a: The State of American Federalism 2013-2014), págs. 499-518
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • While much has been written about collaborative federalism, the focus of this research has been on collaboration between governmental agencies at the national, state, and local levels. However, a growing body of evidence suggests there is a greater role available for nongovernmental actors in collaborative federalism. This article presents a case in which a local grassroots environmental nonprofit organization plays a critical role in the implementation of Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. We conclude that such collaboration provides local governments with a "force multiplier" that can enhance both collaborative federalism and policy outcomes.