A Case Study of a Community Action Group Using Greensville Against Serious Pollutions Inc. as a Local Example

Abstract

<p>The purpose of this research paper is to shed some light on the relatively unexplored issue of community opposition to proposed Municipal landfill sites. The first objective is to identify the issues and concerns of citizens directly affected by the proposal. The second objective is to identify the key concerns of the community action group. The third objective is to evaluate the success of the community action group in achieving its strategic goals. Key informant interviews, local newspaper articles, relevant reports, and Public Liaison meeting minutes provide the data source base. The results show that although the concerns of local residents vary slightly from the concerns of the community action group, the action group is a key voice in the government's site selection approval process.</p>