Comparing economic benefits of cultural and heritage resources among stakeholders, 2015-2016, Chonnam National University Research Foundation, $16,000.
Improving public outreach and education programs to minimize the spread of aquatic invasive species. 2013-2014, Michigan Applied Public Policy Research Grant, Institute for Public Policy and Social Research, $25,000, with Dan O’Keefe.
Determining the level of understanding of aquatic nuisance species. January 2012 – September 2012, The Invasive Species Prevention and Control Grant Program, EPA (the project titled A Comprehensive Regional Public Outreach Campaign on AIS, subcontract to CARRS, Michigan State University, $19,232)
Understanding demand for value-added products and services associated with for-hire boat fishing trips on the South Carolina Coast
February 2012 – February 2014, $78,138, South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium, with Robert Brookover, Laura Jodice and William Hammitt.
Limiting bird damage in fruit crops: integrating economic, biological, and consumer information to determine testable strategies for the future
September, 2011 – August, 2014, $2,044,335, Specialty Crops Research Initiative Grant, US Department of Agriculture, with Catherine Lindell, Phillip Howard, David Lusch et al.
Residents’ Preference Assessment for the Development of a Tribal Master Strategic Plan
July, 2010 – December, 2011, $24,994, Sault Tribe Planning and Development Department, with Christine Vogt.
Assessing, Forecasting and Planning for Coastal Community and Economic Impacts Related to the Collapse of the Chinook Salmon Fishery in Southern Lake Huron: An Integrated Assessment
November 2009 – January, 2012, $111,561, Michigan Sea Grant Consortium, with Christine Vogt and Dan McCole.
Understanding Socio-Economic Aspects of the Charter and Head Boat Operators in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia
August 2009 – August 2011, $215,000, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Marine Fisheries Initiative Programs (MARFIN), with Stephen Holland and Sherry Larkin.
An Economic Impact Study of the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor Regions 1 and 2, Including The Edgefield Discovery Center
June 2009 – August 2010, $99,000, South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism, with Rich Harrill.
A Stated Preference Choice Approach to Understanding Angler Preferences for Various Fishing Trip Options
November, 2008- April, 2010, $57,906, The Ocean Conservancy.
Needs and Feasibility Assessment for the Development of Additional Campground Facilities at Buck Hall Recreation Area, South Carolina
June – September 2008, $16,036, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, with Jeffrey Hallo and Robert Bixler.
Building sustainable community-based economic development and management linkages between traditional coastal-dependent businesses and South Carolina’s recreation and tourism industry
February 2008 – February 2010, $103,039, SC Sea Grant Consortium Biennial Research Programs, with William Norman, David Hughes, Carlos Carpio and Laura Jodice.
Assessing Resident and Visitor Attitudes Toward and Preference for Shoreline Access
September, 2007- July, 2008, $37,998, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Ocean and Coastal Resource Management with Laura Jodice.
Estimating Economic Benefits of Table Rock State Park in South Carolina
June 2006 – May 2007, $5,000, South Carolina State Park Service.
Assessing Recreational Needs at South Carolina Beaches
January, 2006- June, 2006, $67,457, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, with Grant Cunningham, William Norman and Laura Jodice.