Using a Community Survey to Assess the Perception and Knowledge of a River's Ecosystem Services

We assessed the knowledge and perception of ecosystem services provided by the Lapa River among nearby residents in Puerto Rico. The study aimed to (1) characterize the socioeconomic profile of residents living near the Lapa River; (2) to describe how nearby communities interact with and use the river; and (3) to assess associations between residents' sociodemographic and economic characteristics and their knowledge and perceptions of the Lapa River, particularly in relation to its use, tourism