20권(2010) | [20권 2호]윤병국·김진원, Exploring the Role of Web-based Public Participation …

Abstract : Great attention has been shown to participatory coastal management as a means for sustainable coastal
tourism. In addition, access to information is a key prerequisite in order for successful participatory coastal
management. The purpose of this article is to present the role of information in participatory coastal management.
Arnstein’s model, ‘ladder of participation’ and the theory of reasoned action (TRA) are employed to support the
arguments. The results indicate that there are still challenges such as (1) the difficulty of coastal research, (2) poor
awareness of interdisciplinary approach, and (3) the lack of information delivery system during the periods of
information access. Geography has focused on integrated approaches regarding coastal areas with advanced
information systems. In particular, web-based public participation geographic information system (PPGIS) can
play central role in delivering coast-related information for successful participatory coastal management. This
study demonstrates one such application of web-based PPGIS with a case example of Wisconsin Coastal
Management Program (WCMP).
Key words: Sustainable Coastal Tourism, Participatory Coastal Management, Access to Information,
Geography, Web-based Public Participation Geographic Information System (PPGIS), Wisconsin
Coastal Management Program (WCMP)