policy field map

A policy field map is a graphical representation of the institutions and relationships that influence public policy. For this assignment, you will be using a policy field map to represent the policy environment surrounding a particular policy area. You will be asked to research and depict the various contexts and factors related to this policy using the definitions and explanations of the policy environment in Chapter 2 of the Birkland text. For this assignment you will focus on AZ WATER POLICY Creating your Policy Field Map: Conduct some research on water policy in Arizona. At a minimum, view the following video for history on AZ water policy: History of Arizona Water Policy (Stop at 12:56): [login to view URL] (Links to an external site.) Download the Policy Field Map here: Policy Field [login to view URL] the document In each box, describe the specific features of the policy environment (structural, social, political, and economic) that shape AZ water policy. ** Be sure to use the definitions of the each policy environment provided in Chapter 2 of the Birkland textbook. Explain how each policy environment promote or inhibit policy development or AZ water policy change. Complete the Policy Field Map exercise on your own. Upload and submit your completed Policy Field Map by the due date. Note: You will use your Policy Field Map in this module's discussion.