Steven J Cooke

Biographic Data

ID	1810672
NAME	Steven J Cooke
GIVEN NAMES	Steven J
FAMILY NAME	Cooke
SIGNATURE	COOKE S J
AFFILIATIONS	Carleton University
ORCID	0000-0002-5407-0659
VERIFIED	Yes
TOTAL WORKS	41
TOTAL CITATIONS	40
AUTHOR COUNT	41
EDITOR COUNT	0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR	2012
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR	2026
H-INDEX	4

Supporting frontline workers in the biodiversity crisis by empowering and enabling practitioners to embrace conservation evidence
Open AccessSteven J Cooke, Kevin A Adeli et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2026
Stakeholder and rightsholder engagement in environmental research: Lessons from Canadian scholars engaging diverse groups
Open AccessJ M Holzer, Andrew N Kadykalo et al.ARTICLEPeople and Nature2026
To promote inclusivity, relevance and actionability of environmental research, scholars are engaging with rightsholders and stakeholders (Indigenous groups, governments and individuals) to co‐produce research. These transdisciplinary approaches represent diverse forms of ‘engaged’ research (e.g. community‐engaged research, braiding Indigenous science and knowledge and Western science‐based knowledge, workshops with decision‐makers). Acknowledging…
Urban planning to support the conservation of freshwater biodiversity
Open AccessHelen A L Currie, Andrea E Kirkwood et al.ARTICLEJournal of Environmental Planning…2026
Caught in the middle - Inaction and overlap in governance and decision-making for Canada’s imperiled wild steelhead
Open AccessAmanda L Jeanson, Andrew N Kadykalo et al.ARTICLEMarine Policy2025
Biodiversity loss is one of the most serious challenges facing humanity and planetary well-being. Even for iconic species of great cultural and symbolic value, we are largely failing to preserve them and the habitats upon which they depend. This article analyzes one such troubling case, the precipitous decline of wild steelhead ( Oncorhynchus mykiss ) populations in British Columbia’s Thompson River. These populations are declining despite high l…
Observations and reflections on the Sepr 2024 Conference—the 2nd International Conference on Socio-Ecological Practice Research
Open AccessSteven J Cooke, Nathan Heavers et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2025
Twelve strategies for realizing the promise of ecopracticology
Open AccessSteven J Cooke, Marco Carlotti et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2025
Opportunities to better integrate inland fish and fisheries in multilateral environmental agreements
Open AccessAndrew J Lynch, Devin Bartley et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Science & Policy2025References: 4
What is ‘good evidence’ for environmental decision making? Insights from professionals working at the science-policy interface
Open AccessElizabeth A Nyboer, Andrew N Kadykalo et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Science & Policy2025References: 11
Collaboration and engagement with decision-makers are needed to reduce evidence complacency in wildlife management
Open AccessAndrew N Kadykalo, C Scott Findlay et al.ARTICLEAMBIO2024References: 64
Exploring the hidden connections between information channel use and pro-environmental behavior among recreational anglers of the shore-based shark fishery in Florida, United States
Open AccessJ D Guay, Jill L Brooks et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Communication2023
Introduction Shore-based shark fishing in Florida is a relatively low-cost and easy-access fishery which attracts a wide variety of experienced and inexperienced anglers leading to concerns about proper handling methods of captured fish that are released either voluntarily or to comply with regulations. Proper handling methods can help reduce post-release mortality among sharks, many of which are threatened with extinction. Therefore, we consider…
Angler and guide perceptions provide insights into the status and threats of the Atlantic tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) fishery
Open AccessLucas P Griffin, Grace A Casselberry et al.ARTICLEMarine Policy2023
Advancing co-production for transformative change by synthesizing guidance from case studies on the sustainable management and governance of natural resources
Open AccessFernanda Ayaviri Matuk, Fernanda A van Maurik Matuk et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Science & Policy2023Cited by: 1References: 19
Co-production has become paramount for scientists, practitioners and social groups of Indigenous peoples and local communities of rural and urban areas to deliver transformative changes that enhance sustainability. Co-production should result in knowledge that is credible, legitimate and usable to enable sustainable outcomes effectively. However, this is not always the case due to challenges related to differences between scientific and Indigenou…
Foresight science in conservation: Tools, barriers, and mainstreaming opportunities
Open AccessGabrielle Ednie, Tyreen Kapoor et al.ARTICLEAMBIO2023References: 79
Ethical ecosurveillance: Mitigating the potential impacts on humans of widespread environmental monitoring
Open AccessNathan Young, Dominique G Roche et al.ARTICLEPeople and Nature2022
Ecosurveillance has proliferated in recent years, generating vast amounts of data on the natural environment. Ecosurveillance also has significant potential impacts on humans; therefore, researchers and policymakers need new conceptual tools to anticipate and mitigate any negative effects. Surveillance studies is an interdisciplinary field in the social sciences, providing a number of insights and practical lessons for predicting and managing the…
The roles of humans and apex predators in sustaining ecosystem structure and function: Contrast, complementarity and coexistence
Open AccessRobert J Lennox, Jacob W Brownscombe et al.ARTICLEPeople and Nature2022
In nearly every ecosystem, human predators (hunters and fishers) exploit animals at extraordinarily high rates, as well as target different age classes and phenotypes, compared to other apex predators. Demographically decoupled from prey populations and technologically advanced, humans now impose widespread and significant ecological and evolutionary change. In this paper, we investigate whether there is evidence that humans provide complementary…
Climate change adaptation and adaptive efficacy in the inland fisheries of the Lake Victoria basin
Open AccessElizabeth A Nyboer, Laban Musinguzi et al.ARTICLEPeople and Nature2022
Inland fisheries support the livelihoods of millions of people in riparian communities worldwide but are influenced by increasing climate variability and change. Freshwater fishing societies are among the most vulnerable to climate change given their dependence on highly threatened aquatic resources. As climate change intensifies, building adaptive capacity within communities and understanding the efficacy of adaptive strategies for maintaining h…
The conservation and restoration of freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity can be enhanced with ecopracticology
Open AccessSteven J Cooke, Kim Birnie-Gauvin et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2022
Do environmental systematic reviews impact policy and practice? Author perspectives on the application of their work
Open AccessEvalynne Jacaban, Trina Rytwinski et al.ARTICLEEnvironmental Science & Policy2022References: 3
“Two‐Eyed Seeing”: An Indigenous framework to transform fisheries research and management
Open AccessAndrea J Reid, Lauren E Eckert et al.ARTICLEFish and Fisheries2021
Increasingly, fisheries researchers and managers seek or are compelled to “bridge” Indigenous knowledge systems with Western scientific approaches to understanding and governing fisheries. Here, we move beyond the all‐too‐common narrative about integrating or incorporating (too often used as euphemisms for assimilating) other knowledge systems into Western science, instead of building an ethic of knowledge coexistence and complementarity in knowl…
Action research to improve water quality in Canada ’ s Rideau Canal: How do local groups reshape environmental governance
Isha Mistry, Chloé Beaudoin et al.ARTICLELocal Environment2021
The historic Rideau Canal, spanning 200 km between the Canadian cities of Ottawa and Kingston, is a world heritage site and recreational waterway. The waterway presents a governance challenge, with multiple jurisdictions and agencies responsible for its management, making it difficult to establish a common vision to address environmental issues. Local stakeholders are concerned about toxic algal blooms in the downstream section of the Canal (the …
Fisheries science and marine education catalyze the renaissance of traditional management (rahui) to improve an artisanal fishery in French Polynesia
Open AccessAlexander Filous, Robert J Lennox et al.ARTICLEMarine Policy2021
The role of western‐based scientific, Indigenous and local knowledge in wildlife management and conservation
Open AccessAndrew N Kadykalo, Steven J Cooke et al.ARTICLEPeople and Nature2021
Managers of wildlife are faced with decisions and issues that are increasingly complex, spanning natural and human dimensions (i.e. values, preferences, attitudes). A strong evidence base that includes multiple forms and sources of knowledge is needed to support these complex decisions. However, a growing body of literature demonstrates that environmental managers are far more likely to draw on intuition, past experience or opinion to inform impo…
On the theory-practice gap in the environmental realm: Perspectives from and for diverse environmental professionals
Open AccessSteven J Cooke, Amanda L Jeanson et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2021
The theory-practice gap (TPG) is well known in the environmental realm, referring to disconnects between knowledge generated through scientific research and the needs, expectations, and practices of knowledge users for environmental decision-making and practice. While the presence of the TPG is well established, we have yet to fully implement mechanisms for overcoming its challenges. Thus, our goal is to characterize the TPG and identify practica…
Insights from a novel, user-driven science transfer program for resource management
Open AccessJulie L M Hinderer, Z Blevins et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2021
Research results are often not easily accessible or readily digestible for decision-making by natural resource managers. This knowledge-action gap is due to various factors including the time lag between new knowledge generation and its transfer, lack of formal management structures, and institutional inertia to its uptake. Herein, we reflect on the Great Lakes Fishery Commission’s Science Transfer Program and its evolution from ‘Mode 1’ (i.e., s…
Overcoming barriers to transfer of scientific knowledge: Integrating biotelemetry into fisheries management in the Laurentian Great Lakes
Open AccessVivian M Nguyen, Caleigh Delle Palme et al.ARTICLESocio-Ecological Practice Research2021