Raccoon Creek Watershed 20D Conservation Plan - Citizen Survey

1. Default Section

The Raccoon Creek Watershed Conservation Plan is a non-regulatory document intended to develop strategies for State Water Plan 20D to balance the interests of agriculture, industry, housing, recreation, resource extraction and conservation by compiling a concise, easily-read and useful repository of the region's natural, historic, cultural and recreational assets while emphasizing opportunities for economic growth.

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* 1. What municipality do you reside? County?

Municipality

County

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* 2. In what sub-watershed do you reside? Not sure? Check out our sub-watershed map.

I do not live in the Raccoon Creek Watershed

Raccoon Creek Main Stem

Cross Creek Sub-watershed

Harmon Creek Sub-watershed

Kings Creek Sub-watershed

Potato Garden Run sub-watershed

Raredon Run Sub-watershed

Traverse Creek Sub-watershed

Service Creek Sub-watershed

Mill Creek Sub-watershed

Other (please specify)

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Raccoon Creek 20D Sub-Watersheds

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* 3. What are the two most prevalent/widespread land uses in your watershed, acre-for-acre?

Residential areas/housing

Commercial/Industrial uses

Water/Wetlands

Mining/Resource Extraction activities

Forested/Tree-covered areas

Agricultural/Farming uses

Parks/Recreational

Other - Please list in "Other" box

Other

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* 4. What water quality issues concern you the most in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? Check all that apply:

Abandoned Mine Drainage (orange water)

Urban/Road Runoff (chemicals, salt, debris)

Sewage Systems (pollution; new systems needed)

Invasive Species (plants & animals)

Stormwater Runoff/Flooding

Agricultural Runoff (nutrients & sediment)

Land Development (new homes, malls, roads)

Industrial Discharges

Illegal Dumping/Littering

Resource Extraction Industries (shale gas, coal mining, quarries, logging)

Other (Please list in comment box)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How important to you are the following things in the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Attractive Natural Settings	Attractive Natural Settings Very Important	Attractive Natural Settings Somewhat Important	Attractive Natural Settings Neutral	Attractive Natural Settings Not Very Important	Attractive Natural Settings Not Important
Preserving Historic Sites	Preserving Historic Sites Very Important	Preserving Historic Sites Somewhat Important	Preserving Historic Sites Neutral	Preserving Historic Sites Not Very Important	Preserving Historic Sites Not Important
Preserving open/green space	Preserving open/green space Very Important	Preserving open/green space Somewhat Important	Preserving open/green space Neutral	Preserving open/green space Not Very Important	Preserving open/green space Not Important
Recreational Opportunities	Recreational Opportunities Very Important	Recreational Opportunities Somewhat Important	Recreational Opportunities Neutral	Recreational Opportunities Not Very Important	Recreational Opportunities Not Important
Water Quality Improvement	Water Quality Improvement Very Important	Water Quality Improvement Somewhat Important	Water Quality Improvement Neutral	Water Quality Improvement Not Very Important	Water Quality Improvement Not Important
New Businesses/Jobs	New Businesses/Jobs Very Important	New Businesses/Jobs Somewhat Important	New Businesses/Jobs Neutral	New Businesses/Jobs Not Very Important	New Businesses/Jobs Not Important
Resource Extraction Industries	Resource Extraction Industries Very Important	Resource Extraction Industries Somewhat Important	Resource Extraction Industries Neutral	Resource Extraction Industries Not Very Important	Resource Extraction Industries Not Important
Community Service/Volunteering	Community Service/Volunteering Very Important	Community Service/Volunteering Somewhat Important	Community Service/Volunteering Neutral	Community Service/Volunteering Not Very Important	Community Service/Volunteering Not Important
New Residential Development	New Residential Development Very Important	New Residential Development Somewhat Important	New Residential Development Neutral	New Residential Development Not Very Important	New Residential Development Not Important
Outdoor Learning Opportunities	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Very Important	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Somewhat Important	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Neutral	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Not Very Important	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Not Important
Redeveloping Brownfields	Redeveloping Brownfields Very Important	Redeveloping Brownfields Somewhat Important	Redeveloping Brownfields Neutral	Redeveloping Brownfields Not Very Important	Redeveloping Brownfields Not Important
Adequate Infrastructure	Adequate Infrastructure Very Important	Adequate Infrastructure Somewhat Important	Adequate Infrastructure Neutral	Adequate Infrastructure Not Very Important	Adequate Infrastructure Not Important

Other (please specify and rate)

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* 6. How do you feel about these recreational opportunities in the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Neutral	Not Very Interested	Not Interested
Boating	Boating Very Interested	Boating Somewhat Interested	Boating Neutral	Boating Not Very Interested	Boating Not Interested
Hiking	Hiking Very Interested	Hiking Somewhat Interested	Hiking Neutral	Hiking Not Very Interested	Hiking Not Interested
Fishing	Fishing Very Interested	Fishing Somewhat Interested	Fishing Neutral	Fishing Not Very Interested	Fishing Not Interested
Canoeing/Kayaking	Canoeing/Kayaking Very Interested	Canoeing/Kayaking Somewhat Interested	Canoeing/Kayaking Neutral	Canoeing/Kayaking Not Very Interested	Canoeing/Kayaking Not Interested
Horseback Riding	Horseback Riding Very Interested	Horseback Riding Somewhat Interested	Horseback Riding Neutral	Horseback Riding Not Very Interested	Horseback Riding Not Interested
Swimming	Swimming Very Interested	Swimming Somewhat Interested	Swimming Neutral	Swimming Not Very Interested	Swimming Not Interested
Hunting/Trapping	Hunting/Trapping Very Interested	Hunting/Trapping Somewhat Interested	Hunting/Trapping Neutral	Hunting/Trapping Not Very Interested	Hunting/Trapping Not Interested
Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Very Interested	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Somewhat Interested	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Neutral	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Not Very Interested	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Not Interested
Bird/Wildlife Watching	Bird/Wildlife Watching Very Interested	Bird/Wildlife Watching Somewhat Interested	Bird/Wildlife Watching Neutral	Bird/Wildlife Watching Not Very Interested	Bird/Wildlife Watching Not Interested
Wildflower/Tree Walks	Wildflower/Tree Walks Very Interested	Wildflower/Tree Walks Somewhat Interested	Wildflower/Tree Walks Neutral	Wildflower/Tree Walks Not Very Interested	Wildflower/Tree Walks Not Interested
Picnicking	Picnicking Very Interested	Picnicking Somewhat Interested	Picnicking Neutral	Picnicking Not Very Interested	Picnicking Not Interested
Camping	Camping Very Interested	Camping Somewhat Interested	Camping Neutral	Camping Not Very Interested	Camping Not Interested
Pleasure Driving/Cruising	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Very Interested	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Somewhat Interested	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Neutral	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Not Very Interested	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Not Interested
Visiting Scenic Vistas	Visiting Scenic Vistas Very Interested	Visiting Scenic Vistas Somewhat Interested	Visiting Scenic Vistas Neutral	Visiting Scenic Vistas Not Very Interested	Visiting Scenic Vistas Not Interested
Visiting Historic Sites	Visiting Historic Sites Very Interested	Visiting Historic Sites Somewhat Interested	Visiting Historic Sites Neutral	Visiting Historic Sites Not Very Interested	Visiting Historic Sites Not Interested
Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc)	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Very Interested	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Somewhat Interested	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Neutral	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Not Very Interested	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Not Interested
Photography	Photography Very Interested	Photography Somewhat Interested	Photography Neutral	Photography Not Very Interested	Photography Not Interested
Off-road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc)	Off-road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Very Interested	Off-road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Somewhat Interested	Off-road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Neutral	Off-road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Not Very Interested	Off-road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Not Interested
Bicycling	Bicycling Very Interested	Bicycling Somewhat Interested	Bicycling Neutral	Bicycling Not Very Interested	Bicycling Not Interested
Shopping	Shopping Very Interested	Shopping Somewhat Interested	Shopping Neutral	Shopping Not Very Interested	Shopping Not Interested
Dining	Dining Very Interested	Dining Somewhat Interested	Dining Neutral	Dining Not Very Interested	Dining Not Interested
Visiting Public Lands (parks, forests, game lands)	Visiting Public Lands (parks, forests, game lands) Very Interested	Visiting Public Lands (parks, forests, game lands) Somewhat Interested	Visiting Public Lands (parks, forests, game lands) Neutral	Visiting Public Lands (parks, forests, game lands) Not Very Interested	Visiting Public Lands (parks, forests, game lands) Not Interested
Guided Programs at Public Parks	Guided Programs at Public Parks Very Interested	Guided Programs at Public Parks Somewhat Interested	Guided Programs at Public Parks Neutral	Guided Programs at Public Parks Not Very Interested	Guided Programs at Public Parks Not Interested

Other (please specify and rate)

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* 7. Is flooding a problem in your area? If so, please explain.

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* 8. What do you like about the Raccoon Creek Watershed? Check all that apply:

Green and quiet

Reasonable access to work, shopping, worship, school

Nearby outdoor recreation opportunities (parks, trails, game lands, historic sites, concert venues)

Ready access to locally grown fresh food

Community events (fairs, festivals, parades, concerts)

Attractive surroundings

Sense of belonging/community pride

Adequate municipal services (road maintenance, emergency services)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What is your favorite place in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? (Please be specific. Ex: 'the beach at Raccoon Creek State Park,' 'my own back yard,' 'the Pepsi Roadhouse,' etc.)

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* 10. What is your favorite thing to do outdoors in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? (Please be specific. Ex: 'attending the Covered Bridge Festival,' etc.)

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* 11. Would you favor these things to improve the quality of life for everyone in the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

	yes	no
Mandatory trash/refuse collection	Mandatory trash/refuse collection yes	Mandatory trash/refuse collection no
High-speed internet access (fiber-optic, cable, wi-fi)	High-speed internet access (fiber-optic, cable, wi-fi) yes	High-speed internet access (fiber-optic, cable, wi-fi) no
More outdoor recreation opportunities (parks, trails, game lands)	More outdoor recreation opportunities (parks, trails, game lands) yes	More outdoor recreation opportunities (parks, trails, game lands) no
Better maintenance of existing public parks and recreational facilities	Better maintenance of existing public parks and recreational facilities yes	Better maintenance of existing public parks and recreational facilities no
Direct new development away from pristine natural areas	Direct new development away from pristine natural areas yes	Direct new development away from pristine natural areas no
Consolidate municipal services (police, fire, schools, water/sewer)	Consolidate municipal services (police, fire, schools, water/sewer) yes	Consolidate municipal services (police, fire, schools, water/sewer) no
Improve municipal services (police, fire, schools, water/sewer)	Improve municipal services (police, fire, schools, water/sewer) yes	Improve municipal services (police, fire, schools, water/sewer) no
Better access to locally grown fresh food	Better access to locally grown fresh food yes	Better access to locally grown fresh food no
More family sustaining jobs	More family sustaining jobs yes	More family sustaining jobs no
Better roads and bridges	Better roads and bridges yes	Better roads and bridges no

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Are there places in the Raccoon Creek Watershed, other than state parks and game lands, which you believe should be permanently protected from development or disturbance? If so, please describe:

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* 13. Any additional comments about the Raccoon Creek Watershed or the Watershed Conservation Plan not previously addressed?

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* 14. How familiar are you with these local watershed/conservation/outdoor organizations?

	Member/Supporter	Aware/Familiar	Heard of	Unaware
County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Washington, Allegheny)	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Washington, Allegheny) Member/Supporter	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Washington, Allegheny) Aware/Familiar	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Washington, Allegheny) Heard of	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Washington, Allegheny) Unaware
Cross Creek Watershed Association	Cross Creek Watershed Association Member/Supporter	Cross Creek Watershed Association Aware/Familiar	Cross Creek Watershed Association Heard of	Cross Creek Watershed Association Unaware
Raccoon Creek Watershed Association	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Member/Supporter	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Aware/Familiar	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Heard of	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Unaware
Washington County Watershed Alliance	Washington County Watershed Alliance Member/Supporter	Washington County Watershed Alliance Aware/Familiar	Washington County Watershed Alliance Heard of	Washington County Watershed Alliance Unaware
Independence Conservancy	Independence Conservancy Member/Supporter	Independence Conservancy Aware/Familiar	Independence Conservancy Heard of	Independence Conservancy Unaware
Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Member/Supporter	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Aware/Familiar	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Heard of	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Unaware
Venture Outdoors	Venture Outdoors Member/Supporter	Venture Outdoors Aware/Familiar	Venture Outdoors Heard of	Venture Outdoors Unaware
Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays)	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Member/Supporter	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Aware/Familiar	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Heard of	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Unaware
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Member/Supporter	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Aware/Familiar	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Heard of	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Unaware
Stream Restoration, Inc.	Stream Restoration, Inc. Member/Supporter	Stream Restoration, Inc. Aware/Familiar	Stream Restoration, Inc. Heard of	Stream Restoration, Inc. Unaware
Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Member/Supporter	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Aware/Familiar	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Heard of	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Unaware

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* 15. Before participating in this survey, did you know you lived in the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 16. Before participating in this survey, did you know what Raccoon Creek Sub-watershed you live in?

Yes

Not applicable

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* 17. Optional. Your contact information will not be sold or shared.

Name:

Address:

Address 2:

City/Town:

State:

ZIP/Postal Code:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Thank you for taking the time to help us develop the best possible Raccoon Creek Watershed Conservation Plan!