Minnesota River Headwaters WRAPS Survey

This survey will be used to gather opinions and input to guide in the development of a citizen networking group and also a watershed wide plan that state, county and local agencies will use for project implementation, program development, and local water planning.  A key component to the project is to gather the concerns, suggestions, and support of our local landowners, residents, agriculture producers, local officials, sportsman's groups, and anyone else interested in improving our local water resources.  

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1. Which county do you live in and/or represent?

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2. Which of the following describes your age?

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3. Please rate these water resources in order of importance, in your opinion.  1 being least important, 4 being most important

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4. How does water quality affect your daily activities? 

  1 2 3 4 5
5 being greatly, 1 being not at all

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5. In your opinion, please rate who is most responsible for the water quality in your region.  5 being least responsible, 1 being the most responsible.

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6. In your opinion what is the quality of surface water in your area?

  1 2 3 4 5
5 being good, 1 being poor

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7. In your opinion, what is the quality of groundwater in your area?

  1 2 3 4 5
5 being good, 1 being poor

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8. Have you been impacted by flooding?

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9. What do you believe is the biggest contributor towards flood issues in your area? Check all that apply.

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10. Where do you get your drinking water? (Select all that apply please)

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11. Which of the following is the best way for you to get information?

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12. If you are involved in production agriculture where do you get information on water resources?

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13. If you are not involved in production agriculture whre do you get your information on water resources?

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14. Please go through the following list of Best Management Practices (BMP's) and select if you believe they are High Priority, Medium Priority, or Low Priority for improving the water resources in your area.

 
Buffer/Filter Strips
Feedlot Compliance
Grazing Management
Nutrient Management (Fertilizer and Manure Application)
Wetland Restoration
Septic System Compliance
Controlled/Reduced Drainage
Streambank/Shoreline Stabilization
Alternative Tile Intakes (Rock, Blind, French, etc.)
Surface Erosion Reduction (Terraces, Grassed Waterways, etc.)
Fertilization Education - Residential Lawn Care
Groundwater Protection
Conservation Tillage (No-till, Strip-till, Ridge-till, etc.)
Cover Crops
Urban Waste Water and Storm Water Management
Lake Management
Flood and Control Structures
Urban BMP's (Rain Gardens, Rain Barrels, Increased Green Space, etc.)

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15. Please select Yes or No if you would implement the following practices on your property.

 
Buffer/Filter Strips
Feedlot Compliance
Grazing Management
Nutrient Management (Fertilizer and Manure Application)
Wetland Restoration
Septic System Compliance
Controlled/Reduced Drainage
Streambank/Shoreline Stabilization
Alternative Tile Intakes (Rock, Blind, French, etc.)
Surface Erosion Reduction (Terraces, Grassed Waterways, etc.)
Fertilization Education - Residential Lawn Care
Groundwater Protection
Conservation Tillage (No-till, Strip-till, Ridge-till, etc.)
Cover Crops
Urban Waste Water and Storm Water Management
Lake Management
Flood and Control Structures
Urban BMP's (Rain Gardens, Rain Barrels, Increased Green Space, etc.)

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16. Which of the following is the best route to achieving the overall goal of improving water quality?

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17. Would you be willing to work in a Citizen Networking Group that has the goals of (but not limited to): providing feedback to Local Government Units, Informing the public of the Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategies (WRAPS) process & participation in educational events.  

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18. If yes or possibly, please provide your contact information.  This information will not be distributed in anyway for any other use than the MN River Headwaters WRAPS Project.

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