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Help shape the future of nearby lakes and the Mississippi River!

Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) is seeking input from residents to help guide development of our 2020 Watershed Management Plan. Once created, the plan serves as the road map for our work through 2030. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
1.Do you live or work in CRWD? To determine if you live or work in CRWD, check out the watershed map.
2.If you live in CRWD, what City and/or neighborhood do you live in?
3.What are the valuable resources of your community?
4.How important are each of the following to your quality of life in your community?
very important
somewhat important
not important
Wetlands
Ponds
Lakes
Mississippi River
Natural Areas
5.How does the health (or quality) of water resources and natural areas affect you and your friends, family, and community?
6.Are there specific lakes, ponds, wetlands, natural areas, or Mississippi River you are concerned about? What are your concerns?
7.What issues related to lakes, ponds, wetlands, natural resources or the Mississippi River concern you? (check all that apply)
8.Are there parts of your community or natural environment you would like to see improved? If so, how?
9.How willing are you to take the following actions around your home and yard to improve water quality?
already do
willing to do
not willing to do
n/a
Pick up after your pet
Sweep up fertilizer from sidewalks and other hard surfaces
Pick up litter and debris along your curb
Use a rain barrel to capture and use rainwater
Install a rain garden
Plant drought tolerant or no-mow grass seed
Wash your car on the lawn or at a carwash
Let your lawn grow longer (~3 inches or more)
Participate in volunteer activities
Direct gutter downspouts onto the lawn
Keep grass clippings and leaves out of the street
Keep your car in good repair to decrease oil and other leaks
10.How did you hear about CRWD’s Watershed Management Planning process? (choose one)
11.How familiar are you with our organization, CRWD?
12.What would you like to see CRWD do more of or start working on?
13.Please enter your name and email if you would like to receive updates from CRWD:
14.Any additional comments: