La Crosse County is completing a Community Sustainability Plan to prepare for anticipated, changing local climate conditions. Please complete this survey to provide your thoughts on how the County should prioritize approaches to sustainability to best serve township residents.

Survey respondents shall remain anonymous.

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* 1. Where in La Crosse County do you reside?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. Do you rent or own your home?

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* 4. What sources have helped you understand climate change? (Select all that apply)

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* 5. Have you noticed any of the following? (Select all that apply)

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* 6. How concerned are you about the impacts that climate change will have on the La Crosse County community?

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* 7. How concerned are you about each of the following effects of climate change?

  Not Concerned Slightly Concerned Moderately Concerned Very Concerned Extremely Concerned
Extreme heat/cold
Shift in seasons/changes in growing season
More frequent extreme weather events (blizzards, tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, etc.)
Property loss due to extreme weather events
Reduced/impacted air quality
Food insecurity
Risks to vulnerable people/communites
Mental health impacts
Availability of clean drinking water
Ecosystem loss
Reduced outdoor recreation seasons (ex. Winter sports, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.)

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* 8. What other concerns do you have about the possible impacts of climate change?

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* 9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

  Disagree Disagree slightly Neither agree nor disagree Agree slightly Agree
It is important to take action to mitigate and prepare for the potential impacts of climate change.
It is important to invest in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the community.
It is important to invest in infrastructure like renewable energy.

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* 10. Has the cost of utilities prevented you from adequately heating or cooling your home?

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* 11. How do you typically dispose of the majority of your trash?

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* 12. Do you currently use any of the following waste reduction practices? (Select all that apply)

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* 13. Where do you receive information about recycling and waste reduction options in La Crosse County? (Select all that apply)

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* 14. What are barriers to making energy efficiency upgrades to your home or business? (Select all that apply)

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* 15. (Optional) What does a sustainable and resilient La Crosse County community look like, to you, in the year 2050?

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* 16. (Optional) What would you like to see done to help residents and businesses prepare for the impacts of climate change?

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* 17. (Optional) Additional comments that should be considered in the development of the Community Sustainability Plan.

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* 18. How do plan to be involved in creating the La Crosse Community Sustainability Plan going forward? (Select all that apply)

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* 19. (Optional) If you'd like to be contacted by La Crosse County about opportunities to be involved in the future, please provide an email address or phone number.

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