Western Delta Watershed Management Plan Community Survey

Introduction

The Western Delta Watershed is comprised of four Hydrological Units: Lower Chasaw, Bayou Sara, Gunnison Creek and Cold Creek. The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program (MBNEP) is currently developing a Watershed Management Plan to identify ways to preserve, protect, and enhance the watershed's natural, recreational, and economic assets.

The purpose of this survey is to identify community concerns and potential solutions to ensure the watershed is around for future generations to enjoy. Please take this brief survey to share your thoughts and ideas.

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* 1. What do you feel is the greatest need to address in the Watershed? Select up to 3.

Flooding

Litter

Development

Industry

Failing infrastructure

Hazardous materials incident

Recreational access

Habitat loss

Invasive Species

Water quality/pollution (for example: wastewater, industrial contaminants, sewage)

Other (please specify)

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* 2.

What do you feel is the greatest strength in the watershed? Select up to 3.

Economic prosperity

Social stability and justice

Recreational access opportunities

Cohesive and engaged communities

Leadership and effective management

Reliable communication and mobility

Natural resources

Culture and history

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your interest in the Western Delta Watershed?

I am a concerned citizen/individual living in the Watershed

I am landowner/property owner in the Watershed

I have commercial interest(s)/conduct business in the Watershed

I work for a governmental body, such as a municipality/state/federal agency in the Watershed

Agency Representative

I am an outdoor/recreational enthusiast in the Watershed

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are you aware of any specific issues on your property or in your community that need to be addressed? If so, please describe in detail.

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* 5. Do you have any recommendations/suggestions for projects or actions on how to improve conditions or resources in your watershed? If so, please describe in detail.

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* 6. Are there certain cultural, historical, or environmental sites or resources in the watershed that should be protected? Please list them.

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* 7. Please indicate your rate of involvement in the following activities.

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On average how many hours per month do you devote to actively participating in civic or community organizations? (not including religious activities).	On average how many hours per month do you devote to actively participating in civic or community organizations? (not including religious activities). 0	On average how many hours per month do you devote to actively participating in civic or community organizations? (not including religious activities). 1-4	On average how many hours per month do you devote to actively participating in civic or community organizations? (not including religious activities). Over 4
Approximately how many local governmental meetings have you attended in the past year?	Approximately how many local governmental meetings have you attended in the past year? 0	Approximately how many local governmental meetings have you attended in the past year? 1-4	Approximately how many local governmental meetings have you attended in the past year? Over 4
How many times in the past 5 years have you participated or attended community meetings?	How many times in the past 5 years have you participated or attended community meetings? 0	How many times in the past 5 years have you participated or attended community meetings? 1-4	How many times in the past 5 years have you participated or attended community meetings? Over 4
How many times in the past 5 years have you collaborated with a neighbor to solve a common problem?	How many times in the past 5 years have you collaborated with a neighbor to solve a common problem? 0	How many times in the past 5 years have you collaborated with a neighbor to solve a common problem? 1-4	How many times in the past 5 years have you collaborated with a neighbor to solve a common problem? Over 4
In the past 5 years, how many conservation programs did you enroll in?	In the past 5 years, how many conservation programs did you enroll in? 0	In the past 5 years, how many conservation programs did you enroll in? 1-4	In the past 5 years, how many conservation programs did you enroll in? Over 4
In the past 5 years, how many times have you talked with officials in your community about environmental concerns?	In the past 5 years, how many times have you talked with officials in your community about environmental concerns? 0	In the past 5 years, how many times have you talked with officials in your community about environmental concerns? 1-4	In the past 5 years, how many times have you talked with officials in your community about environmental concerns? Over 4

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* 8. Please provide your zip code:

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* 9. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you would like to stay to stay connected during this process, please provide your contact information below.

Name

Company

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

Western Delta Watershed Management Plan Community Survey

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* 1. What do you feel is the greatest need to address in the Watershed? Select up to 3.

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* 2. What do you feel is the greatest strength in the watershed? Select up to 3.

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* 3. What is your interest in the Western Delta Watershed?

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* 4. Are you aware of any specific issues on your property or in your community that need to be addressed? If so, please describe in detail.

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* 5. Do you have any recommendations/suggestions for projects or actions on how to improve conditions or resources in your watershed? If so, please describe in detail.

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* 6. Are there certain cultural, historical, or environmental sites or resources in the watershed that should be protected? Please list them.

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* 7. Please indicate your rate of involvement in the following activities.

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* 8. Please provide your zip code:

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* 9. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you would like to stay to stay connected during this process, please provide your contact information below.

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What do you feel is the greatest strength in the watershed? Select up to 3.