White River Report Card Public Survey

This year community, business, industry, political, agricultural, conservation, and utility stakeholders are coming together to create the first White River Report Card. The report card is an assessment and communication tool to measure community progress, align partners and activities, and inspire change that improves our river and its watershed and protects our economy and way of life. We want your input to help us build a shared understanding of the White River and provide the foundation of the report card.

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* 1. Which statement best describes your relationship with the White River.

I think about the river a lot, it plays a big role in my life

I am aware of it and consider it important

I am aware of it, but I don’t give it much thought

I am aware of it but it has limited value to me

What river?

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* 2. Are there other water bodies (streams, reservoirs, lakes) in central and east central Indiana that you have a strong relationship with, if so please name them.

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* 3. When thinking about the White River and its surrounding landscape, how important are the following characteristics to you? Pick your top 5.

Improves quality of life important to new and existing residents

Provides flood control and drainage

Provides boating and/or paddling opportunities

Provides clean air and carbon storage

Provides drinking water supply

Provides fishing opportunities

Provides spaces for parks, trail and greenway

Provides visual and natural beauty

Provides wildlife habitat

Support jobs, industrial production, and tourism opportunities

Support mental and physical health

Supports agricultural production

Supports community and cultural opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 4. When thinking about the White River and its surrounding landscape, what if any concerns do you have? Pick your top 5.

Agricultural pollution (sediment, herbicides, fertilizers, manure, etc.)

City or town expansion

Difference in public access opportunities for water-related recreation

Displacement of people caused by rising property values

Failing infrastructure (bridges, levees, culverts, pipes)

Increased flooding

Industrial pollution

Invasive species (non-native plants and animals)

Level of development adjacent to the river

Level of political/governmental interest

Level of public awareness and understanding of water-related issues

Level of public funding/ investment

Loss of farmland

Loss of habitat

Sewage pollution (Failing /unmaintained septic systems, combined sewage systems)

Stormwater runoff (city or town drainage)

Trash and illegal dumping

Nothing

Other (please specify)

50% of survey complete.