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We would love your feedback on the impacts and benefits of a growing outdoor recreation economy in our region. This survey is estimated to take about 6 minutes to complete. Thank you for your valuable input. 

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. Zip Code

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* 4. What is your age range?

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* 5. What is your gender?

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* 6. What is your ethnicity?

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* 7. In a single word or a short phrase - what are three things you love the most about Montezuma and Dolores County?

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* 8. In a single word or short phrase, what are the top three most pressing challenges for the Montelores Coalition to focus on, when you consider coming growth in population and tourism?

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* 9. Which three sectors are priorities for Montezuma and Dolores Counties in the next three years? Please rank in order of priority, with 1=Highest.

  1. Water Resources
  2. Land Use
  3. Economic Development
  4. Carbon Emissions
  5. Transportation

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* 10. More than half of the land in Montezuma and Dolores Counties is publicly owned and managed by state and/or federal agencies, and 34% of it is tribal. Residents and visitors also enjoy excellent access to the McPhee Reservoir and the Dolores River. As you consider the potential impacts of increasing population and visitation to public lands and waters what are your top priorities? Please rank in order of priority, with 1=Highest.

  1. Equitable access
  2. Waste management
  3. Wildfire mitigation
  4. Land conservation
  5. Bolstering tourism economy
  6. Visitor education

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* 11. The impact of wildfire increases as development increases at our public lands interfaces. At the same time, rapidly advancing beetle infestation in our forest is increasing the risks posed by wildfire. How important do you think it is for our community to discuss and address wildfire risk management?

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* 12. The agricultural valleys across the region are characterized by irrigated fields, working ranches and farms. From your perspective, do these lands contribute to the region’s quality of life?

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* 13. How do these working lands contribute to the region’s quality of life? Please rank in order of priority, with 1=Highest.

  1. Economic vitality
  2. Cultural preservation
  3. Water, Wildlife and Land conservation
  4. Local products
  5. Community access to healthy lifestyle

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* 14. How important do you think it is to support existing working lands and maintain open spaces as our population grows?

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* 15. In your opinion what aspects of our community will be most challenged by rapidly growing population and tourism? Please rank your concerns in order of importance, with #1 being the greatest concern.

  1. Housing
  2. Overcrowded trails
  3. Wildlife habitat
  4. Water scarcity
  5. Wildfire risk
  6. Lack of infrastructure

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* 16. In your opinion what aspects of our community would most benefit from growing population and tourism? Please rank who likely benefits, with 1=Highest benefit.

  1. Sales tax collection
  2. Outdoor recreation industry
  3. Lodging and STR's
  4. Hospitality industry
  5. School districts
  6. Local non-profit organizations