Rivers, Lakes and Streams Activities Survey

Outdoor Afro and the Georgia River Network have a shared vision for connecting more diverse audiences to nature - especially to our rivers, lakes, and streams for both enjoyment and stewardship. We want to hear your needs, concerns, and usage patterns about waterways to help support more engagement for everyone!

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* 1. I primarily identify as

Black/African/African American

White or European

Asian

Latino (Spanish speaking)

Middle-Eastern

Native American or First Nation

Mixed or Blended Heritage

Other (please specify)

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* 2. My age

13-17

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55+

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* 3. My gender

Female

Male

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* 4. Do you participate in activities on waterways (rivers, streams, lakes, and/or ponds)?

Yes

No, but I would like to try

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* 5. What activities do you currently enjoy on waterways?

Sitting by the banks

Kayaking/Boating

Fishing

Observing plants/wildlife

Restoration

Swimming

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Describe your first experience participating in activities on a waterway, and with whom?

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* 7. How often do you participate in activities on waterways now?

Daily

Monthly

A few times a year

Once per year

Never

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* 8. Where do you typically go?

Creek/Stream

River

Lake

Ocean

Pool

Other (please specify)

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* 9. When you plan to go, who do/would you feel most comfortable going with?

Self

Partner

Family

Friends

With a program or organization

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What prevents or limits your participation in activities on waterways?

Time

Money

Can’t swim

Wildlife

Hair Maintenance

Lack of Support

I am not sure who to contact to find out what activities are available in my area

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What excites you about waterways?

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* 12. What concerns you about waterways?

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* 13. Which activities would you like to try?

Sitting by the banks

Kayaking/Boating

Fishing

Observing plants/wildlife

Restoration

Swimming

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Have you ever heard of a Water Trail?

Yes

Please define a Water Trail to the best of your ability

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* 1. I primarily identify as

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* 2. My age

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* 3. My gender

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* 4. Do you participate in activities on waterways (rivers, streams, lakes, and/or ponds)?

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* 5. What activities do you currently enjoy on waterways?

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* 6. Describe your first experience participating in activities on a waterway, and with whom?

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* 7. How often do you participate in activities on waterways now?

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* 8. Where do you typically go?

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* 9. When you plan to go, who do/would you feel most comfortable going with?

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* 10. What prevents or limits your participation in activities on waterways?

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* 11. What excites you about waterways?

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* 12. What concerns you about waterways?

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* 13. Which activities would you like to try?

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* 14. Have you ever heard of a Water Trail?

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You could win this Bee Natural Honeypot Luminary Botanical Candle by completing this survey!