Natural Resources Survey General Natural Resources Concerns Step 1 of 13 7% About YouYour name and email are optional for those who are not staff or a director. Please note, this survey will be used for development goals only and we will not distribute your personal opinions.Name First Last Email Which best describes your roll with the Little Blue NRD?*Staff MemberBoard of DirectorConstituentOtherCAPTCHAHelp us make sure you are a human! NATURAL RESOURCES CONCERNSThe Little Blue NRD is prepping for our annual Long Range Plan as well as our Master Plan which is drawn up once every ten years. Because we value your opinions, we ask that you fill out the following survey. This is NOT a short survey and will take some time to complete. Please plan accordingly. Contamination ConcernsSurface Water Pollution* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Groundwater Nitrate Contamination* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Other Groundwater Contamination* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Livestock Waste Issues* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Water Management ConcernsGroundwater Supplies for Irrigation (Quantity)* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Groundwater Supply for Domestic Urban Uses* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Impacts on Domestic Water Wells by Irrigation* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Additional Development of Irrigated Acres* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Flooding and Flood Damages* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Urban Storm Water Management* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Buildings and Structures in Flood Plains* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Drainage of Surface Water* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Maintaining Surface Water Stream Flows* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Stream Gauges to Better Monitor Stream Flows* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Erosion ConcernsFarmland Soil Erosion* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Grazing Land Erosion* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Urban & Suburban Construction Site Erosion* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Sedimentation and Sediment Damages* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion River & Stream Bank Erosion* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Forestry ConcernsNew Tree Plantings* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Forestry Management of Existing Timber Resources* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Land Use ConcernsLoss of Riparian and Timbered Areas* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Loss of Wildlife Habitat* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Loss of Wetlands* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Loss of Farmland to Urban Growth* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Grassland Conversion to Cropland* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Conversion of Highly Erodable Lands to Croplands* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Grazing Lands Impacted by Invading Species* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Over Grazing and Grazing Land Quality* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Limited Water-Based Recreation Opportunities* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Limited Hunting & Fishing Areas* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Limited Public Trails* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Miscellaneous ConcernsEnvironmental Education* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Recycling & Reuse of Resources* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Gravel & Sand Mining Restoration Needs* Very Serious Serious Not Very Serious Not A Problem No Opinion Any other concerns not listed? Of all the concerns listed prior, what are your three greatest concerns?*Please check three concerns. Surface Water Pollution Groundwater Nitrate Contamination Other Groundwater Contamination Livestock Waste Issues Groundwater Supplies for Irrigation (Quantity) Groundwater Supply for Domestic & Urban Uses Impacts on Domestic Water Wells by Irrigation Additional Development of Irrigated Acres Flooding & Flood Damages Urban Storm Water Management Buildings & Structures in Flood Plains Drainage of Surface Water Farmland Soil Erosion Grazing Soil Erosion Urban & Suburban Construction Site Erosion Sedimentation & Sediment Damages River & Stream Bank Erosion New Tree Plantings Forestry Management of Existing Timber Resources Loss of Riparian & Timbered Areas Loss of Wildlife Habitat Loss of Wetlands Loss of Farmland to Urban Growth Grassland Conversion to Cropland Conversion of Highly Erodable Lands to Cropland Grazing Lands Impacted by Invading Species Over Grazing & Grazing Land Quality Drainage of Surface Water Limited Water-Based Recreation Opportunities Limited Hunting & Fishing Areas Limited Public Trails Environmental Education Recycling & Reuse of Resources Gravel & Sand Mining Restoration Needs Maintaining Surface Water Stream Flows Stream Gauges to Better Monitor Stream Flow CONSERVATION SOLUTIONSThe next several sections are devoted to the conservation solutions and activities which could be undertaken to protect our resources and inform the public of resource needs. Please mark the response which best reflects your support for various solutions for the natural resource concerns discussed previously. Feel free to add other comments or suggestions in the spaces provided. Water IssuesDecommissioning Unused Water Wells* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Community Source Water/Wellhead Protection* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Water Quality Sampling Programs* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Groundwater Contamination Cleanup Efforts* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Nitrogen Fertilizer Management Programs* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Soil Nutrient Testing Requireements* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Regulations of Fertilizer Applications* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Livestock Waste Management Regulations* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Chemigation Inspections, Regulations & Enforcement* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Operator Management Training & Certification* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Groundwater Level Monitoring (Seasonal)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Groundwater Level Monitoring (Dedicated Wells)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Irrigation Well Spacing Regulations* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Domestic Water Well Protection* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion New Irrigation Well Moritoriums* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Well Permit Approval Tied to Erodibility of Lands* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Irrigation Management Field Training* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion New Irrigation Technology Demonstrations Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Irrigation Water Application Limits (Allocations)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Allocations Limits: I feel the current allocation limit of 13 inches per year is...*Too HighSet At Right LimitToo LowUrban Water Application Limits (Allocations)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Re-Evaluation of Groundwater Triggers* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Groundwater Recharge Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Groundwater Geology & Hydrogeology Research* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Groundwater Modeling for Planning Purposes* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Any suggestions, comments or concerns? Conservation MeasurersGrass Buffer Strips & Field Borders* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Cover Crops* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion River & Stream Bank Erosion Protection* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Riparian Area Protection* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Flood Control Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Dams & Grade Stabilization Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Flood Plain Management & Regulations* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Sediment Control Projects (Sediment Basins, Diversions)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Grazing Land Management (Cross-Fencing, Rotation, etc)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Control of Invasive Tree Species on Grazing Lands* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Control of Invasive Tree Species in Riverine Habitat* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion New Tree Plantings* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion No-Till/Strip-Till Promotion* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Soil Conservation Practices (Terraces, Waterways, etc)* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Land Use Regulations by Local Agencies* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Urban Erosion Prevention & Conservation Practices* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Urban Storm Water Management Practices* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Gravel & Sand Pit Site Restoration* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Wetland Protection, Restoration & Enhancement* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Conservation Easements* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Measures to Maintain Instream Flows* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Projects to Augment Seasonal Stream Flows* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Wildlife Habitat Development* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Pollinator Habitat Development* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Any suggestions, comments or concerns? Education MethodsDistrict Newsletter* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion News Releases & Articles* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Field Practice Demonstrations* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Youth Environmental Programs* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Fair Booth Displays/Trade Show Exhibits* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Operator Training Events* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Radio Ads & Programs* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Support No Opinion Television Programs* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Outdoor Classrooms for Schools* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Brochures & Printed Materials* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Presentations to Community & Civic Groups* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Video Development for Public Uses* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Website* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Other Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Natural Resources Blog* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Text Messaging Conservation Reminders* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Interactive Fill-In Forms for Operator Reports & Forms* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion More Interactive Maps & Tools for Constituents* Most Effective Moderately Effective Slightly Effective Not Effective No Opinion Any suggestions, comments or concerns? Special ProjectsHiking & Biking Trail Developments* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion All-Terrain Vehicle & Dirt Bike Trail Park* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Shooting Range Development* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion New Water-Based Recreation Project Development* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Enhancing Existing Parks & Recreation Areas* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Multipurpose Dams & Lakes* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Drainage Improvement Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Channelization Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion River & Stream Channel Clearing Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Gravel Pit Restoration or Development* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Rural Domestic Water Supply Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Tire Collection & Recycling Projects* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days* Strong Support Moderate Support Weak Support Don't Support No Opinion Any suggestions, comments or concerns? In your opinion, does the environment receive the right amount of emphasis from local government and elected officials?*Too Much EmphasisNot Enough EmphasisAbout RightNo OpinionOverall, how successful do you believe the Little Blue NRD has been in carrying out its responsibilities to protect the natural resources?*ExcellentGoodFairPoorHow can (or should) NRD Directors be more engaged in setting the direction and policies for protecting and enhancing our natural resources?
