Watershed Watchers Survey

Dear Birch Bay Watershed Resident,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, interest and suggestions for how best to protect and monitor Birch Bay’s natural resources. Our beautiful bay and local waterways are home to a wide array of species that all rely on a clean and abundant water supply. Natural resource protection cannot happen without an engaged and proactive community.

In an effort to better serve the interests of the community and the environmental needs, we have developed this survey. The information gathered will allow BBWARM to provide more opportunities for individuals to get involved in local environmental stewardship. Your responses will remain confidential, and including your name is optional.

Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts. We request that responses be submitted no later than October 20, 2018.

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* 1. What is your age?

Under 18

18-25

26-40

41-60

61-75

75 and Over

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* 2. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? (If you’re currently enrolled in school, please indicate the highest degree you have received.)

Less than a high school diploma

High school degree or equivalent (e.g. GED)

Some college, no degree

Associate degree (e.g. AA, AS)

Bachelor’s degree (e.g. BA, BS)

Master’s degree (e.g. MA, MS, MEd)

Professional degree (e.g. MD, DDS, DVM)

Doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD)

If you have a degree, what was your area of study?

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* 3. What is your current employment status?

Employed full time (35-40 or more hours per week)

Employed part time (up to 35 hours per week)

Unemployed and currently looking for work

Unemployed and not currently looking for work

Student

Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you reside in Birch Bay?

Yes

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* 5. If so, what percentage of the year do you live here?

Less than 25%

Less than 50%

50%-75 %

Year Round

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* 6. How long have you lived, owned a business or owned a property in Birch Bay?

Less than 5 years

5-10 years

11-25 years

More than 25 years

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* 7. How knowledgeable are you about local stormwater and water quality issues?

Very informed

Informed

Somewhat informed

Little to not at all informed

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* 8. How healthy would you consider Birch Bay’s natural environment?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Unsure

Comments

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* 9. What topics are important to you? Check all that apply.

Aesthetics of community, maintaining scenic beauty

Human health and safety

Safe and viable shellfish harvesting

Preserving and maintaining personal assets (home & property)

Garbage/ trash problems (e.g. pet waste, debris dumping)

Non-native or invasive species removal

Flooding, drainage, erosion problems

Road safety

Water quality

Ocean plastics

Salmon habitat protection

Orca protection

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What type of programs do you think Birch Bay could benefit from? Check all that apply.

Storm readiness and/or disaster preparedness

Water quality improvements

More public education

Habitat improvement work parties

Community events

Beach, stream and/or street cleanups

Invasive species removal

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Are you interested in volunteering in Birch Bay?

Yes