Marys River Watershed Council Survey

1. What’s important to you about the Marys River and its watershed? [check all that apply]

What’s important to you about the Marys River and its watershed? [check all that apply] Recreation – running, fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, etc.

A place to earn a living

My water rights for irrigation or other uses

Healthy river system

Habitat for fish and wildlife

Scenic views

Safe drinking water

Flood control

Open space / rural character

2. What do you perceive as threats to the watershed? [check all that apply]

What do you perceive as threats to the watershed? [check all that apply] Limited recreational opportunity

Fish population decline

Water pollution

Water withdrawals

Loss of open space

Loss of wetlands

Soil erosion

Loss of native vegetation

Increased invasive plants

Flooding

Loss of wildlife

Loss of habitat

Climate chnage

3. How familiar are you with the Marys River Watershed Council?

How familiar are you with the Marys River Watershed Council? I’m very familiar

I'm somewhat familiar

I’ve never heard of it

4. The Marys River Watershed Council works with landowners to provide stewardship for a healthy watershed. What does “stewardship” mean to you?
Please rank these stewardship goals as Very important, Important, or Not important

	Very Important	Important	Not Important	N/A
Fish passage for habitat access	*The Marys River Watershed Council works with landowners to provide stewardship for a healthy watershed. What does “stewardship” mean to you? Please rank these stewardship goals as Very important, Important, or Not important Fish passage for habitat access Very Important	Fish passage for habitat access Important	Fish passage for habitat access Not Important	Fish passage for habitat access N/A
There are good habitat and water conditions for fish, including water quality and quantity	There are good habitat and water conditions for fish, including water quality and quantity Very Important	There are good habitat and water conditions for fish, including water quality and quantity Important	There are good habitat and water conditions for fish, including water quality and quantity Not Important	There are good habitat and water conditions for fish, including water quality and quantity N/A
Important upland habitat is enhanced	Important upland habitat is enhanced Very Important	Important upland habitat is enhanced Important	Important upland habitat is enhanced Not Important	Important upland habitat is enhanced N/A
Safe drinking water	Safe drinking water Very Important	Safe drinking water Important	Safe drinking water Not Important	Safe drinking water N/A
It is safe to play in the river	It is safe to play in the river Very Important	It is safe to play in the river Important	It is safe to play in the river Not Important	It is safe to play in the river N/A
Herbicide and pesticide impacts are reduced	Herbicide and pesticide impacts are reduced Very Important	Herbicide and pesticide impacts are reduced Important	Herbicide and pesticide impacts are reduced Not Important	Herbicide and pesticide impacts are reduced N/A
Scenic values are conserved	Scenic values are conserved Very Important	Scenic values are conserved Important	Scenic values are conserved Not Important	Scenic values are conserved N/A
Businesses in the watershed are profitable and ecologically sustainable	Businesses in the watershed are profitable and ecologically sustainable Very Important	Businesses in the watershed are profitable and ecologically sustainable Important	Businesses in the watershed are profitable and ecologically sustainable Not Important	Businesses in the watershed are profitable and ecologically sustainable N/A
High quality opportunities for recreation	High quality opportunities for recreation Very Important	High quality opportunities for recreation Important	High quality opportunities for recreation Not Important	High quality opportunities for recreation N/A
Flood damage to barns, homes, roads & bridges is reduced	Flood damage to barns, homes, roads & bridges is reduced Very Important	Flood damage to barns, homes, roads & bridges is reduced Important	Flood damage to barns, homes, roads & bridges is reduced Not Important	Flood damage to barns, homes, roads & bridges is reduced N/A
Habitat is protected for wildlife	Habitat is protected for wildlife Very Important	Habitat is protected for wildlife Important	Habitat is protected for wildlife Not Important	Habitat is protected for wildlife N/A

5. What do you think the Watershed Council should do in trying to achieve the healthy watershed outcomes you identified above?
Please rank your top five activities for us to do.

	Top choice	Second choice	Third choice	Fourth choice	Fifth choice
Educate school kids to teach them stewardship values that support the watershed	*What do you think the Watershed Council should do in trying to achieve the healthy watershed outcomes you identified above? Please rank your top five activities for us to do. Educate school kids to teach them stewardship values that support the watershed Top choice	Educate school kids to teach them stewardship values that support the watershed Second choice	Educate school kids to teach them stewardship values that support the watershed Third choice	Educate school kids to teach them stewardship values that support the watershed Fourth choice	Educate school kids to teach them stewardship values that support the watershed Fifth choice
Inform the community about how to improve and conserve watershed health	Inform the community about how to improve and conserve watershed health Top choice	Inform the community about how to improve and conserve watershed health Second choice	Inform the community about how to improve and conserve watershed health Third choice	Inform the community about how to improve and conserve watershed health Fourth choice	Inform the community about how to improve and conserve watershed health Fifth choice
Serve as an informational resource about restoration opportunities and watershed health	Serve as an informational resource about restoration opportunities and watershed health Top choice	Serve as an informational resource about restoration opportunities and watershed health Second choice	Serve as an informational resource about restoration opportunities and watershed health Third choice	Serve as an informational resource about restoration opportunities and watershed health Fourth choice	Serve as an informational resource about restoration opportunities and watershed health Fifth choice
Encourage and host community discussion about land, air, and water use issues	Encourage and host community discussion about land, air, and water use issues Top choice	Encourage and host community discussion about land, air, and water use issues Second choice	Encourage and host community discussion about land, air, and water use issues Third choice	Encourage and host community discussion about land, air, and water use issues Fourth choice	Encourage and host community discussion about land, air, and water use issues Fifth choice
Be a local leader on watershed conservation issues	Be a local leader on watershed conservation issues Top choice	Be a local leader on watershed conservation issues Second choice	Be a local leader on watershed conservation issues Third choice	Be a local leader on watershed conservation issues Fourth choice	Be a local leader on watershed conservation issues Fifth choice
Assess where stream restoration projects and creek maintenance would have the greatest ecological returns	Assess where stream restoration projects and creek maintenance would have the greatest ecological returns Top choice	Assess where stream restoration projects and creek maintenance would have the greatest ecological returns Second choice	Assess where stream restoration projects and creek maintenance would have the greatest ecological returns Third choice	Assess where stream restoration projects and creek maintenance would have the greatest ecological returns Fourth choice	Assess where stream restoration projects and creek maintenance would have the greatest ecological returns Fifth choice
Work with landowners who voluntarily want to restore streams on their property	Work with landowners who voluntarily want to restore streams on their property Top choice	Work with landowners who voluntarily want to restore streams on their property Second choice	Work with landowners who voluntarily want to restore streams on their property Third choice	Work with landowners who voluntarily want to restore streams on their property Fourth choice	Work with landowners who voluntarily want to restore streams on their property Fifth choice
Innovate to support economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture	Innovate to support economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture Top choice	Innovate to support economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture Second choice	Innovate to support economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture Third choice	Innovate to support economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture Fourth choice	Innovate to support economically viable and ecologically sustainable agriculture Fifth choice

6. Marys River Watershed Council has focused its work in the Wren, Beaver Creek, Woods Creek, Shotpouch, TumTum, and Greasy Creek neighborhoods. Do you live in one of those areas?

Marys River Watershed Council has focused its work in the Wren, Beaver Creek, Woods Creek, Shotpouch, TumTum, and Greasy Creek neighborhoods. Do you live in one of those areas? Yes (please go to question 7)

No (please skip question 7 and go to question 8)

7. What ongoing involvement would you like to see of the Watershed Council in your neighborhood after initial restoration work has been completed?

What ongoing involvement would you like to see of the Watershed Council in your neighborhood after initial restoration work has been completed?

8. Would you be interested in having your creek become a focus for our work?

Would you be interested in having your creek become a focus for our work? Yes, I’d be interested

No, thanks

9. Is there a role for the Watershed Council in the more urban areas of the watershed (Corvallis, Philomath)? If so, what is it?

Is there a role for the Watershed Council in the more urban areas of the watershed (Corvallis, Philomath)? If so, what is it?

10. We’re looking for ways to talk about our work. What phrases resonate with you?

	I like this a lot	It's okay	This doesn't work for me at all	N/A
Everyone deserves safe drinking water.	*We’re looking for ways to talk about our work. What phrases resonate with you? Everyone deserves safe drinking water. I like this a lot	Everyone deserves safe drinking water. It's okay	Everyone deserves safe drinking water. This doesn't work for me at all	Everyone deserves safe drinking water. N/A
Local investments in conservation and stewardship benefit all of us.	Local investments in conservation and stewardship benefit all of us. I like this a lot	Local investments in conservation and stewardship benefit all of us. It's okay	Local investments in conservation and stewardship benefit all of us. This doesn't work for me at all	Local investments in conservation and stewardship benefit all of us. N/A
People in our neighborhood ought to be able to make a living on their land.	People in our neighborhood ought to be able to make a living on their land. I like this a lot	People in our neighborhood ought to be able to make a living on their land. It's okay	People in our neighborhood ought to be able to make a living on their land. This doesn't work for me at all	People in our neighborhood ought to be able to make a living on their land. N/A
Trout and other wildlife should have access to the essential habitat they need to thrive.	Trout and other wildlife should have access to the essential habitat they need to thrive. I like this a lot	Trout and other wildlife should have access to the essential habitat they need to thrive. It's okay	Trout and other wildlife should have access to the essential habitat they need to thrive. This doesn't work for me at all	Trout and other wildlife should have access to the essential habitat they need to thrive. N/A

Comment

11. Tell us who you are! [check all that apply]

Tell us who you are! [check all that apply] Streamside landowner

Resident of the watershed

Agricultural producer

Small woodlands owner

Public employee

Town dweller

Business owner

Recreational user

Conservationist

Educator

12. How would you like to learn about what the Marys River Watershed Council is doing, and how you could get involved? [check all that apply]

How would you like to learn about what the Marys River Watershed Council is doing, and how you could get involved? [check all that apply] Television

Radio

Neighbors

Friends/family

The Oregonian

The Gazette-Times

School

Church

Internet

E-mail list serves

13. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?

Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?

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