Napa County Stormwater Pollution Prevention SurveyNapa County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Survey

The Napa County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program is implemented by the cities of American Canyon, Calistoga, Napa and St. Helena, the Town of Yountville, and Napa County. The Program is designed to protect and improve the water quality of Napa County's creeks and river. Please join us by filling out this brief survey. The results will assist us in directing our resources in the most cost effective ways that will enable us to reach our goals.

If you have any questions, please call Jack Betourne, the Program’s Stormwater Specialist, at (707)253-4823, or e-mail at Jack.Betourne@CountyofNapa.org. You can also visit our web site at http://www.countyofnapa.org/Stormwater/ to learn more about the Program and to find local contacts.

1. A variety of public agencies and service groups have emphasized the importance of keeping the water that goes into Napa County’s storm drain system and waterways clean and unpolluted. Do you recall reading, seeing or hearing messages similar to the following? (Check all that apply)

A variety of public agencies and service groups have emphasized the importance of keeping the water that goes into Napa County’s storm drain system and waterways clean and unpolluted. Do you recall reading, seeing or hearing messages similar to the following? (Check all that apply) Recycle used motor oil

No Dumping, Drains to the River (or Bay)

Only rain down the storm drain

Practice proper disposal of household hazardous waste

Our Water Our World

Erase the Waste

Integrated Pest Management

Safe mercury disposal methods

Anything with a cord waste collection event

Napa Bay-Friendly Landscaping

None of the above

2. In Napa County, where does water that goes into the storm drain (or down a ditch) go? (Check all that apply.)

In Napa County, where does water that goes into the storm drain (or down a ditch) go? (Check all that apply.) To a treatment facility

To a local creek, river or other water body

To the San Francisco Bay

It gets collected, treated and re-used for irrigation

It soaks into the ground

I don't know

None of the above

3. Please indicate if you engage in the following practices.

	Yes	No	Not applicable
Use water-based paints whenever possible, looking for products labeled "latex" or "cleans with water."	*Please indicate if you engage in the following practices. Use water-based paints whenever possible, looking for products labeled "latex" or "cleans with water." Yes	Use water-based paints whenever possible, looking for products labeled "latex" or "cleans with water." No	Use water-based paints whenever possible, looking for products labeled "latex" or "cleans with water." Not applicable
Clean brushes or rinse containers inside to avoid spilling into the gutter.	Clean brushes or rinse containers inside to avoid spilling into the gutter. Yes	Clean brushes or rinse containers inside to avoid spilling into the gutter. No	Clean brushes or rinse containers inside to avoid spilling into the gutter. Not applicable
Take unused paint and paint containers to an approved facility rather than putting them into the trash, gutter or a storm drain.	Take unused paint and paint containers to an approved facility rather than putting them into the trash, gutter or a storm drain. Yes	Take unused paint and paint containers to an approved facility rather than putting them into the trash, gutter or a storm drain. No	Take unused paint and paint containers to an approved facility rather than putting them into the trash, gutter or a storm drain. Not applicable
Take toxic items such as unwanted pesticides, fertilizers and household cleaning supplies to a household hazardous waste collection site to be recycled.	Take toxic items such as unwanted pesticides, fertilizers and household cleaning supplies to a household hazardous waste collection site to be recycled. Yes	Take toxic items such as unwanted pesticides, fertilizers and household cleaning supplies to a household hazardous waste collection site to be recycled. No	Take toxic items such as unwanted pesticides, fertilizers and household cleaning supplies to a household hazardous waste collection site to be recycled. Not applicable
Limit use of pesticides and herbicides.	Limit use of pesticides and herbicides. Yes	Limit use of pesticides and herbicides. No	Limit use of pesticides and herbicides. Not applicable
Limit use of fertilizers.	Limit use of fertilizers. Yes	Limit use of fertilizers. No	Limit use of fertilizers. Not applicable
Use organic or green-friendly alternatives to traditional products.	Use organic or green-friendly alternatives to traditional products. Yes	Use organic or green-friendly alternatives to traditional products. No	Use organic or green-friendly alternatives to traditional products. Not applicable
Recycle (or use yard waste bins to dispose of) leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste, instead of blowing, sweeping or hosing them into the street or gutter.	Recycle (or use yard waste bins to dispose of) leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste, instead of blowing, sweeping or hosing them into the street or gutter. Yes	Recycle (or use yard waste bins to dispose of) leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste, instead of blowing, sweeping or hosing them into the street or gutter. No	Recycle (or use yard waste bins to dispose of) leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste, instead of blowing, sweeping or hosing them into the street or gutter. Not applicable
Dispose of electronic waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, thermostats and other recyclable items at Napa Recycling and Waste Service sites or events.	Dispose of electronic waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, thermostats and other recyclable items at Napa Recycling and Waste Service sites or events. Yes	Dispose of electronic waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, thermostats and other recyclable items at Napa Recycling and Waste Service sites or events. No	Dispose of electronic waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, thermostats and other recyclable items at Napa Recycling and Waste Service sites or events. Not applicable
Have your oil changed by a professional, or recycle used oil and oil filters at a certified collection center.	Have your oil changed by a professional, or recycle used oil and oil filters at a certified collection center. Yes	Have your oil changed by a professional, or recycle used oil and oil filters at a certified collection center. No	Have your oil changed by a professional, or recycle used oil and oil filters at a certified collection center. Not applicable
Wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash, on your lawn, or areas that prevent oil, grease and toxic fluids from washing into the storm drain system.	Wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash, on your lawn, or areas that prevent oil, grease and toxic fluids from washing into the storm drain system. Yes	Wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash, on your lawn, or areas that prevent oil, grease and toxic fluids from washing into the storm drain system. No	Wash your vehicle at a commercial car wash, on your lawn, or areas that prevent oil, grease and toxic fluids from washing into the storm drain system. Not applicable
Bag pet waste when you walk your pet and dispose of it properly into the trash.	Bag pet waste when you walk your pet and dispose of it properly into the trash. Yes	Bag pet waste when you walk your pet and dispose of it properly into the trash. No	Bag pet waste when you walk your pet and dispose of it properly into the trash. Not applicable
Drive less by combining errands, using a bike, etc. to reduce driving.	Drive less by combining errands, using a bike, etc. to reduce driving. Yes	Drive less by combining errands, using a bike, etc. to reduce driving. No	Drive less by combining errands, using a bike, etc. to reduce driving. Not applicable

4. Which of the following best describes your personal behaviors related to protecting water quality and the environment? The behaviors listed in question 3 are examples of "environmentally friendly" choices.

Which of the following best describes your personal behaviors related to protecting water quality and the environment? The behaviors listed in question 3 are examples of "environmentally friendly" choices. I have consistently made “environmentally friendly” choices over the past five years.

I have adopted many (more than five) “environmentally friendly” behaviors over the past five years.

I have adopted some more “environmentally friendly” behaviors over the past five years.

I have not adopted any “environmentally friendly” behaviors over the past five years.

I have been practicing “environmentally friendly” behaviors for much longer than five years.

I don’t really know about or practice “environmentally friendly” behaviors.

5. Excluding the internet, how would you prefer to receive information about environmental issues? (Please select only one answer.)

Excluding the internet, how would you prefer to receive information about environmental issues? (Please select only one answer.) Direct mail

Radio

Television

Newspaper

Public events

I receive enough information already or do not have a preference

Other (please specify)

6. How would you prefer to receive information about environmental issues from the internet? (Check all that apply.)

How would you prefer to receive information about environmental issues from the internet? (Check all that apply.) Direct email

Websites

Social networks (such as Facebook or Twitter)

I do not care to receive information about environmental issues

Other (please specify)

7. Who do you feel is the best suited to lead efforts to improve and protect water quality in Napa County? (Check all that apply.)

Who do you feel is the best suited to lead efforts to improve and protect water quality in Napa County? (Check all that apply.) Commercial Business and Agriculture

Citizen Non-Profit Organizations

Local Government

State Government

Federal Government

Other (please specify)

8. For each of the following, please indicate how serious a threat each source of pollution is to waterways in Napa County?

	No Threat	Minimal Threat	Somewhat Threatening	Serious Threat	Very Serious Threat
Automobile oil and grease:	*For each of the following, please indicate how serious a threat each source of pollution is to waterways in Napa County? Automobile oil and grease: No Threat	Automobile oil and grease: Minimal Threat	Automobile oil and grease: Somewhat Threatening	Automobile oil and grease: Serious Threat	Automobile oil and grease: Very Serious Threat
Chemical waste from industry:	Chemical waste from industry: No Threat	Chemical waste from industry: Minimal Threat	Chemical waste from industry: Somewhat Threatening	Chemical waste from industry: Serious Threat	Chemical waste from industry: Very Serious Threat
Chemical waste from households:	Chemical waste from households: No Threat	Chemical waste from households: Minimal Threat	Chemical waste from households: Somewhat Threatening	Chemical waste from households: Serious Threat	Chemical waste from households: Very Serious Threat
Construction activities:	Construction activities: No Threat	Construction activities: Minimal Threat	Construction activities: Somewhat Threatening	Construction activities: Serious Threat	Construction activities: Very Serious Threat
Fertilizers:	Fertilizers: No Threat	Fertilizers: Minimal Threat	Fertilizers: Somewhat Threatening	Fertilizers: Serious Threat	Fertilizers: Very Serious Threat
Herbicides and pesticides:	Herbicides and pesticides: No Threat	Herbicides and pesticides: Minimal Threat	Herbicides and pesticides: Somewhat Threatening	Herbicides and pesticides: Serious Threat	Herbicides and pesticides: Very Serious Threat
Trash:	Trash: No Threat	Trash: Minimal Threat	Trash: Somewhat Threatening	Trash: Serious Threat	Trash: Very Serious Threat
Sewage:	Sewage: No Threat	Sewage: Minimal Threat	Sewage: Somewhat Threatening	Sewage: Serious Threat	Sewage: Very Serious Threat
Illegal dumping:	Illegal dumping: No Threat	Illegal dumping: Minimal Threat	Illegal dumping: Somewhat Threatening	Illegal dumping: Serious Threat	Illegal dumping: Very Serious Threat
Leaves/organic debris:	Leaves/organic debris: No Threat	Leaves/organic debris: Minimal Threat	Leaves/organic debris: Somewhat Threatening	Leaves/organic debris: Serious Threat	Leaves/organic debris: Very Serious Threat
Mercury and heavy metals:	Mercury and heavy metals: No Threat	Mercury and heavy metals: Minimal Threat	Mercury and heavy metals: Somewhat Threatening	Mercury and heavy metals: Serious Threat	Mercury and heavy metals: Very Serious Threat
Runoff from streets/parking lots:	Runoff from streets/parking lots: No Threat	Runoff from streets/parking lots: Minimal Threat	Runoff from streets/parking lots: Somewhat Threatening	Runoff from streets/parking lots: Serious Threat	Runoff from streets/parking lots: Very Serious Threat
Pool /Hot Tub and over irrigation water:	Pool /Hot Tub and over irrigation water: No Threat	Pool /Hot Tub and over irrigation water: Minimal Threat	Pool /Hot Tub and over irrigation water: Somewhat Threatening	Pool /Hot Tub and over irrigation water: Serious Threat	Pool /Hot Tub and over irrigation water: Very Serious Threat
Agricultural runoff:	Agricultural runoff: No Threat	Agricultural runoff: Minimal Threat	Agricultural runoff: Somewhat Threatening	Agricultural runoff: Serious Threat	Agricultural runoff: Very Serious Threat
Manure from livestock:	Manure from livestock: No Threat	Manure from livestock: Minimal Threat	Manure from livestock: Somewhat Threatening	Manure from livestock: Serious Threat	Manure from livestock: Very Serious Threat

Other serious or very serious sources of pollution (please specify)

9. Which age group includes you?

Which age group includes you? 12-18

19-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 and older

10. What do you consider your ethnic background?

What do you consider your ethnic background? Caucasian

Latino/Latina

African-American

Filipino

Asian

American Indian/Eskimo

Multi-racial

Other (please specify)

11. Which jurisdiction do you live in?

Which jurisdiction do you live in? American Canyon

Calistoga

City of Napa

Napa County Unincorporated Area

St. Helena

Yountville

I do not live in Napa County

12. What was the highest formal education that you received?

What was the highest formal education that you received? Some High School

High School Degree or GED

Some College

College Degree

Graduate or Post-Graduate Degree

13. Thank you for participating in this survey. If you would like additional information about Napa County's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program visit www.countyofnapa.org/Stormwater.

If you would like to add additional comments regarding the topic of this survey, please do so below.

Thank you for participating in this survey. If you would like additional information about Napa County's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program visit www.countyofnapa.org/Stormwater. If you would like to add additional comments regarding the topic of this survey, please do so below.