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Resident Sentiment Survey - Columbia Falls, Montana

As tourism continues to grow in Columbia Falls and the surrounding area, we want to hear from the people who matter most — you, our residents. Your feedback will help local leaders, businesses, and tourism organizations better understand how tourism is impacting our community — both the benefits and the challenges.

This short survey is completely confidential and will take about 5 minutes to complete. Your input will help guide decisions that support a healthy balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the quality of life we all value in Columbia Falls.

Thank you for being a voice for our community!

Laura Gadwa
Executive Director
Columbia Falls Destination Marketing Organization
discovercolumbiafallsmt@gmail.com
www.discovercolumbiafallsmt.com
1.What is your age group?(Required.)
2.What is your gender?(Required.)
3.Do you currently live in Columbia Falls or nearby?(Required.)
4.How long have you lived in the area?
5.Overall, how do you feel about tourism in Columbia Falls?(Required.)
6.Do you believe tourism benefits our community?(Required.)
7.Do you believe tourism provides economic benefits to local businesses?(Required.)
8.How would you describe your personal interactions with tourists?(Required.)
9.Do you feel tourism places a strain on local infrastructure (e.g., roads, parking, public services)(Required.)
10.How important is it to you that tourism is environmentally sustainable?(Required.)
11.How well do you think tourism is being managed in our community?(Required.)
12.Please expand on your response to question #11.
13.What are your top concerns about tourism in our community?
14.What are the top benefits of tourism in our community?
15.Are there certain areas or times of year where you feel tourism needs better management in Columbia Falls?
16.What are your suggestions for improving tourism in a way that benefits both residents and visitors?
17.Anything else you would like to share?
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