NCABC Community Survey (SM) North Country Alliance for Balanced Change (NCABC) values your voice as an important part of our 2026 strategic planning process. Hearing our community members' ideas, experiences, and advice will help us define our goals and objectives for the next three to five years. We appreciate your time in guiding our efforts to advance NCABC’s work and mission. Thank you for participating. Question Title * 1. How did you first become aware of NCABC and its work? Local newspapers NCABC social media presence Friends and neighbors Community presence in the region Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. How effective do you believe NCABC is at advocating for your interests? Very effective Effective Somewhat effective Not at all effective Question Title * 3. What do you consider to be NCABC’s strengths? Question Title * 4. Are there areas that you feel NCABC could improve upon? Question Title * 5. What do you believe NCABC does well regarding environmental andcommunity protection, landfills, and waste management issues?Choose all that apply. Advocate for the North Country Pursue sound waste management policies at the state level Provide a voice for just action Educate residents in the region Educate policy makers, regulators and legislators Challenge unsound siting rules and regulations with legal action Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What environmental issues and actions do you believe are most important to the North Country? Choose top five concerns. Prevent the Dalton landfill Water protection and PFAS contamination mitigation Air quality protection Climate change mitigation Community voice for representation and justice in addressing environmental threats Assist North Country towns that face environmental challenges Help NH towns outside of the North Country with environmental challenges. Protect tourism and outdoor recreation industries Promote smart, safe solid waste management regulations and legislation Reduce waste streams (recycling, composting, packaging reform) Lead policy, communication, science, and litigation initiatives Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. In what ways would you consider participating in the work of NCABC? (Optional)Choose all that apply. Engaging in current issues with letters to editors Educating my neighbors Serving as a spokesperson Attending events and rallies Contacting legislators, submitting comments, or testifying at hearings Becoming a volunteer for an event Volunteering on a sub-committee Becoming a board member Fundraising Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If you are interested in further participation, please provide your name and email address and/or phone number which will be held confidentially by NCABC. Question Title * 9. Other suggestions, comments, or concerns. Next