Brazos River Corridor Recreation Master Plan Citizen Opinion Survey

Fort Bend Green, along with other partners on an initial steering committee, is developing a Recreation Master Plan for the Brazos River Corridor. This survey is designed to gather input from people who live, work and play along the Brazos River Corridor. We hope you will share your ideas and opinions with us. Your input will be used to guide the plan. Actual implementation of the plan will depend on future funding available from a combination of government, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners.

This survey will take about 15 minutes and we sincerely appreciate your time and effort in providing your preferences for the river corridor.

Our Mission is “To create a collaborative plan that recommends priority projects for recreation and conservation within the Brazos River Corridor in Fort Bend County.”

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This map shows the corridor along the Brazos River that is part of the planning effort.

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* 1. The Steering Committee’s Vision for the Brazos River Corridor supports these future conditions:

“The natural resources of the Brazos River are protected and appreciated by the community at-large.”
“The Brazos River is celebrated as one of the most outstanding and unifying resources of Fort Bend County.”
“Land trails, paddle trails and parks are connected in a distinguished Brazos River Greenway.”

Please tell us your opinion of these vision statements or any changes you would like to see.

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* 2. How important is each of the following actions in improving the Brazos River Corridor?
(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important)

	1 Not Important	2	3	4	5 Very Important
Improve land access alongside the river (trails, public access)	Improve land access alongside the river (trails, public access) 1 Not Important	Improve land access alongside the river (trails, public access) 2	Improve land access alongside the river (trails, public access) 3	Improve land access alongside the river (trails, public access) 4	Improve land access alongside the river (trails, public access) 5 Very Important
Improve boat access onto the river (launch sites, boat rentals)	Improve boat access onto the river (launch sites, boat rentals) 1 Not Important	Improve boat access onto the river (launch sites, boat rentals) 2	Improve boat access onto the river (launch sites, boat rentals) 3	Improve boat access onto the river (launch sites, boat rentals) 4	Improve boat access onto the river (launch sites, boat rentals) 5 Very Important
Protect ecology – conservation, restoration and habitat protection	Protect ecology – conservation, restoration and habitat protection 1 Not Important	Protect ecology – conservation, restoration and habitat protection 2	Protect ecology – conservation, restoration and habitat protection 3	Protect ecology – conservation, restoration and habitat protection 4	Protect ecology – conservation, restoration and habitat protection 5 Very Important
Encourage economic development in areas near the river corridor	Encourage economic development in areas near the river corridor 1 Not Important	Encourage economic development in areas near the river corridor 2	Encourage economic development in areas near the river corridor 3	Encourage economic development in areas near the river corridor 4	Encourage economic development in areas near the river corridor 5 Very Important
Stimulate recreation and tourism businesses that depend on the river corridor	Stimulate recreation and tourism businesses that depend on the river corridor 1 Not Important	Stimulate recreation and tourism businesses that depend on the river corridor 2	Stimulate recreation and tourism businesses that depend on the river corridor 3	Stimulate recreation and tourism businesses that depend on the river corridor 4	Stimulate recreation and tourism businesses that depend on the river corridor 5 Very Important
Protect cultural resources, such as Native American & early settlement history	Protect cultural resources, such as Native American & early settlement history 1 Not Important	Protect cultural resources, such as Native American & early settlement history 2	Protect cultural resources, such as Native American & early settlement history 3	Protect cultural resources, such as Native American & early settlement history 4	Protect cultural resources, such as Native American & early settlement history 5 Very Important
Increase recreation and nature tourism opportunities	Increase recreation and nature tourism opportunities 1 Not Important	Increase recreation and nature tourism opportunities 2	Increase recreation and nature tourism opportunities 3	Increase recreation and nature tourism opportunities 4	Increase recreation and nature tourism opportunities 5 Very Important
Clean up river and riverbanks	Clean up river and riverbanks 1 Not Important	Clean up river and riverbanks 2	Clean up river and riverbanks 3	Clean up river and riverbanks 4	Clean up river and riverbanks 5 Very Important
Improve beauty and civic pride	Improve beauty and civic pride 1 Not Important	Improve beauty and civic pride 2	Improve beauty and civic pride 3	Improve beauty and civic pride 4	Improve beauty and civic pride 5 Very Important
Provide security for users and nearby property	Provide security for users and nearby property 1 Not Important	Provide security for users and nearby property 2	Provide security for users and nearby property 3	Provide security for users and nearby property 4	Provide security for users and nearby property 5 Very Important
Provide safety information to river and riverbank users	Provide safety information to river and riverbank users 1 Not Important	Provide safety information to river and riverbank users 2	Provide safety information to river and riverbank users 3	Provide safety information to river and riverbank users 4	Provide safety information to river and riverbank users 5 Very Important
Improve interpretation and educational opportunities along the river corridor	Improve interpretation and educational opportunities along the river corridor 1 Not Important	Improve interpretation and educational opportunities along the river corridor 2	Improve interpretation and educational opportunities along the river corridor 3	Improve interpretation and educational opportunities along the river corridor 4	Improve interpretation and educational opportunities along the river corridor 5 Very Important
Increase parkland along the river	Increase parkland along the river 1 Not Important	Increase parkland along the river 2	Increase parkland along the river 3	Increase parkland along the river 4	Increase parkland along the river 5 Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Following is a list of facilities and services that could be created along the river. In your opinion, how important is it to include each in the master plan recommendations?
(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important)

	1 Not Important	2	3	4	5 Very Important
Bike rentals	Bike rentals 1 Not Important	Bike rentals 2	Bike rentals 3	Bike rentals 4	Bike rentals 5 Very Important
Canoe/kayak rentals	Canoe/kayak rentals 1 Not Important	Canoe/kayak rentals 2	Canoe/kayak rentals 3	Canoe/kayak rentals 4	Canoe/kayak rentals 5 Very Important
Picnic areas	Picnic areas 1 Not Important	Picnic areas 2	Picnic areas 3	Picnic areas 4	Picnic areas 5 Very Important
Park benches	Park benches 1 Not Important	Park benches 2	Park benches 3	Park benches 4	Park benches 5 Very Important
Publicly-managed hunting areas	Publicly-managed hunting areas 1 Not Important	Publicly-managed hunting areas 2	Publicly-managed hunting areas 3	Publicly-managed hunting areas 4	Publicly-managed hunting areas 5 Very Important
Restrooms	Restrooms 1 Not Important	Restrooms 2	Restrooms 3	Restrooms 4	Restrooms 5 Very Important
Fishing access	Fishing access 1 Not Important	Fishing access 2	Fishing access 3	Fishing access 4	Fishing access 5 Very Important
Pavilions	Pavilions 1 Not Important	Pavilions 2	Pavilions 3	Pavilions 4	Pavilions 5 Very Important
Parking areas near the river	Parking areas near the river 1 Not Important	Parking areas near the river 2	Parking areas near the river 3	Parking areas near the river 4	Parking areas near the river 5 Very Important
Boat ramps (motor boats)	Boat ramps (motor boats) 1 Not Important	Boat ramps (motor boats) 2	Boat ramps (motor boats) 3	Boat ramps (motor boats) 4	Boat ramps (motor boats) 5 Very Important
Children’s play areas/playgrounds	Children’s play areas/playgrounds 1 Not Important	Children’s play areas/playgrounds 2	Children’s play areas/playgrounds 3	Children’s play areas/playgrounds 4	Children’s play areas/playgrounds 5 Very Important
Canoe/kayak launches/take-out points	Canoe/kayak launches/take-out points 1 Not Important	Canoe/kayak launches/take-out points 2	Canoe/kayak launches/take-out points 3	Canoe/kayak launches/take-out points 4	Canoe/kayak launches/take-out points 5 Very Important
Trails that connect neighborhoods/developed areas to the river	Trails that connect neighborhoods/developed areas to the river 1 Not Important	Trails that connect neighborhoods/developed areas to the river 2	Trails that connect neighborhoods/developed areas to the river 3	Trails that connect neighborhoods/developed areas to the river 4	Trails that connect neighborhoods/developed areas to the river 5 Very Important
Trails that follow along the river	Trails that follow along the river 1 Not Important	Trails that follow along the river 2	Trails that follow along the river 3	Trails that follow along the river 4	Trails that follow along the river 5 Very Important
Fountains, water features	Fountains, water features 1 Not Important	Fountains, water features 2	Fountains, water features 3	Fountains, water features 4	Fountains, water features 5 Very Important
Eco tourism programs, activities, tours	Eco tourism programs, activities, tours 1 Not Important	Eco tourism programs, activities, tours 2	Eco tourism programs, activities, tours 3	Eco tourism programs, activities, tours 4	Eco tourism programs, activities, tours 5 Very Important
Rental facilities for parties, events	Rental facilities for parties, events 1 Not Important	Rental facilities for parties, events 2	Rental facilities for parties, events 3	Rental facilities for parties, events 4	Rental facilities for parties, events 5 Very Important
Interpretive kiosks or signs	Interpretive kiosks or signs 1 Not Important	Interpretive kiosks or signs 2	Interpretive kiosks or signs 3	Interpretive kiosks or signs 4	Interpretive kiosks or signs 5 Very Important
Cafes, food & drink vendors	Cafes, food & drink vendors 1 Not Important	Cafes, food & drink vendors 2	Cafes, food & drink vendors 3	Cafes, food & drink vendors 4	Cafes, food & drink vendors 5 Very Important
River viewing decks	River viewing decks 1 Not Important	River viewing decks 2	River viewing decks 3	River viewing decks 4	River viewing decks 5 Very Important
Community gathering areas	Community gathering areas 1 Not Important	Community gathering areas 2	Community gathering areas 3	Community gathering areas 4	Community gathering areas 5 Very Important
Wildlife viewing facilities (decks, blinds, etc.)	Wildlife viewing facilities (decks, blinds, etc.) 1 Not Important	Wildlife viewing facilities (decks, blinds, etc.) 2	Wildlife viewing facilities (decks, blinds, etc.) 3	Wildlife viewing facilities (decks, blinds, etc.) 4	Wildlife viewing facilities (decks, blinds, etc.) 5 Very Important

Other (please specify)

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The images below show various trail designs and tell some of their characteristics.

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* 4. If trails are constructed, what activities would you like to do on the trails? (Check all that apply)

Walking for pleasure/exercise

Biking (narrow tired, road bicycle)

Roller-blading, skating

Running/jogging

Mountain biking (single-track)

Nature study, wildlife viewing, bird watching

Horse riding

Baby-strollering

Dog-walking

Commuting to a destination (work, school, park, shopping)

Hiking

Paddling (canoes/kayaks)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. The following list includes issues that may impact the quality of the river corridor in Fort Bend County for recreation and conservation.
In your opinion, how significant is each issue?
(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not a Problem, 5 = Very Significant)

	1 Not a problem	2	3	4	5 Very Significant
Lack of parking to access river corridor	Lack of parking to access river corridor 1 Not a problem	Lack of parking to access river corridor 2	Lack of parking to access river corridor 3	Lack of parking to access river corridor 4	Lack of parking to access river corridor 5 Very Significant
Increased property values displacing current residents	Increased property values displacing current residents 1 Not a problem	Increased property values displacing current residents 2	Increased property values displacing current residents 3	Increased property values displacing current residents 4	Increased property values displacing current residents 5 Very Significant
Concerns about safety	Concerns about safety 1 Not a problem	Concerns about safety 2	Concerns about safety 3	Concerns about safety 4	Concerns about safety 5 Very Significant
Concerns about crime	Concerns about crime 1 Not a problem	Concerns about crime 2	Concerns about crime 3	Concerns about crime 4	Concerns about crime 5 Very Significant
Conflicts between development and natural and cultural protection	Conflicts between development and natural and cultural protection 1 Not a problem	Conflicts between development and natural and cultural protection 2	Conflicts between development and natural and cultural protection 3	Conflicts between development and natural and cultural protection 4	Conflicts between development and natural and cultural protection 5 Very Significant
Loss of wildlife habitat	Loss of wildlife habitat 1 Not a problem	Loss of wildlife habitat 2	Loss of wildlife habitat 3	Loss of wildlife habitat 4	Loss of wildlife habitat 5 Very Significant
Lack of access and connectivity along the river corridor	Lack of access and connectivity along the river corridor 1 Not a problem	Lack of access and connectivity along the river corridor 2	Lack of access and connectivity along the river corridor 3	Lack of access and connectivity along the river corridor 4	Lack of access and connectivity along the river corridor 5 Very Significant
Environmental degradation along the river corridors	Environmental degradation along the river corridors 1 Not a problem	Environmental degradation along the river corridors 2	Environmental degradation along the river corridors 3	Environmental degradation along the river corridors 4	Environmental degradation along the river corridors 5 Very Significant
Lack of vision for the future of the corridor	Lack of vision for the future of the corridor 1 Not a problem	Lack of vision for the future of the corridor 2	Lack of vision for the future of the corridor 3	Lack of vision for the future of the corridor 4	Lack of vision for the future of the corridor 5 Very Significant
Lack of interpretation of history and natural resources to explain the importance of places	Lack of interpretation of history and natural resources to explain the importance of places 1 Not a problem	Lack of interpretation of history and natural resources to explain the importance of places 2	Lack of interpretation of history and natural resources to explain the importance of places 3	Lack of interpretation of history and natural resources to explain the importance of places 4	Lack of interpretation of history and natural resources to explain the importance of places 5 Very Significant
Competition for public vs. private space on the river	Competition for public vs. private space on the river 1 Not a problem	Competition for public vs. private space on the river 2	Competition for public vs. private space on the river 3	Competition for public vs. private space on the river 4	Competition for public vs. private space on the river 5 Very Significant
Pollution impacting water quality	Pollution impacting water quality 1 Not a problem	Pollution impacting water quality 2	Pollution impacting water quality 3	Pollution impacting water quality 4	Pollution impacting water quality 5 Very Significant
Need for more recreation opportunities	Need for more recreation opportunities 1 Not a problem	Need for more recreation opportunities 2	Need for more recreation opportunities 3	Need for more recreation opportunities 4	Need for more recreation opportunities 5 Very Significant
Limited pedestrian amenities	Limited pedestrian amenities 1 Not a problem	Limited pedestrian amenities 2	Limited pedestrian amenities 3	Limited pedestrian amenities 4	Limited pedestrian amenities 5 Very Significant
Erosion of riverbank	Erosion of riverbank 1 Not a problem	Erosion of riverbank 2	Erosion of riverbank 3	Erosion of riverbank 4	Erosion of riverbank 5 Very Significant
Trash and dumping along the river	Trash and dumping along the river 1 Not a problem	Trash and dumping along the river 2	Trash and dumping along the river 3	Trash and dumping along the river 4	Trash and dumping along the river 5 Very Significant
Recreation user conflicts in corridor	Recreation user conflicts in corridor 1 Not a problem	Recreation user conflicts in corridor 2	Recreation user conflicts in corridor 3	Recreation user conflicts in corridor 4	Recreation user conflicts in corridor 5 Very Significant
Need for better ways to inform people about opportunities	Need for better ways to inform people about opportunities 1 Not a problem	Need for better ways to inform people about opportunities 2	Need for better ways to inform people about opportunities 3	Need for better ways to inform people about opportunities 4	Need for better ways to inform people about opportunities 5 Very Significant
Costs of operations and maintenance of new facilities	Costs of operations and maintenance of new facilities 1 Not a problem	Costs of operations and maintenance of new facilities 2	Costs of operations and maintenance of new facilities 3	Costs of operations and maintenance of new facilities 4	Costs of operations and maintenance of new facilities 5 Very Significant

Other (please specify)

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* 6. The Brazos River has been a part of life for people living in the area since prehistoric times. We are interested in gathering personal experiences and folklore about the river to help visitors and residents understand the value of the corridor. If you have a story related to the river that you are willing to share, please enter it in the space below. We may use quotes in our promotional materials, attributed to "survey respondent."

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* 7. If you are interested in receiving information about how you can participate in the Brazos River Corridor Plan, please provide your name and email address below.

Name

Email address

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* 8. Please provide us with your zip code.

ZIP/Postal Code:

You're finished! Thank you for your time and input.

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This map shows the corridor along the Brazos River that is part of the planning effort.

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* 2. How important is each of the following actions in improving the Brazos River Corridor? (Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important)

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* 3. Following is a list of facilities and services that could be created along the river. In your opinion, how important is it to include each in the master plan recommendations?(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important)

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The images below show various trail designs and tell some of their characteristics.

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* 4. If trails are constructed, what activities would you like to do on the trails? (Check all that apply)

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* 5. The following list includes issues that may impact the quality of the river corridor in Fort Bend County for recreation and conservation.In your opinion, how significant is each issue? (Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not a Problem, 5 = Very Significant)

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* 7. If you are interested in receiving information about how you can participate in the Brazos River Corridor Plan, please provide your name and email address below.

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* 8. Please provide us with your zip code.

* 2. How important is each of the following actions in improving the Brazos River Corridor?
(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important)

* 3. Following is a list of facilities and services that could be created along the river. In your opinion, how important is it to include each in the master plan recommendations?
(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not Important, 5 = Very Important)

* 5. The following list includes issues that may impact the quality of the river corridor in Fort Bend County for recreation and conservation.
In your opinion, how significant is each issue?
(Check one box per item, from 1 to 5, where 1 = Not a Problem, 5 = Very Significant)