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City of Richfield Local Water Planning Survey

The City of Richfield is updating its Surface Water Management Plan, which guides how the City manages stormwater runoff and surface waters like lakes, ponds, and wetlands. We are seeking your input as we begin this process. Please take our brief (5-minute) survey to help us to better understand your interests and concerns regarding stormwater and local surface waters. The City will use input collected from this survey to help identify priority concerns, goals, and actions for local water management.
1.How do you use or interact with the lakes, ponds, wetlands, and nearby natural areas in your community (e.g., wildlife watching, fishing)? Where do you do these things?
2.How concerned are you about the following issues in the lakes, wetlands, ponds, or groundwater in your community? (Hold your device in landscape orientation for best viewing)
very concerned
somewhat concerned
not concerned
Pollutants like road salt, fertilizer, and pet waste entering waterbodies
Poor water clarity
Amount of algae in lakes and streams
Aquatic invasive species like zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and goldfish
Health of habitats for aquatic life (fish, bugs, plants)
Abundance and diversity of wildlife
Erosion along stream banks or lake/pond shorelines
Amount of trash in or around the water body
Impacts of climate change on local waters
Flooding
Sustainability and quality of groundwater supplies
3.How would you characterize your City’s management of stormwater runoff?
4.Are there waters or nearby natural areas you would like to see improved?
5.What should be the top priorities for the next 10 years? (Hold your device in landscape orientation for best viewing)
high priority
medium priority
low priority
Protect and improve the health of lakes, creeks, and wetlands
Support habitat for fish and wildlife
Conserve and protect groundwater resources
Address aquatic and terrestrial invasive species
Prepare for and adapt to climate change
Reduce flood risk
Ensure equitable access and inclusion to lakes and surface waters
Improving stormwater management to reduce runoff from streets, parking lots, and buildings
6.Please enter your zip code so we can get a better idea of local interests and concerns.
7.Please enter your name and email if you would like to receive updates from us about this Plan update and ways to get involved.