Raccoon Creek 20D Watershed Conservation Plan - Municipal Official Survey

1. Default Section

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* 1. What municipality do you represent? County?

Municipality

County

Your name

Your elected office

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* 2. In what sub-watershed/s is your municipality located? Not sure? Please see our sub-watersheds map.

Raccoon Creek Main Stem

Cross Creek Sub-watershed

Harmon Creek Sub-watershed

Kings Creek Sub-watershed

Potato Garden Run Sub-watershed

Raredon Run Sub-watershed

Traverse Creek Sub-watershed

Service Creek Sub-watershed

Mill Creek Sub-watershed

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What are the two most prevalent/widespread land uses in your watershed, acre-for-acre? In other words, what is the bulk of the land in your municipality covered with, as of right now?

Residential areas/housing

Commercial/Industrial uses

Water/Wetlands

Mining/Resource Extraction activities

Forested/Tree-covered areas

Agricultural/Farming uses

Parks/Recreational uses

Other (please specify)

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* 4. How important are these community aspects to you as an elected official?

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Neutral	Not Very Important	Not Important
Attractive Natural Settings	Attractive Natural Settings Very Important	Attractive Natural Settings Somewhat Important	Attractive Natural Settings Neutral	Attractive Natural Settings Not Very Important	Attractive Natural Settings Not Important
Preserving Historic Sites	Preserving Historic Sites Very Important	Preserving Historic Sites Somewhat Important	Preserving Historic Sites Neutral	Preserving Historic Sites Not Very Important	Preserving Historic Sites Not Important
Preserving Open/Green Space	Preserving Open/Green Space Very Important	Preserving Open/Green Space Somewhat Important	Preserving Open/Green Space Neutral	Preserving Open/Green Space Not Very Important	Preserving Open/Green Space Not Important
Recreational Opportunities	Recreational Opportunities Very Important	Recreational Opportunities Somewhat Important	Recreational Opportunities Neutral	Recreational Opportunities Not Very Important	Recreational Opportunities Not Important
Water Quality Improvement	Water Quality Improvement Very Important	Water Quality Improvement Somewhat Important	Water Quality Improvement Neutral	Water Quality Improvement Not Very Important	Water Quality Improvement Not Important
New Businesses/Jobs	New Businesses/Jobs Very Important	New Businesses/Jobs Somewhat Important	New Businesses/Jobs Neutral	New Businesses/Jobs Not Very Important	New Businesses/Jobs Not Important
Resource Extraction Industries	Resource Extraction Industries Very Important	Resource Extraction Industries Somewhat Important	Resource Extraction Industries Neutral	Resource Extraction Industries Not Very Important	Resource Extraction Industries Not Important
Community Service/Volunteering	Community Service/Volunteering Very Important	Community Service/Volunteering Somewhat Important	Community Service/Volunteering Neutral	Community Service/Volunteering Not Very Important	Community Service/Volunteering Not Important
New Residential Development	New Residential Development Very Important	New Residential Development Somewhat Important	New Residential Development Neutral	New Residential Development Not Very Important	New Residential Development Not Important
Outdoor Learning Opportunities	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Very Important	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Somewhat Important	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Neutral	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Not Very Important	Outdoor Learning Opportunities Not Important
Redeveloping Brownfields	Redeveloping Brownfields Very Important	Redeveloping Brownfields Somewhat Important	Redeveloping Brownfields Neutral	Redeveloping Brownfields Not Very Important	Redeveloping Brownfields Not Important
Adequate Infrastructure	Adequate Infrastructure Very Important	Adequate Infrastructure Somewhat Important	Adequate Infrastructure Neutral	Adequate Infrastructure Not Very Important	Adequate Infrastructure Not Important

Other (please specify and rate)

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* 5. How do you think your constituents feel about the following recreational opportunities in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? Please think not only about opportunities in your municipality, but the entire Raccoon Creek Region.

	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Neutral	Not Very Interested	Not Interested
Boating	Boating Very Interested	Boating Somewhat Interested	Boating Neutral	Boating Not Very Interested	Boating Not Interested
Hiking	Hiking Very Interested	Hiking Somewhat Interested	Hiking Neutral	Hiking Not Very Interested	Hiking Not Interested
Fishing	Fishing Very Interested	Fishing Somewhat Interested	Fishing Neutral	Fishing Not Very Interested	Fishing Not Interested
Canoeing/Kayaking	Canoeing/Kayaking Very Interested	Canoeing/Kayaking Somewhat Interested	Canoeing/Kayaking Neutral	Canoeing/Kayaking Not Very Interested	Canoeing/Kayaking Not Interested
Horseback Riding	Horseback Riding Very Interested	Horseback Riding Somewhat Interested	Horseback Riding Neutral	Horseback Riding Not Very Interested	Horseback Riding Not Interested
Swimming	Swimming Very Interested	Swimming Somewhat Interested	Swimming Neutral	Swimming Not Very Interested	Swimming Not Interested
Hunting/Trapping	Hunting/Trapping Very Interested	Hunting/Trapping Somewhat Interested	Hunting/Trapping Neutral	Hunting/Trapping Not Very Interested	Hunting/Trapping Not Interested
Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Very Interested	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Somewhat Interested	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Neutral	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Not Very Interested	Skating/Skiing/Winter Sports Not Interested
Bird/Wildlife Watching	Bird/Wildlife Watching Very Interested	Bird/Wildlife Watching Somewhat Interested	Bird/Wildlife Watching Neutral	Bird/Wildlife Watching Not Very Interested	Bird/Wildlife Watching Not Interested
Picnicking	Picnicking Very Interested	Picnicking Somewhat Interested	Picnicking Neutral	Picnicking Not Very Interested	Picnicking Not Interested
Camping	Camping Very Interested	Camping Somewhat Interested	Camping Neutral	Camping Not Very Interested	Camping Not Interested
Pleasure Driving/Cruising	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Very Interested	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Somewhat Interested	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Neutral	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Not Very Interested	Pleasure Driving/Cruising Not Interested
Visiting Scenic Vistas	Visiting Scenic Vistas Very Interested	Visiting Scenic Vistas Somewhat Interested	Visiting Scenic Vistas Neutral	Visiting Scenic Vistas Not Very Interested	Visiting Scenic Vistas Not Interested
Visiting Historic Sites	Visiting Historic Sites Very Interested	Visiting Historic Sites Somewhat Interested	Visiting Historic Sites Neutral	Visiting Historic Sites Not Very Interested	Visiting Historic Sites Not Interested
Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc)	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Very Interested	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Somewhat Interested	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Neutral	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Not Very Interested	Outdoor Team Sports (baseball, soccer, etc) Not Interested
Photography	Photography Very Interested	Photography Somewhat Interested	Photography Neutral	Photography Not Very Interested	Photography Not Interested
Off-Road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc)	Off-Road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Very Interested	Off-Road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Somewhat Interested	Off-Road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Neutral	Off-Road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Not Very Interested	Off-Road Motor Sports (ATVs, dirt bikes, etc) Not Interested
Bicycling	Bicycling Very Interested	Bicycling Somewhat Interested	Bicycling Neutral	Bicycling Not Very Interested	Bicycling Not Interested
Shopping	Shopping Very Interested	Shopping Somewhat Interested	Shopping Neutral	Shopping Not Very Interested	Shopping Not Interested
Dining	Dining Very Interested	Dining Somewhat Interested	Dining Neutral	Dining Not Very Interested	Dining Not Interested
Visiting Public Parks	Visiting Public Parks Very Interested	Visiting Public Parks Somewhat Interested	Visiting Public Parks Neutral	Visiting Public Parks Not Very Interested	Visiting Public Parks Not Interested
Guided Programs at Public Parks	Guided Programs at Public Parks Very Interested	Guided Programs at Public Parks Somewhat Interested	Guided Programs at Public Parks Neutral	Guided Programs at Public Parks Not Very Interested	Guided Programs at Public Parks Not Interested

Other (please specify and rate)

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* 6. How important to your municipality are these water quality issues?

	Critical	Important	Neutral	Not Important
Abandoned Mine Drainage (orange water)	Abandoned Mine Drainage (orange water) Critical	Abandoned Mine Drainage (orange water) Important	Abandoned Mine Drainage (orange water) Neutral	Abandoned Mine Drainage (orange water) Not Important
Agricultural Runoff (nutrients, sediment)	Agricultural Runoff (nutrients, sediment) Critical	Agricultural Runoff (nutrients, sediment) Important	Agricultural Runoff (nutrients, sediment) Neutral	Agricultural Runoff (nutrients, sediment) Not Important
Urban/Road Runoff	Urban/Road Runoff Critical	Urban/Road Runoff Important	Urban/Road Runoff Neutral	Urban/Road Runoff Not Important
Land Development (new homes, malls, roads)	Land Development (new homes, malls, roads) Critical	Land Development (new homes, malls, roads) Important	Land Development (new homes, malls, roads) Neutral	Land Development (new homes, malls, roads) Not Important
Sewage (failing systems; new systems needed)	Sewage (failing systems; new systems needed) Critical	Sewage (failing systems; new systems needed) Important	Sewage (failing systems; new systems needed) Neutral	Sewage (failing systems; new systems needed) Not Important
Industrial Discharges	Industrial Discharges Critical	Industrial Discharges Important	Industrial Discharges Neutral	Industrial Discharges Not Important
Invasive Species (plants & animals)	Invasive Species (plants & animals) Critical	Invasive Species (plants & animals) Important	Invasive Species (plants & animals) Neutral	Invasive Species (plants & animals) Not Important
Illegal Dumping/Littering	Illegal Dumping/Littering Critical	Illegal Dumping/Littering Important	Illegal Dumping/Littering Neutral	Illegal Dumping/Littering Not Important
Stormwater Runoff/Flooding	Stormwater Runoff/Flooding Critical	Stormwater Runoff/Flooding Important	Stormwater Runoff/Flooding Neutral	Stormwater Runoff/Flooding Not Important
Resource Extraction Industries (shale gas, mining, forestry)	Resource Extraction Industries (shale gas, mining, forestry) Critical	Resource Extraction Industries (shale gas, mining, forestry) Important	Resource Extraction Industries (shale gas, mining, forestry) Neutral	Resource Extraction Industries (shale gas, mining, forestry) Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Does your municipality have a comprehensive plan(s)? If yes, what is the name of the plan and when was it adopted?

Yes

Name of Comprehensive Plan and date adopted.

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* 8. Does your municipality have a greenways plan or open space plan?
If yes, what is the name of the plan(s) and when was it adopted?

yes

Name(s) of open space or greenways plan(s) and date adopted

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* 9. Does your municipality currently utilize a zoning ordinance?

Yes

If yes, when was it adopted?

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* 10. Does your municipality currently utilize a subdivision ordinance?

Yes

If yes, when was it adopted?

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* 11. Does your municipality currently utilize a floodplain ordinance?

Yes

If yes, when was it adopted?

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* 12. What are the three most critical needs or challenges in your county or municipality that affect the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

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* 13. What are the greatest assets of your community/municipality?

Green and quiet

Reasonable access to work, shopping, worship, school, health care

Nearby outdoor recreation opportunities (parks, trails, game lands, historic sites, concert venues)

Ready access to locally grown fresh food

Community events (fairs, festivals, parades, concerts, volunteer opportunities)

Attractive surroundings

Sense of belonging/community pride

Adequate municipal services (road maintenance, emergency services)

Affordable housing

Good school district

Other/s

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Do you have any municipal parks? If yes, please list them.

Yes

If yes, please list them:

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* 15. Are there places in the Raccoon Creek Watershed, other than state parks and gamelands, which you believe should be permanently protected from development? If so, please describe:

Yes

Please describe:

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* 16. Does your municipality have public water services in the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

Yes

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* 17. Does your municipality foresee the need to establish or upgrade a public water supply in the Raccoon Creek Watershed within the next ten years?

Yes

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* 18. Does your municipality have a public sewage system in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? If yes, please list the name and capacity of each facility.

Yes

Name and capacity of each facility in the Raccoon Creek Watershed:

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* 19. Do you foresee the need to upgrade or establish a public sewage system in your municipality in the Raccoon Creek Watershed within the next ten years?

Yes

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* 20. Do you have any pending projects, or is your municipality interested in developing any projects in the categories listed below? If so, please describe.

Land Use/Land Resources (farmland preservation, conservation development, open space planning, green corridors, brownfield redevelopment, etc.)

Water Resources (quality, quantity, stormwater management, flood control, sewage, etc.)

Biological Resources (habitat restoration/preservation, endangered species protection, biodiversity, invasive species control, etc.)

Cultural Resources (historic preservation, outdoor sports, outdoor classrooms, environmental education, walking/biking/paddling trails, etc.)

Other (roads, other transportation, economy/jobs, population/demographic trends)

Other (please specify)

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* 21. Have you or your municipality worked with or sought assistance from any of these local environmental/outdoor organizations?

	Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Know of but never worked with	Unaware of
County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Allegheny, Washington)	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Allegheny, Washington) Worked with and/or sought assistance from	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Allegheny, Washington) Know of but never worked with	County Conservation Districts (Beaver, Allegheny, Washington) Unaware of
Cross Creek Watershed Association	Cross Creek Watershed Association Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Cross Creek Watershed Association Know of but never worked with	Cross Creek Watershed Association Unaware of
Raccoon Creek Watershed Association	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Know of but never worked with	Raccoon Creek Watershed Association Unaware of
Washington County Watershed Alliance	Washington County Watershed Alliance Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Washington County Watershed Alliance Know of but never worked with	Washington County Watershed Alliance Unaware of
Independence Conservancy	Independence Conservancy Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Independence Conservancy Know of but never worked with	Independence Conservancy Unaware of
Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Know of but never worked with	Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park Unaware of
Venture Outdoors	Venture Outdoors Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Venture Outdoors Know of but never worked with	Venture Outdoors Unaware of
Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays)	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Know of but never worked with	Keep PA Beautiful (formerly PA CleanWays) Unaware of
Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Know of but never worked with	Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania Unaware of
Stream Restoration, Inc.	Stream Restoration, Inc. Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Stream Restoration, Inc. Know of but never worked with	Stream Restoration, Inc. Unaware of
Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Worked with and/or sought assistance from	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Know of but never worked with	Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation Unaware of

Other (please specify)

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* 22. Do you have any other comments about the Raccoon Creek Watershed or the Raccoon Creek Watershed Conservation Plan not previously addressed?

Thank you for taking the time to help us develop the best possible Raccoon Creek Watershed Conservation Plan! We greatly appreciate your input.

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* 1. What municipality do you represent? County?

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* 2. In what sub-watershed/s is your municipality located? Not sure? Please see our sub-watersheds map.

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* 3. What are the two most prevalent/widespread land uses in your watershed, acre-for-acre? In other words, what is the bulk of the land in your municipality covered with, as of right now?

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* 4. How important are these community aspects to you as an elected official?

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* 5. How do you think your constituents feel about the following recreational opportunities in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? Please think not only about opportunities in your municipality, but the entire Raccoon Creek Region.

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* 6. How important to your municipality are these water quality issues?

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* 7. Does your municipality have a comprehensive plan(s)? If yes, what is the name of the plan and when was it adopted?

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* 8. Does your municipality have a greenways plan or open space plan?If yes, what is the name of the plan(s) and when was it adopted?

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* 9. Does your municipality currently utilize a zoning ordinance?

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* 10. Does your municipality currently utilize a subdivision ordinance?

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* 11. Does your municipality currently utilize a floodplain ordinance?

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* 12. What are the three most critical needs or challenges in your county or municipality that affect the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

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* 13. What are the greatest assets of your community/municipality?

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* 14. Do you have any municipal parks? If yes, please list them.

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* 15. Are there places in the Raccoon Creek Watershed, other than state parks and gamelands, which you believe should be permanently protected from development? If so, please describe:

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* 16. Does your municipality have public water services in the Raccoon Creek Watershed?

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* 17. Does your municipality foresee the need to establish or upgrade a public water supply in the Raccoon Creek Watershed within the next ten years?

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* 18. Does your municipality have a public sewage system in the Raccoon Creek Watershed? If yes, please list the name and capacity of each facility.

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* 19. Do you foresee the need to upgrade or establish a public sewage system in your municipality in the Raccoon Creek Watershed within the next ten years?

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* 20. Do you have any pending projects, or is your municipality interested in developing any projects in the categories listed below? If so, please describe.

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* 21. Have you or your municipality worked with or sought assistance from any of these local environmental/outdoor organizations?

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* 22. Do you have any other comments about the Raccoon Creek Watershed or the Raccoon Creek Watershed Conservation Plan not previously addressed?

* 8. Does your municipality have a greenways plan or open space plan?
If yes, what is the name of the plan(s) and when was it adopted?