Water Steward Screening Survey

1.Please provide your contact information.

Name

Affiliated organization or school

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

2.Have you heard about invasive species/do you know what they are?

Yes

No

3.How confident are you in your ability to identify invasive species?

Extremely confident

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Not at all confident

4.Are you a boater?

Yes

No

5.Have you heard the Clean, Drain, Dry messaging for boaters?

Yes

No

6.How likely are you to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species? For example, clean any mud, vegetation and mussels from your boat and drain all standing water (e.g., live well).

Likely

Not likely

7.If you are 'likely' to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species, thank you! What motivates you to take steps? Please check all that apply.

Maintain boat and equipment in good working order

Avoid clogging boat engines and jamming steering equipment

Maintain the natural beauty of our lakes and waterways

Keeps lakes and waterways free for boaters and swimmers

Maintain populations of native fish and wildlife

Maintain waterfront property values

I am unlikely to take steps to prevent the spread of invasive species

Other (please specify)

9.How familiar are you with the different parts of a standard boat?

Extremely familiar

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Not at all familiar

10.Are you interested in attending a training workshop (virtual and/or in-person, as per COVID 19 restrictions) on aquatic invasive species, the recreational boater pathway, and the role of a Water Steward on helping to engage the boating community?

Yes

No

11.Are you willing to participate in one or more boater engagement events at a local boat launch, with the goal of engaging recreational boaters in Clean, Drain, Dry messaging/activities to prevent the introduction and/or spread of invasive species?

Yes

No

Thank you for your interest in the Water Steward Program! Using the information you have provided, we will follow up regarding training/event opportunities in the near future.