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Windham - Climate Awareness & Concerns

Windham is conducting a climate vulnerability assessment, and we need your help!  

Please take this brief 5 to 10-minute survey to make your voice heard! Your input will help us shape our priorities for tackling extreme weather and environmental changes in our community.  This survey is focused on the current community of Windham, your concerns, and what you want to see as priorities.
1.How concerned, if at all, are you about the impacts of climate change in your community?
2.How important do you think it is for Windham to take action on climate change?
3.Different people notice different kinds of environmental changes. The list below includes some weather and environmental issues that can affect Windham. Please tell us which ones you’re concerned about and which, if any, you’ve experienced in the past 10 years. (Select all that apply)
Concerned About
Experienced
Poor air quality or air pollution
Habitat loss or reduced biodiversity (fewer types of plants and animals)
Flooding and inland erosion
Damage to property and infrastructure (e.g. flooded roadways, building damage)
Loss of property value
Food or water shortages
Increased social inequities (e.g., unequal access to resources or recovery support)
Waste management or landfill issues
Local deforestation or land development
Pollution in lakes, rivers, or natural resources
Shifting seasons (hotter summers or milder winters)
Economic impacts (e.g., fewer seasonal jobs, supply chain issues, farming changes)
Higher energy costs or strain on the electricity grid
Extreme heat or heat-related illnesses
Increased rainfall or changing precipitation patterns (more rain, less snow)
Drought or wildfire risk
Invasives species, ticks, mosquitoes, or other vector-borne diseases
Groundwater contamination
Shoreline or riverbank erosion
None of the above (no concerns or impacts experienced)
4.Are there any other weather or environmental changes you’re concerned about or have experienced that weren’t listed above?
Please describe what you’ve noticed or experienced in Windham.
5.What challenges do you or your community face when it comes to preparing for the effects of extreme weather and environmental changes?
(Select all that apply)
6.In which of the following ways do you feel prepared for changes in weather or the environment in your community?
(Select all that apply)
7.Some people and places in town may be more affected by extreme weather, like flooding or heatwaves. Are there any groups of people, neighborhoods, or public areas you think are at higher risk? (For example: older adults living alone, homes without air conditioning, streets or parks that flood)
8.What topics would you like to learn more about related to energy, the environment, or community safety? (Select all that apply)
9.How do you usually find out about what’s happening in Windham? (Select all that apply)
10.Is there anything else you’d like to share with us? We welcome all questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Demographics
The following demographic questions are completely voluntary and anonymous. These questions serve two main purposes:
  1. Collecting demographic data helps us understand who in the community is participating and whose voices might be missing. This information shows how different groups experience the topics we are studying and helps identify any gaps or disparities. By gathering this data, we can ensure that all members of the Windham community are included and that the results are meaningful and fair for everyone.
  2. The data help to provide the Town more localized information. Local data can help supplement state and federal data sources, and it can help the Town better understand how to serve different populations. 
11.Which of the following apply to you? (Select all that apply)
12.How long have you lived, worked, or owned a business in Windham?
Less than 1 year
1 - 4 years
5 - 10 years
11 - 15 years
More than 15 years
Does not apply to me
Lived
Worked
Owned a business
13.If you live in Windham, either full-time or part-time, what is your current housing situation? (Select all that apply)
14.What is your age?
15.Which racial or ethnic identity/identities best describe you? (Select all that apply)
16.Which category best describes your household’s annual income? (Select one)
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your input is valuable and will help us make Windham a stronger, safer, and more resilient community.
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