2017 Resource Assessment Survey

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* 1. Please enter your zip code, number of acres owned (enter zero if no property or renting), and land use type (urban, suburban, rural residential or agricultural)

Zip Code:

Number of Acres:

Land Use Type:

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* 2. The mission of the Ingham Conservation District is to promote and practice stewardship of our natural resources by serving, educating and empowering our community. How effective do you think the Ingham Conservation District has been in fulfilling its mission?

Very effective

Effective

Somewhat Effective

Minimally Effective

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* 3. Please indicate the resources you use to stay informed on natural resource issues in Ingham County. You may select multiple options.

Ingham CD Website

Ingham CD E-newsletter

Ingham CD Facebook Page

Ingham CD Twitter Feed

Facebook

Twitter

Local Newspaper

Internet

Meetings of Local Government

Local or Regional Non-Profit Organizations

Member of Farming Organization

Member of Hunting or Conservation Organization

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Please rank the following natural resources found in Ingham County in order of their value to you (with 1 being the most important and 7 the least important).

Hunting Land

Agricultural Land

Grasslands and Prairies

Lakes, Rivers and Streams

Forests

Wetlands

Parks, Nature Preserves and Outdoor Recreation Areas

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* 5. Over the last 2 years the Ingham Conservation District has secured grants to address invasive species, water quality and watershed protection, game habitat improvement, river cleanups, tire recycling and hunting access. What other areas would you like to see the District focus on in the next 5 years?

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* 6. Please indicate your level of concern for each of the following natural resource issues
by selecting the priority you believe they should be given in Ingham County.

	High Priority	Moderate Priority	Low Priority	No Opinion
Natural Area and Open Space Preservation	Natural Area and Open Space Preservation High Priority	Natural Area and Open Space Preservation Moderate Priority	Natural Area and Open Space Preservation Low Priority	Natural Area and Open Space Preservation No Opinion
Groundwater Quality and Monitoring	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring High Priority	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring Moderate Priority	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring Low Priority	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring No Opinion
Loss of Wildlife Habitat	Loss of Wildlife Habitat High Priority	Loss of Wildlife Habitat Moderate Priority	Loss of Wildlife Habitat Low Priority	Loss of Wildlife Habitat No Opinion
Air Quality	Air Quality High Priority	Air Quality Moderate Priority	Air Quality Low Priority	Air Quality No Opinion
Erosion and Sedimentation	Erosion and Sedimentation High Priority	Erosion and Sedimentation Moderate Priority	Erosion and Sedimentation Low Priority	Erosion and Sedimentation No Opinion
Agricultural Management (fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste)	Agricultural Management (fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste) High Priority	Agricultural Management (fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste) Moderate Priority	Agricultural Management (fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste) Low Priority	Agricultural Management (fertilizers, pesticides, animal waste) No Opinion
Forestry Health and Management	Forestry Health and Management High Priority	Forestry Health and Management Moderate Priority	Forestry Health and Management Low Priority	Forestry Health and Management No Opinion
Public Hunting Access	Public Hunting Access High Priority	Public Hunting Access Moderate Priority	Public Hunting Access Low Priority	Public Hunting Access No Opinion
Loss of Wetlands	Loss of Wetlands High Priority	Loss of Wetlands Moderate Priority	Loss of Wetlands Low Priority	Loss of Wetlands No Opinion
Invasive Species	Invasive Species High Priority	Invasive Species Moderate Priority	Invasive Species Low Priority	Invasive Species No Opinion
Urban Sprawl and Impervious Surfaces	Urban Sprawl and Impervious Surfaces High Priority	Urban Sprawl and Impervious Surfaces Moderate Priority	Urban Sprawl and Impervious Surfaces Low Priority	Urban Sprawl and Impervious Surfaces No Opinion
Habitat Restoration	Habitat Restoration High Priority	Habitat Restoration Moderate Priority	Habitat Restoration Low Priority	Habitat Restoration No Opinion
Recycling	Recycling High Priority	Recycling Moderate Priority	Recycling Low Priority	Recycling No Opinion
Climate Change (energy use, carbon footprint, deforestation)	Climate Change (energy use, carbon footprint, deforestation) High Priority	Climate Change (energy use, carbon footprint, deforestation) Moderate Priority	Climate Change (energy use, carbon footprint, deforestation) Low Priority	Climate Change (energy use, carbon footprint, deforestation) No Opinion
Residential Fertilizer and Pesticide Use	Residential Fertilizer and Pesticide Use High Priority	Residential Fertilizer and Pesticide Use Moderate Priority	Residential Fertilizer and Pesticide Use Low Priority	Residential Fertilizer and Pesticide Use No Opinion
Preservation of Connected Natural Ecosystems	Preservation of Connected Natural Ecosystems High Priority	Preservation of Connected Natural Ecosystems Moderate Priority	Preservation of Connected Natural Ecosystems Low Priority	Preservation of Connected Natural Ecosystems No Opinion
Failing Septic Systems	Failing Septic Systems High Priority	Failing Septic Systems Moderate Priority	Failing Septic Systems Low Priority	Failing Septic Systems No Opinion
Loss of Farmland	Loss of Farmland High Priority	Loss of Farmland Moderate Priority	Loss of Farmland Low Priority	Loss of Farmland No Opinion
Stormwater Runoff and Management	Stormwater Runoff and Management High Priority	Stormwater Runoff and Management Moderate Priority	Stormwater Runoff and Management Low Priority	Stormwater Runoff and Management No Opinion
Surface Water Quality (Lakes and Streams)	Surface Water Quality (Lakes and Streams) High Priority	Surface Water Quality (Lakes and Streams) Moderate Priority	Surface Water Quality (Lakes and Streams) Low Priority	Surface Water Quality (Lakes and Streams) No Opinion

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* 7. How interested would you be in attending a field day, workshop or presentation on the following topics?

	Very Interested	Somewhat Interested	Not Interested
Forestry/Woodlot Health and Management	Forestry/Woodlot Health and Management Very Interested	Forestry/Woodlot Health and Management Somewhat Interested	Forestry/Woodlot Health and Management Not Interested
Pollinators	Pollinators Very Interested	Pollinators Somewhat Interested	Pollinators Not Interested
Grassland Establishment and Management	Grassland Establishment and Management Very Interested	Grassland Establishment and Management Somewhat Interested	Grassland Establishment and Management Not Interested
Surface Water Quality and Monitoring	Surface Water Quality and Monitoring Very Interested	Surface Water Quality and Monitoring Somewhat Interested	Surface Water Quality and Monitoring Not Interested
Hunter Access Program	Hunter Access Program Very Interested	Hunter Access Program Somewhat Interested	Hunter Access Program Not Interested
Birds	Birds Very Interested	Birds Somewhat Interested	Birds Not Interested
Tree Pruning and Care	Tree Pruning and Care Very Interested	Tree Pruning and Care Somewhat Interested	Tree Pruning and Care Not Interested
Beekeeping	Beekeeping Very Interested	Beekeeping Somewhat Interested	Beekeeping Not Interested
Foraging	Foraging Very Interested	Foraging Somewhat Interested	Foraging Not Interested
Native Tree and Plant Identification	Native Tree and Plant Identification Very Interested	Native Tree and Plant Identification Somewhat Interested	Native Tree and Plant Identification Not Interested
Constructing Rain Barrels/Rain Gardens	Constructing Rain Barrels/Rain Gardens Very Interested	Constructing Rain Barrels/Rain Gardens Somewhat Interested	Constructing Rain Barrels/Rain Gardens Not Interested
State and Federal Conservation Programs	State and Federal Conservation Programs Very Interested	State and Federal Conservation Programs Somewhat Interested	State and Federal Conservation Programs Not Interested
Local Wildlife	Local Wildlife Very Interested	Local Wildlife Somewhat Interested	Local Wildlife Not Interested
Starting a Backyard Orchard	Starting a Backyard Orchard Very Interested	Starting a Backyard Orchard Somewhat Interested	Starting a Backyard Orchard Not Interested
Innovative Farming Practices	Innovative Farming Practices Very Interested	Innovative Farming Practices Somewhat Interested	Innovative Farming Practices Not Interested
Reducing Environmental Risks on Farms	Reducing Environmental Risks on Farms Very Interested	Reducing Environmental Risks on Farms Somewhat Interested	Reducing Environmental Risks on Farms Not Interested
Groundwater Quality and Monitoring	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring Very Interested	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring Somewhat Interested	Groundwater Quality and Monitoring Not Interested
Invasive Species Identification and Management	Invasive Species Identification and Management Very Interested	Invasive Species Identification and Management Somewhat Interested	Invasive Species Identification and Management Not Interested
Native Species Landscaping	Native Species Landscaping Very Interested	Native Species Landscaping Somewhat Interested	Native Species Landscaping Not Interested
Septic System Maintenance	Septic System Maintenance Very Interested	Septic System Maintenance Somewhat Interested	Septic System Maintenance Not Interested
Status of Local Waterways and Watersheds	Status of Local Waterways and Watersheds Very Interested	Status of Local Waterways and Watersheds Somewhat Interested	Status of Local Waterways and Watersheds Not Interested

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is the most important change or improvement in service the Ingham Conservation District should make to help you on your land or in your community?

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* 9. If you are interested in volunteering with the Ingham Conservation District please indicate your areas of interest.

Tree Sale (April and October)

Stream Team (river monitoring in spring and fall)

Grounds and Building Team (year-round)

Invasive Species ID and Surveys (summer)

River Cleanups

Rain Garden Maintenance

Fundraising

Serve as a Board Member

Youth Hunt

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Please provide your email address to be entered into our gift card drawing. If you would like to be added to our monthly newsletter list please enter "yes" in the box below.

Email Address:

Would you like to be added to our email newsletter list?

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* 1. Please enter your zip code, number of acres owned (enter zero if no property or renting), and land use type (urban, suburban, rural residential or agricultural)

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* 2. The mission of the Ingham Conservation District is to promote and practice stewardship of our natural resources by serving, educating and empowering our community. How effective do you think the Ingham Conservation District has been in fulfilling its mission?

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* 3. Please indicate the resources you use to stay informed on natural resource issues in Ingham County. You may select multiple options.

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* 4. Please rank the following natural resources found in Ingham County in order of their value to you (with 1 being the most important and 7 the least important).

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* 6. Please indicate your level of concern for each of the following natural resource issues by selecting the priority you believe they should be given in Ingham County.

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* 7. How interested would you be in attending a field day, workshop or presentation on the following topics?

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* 8. What is the most important change or improvement in service the Ingham Conservation District should make to help you on your land or in your community?

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* 9. If you are interested in volunteering with the Ingham Conservation District please indicate your areas of interest.

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* 10. Please provide your email address to be entered into our gift card drawing. If you would like to be added to our monthly newsletter list please enter "yes" in the box below.

* 6. Please indicate your level of concern for each of the following natural resource issues
by selecting the priority you believe they should be given in Ingham County.