Mackenzie County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Plan Survey

Dear Respondent: Mackenzie County has begun a process to develop an Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Plan. The plan will be used to guide future investment and development decisions, and to communicate the community's needs to other levels of government. The scope of the plan includes identifying opportunities to enhance land and water-based outdoor recreation opportunities for residents, as well as determining opportunities to encourage visitation for tourism purposes.

You can help us plan for the future of outdoor recreation and tourism in Mackenzie County by answering the questions in this survey.

Please note the following:

- The survey takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.

- The deadline to respond to the survey is May 10th, 2024.

- The study area includes all areas within the boundaries of Mackenzie County.
- Please note that this study does not imply that any new facilities will be developed. All recommended actions in the plan will be subject to future funding constraints and priorities which will be evaluated by elected officials during annual budget deliberations.

Section 1: Outdoor Recreation for Residents

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* 1. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statement: Participating in outdoor recreation opportunities in Mackenzie County is important to my quality of life.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Not sure/Don't know

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Not sure/Don't know

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* 2. Please rate your level of satisfaction with outdoor recreation opportunities in Mackenzie County.

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied or unsatisfied

Unsatisfied

Very unsatisfied

Not sure/Don't know

Very satisfied

Satisfied

Neither satisfied or unsatisfied

Unsatisfied

Very unsatisfied

Not sure/Don't know

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* 3. What, if anything, prevents you from participating in outdoor recreation activities in Mackenzie County more often? Please select all that apply.

Activities I am interested in are not available

Lack of access to areas where activities could happen

Lack of facilities

Poor facilities

Distance to activities

Unaware of available activities

Cost

I am too busy

Lack of accessibility for specific needs (i.e. mobility access)

No barriers

Not sure/Don't know

None of the above

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Do you have any specific ideas for outdoor recreation activities or programs that could be developed (or further developed) in Mackenzie County for the benefit of residents? If so, please share your thoughts below. Please be as descriptive as possible.

Activity/Program #1

Activity/Program #2

Activity/Program #3

Other Ideas

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* 5. What, if any, new or improved facilities are most needed in Mackenzie County to support outdoor recreation for residents? Please select up to three options.

Trail systems for non-mechanized uses (e.g. hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, etc.)

Trail systems for mechanized uses (e.g. dirt biking, ATVing, snowmobiling, etc.)

Parks and day use areas

Boat launches and docks

Fish and game cleaning stations

Staging areas with visitor amenities (e.g. bathrooms, waste bins, shelters, etc.)

Viewing platforms at scenic areas

Accommodations (e.g. campgrounds, wilderness cabins)

Road access to natural areas

Airstrips in remote areas

Other (please specify)

None of the above