Strategic Plan Questionnaire

Snyder County Conservation District

We Need You! … to participate in the Snyder County Conservation District’s Strategic Planning process by, please, completing this questionnaire.  Your input is very valuable to us and it will guide the work of the Conservation District!

Your participation will provide insight to the staff, board of directors, district manager, and to the steering committee for the Snyder County Conservation District as we develop our Strategic Plan over the next few months.

The questionnaire is a critical step in understanding:
-      what our constituents, partners, consultants, property owners, and regulated community members expect from the Conservation District;

-      how the Conservation District can serve you and all of Snyder County better;

-      areas of improvement for District staff;

-      areas of satisfaction from you the questionnaire participants;

-      resource concerns for the Conservation District to focus on in 2019, 2020, and 2021;

-      key programs to continue;

-      new programs to consider;

-      and much more!

The questionnaire will require only about 5-7 minutes to complete.

Survey results will be available for public review after March 15, 2019.  Deadline for submissions is: March 1, 2019

If you would like any additional information or have questions, please contact our office at 570-837-3000 or email us at sccd@snydercd.org or manager@snydercd.org.

Sincerely,
Annette Gray, Board Chair

Jason Winey, District Manager
Snyder County Conservation District

Visit us at: http://www.snyderconservation.org/

Find us on Facbook at: https://www.facebook.com/Snyder-County-Conservation-District-1783425158572179/

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* 1. Please select the category and sub-category that best describes you. (Selecting multiple categories is acceptable; however, please indicate your primary selection.) Note for Retirees: Please choose the category that best represents your career.

Agricultural Producer - Animals only

Agricultural Producer - Crops only

Agricultural Producer - Animals and Crops

Consultant/Contractor - Agricultural - Related

Consultant/Contractor - Ch. 102 - Related (E&S, NPDES, Timber Harvest, etc.)

Consultant/Contractor - Ch 105 - Related (Work in Streams, Wetlands, etc.)

Consultant/Contractor - Dirt&Gravel/Low Volume Road Program

Consultant - Watershed

Educator - K-5th Grade students

Educator - 6th-12th Grade Students

Educator - Post-Secondary Students

Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Work with or is currently working with the SCCD on a specific project(s)

Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Agricultural-Related

Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Consultant - Ch. 102 - Related (E&S, NPDES, Timber Harvest, etc.)

Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Ch 105 - Related (Work in Streams, Wetlands, etc.)

Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road Program

Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Watershed

Non-Government Representative/Conservation Partner - work with or is currently working with the SCCD on a specific project(s)

Non-Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Agricultural-Related

Non-Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Consultant - Ch. 102 - Related (E&S, NPDES, Timber Harvest, etc.)

Non-Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Ch 105 - Related (Work in Streams, Wetlands, etc.)

Non-Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road Program

Non-Government Representative/Conservation Partner - Watershed

Property Owner in Snyder County

Other, please specify

If you selected more than one please note which selection is your primary selection. If you selected Other - please specify.

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* 2. How long have you been a resident of Snyder County.

Under 1 year

1 to 10 years

11 to 30 years

31 to 60 years

61 years or more

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* 3. Choose which one, of the following, best describes you.

Resident

Non-resident, but owns property

Non-resident but employed

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* 4. Please select the age range that best describes you.

Under 18 years

19 to 30 years

31 to 60 years

over 61 years

Prefer not to answer

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* 5. Please indicate which category best represents you regarding your interactions with Snyder County Conservation District.

Technical Assistance

Regulatory Assistance/Oversight

Outreach/Education

Annual Tree Sale

Soil Test Kits

Financial Assistance

None

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please identify all of the programs currently offered by the Snyder County Conservation District, that you have heard of.

Envirothon

Farmer Meetings

Ag/Manure Plan Writing Workshops

Seminar for Contractors

Riparian Buffer/Streambank Fencing Grants

Seminar for Municipalities

Tree Sales

Soil Test Kits

Youth Environmental Education

Plan/Permit Review

Rain Barrel Workshops

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please identify which programs you, a family member, or an employee have participated in.

Envirothon

Farmer Meetings

Ag/Manure Plan Writing Workshops

Seminar for Contractors

Seminar for Municipalities

Riparian Buffer/Streambank Fencing Grants

Tree Sales

Soil Testing Kits

Rain Barrel Workshops

Youth Environmental Education

Plan/Permit Review

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you have participated in one of the above programs, would you participate again?

Yes

Maybe

Please explain your answer:

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* 9. In general, how important are each of the following types of assistance from the Snyder County Conservation District?

	Not at all important	Somewhat important	Important	Very Important	Essential
Technical assistance for conservation practices	Technical assistance for conservation practices Not at all important	Technical assistance for conservation practices Somewhat important	Technical assistance for conservation practices Important	Technical assistance for conservation practices Very Important	Technical assistance for conservation practices Essential
Financial assistance for conservation practices	Financial assistance for conservation practices Not at all important	Financial assistance for conservation practices Somewhat important	Financial assistance for conservation practices Important	Financial assistance for conservation practices Very Important	Financial assistance for conservation practices Essential
General natural resource/conservation information & education	General natural resource/conservation information & education Not at all important	General natural resource/conservation information & education Somewhat important	General natural resource/conservation information & education Important	General natural resource/conservation information & education Very Important	General natural resource/conservation information & education Essential
Referrals to other natural resource agencies or organizations (such as NRCS, Bureau of Forestry, DEP, PSU Cooperative Extension, etc.)	Referrals to other natural resource agencies or organizations (such as NRCS, Bureau of Forestry, DEP, PSU Cooperative Extension, etc.) Not at all important	Referrals to other natural resource agencies or organizations (such as NRCS, Bureau of Forestry, DEP, PSU Cooperative Extension, etc.) Somewhat important	Referrals to other natural resource agencies or organizations (such as NRCS, Bureau of Forestry, DEP, PSU Cooperative Extension, etc.) Important	Referrals to other natural resource agencies or organizations (such as NRCS, Bureau of Forestry, DEP, PSU Cooperative Extension, etc.) Very Important	Referrals to other natural resource agencies or organizations (such as NRCS, Bureau of Forestry, DEP, PSU Cooperative Extension, etc.) Essential
Response to concerns/complaints	Response to concerns/complaints Not at all important	Response to concerns/complaints Somewhat important	Response to concerns/complaints Important	Response to concerns/complaints Very Important	Response to concerns/complaints Essential

Other (please specify)

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* 10. In general, what priority do you think the following natural resource issues should be given in Snyder County over the next five years?

	Highest Priority	Moderate Priority	Slight Priority	Not a Priority	Don't Know
Soil health & sustainability of local agriculture	Soil health & sustainability of local agriculture Highest Priority	Soil health & sustainability of local agriculture Moderate Priority	Soil health & sustainability of local agriculture Slight Priority	Soil health & sustainability of local agriculture Not a Priority	Soil health & sustainability of local agriculture Don't Know
Agricultural compliance with environmental regulations	Agricultural compliance with environmental regulations Highest Priority	Agricultural compliance with environmental regulations Moderate Priority	Agricultural compliance with environmental regulations Slight Priority	Agricultural compliance with environmental regulations Not a Priority	Agricultural compliance with environmental regulations Don't Know
Grazing plan development and implementation	Grazing plan development and implementation Highest Priority	Grazing plan development and implementation Moderate Priority	Grazing plan development and implementation Slight Priority	Grazing plan development and implementation Not a Priority	Grazing plan development and implementation Don't Know
Organic agriculture production	Organic agriculture production Highest Priority	Organic agriculture production Moderate Priority	Organic agriculture production Slight Priority	Organic agriculture production Not a Priority	Organic agriculture production Don't Know
Farmland Preservation	Farmland Preservation Highest Priority	Farmland Preservation Moderate Priority	Farmland Preservation Slight Priority	Farmland Preservation Not a Priority	Farmland Preservation Don't Know
Water quality (surface water/groundwater)	Water quality (surface water/groundwater) Highest Priority	Water quality (surface water/groundwater) Moderate Priority	Water quality (surface water/groundwater) Slight Priority	Water quality (surface water/groundwater) Not a Priority	Water quality (surface water/groundwater) Don't Know
Storm-water runoff issues	Storm-water runoff issues Highest Priority	Storm-water runoff issues Moderate Priority	Storm-water runoff issues Slight Priority	Storm-water runoff issues Not a Priority	Storm-water runoff issues Don't Know
Flooding/floodplain management issues	Flooding/floodplain management issues Highest Priority	Flooding/floodplain management issues Moderate Priority	Flooding/floodplain management issues Slight Priority	Flooding/floodplain management issues Not a Priority	Flooding/floodplain management issues Don't Know
Assisting with complex regulations (regulatory education)	Assisting with complex regulations (regulatory education) Highest Priority	Assisting with complex regulations (regulatory education) Moderate Priority	Assisting with complex regulations (regulatory education) Slight Priority	Assisting with complex regulations (regulatory education) Not a Priority	Assisting with complex regulations (regulatory education) Don't Know
Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road improvements	Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road improvements Highest Priority	Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road improvements Moderate Priority	Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road improvements Slight Priority	Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road improvements Not a Priority	Dirt & Gravel/Low Volume Road improvements Don't Know
Invasive species	Invasive species Highest Priority	Invasive species Moderate Priority	Invasive species Slight Priority	Invasive species Not a Priority	Invasive species Don't Know
Stream-bank stabilization & riparian buffer plantings	Stream-bank stabilization & riparian buffer plantings Highest Priority	Stream-bank stabilization & riparian buffer plantings Moderate Priority	Stream-bank stabilization & riparian buffer plantings Slight Priority	Stream-bank stabilization & riparian buffer plantings Not a Priority	Stream-bank stabilization & riparian buffer plantings Don't Know
Healthy Stream/Flood Prevention	Healthy Stream/Flood Prevention Highest Priority	Healthy Stream/Flood Prevention Moderate Priority	Healthy Stream/Flood Prevention Slight Priority	Healthy Stream/Flood Prevention Not a Priority	Healthy Stream/Flood Prevention Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 11. In terms of conserving and managing the SOIL AND LAND RESOURCES of Snyder County, what priority do you think should be given to the following activities? BMP = Best Management Practices NGO = Non-Governmental Organizations

	Highest Priority	Moderate Priority	Slight Priority	Not a Priority	Don't Know
Provide technical assistance related to soil health & soil conservation	Provide technical assistance related to soil health & soil conservation Highest Priority	Provide technical assistance related to soil health & soil conservation Moderate Priority	Provide technical assistance related to soil health & soil conservation Slight Priority	Provide technical assistance related to soil health & soil conservation Not a Priority	Provide technical assistance related to soil health & soil conservation Don't Know
Assist in preparation of farm management plans	Assist in preparation of farm management plans Highest Priority	Assist in preparation of farm management plans Moderate Priority	Assist in preparation of farm management plans Slight Priority	Assist in preparation of farm management plans Not a Priority	Assist in preparation of farm management plans Don't Know
Provide cost share options for preparation of farm management plans	Provide cost share options for preparation of farm management plans Highest Priority	Provide cost share options for preparation of farm management plans Moderate Priority	Provide cost share options for preparation of farm management plans Slight Priority	Provide cost share options for preparation of farm management plans Not a Priority	Provide cost share options for preparation of farm management plans Don't Know
Provide oversight of farm management plan implementation to ensure compliance	Provide oversight of farm management plan implementation to ensure compliance Highest Priority	Provide oversight of farm management plan implementation to ensure compliance Moderate Priority	Provide oversight of farm management plan implementation to ensure compliance Slight Priority	Provide oversight of farm management plan implementation to ensure compliance Not a Priority	Provide oversight of farm management plan implementation to ensure compliance Don't Know
Provide cost share options for BMPs that address agricultural erosion control.	Provide cost share options for BMPs that address agricultural erosion control. Highest Priority	Provide cost share options for BMPs that address agricultural erosion control. Moderate Priority	Provide cost share options for BMPs that address agricultural erosion control. Slight Priority	Provide cost share options for BMPs that address agricultural erosion control. Not a Priority	Provide cost share options for BMPs that address agricultural erosion control. Don't Know
Partner with other agencies/NGOs with Ag-related projects	Partner with other agencies/NGOs with Ag-related projects Highest Priority	Partner with other agencies/NGOs with Ag-related projects Moderate Priority	Partner with other agencies/NGOs with Ag-related projects Slight Priority	Partner with other agencies/NGOs with Ag-related projects Not a Priority	Partner with other agencies/NGOs with Ag-related projects Don't Know
Review and inspection of construction erosion control plans	Review and inspection of construction erosion control plans Highest Priority	Review and inspection of construction erosion control plans Moderate Priority	Review and inspection of construction erosion control plans Slight Priority	Review and inspection of construction erosion control plans Not a Priority	Review and inspection of construction erosion control plans Don't Know
Provide technical assistance for the construction of structural BMPs that address erosion and sediment control	Provide technical assistance for the construction of structural BMPs that address erosion and sediment control Highest Priority	Provide technical assistance for the construction of structural BMPs that address erosion and sediment control Moderate Priority	Provide technical assistance for the construction of structural BMPs that address erosion and sediment control Slight Priority	Provide technical assistance for the construction of structural BMPs that address erosion and sediment control Not a Priority	Provide technical assistance for the construction of structural BMPs that address erosion and sediment control Don't Know
Assist with compliance regarding construction BMPs and plans	Assist with compliance regarding construction BMPs and plans Highest Priority	Assist with compliance regarding construction BMPs and plans Moderate Priority	Assist with compliance regarding construction BMPs and plans Slight Priority	Assist with compliance regarding construction BMPs and plans Not a Priority	Assist with compliance regarding construction BMPs and plans Don't Know
Provide conservation education & outreach to schools and to the general public	Provide conservation education & outreach to schools and to the general public Highest Priority	Provide conservation education & outreach to schools and to the general public Moderate Priority	Provide conservation education & outreach to schools and to the general public Slight Priority	Provide conservation education & outreach to schools and to the general public Not a Priority	Provide conservation education & outreach to schools and to the general public Don't Know

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Please select the category and sub-category that best describes you. (Selecting multiple categories is acceptable; however, please indicate your primary selection.) Note for Retirees: Please choose the category that best represents your career.

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* 2. How long have you been a resident of Snyder County.

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* 3. Choose which one, of the following, best describes you.

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* 4. Please select the age range that best describes you.

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* 5. Please indicate which category best represents you regarding your interactions with Snyder County Conservation District.

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* 6. Please identify all of the programs currently offered by the Snyder County Conservation District, that you have heard of.

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* 7. Please identify which programs you, a family member, or an employee have participated in.

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* 8. If you have participated in one of the above programs, would you participate again?

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* 9. In general, how important are each of the following types of assistance from the Snyder County Conservation District?

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* 10. In general, what priority do you think the following natural resource issues should be given in Snyder County over the next five years?

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* 11. In terms of conserving and managing the SOIL AND LAND RESOURCES of Snyder County, what priority do you think should be given to the following activities? ** BMP = Best Management Practices ** NGO = Non-Governmental Organizations

* 11. In terms of conserving and managing the SOIL AND LAND RESOURCES of Snyder County, what priority do you think should be given to the following activities? BMP = Best Management Practices NGO = Non-Governmental Organizations