Wolf Bay Stakeholder Survey

1. Wolf Bay Watershed

The Wolf Bay covers approximately 44,700 acres on the Gulf of Mexico in Baldwin County, Alabama. It is located between Perdido and Mobile Bays. Wolf Bay is an estuary where fresh and saltwater mix, thus sustaining a diverse ecosystem of plant and animal life. Your responses to this survey regarding the Wolf Bay watershed will help us improve water quality and plan for new investments for the future!

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* 1. Do you live in the Wolf Bay Watershed?

Yes

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* 2. How long have you lived in the watershed?

More than 10 years

6-10 years

One to five years

Do not live in the watershed

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* 3. In your opinion, what is the overall condition of the watershed?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

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* 4. Please indicate any areas that you believe to have cultural, historic, or environmental significance in the watershed.

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* 5. Prioritize the importance of the following watershed issues in the Wolf Bay Watershed in order from 1 to 8 (1 being the most important, 8 being the least important)

Litter

Stormwater management/Flooding

Erosion/ Sediment control

Water quality (i.e. nutrients, bacteria/pathogens)

Growth management

Invasive plant species

Public access

Habitat protection

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* 6. Do you or your family use the watershed for any of the following recreational purposes? Select as many answers as apply.

Fishing

Walking/ Hiking

Canoeing/ Kayaking

Swimming

Wildlife watching

We do not use the watershed for recreational purposes

Other (please specify)

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* 7. In your opinion, do recreational opportunities in the watershed need improvement?

Yes

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* 8. If your answer is yes, please select all of the activities that you would like to see offered in the watershed.

Walking/Hiking

Canoeing/ Kayaking

Swimming

Wildlife watching

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What improvements are needed in order to support the activities identified in Question 8?

Motorized boat launches

Canoe/kayak put-ins

Hiking/biking trails

Swimming access and/or beaches

Wildlife blinds

Camping areas

Signage

Parking

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Would you use a public recreation access point if one was provided?

Yes

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* 11. Do you use the watershed for any of the following commercial, industrial or agricultural purposes?

Chartering

Shrimping

Recreational fishing

Farming

Permitted industrial activity

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Prioritize Management Actions you would like to see implemented in the watersheds in order from 1 to 9 (1 being the most important, 9 being the least important).

Litter traps

Land preservation through purchase or easements

Regional detention basins for flood control

Living shorelines

Stream buffers

Stream restoration

Invasive species control

Nutrient reduction

Public access

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* 13. Which of the following funding options would you support to improve conditions in the Wolf Bay Watershed?

Municipal bonds

Permit or user fees

New revenues

Unsure

I would not support any funding option to improve conditions in the watershed

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* 14. Which of the following activities would you participate in to help improve the quality of the Wolf Bay watershed?

Volunteer water monitor (collecting samples and evaluating physical, chemical and biological features of water)

Participating in a local watershed group. (Assisting a grassroots organization whose mission is to protect and preserve resources in a watershed)

Watershed clean up day volunteer

Serving on a committee to oversee implementation of the watershed management plan

Other (please specify)

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* 15. Would you attend watershed educational workshops if they were provided?

Yes

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* 16. If you would like to be informed of the project milestones and meetings,please provide your name, e-mail, or mailing address below.

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 1. Do you live in the Wolf Bay Watershed?

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* 2. How long have you lived in the watershed?

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* 3. In your opinion, what is the overall condition of the watershed?

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* 4. Please indicate any areas that you believe to have cultural, historic, or environmental significance in the watershed.

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* 5. Prioritize the importance of the following watershed issues in the Wolf Bay Watershed in order from 1 to 8 (1 being the most important, 8 being the least important) ﻿

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* 6. Do you or your family use the watershed for any of the following recreational purposes? Select as many answers as apply.

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* 7. In your opinion, do recreational opportunities in the watershed need improvement?

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* 8. If your answer is yes, please select all of the activities that you would like to see offered in the watershed.

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* 9. What improvements are needed in order to support the activities identified in Question 8?

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* 10. Would you use a public recreation access point if one was provided?

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* 11. Do you use the watershed for any of the following commercial, industrial or agricultural purposes?

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* 12. Prioritize Management Actions you would like to see implemented in the watersheds in order from 1 to 9 (1 being the most important, 9 being the least important).

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* 13. Which of the following funding options would you support to improve conditions in the Wolf Bay Watershed?

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* 14. Which of the following activities would you participate in to help improve the quality of the Wolf Bay watershed?

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* 15. Would you attend watershed educational workshops if they were provided?

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* 16. If you would like to be informed of the project milestones and meetings,please provide your name, e-mail, or mailing address below.

* 5. Prioritize the importance of the following watershed issues in the Wolf Bay Watershed in order from 1 to 8 (1 being the most important, 8 being the least important)