WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU REGARDING THE OUTDOORS?

Take this 5 minute Survey about What's Important to YOU!

Your feedback on this survey will help inform planning for the Pikes Peak region's outdoor-related priorities for the future. The options for many of the questions come directly from feedback already received through recent community listening sessions, but please feel free to write in your own response using the OTHER option when available. The survey will likely take about 5 minutes.

Learn more about this initiative and how you can participate at www.outdoorpikespeakinitiative.org.

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* 1. Name & Contact Info (Optional)

Name

Company/ Organization/ Agency

Email Address

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* 2. City/Town and Zip Code of Residence

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

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* 3. Did you attend a community listening session in January?

Yes

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* 4. Please indicate below WHEN you enjoy the Pikes Peak region's outdoors, defined as El Paso, Fremont, and Teller counties. (Check all that apply.)

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

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* 5. Please indicate below HOW you enjoy the Pikes Peak region's outdoors. (Check all that apply.)

Taking in scenic views/ sight seeing

Recreating (traditional: hike, camp, bike, climb, paddle, ride...)

Farming/ Ranching

Hunting / Fishing

Local Park Playing

Organized Sports

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please Indicate below HOW OFTEN you enjoy the Pikes Peak region's outdoors.

	Average # of days per month	Total days per year	Primary Reason	Ave. # of People in Party
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* 7. Please select the option below that reflects your highest concern or what you believe is the greatest challenge facing the Pikes Peak region's NATURAL RESOURCES:

Over Capacity (Too many people on trails and in parks impacting the natural environment)

Forest Health (Risk of Wildfire, Changing Climate, etc.)

Wildlife (Habitat Impacts, Human/Wildlife Interactions and Conflict...)

Watershed Health (Risk of Drought, Pollution of Waterways, Flood Control, Bank Erosion...)

Amenities (Insufficient bathrooms, trash receptacles, parking lots...)

Misuse (Trash, Graffiti, Rogue Trails, Off-leash Pets, Illegal Camping, ...)

Other Concern (Define in COMMENTS below)

Any additional comments:

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* 8. Please select the option below that reflects your highest aspiration or what you believe is the greatest opportunity for the Pikes Peak region's NATURAL RESOURCES:

Education (Teaching environmentalism, more signage, awareness for natural resources)

Forest Health (wildfire mitigation, replanting and seeding trees, fire bans, etc.)

Wildlife (Enforcement of wildlife regulations, maintaining critical habitat, etc.)

Infrastructure (Infrastructure to protect natural resource, etc.)

Resource Management (More Rangers to manage and protect our natural resources, ambassadors to educate, etc.)

Watershed Health & Resources (Protection of reservoirs, keeping waterways clean, etc.)

Other Concern (Define in COMMENTS below)

Any additional comments:

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* 9. Please select the option below that reflects your highest concern or what you believe is the greatest challenge facing the Pikes Peak region's OUTDOOR RECREATION:

Recreation Management (Lack of contact and enforcement, rec facilities closed/disrepair)

Outdoor Ethics & Education (lack on signage, information on safety and resources, etc.)

Trail Connectivity (Need additional and connected trails for safety, recreation, and transportation)

Recreation Infrastructure (Not enough recreation infrastructure such as shade, picnic tables, etc.)

Access (Limited or denied access for recreation user groups)

Resources and Opportunities for All (lack of inclusivity in the outdoors, barriers to participation not addressed)

Other Concern (Define in COMMENTS below)

Any additional comments:

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* 10. Please select the option below that reflects your highest aspiration or what you believe is the greatest opportunity for the Pikes Peak region's OUTDOOR RECREATION:

Outdoor Ethics & Education (better communication, signage, and consistent messaging on outdoor ethics)

Resources and Opportunities for All (Better engagement with diverse users/communities to provide and develop needed resources for recreational experience)

Recreation Infrastructure (Maintained infrastructure supporting diverse recreational experiences)

Access (Greater/easier access to desired recreation for user groups)

Trail Connectivity (Development of recreation connection)

Recreation Management (Improved, maintained, and accessible facilities, etc.)

Other Concern (Define in COMMENTS below)

Any additional comments:

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! We look forward to engaging with you further. Look for announcements of the next series of Outdoor Pikes Peak Initiative community listening sessions this fall. Check back at www.outdoorpikespeakinitiative.org for materials, photos, updates, and more!