New Hampshire Geological Survey
Stakeholder Questionnaire

NHGS Survey NHDES-C-02-004

Dear Stakeholder,

The New Hampshire Geological Survey (NHGS) is currently undertaking a strategic review as we advance our plan for the 21st century in accordance with our statutory mission (“to collect data and perform research on the land, mineral and water resources of the state, and disseminate the findings of such research to the public through maps, reports and other publications”). You have been identified as a key stakeholder with knowledge of NHGS or interests in New Hampshire earth and environmental science. We ask that you complete a brief survey about your experiences with and perceptions of NHGS. The results of the survey will be used to help NHGS develop strategic priorities for the future. We thank you for your voluntary participation in this evaluation. Your responses will be combined with the responses of all other participants to preserve anonymity and confidentiality and you will not be individually identified in any subsequent report or communication. If you have questions, please contact Rick Chormann, State Geologist and Director (Frederick.Chormann@des.nh.gov, (603) 271-1975). Completion of this evaluation implies your consent to participate. This survey will take approximately 10-20 minutes, and your feedback will help us improve our services to you and to others.

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* 1. Which one of the following best describes your affiliation?

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* 2. Have your heard of the New Hampshire Geological Survey (NHGS) ? (If "No", thank you for your time. Survey is complete.)

Yes

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* 3. Are you aware that NHGS is part of the NH Department of Environmental Services?

Yes

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* 4. How do you think your profession or industry generally views the NHGS?

Unfavorable

Highly favorable

Clear

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* 5. Tell us why you responded this way.

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* 6. With what services provided by NHGS are you most familiar? (check all that apply)

Producing geological maps.

Publishing scientific reports and bulletins.

Sale of geological maps and other scientific publications.

Providing well construction reports, geologic logs and subsurface geologic data.

Maintaining the state’s digital stream network (NHD) and watershed boundary (WBD) datasets.

Assessing vulnerability of stream crossings (culverts) to identify flood impacts and/or concern for fish passage.

Monitoring groundwater levels in a statewide network of observation wells.

Earth science outreach (lectures, event booths, leading field trips).

Providing materials for geoscience educators.

Development of LiDAR elevation data and scientific research in digital terrain.

Providing digital maps and GIS data.

Answering questions for the general public.

Providing expertise and services to mitigate flood damage and aid recovery efforts.

Publishing information about New Hampshire earth science.

Other (please specify).

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* 7. How important to you are the following services?

	Not Important				Very Important
Publishing information about New Hampshire geology (maps, reports, bulletins, educational materials)	Publishing information about New Hampshire geology (maps, reports, bulletins, educational materials) Not Important	Publishing information about New Hampshire geology (maps, reports, bulletins, educational materials)	Publishing information about New Hampshire geology (maps, reports, bulletins, educational materials)	Publishing information about New Hampshire geology (maps, reports, bulletins, educational materials)	Publishing information about New Hampshire geology (maps, reports, bulletins, educational materials) Very Important
Providing digital geologic data (geologic logs, well construction reports, GIS data)	Providing digital geologic data (geologic logs, well construction reports, GIS data) Not Important	Providing digital geologic data (geologic logs, well construction reports, GIS data)	Providing digital geologic data (geologic logs, well construction reports, GIS data)	Providing digital geologic data (geologic logs, well construction reports, GIS data)	Providing digital geologic data (geologic logs, well construction reports, GIS data) Very Important
Providing technical support and information to state agency personnel pertaining to water-related issues (flooding, wetlands, rivers, etc.)	Providing technical support and information to state agency personnel pertaining to water-related issues (flooding, wetlands, rivers, etc.) Not Important	Providing technical support and information to state agency personnel pertaining to water-related issues (flooding, wetlands, rivers, etc.)	Providing technical support and information to state agency personnel pertaining to water-related issues (flooding, wetlands, rivers, etc.)	Providing technical support and information to state agency personnel pertaining to water-related issues (flooding, wetlands, rivers, etc.)	Providing technical support and information to state agency personnel pertaining to water-related issues (flooding, wetlands, rivers, etc.) Very Important
Geoscience outreach (answering questions from general public and professionals, lectures, event booths, leading field trips)	Geoscience outreach (answering questions from general public and professionals, lectures, event booths, leading field trips) Not Important	Geoscience outreach (answering questions from general public and professionals, lectures, event booths, leading field trips)	Geoscience outreach (answering questions from general public and professionals, lectures, event booths, leading field trips)	Geoscience outreach (answering questions from general public and professionals, lectures, event booths, leading field trips)	Geoscience outreach (answering questions from general public and professionals, lectures, event booths, leading field trips) Very Important
Assessing flood hazards	Assessing flood hazards Not Important	Assessing flood hazards	Assessing flood hazards	Assessing flood hazards	Assessing flood hazards Very Important
Assessing other geologic hazards, including landslides and earthquakes	Assessing other geologic hazards, including landslides and earthquakes Not Important	Assessing other geologic hazards, including landslides and earthquakes	Assessing other geologic hazards, including landslides and earthquakes	Assessing other geologic hazards, including landslides and earthquakes	Assessing other geologic hazards, including landslides and earthquakes Very Important
Advising town governments and regional planning commissions regarding new technologies and methods to characterize environmental or landscape conditions	Advising town governments and regional planning commissions regarding new technologies and methods to characterize environmental or landscape conditions Not Important	Advising town governments and regional planning commissions regarding new technologies and methods to characterize environmental or landscape conditions	Advising town governments and regional planning commissions regarding new technologies and methods to characterize environmental or landscape conditions	Advising town governments and regional planning commissions regarding new technologies and methods to characterize environmental or landscape conditions	Advising town governments and regional planning commissions regarding new technologies and methods to characterize environmental or landscape conditions Very Important
Distributing current and historical groundwater level data	Distributing current and historical groundwater level data Not Important	Distributing current and historical groundwater level data	Distributing current and historical groundwater level data	Distributing current and historical groundwater level data	Distributing current and historical groundwater level data Very Important
Investigating groundwater quantity or quality issues	Investigating groundwater quantity or quality issues Not Important	Investigating groundwater quantity or quality issues	Investigating groundwater quantity or quality issues	Investigating groundwater quantity or quality issues	Investigating groundwater quantity or quality issues Very Important
Interacting with UNH-System campuses and other geoscience departments	Interacting with UNH-System campuses and other geoscience departments Not Important	Interacting with UNH-System campuses and other geoscience departments	Interacting with UNH-System campuses and other geoscience departments	Interacting with UNH-System campuses and other geoscience departments	Interacting with UNH-System campuses and other geoscience departments Very Important
Supporting development of geothermal energy (i.e., ground source heat pumps)	Supporting development of geothermal energy (i.e., ground source heat pumps) Not Important	Supporting development of geothermal energy (i.e., ground source heat pumps)	Supporting development of geothermal energy (i.e., ground source heat pumps)	Supporting development of geothermal energy (i.e., ground source heat pumps)	Supporting development of geothermal energy (i.e., ground source heat pumps) Very Important
Maintaining sample repository (archiving geologic samples)	Maintaining sample repository (archiving geologic samples) Not Important	Maintaining sample repository (archiving geologic samples)	Maintaining sample repository (archiving geologic samples)	Maintaining sample repository (archiving geologic samples)	Maintaining sample repository (archiving geologic samples) Very Important

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Are there programs or activities that you believe NHGS should implement?

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* 9. Are there programs or activities that you believe are not necessary?

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* 10. How do you prefer to obtain maps, reports, and/or data from NHGS?

Printed copy upon request.

Downloadable pdf or image files (accessible online).

GIS and digital database files.

Other (please specify).

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* 11. Please provide any other comments you might have about NHGS.

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your input.