VC Resilient Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy Survey

This survey is included in public outreach efforts for the County of Ventura VC Resilient Coastal Adaptation Project. It is intended to encourage public participation and to educate the public about sea level rise planning. More information about sea level rise planning, specific vulnerabilities, and potential adaptation strategies for the unincorporated coastal areas is described on the VC Resilient Webpage. This survey is not intended to provide a statistically significant of any population, nor will the results be used as a basis to prepare sea level rise regulations for the County's Local Coastal Program. For any questions, please contact Aaron Engstrom at aaron.engstorm@ventura.org or call 805-654-2936.

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* 1. There are beaches within one mile of where I live.

Agree

Disagree

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* 2. Do you visit local beaches? If the answer is "Yes" please list your favorite beaches to visit below.

If the answer is "No" and you do not visit local beaches, please skip to Question 6 below.

If yes, please list the names or locations of the local beaches you visit, separated by commas:

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* 3. How frequently do you visit local beaches?

5 or fewer times/year

Between 5 and 20 times/year

More than 20 times/year

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* 4. What top three activities do you enjoy or engage in most while visiting the beach? Please list one in each row below. Examples include, but are not limited to: sunbathing, surfing, swimming, walking/running, fishing, etc.

Favorite Beach Activity:

Next-Favorite Beach Activity:

Third-Favorite Beach Activity:

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* 5. How do you travel to Ventura County beaches most of the time?

I drive my vehicle.

I walk.

I ride my bicycle or similar device.

I use a car share service like Uber.

I use public transit, such as take a bus.

It varies depending on the beach.

Would you like to share other thoughts about visiting local beaches?

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* 6. There are limited options to address the impacts to existing uses in areas vulnerable to sea level rise. Please indicate your support for the following general strategies in Ventura County (for more information on these strategies, please reference the summary of “Protect, Accommodate, or Retreat” options at VC Resilient Webpage) Response options are to click one of the following for each item: “Support”, “Neutral/Not Sure”, “Do Not Support”

	Support	Neutral	Not Sure	Do Not Support
Protect existing uses in areas vulnerable to sea level rise flooding (existing uses include homes, commercial buildings, public parks, and infrastructure such as utilities and roads).	Protect existing uses in areas vulnerable to sea level rise flooding (existing uses include homes, commercial buildings, public parks, and infrastructure such as utilities and roads). Support	Protect existing uses in areas vulnerable to sea level rise flooding (existing uses include homes, commercial buildings, public parks, and infrastructure such as utilities and roads). Neutral	Protect existing uses in areas vulnerable to sea level rise flooding (existing uses include homes, commercial buildings, public parks, and infrastructure such as utilities and roads). Not Sure	Protect existing uses in areas vulnerable to sea level rise flooding (existing uses include homes, commercial buildings, public parks, and infrastructure such as utilities and roads). Do Not Support
Design development and properties that are redeveloped (buildings and infrastructure) to withstand some potential sea level rise flooding by elevating it to be above potential flooding hazards when it is redeveloped.	Design development and properties that are redeveloped (buildings and infrastructure) to withstand some potential sea level rise flooding by elevating it to be above potential flooding hazards when it is redeveloped. Support	Design development and properties that are redeveloped (buildings and infrastructure) to withstand some potential sea level rise flooding by elevating it to be above potential flooding hazards when it is redeveloped. Neutral	Design development and properties that are redeveloped (buildings and infrastructure) to withstand some potential sea level rise flooding by elevating it to be above potential flooding hazards when it is redeveloped. Not Sure	Design development and properties that are redeveloped (buildings and infrastructure) to withstand some potential sea level rise flooding by elevating it to be above potential flooding hazards when it is redeveloped. Do Not Support
Consider relocation of development that is vulnerable to potential sea level rise flooding.	Consider relocation of development that is vulnerable to potential sea level rise flooding. Support	Consider relocation of development that is vulnerable to potential sea level rise flooding. Neutral	Consider relocation of development that is vulnerable to potential sea level rise flooding. Not Sure	Consider relocation of development that is vulnerable to potential sea level rise flooding. Do Not Support
Use a combination of the above methods.	Use a combination of the above methods. Support	Use a combination of the above methods. Neutral	Use a combination of the above methods. Not Sure	Use a combination of the above methods. Do Not Support
Do nothing for now. This could be for various reasons such as: wait until there are more harmful impacts, additional studies are needed, it is too expensive, property rights concerns, etc.	Do nothing for now. This could be for various reasons such as: wait until there are more harmful impacts, additional studies are needed, it is too expensive, property rights concerns, etc. Support	Do nothing for now. This could be for various reasons such as: wait until there are more harmful impacts, additional studies are needed, it is too expensive, property rights concerns, etc. Neutral	Do nothing for now. This could be for various reasons such as: wait until there are more harmful impacts, additional studies are needed, it is too expensive, property rights concerns, etc. Not Sure	Do nothing for now. This could be for various reasons such as: wait until there are more harmful impacts, additional studies are needed, it is too expensive, property rights concerns, etc. Do Not Support

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* 7. There are inherent tradeoffs when a community adapts to sea level rise. In your opinion, which of the following do you believe is the best approach for the County? (Choose one.)

Find a balanced approach between designing new coastal development to be resilient to sea level rise in some areas, while implementing measures to conserve beaches and sensitive habitat in other areas.

Conserve beaches and habitat to the maximum extent feasible, even if this means that existing development needs to be redesigned or potentially relocated over time.

“Hold the line” by using seawalls and rock revetments to protect the coastline. This method has proven effective in the past, but the future would require a substantial increase in the size of these devices. The size increases could adversely impact recreational beach areas and habitat, and generally result in development located in areas subject to more hazardous conditions.

Suggestions for other approaches:

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* 8. To help the County identify the most pressing priorities as sea levels continue to rise, please indicate how important each item in the list below is to you. Response options are to click one of the following for each item: “Very Important”. Somewhat Important”, “Not Important”, “Don’t Know/Unsure”.

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	Don't Know/ Not Sure
Maintain existing uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds.	Maintain existing uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Very Important	Maintain existing uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Somewhat Important	Maintain existing uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Not Important	Maintain existing uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Plan for new or relocated uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds.	Plan for new or relocated uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Very Important	Plan for new or relocated uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Somewhat Important	Plan for new or relocated uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Not Important	Plan for new or relocated uses and services, including private residential development and public facilities such as roads, utilities, parks and campgrounds. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Conserve beaches and habitat for public use and threatened or endangered species.	Conserve beaches and habitat for public use and threatened or endangered species. Very Important	Conserve beaches and habitat for public use and threatened or endangered species. Somewhat Important	Conserve beaches and habitat for public use and threatened or endangered species. Not Important	Conserve beaches and habitat for public use and threatened or endangered species. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Preserve assets that support the economy such as agricultural land, businesses, and coordinate with Point Mugu and Port Hueneme to conserve their job-rich assets.	Preserve assets that support the economy such as agricultural land, businesses, and coordinate with Point Mugu and Port Hueneme to conserve their job-rich assets. Very Important	Preserve assets that support the economy such as agricultural land, businesses, and coordinate with Point Mugu and Port Hueneme to conserve their job-rich assets. Somewhat Important	Preserve assets that support the economy such as agricultural land, businesses, and coordinate with Point Mugu and Port Hueneme to conserve their job-rich assets. Not Important	Preserve assets that support the economy such as agricultural land, businesses, and coordinate with Point Mugu and Port Hueneme to conserve their job-rich assets. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Restore the natural coastline and enhance processes that deliver sand to beaches.	Restore the natural coastline and enhance processes that deliver sand to beaches. Very Important	Restore the natural coastline and enhance processes that deliver sand to beaches. Somewhat Important	Restore the natural coastline and enhance processes that deliver sand to beaches. Not Important	Restore the natural coastline and enhance processes that deliver sand to beaches. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Coordinate adaptation planning efforts with stakeholder groups that have interests in the coast, including but not limited to homeowner's associations, landowners, realtors, recreationalists, Native American tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and sensitive populations.	Coordinate adaptation planning efforts with stakeholder groups that have interests in the coast, including but not limited to homeowner's associations, landowners, realtors, recreationalists, Native American tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and sensitive populations. Very Important	Coordinate adaptation planning efforts with stakeholder groups that have interests in the coast, including but not limited to homeowner's associations, landowners, realtors, recreationalists, Native American tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and sensitive populations. Somewhat Important	Coordinate adaptation planning efforts with stakeholder groups that have interests in the coast, including but not limited to homeowner's associations, landowners, realtors, recreationalists, Native American tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and sensitive populations. Not Important	Coordinate adaptation planning efforts with stakeholder groups that have interests in the coast, including but not limited to homeowner's associations, landowners, realtors, recreationalists, Native American tribal organizations, community-based organizations, and sensitive populations. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Develop case studies and pilot projects to test adaptation efforts. Examples could include sand dune restoration, structures designed to accommodate flooding, tide gates in harbors and ports, experimental coastal groins, seawall, or revetment design, and potentially even aquiculture and offshore reefs.	Develop case studies and pilot projects to test adaptation efforts. Examples could include sand dune restoration, structures designed to accommodate flooding, tide gates in harbors and ports, experimental coastal groins, seawall, or revetment design, and potentially even aquiculture and offshore reefs. Very Important	Develop case studies and pilot projects to test adaptation efforts. Examples could include sand dune restoration, structures designed to accommodate flooding, tide gates in harbors and ports, experimental coastal groins, seawall, or revetment design, and potentially even aquiculture and offshore reefs. Somewhat Important	Develop case studies and pilot projects to test adaptation efforts. Examples could include sand dune restoration, structures designed to accommodate flooding, tide gates in harbors and ports, experimental coastal groins, seawall, or revetment design, and potentially even aquiculture and offshore reefs. Not Important	Develop case studies and pilot projects to test adaptation efforts. Examples could include sand dune restoration, structures designed to accommodate flooding, tide gates in harbors and ports, experimental coastal groins, seawall, or revetment design, and potentially even aquiculture and offshore reefs. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Work with local cities and neighboring Counties on regional approaches to adaptation.	Work with local cities and neighboring Counties on regional approaches to adaptation. Very Important	Work with local cities and neighboring Counties on regional approaches to adaptation. Somewhat Important	Work with local cities and neighboring Counties on regional approaches to adaptation. Not Important	Work with local cities and neighboring Counties on regional approaches to adaptation. Don't Know/ Not Sure
Conduct further studies and gather more data before adopting new regulations.	Conduct further studies and gather more data before adopting new regulations. Very Important	Conduct further studies and gather more data before adopting new regulations. Somewhat Important	Conduct further studies and gather more data before adopting new regulations. Not Important	Conduct further studies and gather more data before adopting new regulations. Don't Know/ Not Sure

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* 9. Do you have any additional comments you’d like to share as we plan for sea level rise in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County?

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* 10. One last item please, what zip code do you live in?

Thank you VERY MUCH for completing this survey! The results will be summarized during public outreach and in a Staff Report that is available for public review and comment.

VC Resilient Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategy Survey

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* 1. There are beaches within one mile of where I live.

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* 2. Do you visit local beaches? If the answer is "Yes" please list your favorite beaches to visit below. If the answer is "No" and you do not visit local beaches, please skip to Question 6 below. If yes, please list the names or locations of the local beaches you visit, separated by commas:

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* 3. How frequently do you visit local beaches?

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* 4. What top three activities do you enjoy or engage in most while visiting the beach? Please list one in each row below. Examples include, but are not limited to: sunbathing, surfing, swimming, walking/running, fishing, etc.

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* 5. How do you travel to Ventura County beaches most of the time?

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* 7. There are inherent tradeoffs when a community adapts to sea level rise. In your opinion, which of the following do you believe is the best approach for the County? (Choose one.)

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* 9. Do you have any additional comments you’d like to share as we plan for sea level rise in the unincorporated areas of Ventura County?

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* 10. One last item please, what zip code do you live in?

* 2. Do you visit local beaches? If the answer is "Yes" please list your favorite beaches to visit below.

If the answer is "No" and you do not visit local beaches, please skip to Question 6 below.

If yes, please list the names or locations of the local beaches you visit, separated by commas: