Urbana Park District CARES Plan Public Input (Feb 17 - Mar 9, 2021)

This survey is asking for your feedback on the working draft of the Urbana Park District's upcoming Climate Action, Resilience, Education & Sustainability (CARES) Plan. Your thoughts and ideas will be used to shape the plan’s goals & priorities moving forward. If you have not yet viewed the draft plan, please do so here https://www.urbanaparks.org/about-us/green-initiatives/ before completing this survey.

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* 1. Rank the following topics under the pillar "Communicating Climate Action" according to which are most important to you. (1 = most important)

Public information, exhibits & displays

Public programming, events & outreach

Opportunities for volunteering & public involvement

Community partnerships & collaborations

UPD internal staff practices (such as green purchasing)

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* 2. Rank the following topics under the pillar "Protecting & Strengthening Our Natural Environment" according to which are most important to you. (1 = most important)

Reducing carbon emissions/carbon footprint & improving air quality

Natural areas expansion/improvements

Planting more trees

Planting more native plants

Responsible use of herbicides

Invasive species removal

Green stormwater management (rain gardens, rainwater collection) & improving water quality

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* 3. Rank the following topics under the pillar "Conserving Resources" according to which are most important to you. (1 = most important)

Reducing consumption of electricity

Reducing consumption of potable water

Utilizing cleaner, renewable energy (reducing reliance on fossil fuels, using solar power, etc.)

Transitioning to electric vehicles & equipment

Composting food scraps

Reducing or eliminating single-use plastics

Increasing recycling

Eliminating all styrofoam waste

Utilizing more sustainable and more locally-sourced materials (including construction materials)

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* 4. Rank the following goals under the pillar "Communicating Climate Action" in order of what should be UPD's top priority. (1 = highest priority)

Communicate the importance of climate action through internal practices.

Provide outreach and programming opportunities to best communicate climate action to diverse audiences.

Provide leadership and public information to advocate for environmental sustainability and climate action.

Communicate environmental topics, and opportunities for climate action, through art, sculpture, and interpretation.

Collaborate with partners to reach new audiences, and expand climate change impacts in the community.

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* 5. Rank the following goals under the pillar "Protecting & Strengthening Our Natural Environment" in order of what should be UPD's top priority. (1 = highest priority)

Reduce carbon footprint.

Steward biodiversity through responsible care and expansion of natural areas.

Enhance aquatic and public health through water quality improvements.

Improve outdoor air quality.

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* 6. Rank the following goals under the pillar "Conserving Resources" in order of what should be UPD's top priority. (1 = highest priority)

Reduce consumption of energy and water.

Utilize cleaner energy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Reduce waste generated through UPD programs, facilities, and processes.

Increase recycling and reuse to divert waste from landfills.

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* 7. If you feel that something is missing from the CARES Plan (such as goals, objectives, or information), please explain.

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* 8. Are there any confusing terms that you would like to see explained further (ie, "decarbonization")?

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* 9. Where do you live?

Urbana, IL

Champaign, IL

elsewhere in Champaign County, IL

outside of Champaign County, IL

Urbana Park District CARES Plan Public Input (Feb 17 - Mar 9, 2021)

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* 1. Rank the following topics under the pillar "Communicating Climate Action" according to which are most important to you. (1 = most important)

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* 2. Rank the following topics under the pillar "Protecting & Strengthening Our Natural Environment" according to which are most important to you. (1 = most important)

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* 3. Rank the following topics under the pillar "Conserving Resources" according to which are most important to you. (1 = most important)

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* 4. Rank the following goals under the pillar "Communicating Climate Action" in order of what should be UPD's top priority. (1 = highest priority)

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* 5. Rank the following goals under the pillar "Protecting & Strengthening Our Natural Environment" in order of what should be UPD's top priority. (1 = highest priority)

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* 6. Rank the following goals under the pillar "Conserving Resources" in order of what should be UPD's top priority. (1 = highest priority)

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* 7. If you feel that something is missing from the CARES Plan (such as goals, objectives, or information), please explain.

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* 8. Are there any confusing terms that you would like to see explained further (ie, "decarbonization")?

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* 9. Where do you live?

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* 10. Any other comments?