Springfield Poll#1-Water Conv.Station Question Title * 1. What priority should be placed on protecting water quality in the following types of water bodies? Take a $100 budget and allocate the dollars based upon the priority you would give each category describing types of water bodies. Natural streams through parks and open space Concrete channels that convey flood waters Water bodies used for drinking water supply Natural streams & lakes used for fishing Natural streams & lakes used for swimming Natural streams & lakes used for boating & wading Question Title * 2. Where should we invest our precious resources? Take a $100 budget and allocate the dollars based upon where you think investments should be concentrated for each strategy. Protect water bodies are used by the most people. Concentrate your investment most important to quality of life and tourism. Invest where it will take relatively less resources for major improvement. Concentrate your investment on the problem that is easiest to solve. Clean up waters that are the most polluted. Concentrate your investment where there is the biggest problem. Protect water bodies that are the most pristine. Concentrate your investment in the resources that are highest quality. Protect water bodies used for drinking water supply. Concentrate your investment to protect public health. Question Title * 3. What are the most important outcomes in terms of water quality investments? Take a $100 budget and allocate the dollars based upon the desired outcomes that are most important to you. Protect human health Improve ecosystem health of our water resources Protect water resources for citizens and tourists to enjoy Protect water resources to attract and retain business Done