1. With what portions of Dickinson Bayou, if any, are you familiar (please check one)? Please see the map above for reference.
The upper (above tidal) portion of Dickinson Bayou
The lower (tidal) portion of Dickinson Bayou
I am not familiar with any portion of Dickinson Bayou

2. Which of the following outdoor activities have you ever participated in on Dickinson Bayou? (Please check all that apply)
Fishing
Swimming
Skiing / Jet Skiing
Exploring by walking / hiking along the bayou
Kayaking or canoeing
Wildlife viewing
None of these

3. Do you still participate in those outdoor activities listed in Question 2? (Please check one)
Yes
No

4. Do you believe there are enough public access sites on Dickinson Bayou for outdoor recreational enjoyment? (Please check one)
Yes
No

5. Where do you usually access the bayou? (Please check all that apply)
Public Boat Ramp
Private dock
Public Park

6. Habitats are natural areas that are suitable for wildlife, and that retain at least some of their natural character, examples include wetlands and salt marshes, shallow open water bays, and tall grass prairies.  Do you believe any of these habitats exist along Dickinson Bayou? (Please check one)
Yes
No

7. Based upon what you know about Dickinson Bayou, do you think there are environmental problems associated with it? (Please check one)
Yes (Please answer Question 8 )
No (Please skip to Question 9 )
Don’t know (Please skip to Question 9 )

8. If you answered “Yes” in Question 7, what environmental problems are you aware of on Dickinson Bayou? (Please check all that apply)
Illegal dumping and littering
Shoreline erosion
Habitat loss
Livestock
Lack of recreational opportunities
Flooding
Polluted storm water runoff
Sewage
Dirt or sediment in water
Other, please specify

9. How concerned are you about the ability of fish and other aquatic life to survive in Dickinson Bayou? (Please check one)
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not concerned at all

10. A total maximum daily load (TMDL) specifies the amount of pollution in a body of water like Dickinson Bayou, can receive and still be considered clean. Are you aware that a TMDL study is being developed for Dickinson Bayou for bacteria and low levels of dissolved oxygen? (Please check one)
Yes
No

11. When you think about growth in and around your community, what is the first thought that comes to mind? (Please check one)
More jobs
Increased congestion
More shopping and entertainment opportunities
Environmental problems
The need to manage growth to protect quality of life
Increased tax burdens on existing residents
Other, please specify

12. When you think about the development that is occurring along Dickinson Bayou do you believe it: (Please check one)
Improves the water quality of the bayou
Has a negative impact on the bayou
Has no effect on the bayou

13. Would you be willing to live in a house with a very small yard if you also had access, within easy walking distance, of a small grocery store or convenience store and other shops such as cleaners and coffee shops, restaurants, etc.? (Please check one)
Yes
No

The following four questions are all hypothetical (made up); the purpose of these questions is to gauge the public’s willingness to financially support environmental projects along the bayou.  There are NO plans to tax citizens to fund a Dickinson Bayou clean-up or  purchase land. The Dickinson Bayou Watershed Partnership has no authority to impose any type of taxes or fees.

14. Would you be willing to pay an extra few dollars a month, for example on your utility bill, to help cities and non-profits organizations purchase, and set aside, important natural areas so they can be enjoyed by all citizens? (Please check one)
Yes
No

15. Assume that you are asked to vote on a project that would provide the funding required to clean-up Dickinson Bayou.  In approximately five years, this clean-up would make Dickinson Bayou safer for contact recreation (swimming/wading) by improving the water quality.   This project would raise local taxes over a five year period in order to pay for the clean-up project.  Would you support, oppose, or remain neutral about this project? (Please check one)
Support (Please go to Question 16 )
Oppose (Please go to Question 17 )
Remain neutral / not participate (Please go to Question 17 )

16.  If you support the proposed project, what is the highest level of taxation that you would be willing to pay each year for five years to clean-up Dickinson Bayou? (Please check one)
Under $20
$20 - $40
$40 - $60
$60 - $80
$80 - $100
$100 - $150
$150 - $200
$200 or more

17.  If you oppose or remain neutral about this clean-up project, which statement best reflects why you would not be willing to provide financial support for clean-up of Dickinson Bayou? (Please check one)
I support the clean-up of Dickinson Bayou, but cannot afford higher taxes at this time
I support the clean-up project, but I think someone else should pay for it
I support the clean-up project, but I don’t think taxes are the best way to pay for it
I support the clean-up project, but I don’t think it can be accomplished
I support the improvement of Dickinson Bayou, but I think that bacteria and low dissolved oxygen levels are not environmental problems in the bayou
I think Dickinson Bayou is okay the way it is
Other, please specify

18. What other improvements, if any, would you like to see along Dickinson Bayou? (Please check all that apply)
Walking or biking trails
Public access for fishing and recreation
Regular trash clean-ups
Fish stocking
Protection of forests along the creeks
Additional flood control mechanism installed
None
Other, please specify

19.Are you concerned about flooding or storm surges along Dickinson Bayou? (Please check one)
Yes
No

We would like to finish up this survey with some questions about you.  These questions are for research purposes only.  The information that you provide will remain confidential and will not be shared with any business or other institution.

What is your gender?
Male
Female

What is your year of birth? 19

What is your highest level of education? (Please check one)
Less than a high school diploma
High school diploma or GED
Some college/technical school
College degree
Graduate school

What type of land do you own in the watershed area (a watershed is the land that drains into a river system or body of water, in this case the land that drains into Dickinson Bayou)? (Please check all that apply)
Home or residential
Commercial
Agricultural
Riparian (stream side) land
None
Other, please specify

How long have you been a resident of the watershed area? (Please check one)
Less than 1 year
Between 1 and 10 years
Longer than 10 years
All my life

Thank you for participating in this survey! Your time is appreciated! You could use this space for comments, if any:

Results of the survey will be found following a link on this website's home page.

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