Winnebago County SWCD Survey

1.  How did you or have you heard of the Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District?  Or   what brought you to our office?

permit application                               agricultural resource concerns/problems
purchase products                               general natural resource information
urban resource concerns/problems      other

2.  Did you know the District was involved in the following activities that improve & protect water quality?

soil investigations for septic suitability    
free educational programs to schools        
sell rain barrels to store storm water       
sell trees and accessories to provide wildlife habitat & save energy costs
cost-share for well sealing (when funds are available)
cost-share other conservation practices - erosion control (when funds are available)
provide water test kits from the Health Dept.
host or coordinate with other natural resource organizations on workshops & seminars
farmland preservation & land use conversion reports
inspect construction sites for erosion control practices

3.  What do you think the role of the Winnebago County Soil & Water Conservation District is/should be?

educational
technical/information
regulatory

4.  What District programs would you like more information on?

youth educational activities/programs
adult educational activities/programs
agriculture related programs (federal/state/local)
ways you can get involved (watershed groups, volunteering)
upcoming workshops/seminars (either thru the District or our partners)
Provide your email address for information/newsletter, etc:

5.  In what areas should the District expand their programs?



6.  How should the District be funded?

fees               state & county funding
grants           

7.  Given the fact that Soil & Water Conservation Districts do not have taxing authority, would you support an initiative to implement a tax to fund Conservation Districts, such as a water bottle tax?

Yes, what amount?
No, Why?