Form 7-2551 River Recreation Quality Survey

OMB Control No. 1006-00xx
Expiration Date: xx/xx/xx

River Recreation Quality Survey

Paperwork Reduction Act
The purpose of this survey is to provide information to the Bureau of Reclamation for evaluating and
improving the recreation services and programs that it provides to the public. Response to this survey
is voluntary. No action may be taken against you for refusing to supply the information requested. The
reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 15 minutes, which includes the time for reviewing
instructions and completing and reviewing the form. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a current valid Office
of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. Please direct comments regarding the burden
estimate or any other aspect of these forms to the Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: Darrell Welch,
84-53000, PO Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225. Mr. Welch can also be contacted at 303-445-2711 or
via e-mail at dwelch@do.usbr.gov.

Privacy Act Statement
No Privacy Act Information is being collected; therefore, no direct link to the individual(s) filling out this
survey will be available. Information collected will be compiled to produce statistics.

U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation

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RIVER RECREATION QUALITY SURVEY
For agency use only
River being surveyed: _______________________________________________________

1.

In the table below, circle the number to indicate your feelings about this river for each item.
The river is. . .

2.

Important

1

2

3

4

5

6

Unimportant

Means a lot to me

1

2

3

4

5

6

Means nothing to me

Beneficial

1

2

3

4

5

6

Not beneficial

Boring

1

2

3

4

5

6

Interesting

Appealing

1

2

3

4

5

6

Unappealing

How familiar are you with each segment of this river indicated on the enclosed map
(agency will supply map)? Circle one number for each river stretch.
Very
unfamiliar

Unfamiliar

Somewhat
Unfamiliar

Somewhat
familiar

Familiar

Very
familiar

River Stretch 1

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 2

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 3

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 4

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 5

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 6

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 7

1

2

3

4

5

6

River Stretch 8

1

2

3

4

5

6

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3.

For each of the following statements about this river, please circle the number that
shows how much you agree or disagree with each. If you do not know, please circle
“DK.”
Strongly
Disagree
disagree Disagree somewhat

Agree
somewhat

Agree

Strongly
agree

Do not
know

The water quality is good

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

The area along and near
the river is safe

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

The river is inviting to use

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Erosion of the river’s
banks is a serious issue

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Commercial outfitter use of
the river is important to the
economy of the area

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

There are many conflicts
between local residents
and recreation users of the
river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

There are many conflicts
between different
recreation users of the
river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

River recreation use is
important to the economy
of the area

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

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4.

Rate both the quality and availability of the following opportunities and facilities that
occur along or near the river. For each item, circle the number on the right that best
describes its availability and the number that best describes its quality. (If you do not
know, circle “DK.”)
ITEMS

AVAILABILITY RATING

QUALITY RATING

High

Do
not
know

Very
poor

Good

Very
good

Do
not
Know

Poor

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Scenic beauty

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Educational displays and
programs

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Undeveloped (natural)
public land

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Residential developments

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Public facilities (restroom,
water fountains)

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Historical attractions

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Marinas

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Quiet areas to sit and view
the river

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

Recreation-based small
businesses (shops,
restaurants)

1

2

3

4

DK

1

2

3

4

DK

OPPORTUNITIES
AND FACILITIES:

Not at
all

Low

Med.

Opportunities to attend
concerts, festivals, and
arts performances

1

2

Boat access sites

1

Trails for walking, hiking,
and biking

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Listed below are potential management actions for the river. Circle one number for each,
to indicate your degree of opposition or support for each potential management action.
DEGREE OF OPPOSITION OR SUPPORT

Support
somewhat

Support

Strongly
support

Do not
know

Develop new programs to improve water
quality

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Increase efforts to restore the natural
environment of the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Speed up implementation of water quality
programs

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Control shoreline erosion

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Oppose

Oppose
somewhat

Management action

Strongly
oppose

5.

Environmental Actions

Development Actions
Develop additional public access sites for
boating

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Create areas for scenic vistas along or near
the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Develop additional picnic areas along or near
the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Provide increased parking at existing boat
access sites

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Encourage development of tourism /
recreation-based small businesses along or
near the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Develop historic attractions along or near the
river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Health and Safety Actions
Improve the safety of facilities, trails, and
access points (railings, lighting)

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Increase law enforcement presence

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Create speed zones for recreational boats on
the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Actions to Increase Opportunities
Provide more visitor education on the
commercial uses of the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Encourage more concerts, festivals, and art
performances along the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

Accommodate increased use on the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

DK

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6.

7.

As a recreation area, how would you rate the river compared to other river recreation areas
you have visited? Circle one number.
1

2

3

4

5

6

Much better

Better

Somewhat better

Somewhat worse

Worse

Much worse

People may or may not benefit from the river running through this area. Circle one number
for each type of benefit listed below to indicate to what degree the river in this area (and
its various facilities, activities, and services) has benefited you. For benefits you do not
receive at all, simply circle 1.
DEGREE OF BENEFIT RECEIVED
Benefit
No
benefit

Slight
benefit

Moderate

Significant
benefit

Very
significant
benefit

No
Opinion

A high quality of life

1

2

3

4

5

6

Recreational opportunities

1

2

3

4

5

6

Scenic enjoyment

1

2

3

4

5

6

Improved community
services (police
protection, roads)

1

2

3

4

5

6

High property values

1

2

3

4

5

6

Employment

1

2

3

4

5

6

Increased access to parks
and hike / bike trails

1

2

3

4

5

6

Access to natural areas

1

2

3

4

5

6

Good access to amenities
in local area

1

2

3

4

5

6

Meeting people from other
areas

1

2

3

4

5

6

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8.

People may or may not experience the types of issues listed below because of recreational
use of the river. Please circle one number for each item below to indicate the degree to
which you find it to be an issue. For items that are not an issue for you, simply circle 1.

Not at all

Slight

Moderate

Serious

Very serious

No Opinion

DEGREE OF PROBLEM

Litter

1

2

3

4

5

6

Noise

1

2

3

4

5

6

Fear for safety

1

2

3

4

5

6

Crowding of hiking trails, parks, and other
recreational facilities

1

2

3

4

5

6

People trespassing on your property

1

2

3

4

5

6

Vandalism

1

2

3

4

5

6

Higher property taxes

1

2

3

4

5

6

Traffic congestion on roads along, or leading to, the
river

1

2

3

4

5

6

Higher cost of goods and services

1

2

3

4

5

6

Alcohol and drug use along the river

1

2

3

4

5

6

Conflicts between users

1

2

3

4

5

6

Type of Issue

Note: The background information being collected below is needed to provide a profile of our
study population to make sure it is representative of all the visitors to our recreation area. None
of the information in this or other sections will be associated with any names or addresses.
9.

Are you from in-state, out-of-state or another country? Please check (9 ) only one
location.
_____In-State

_____Out-of-State

_____Another County

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Note: The two questions below are designed to describe your ethnicity and race. Regardless of
your answer to Q. 10, go to Q. 11.
10.

Are you Hispanic or Latino (i.e., a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or
Central American, or other Spanish culture, regardless of race)?
_____ Yes
_____ No

11.

Please select one or more racial categories with which you most closely identify. Please
check (9 ) all that apply.
_____ American Indian or Alaska Native
_____ Asian
_____ Black or African American
_____ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
_____ White

— Thank you for your cooperation —

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