Corps of Engineers Civil Works Questionnaires Generic Clearance

BEACH RECREATION VISITOR SURVEY

(Personal Interview)

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Expires: 30 September 2012

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Beach Recreation Visitors Survey

This survey is being conducted for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The time you spend on this survey will help us more effectively manage our valuable resources.

The questions in this survey ask about the trip to _______ that you just completed. Your participation is voluntary. Please complete this survey at the end of your recreation trip. Then return it in the attached postage-paid envelope.

Part I: TELL US WHY YOU CAME HERE AND WHAT YOU DID

1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of your trip away from home? (Check one)

• Primarily for recreation at one or more sites at _____________

• Primarily for recreation, but _____________ wasn’t the primary destination

• Staying at a seasonal home in the area

• Passing through the area on a longer trip and stopped for a visit at _____________.

• In the area visiting relatives, on a business trip, or for other reasons

• Other______________________________________

2. Why did you choose to come to _____________ rather than another site?  (Check one).

• Closer than other sites to my home

• More scenic than other sites  

• Less congested than other sites

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  etter quality natural resources

• Better quality recreation facilities

• Am more familiar with this site      

• Came here with someone else

• Other ___________________

3. Including this trip, how many recreation trips have you personally made to _____________ within the past 12 months? _______ (Enter number)

4. How long have you been coming to _____________? (Check one)

• This is my first trip

• Less than 1 year

• The past 1 to 5 years

• The past 6 to 10 years

• More than 10 years

5. Have you used any other recreation areas on _____________ in the last 12 months in addition to the one at which you were interviewed? (Check one)

 Yes  No  Not sure

6. How familiar are you with each of the following sites (Check one box for each site) and how many visits have you personally made to each one in the past twelve months (Enter number)?

Very Somewhat Not Number of visits

Site Familiar Familiar Familiar last 12 months

   ____

   ____

   ____

   ____

   ____

   ____

6. What recreation activities did you and the other people in your vehicle participate in during this trip to _____________?

(Check all that apply)

 Boating from a marina slip  Scuba diving  Camping in RV or trailer

 Boating from a launch ramp  Swimming  Camping in tent

 Commercial water cruise ride  Sunbathing  Pleasure driving through recreation area

 Kayaking or canoeing  Picnicking  Playing on playground equipment

 Sail boarding or windsurfing  Running or jogging  Wildlife or nature observation

 Jet skiing (personal watercraft)  Walking for fitness or pleasure  Photography

 Fishing from a boat  Trail hiking  Sightseeing

 Fishing from shore / dock / pier  Horseback riding

 Hunting or trapping  Bicycling

 Other (please specify):

 Other (please specify):

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art II: FOR Anglers ONLY

If you or anyone in your vehicle fished during this trip to _____________, then please answer the following questions. Skip to part III if no one in your vehicle fished during this trip.

1. How many people in your vehicle fished during this visit to _____________ Site? ____ (Enter number)

2. How many of these people were 15 years old or younger? ____ (Enter number)

3. How many hours did you personally spend fishing during this trip to _____________? _____ (Enter number of hours)

4. If you fished, how many fish did you catch during this trip?_______ (Enter total number of kept fish plus total number caught and released)

4a. How many fish did you keep ? ______ (Enter number)

5. For what species did you and the other people in your vehicle fish? (Check all that apply)

 Any or all species  Bream / sunfish

 Catfish  Crappie

 Largemouth bass  Smallmouth bass

 Spotted bass  Striped / hybrid

 Trout striped bass

 Walleye  White bass

 Other _______________________________ (write in)

6. What methods did the people in your vehicle use to fish? (Check all that apply)

 Bow fishing  Gigging

 Jug line  Rod and reel

 Spear fishing  Trout line / set line

Part III: TELL US WHAT is important to you ABOUT _____________

1. How important were each of the following site and/or site attributes for this recreation trip? (Check one box for each attribute)

Attribute	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	Does Not Apply
Close to home					
Waterside setting					
Suitable facilities for my activities					
Safety and security					
Natural beauty of the area					
Water quality					
Fishing quality					
Cleanliness & maintenance of facilities					
Friendliness & courtesy of park staff					
Water level of site					
Lack of crowding					
Reasonable user fees					
Restaurants, shopping, or other attractions nearby or on the way					

2. How important were each of the following reasons for this visit to _____________. (Check one box for each reason)

Reason for this Trip	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	Does Not Apply
Time with friends or family					
Getting exercise					
Rest and relaxation					
Opportunity to get outdoors					
Practice or learn outdoor skills					
Use recreation equipment					
Engage in a favorite outdoor activity					
Excitement/adventure					

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Part IV: TELL US HOW MUCH YOUr Travel Party SPENT DURING THIS TRIP

• This information will help us determine the value of recreation to the local/regional economy and predict changes in recreation patterns as the price of gas, food, and other travel costs change.

• Please enter the amounts you and the other people in your vehicle spent during this trip to _____________. The amounts in COLUMN A and B should add up to the total amount of money your party spent for that item.

Example

Let's say the people in your party (in the same vehicle) spent $52 at hotels within 30 miles of the site and spent zero on lodging anywhere else. You would enter $52 in COLUMN A and "0" in COLUMN B for this item. In addition, if your group spent $60 at restaurants during the trip, of which $22 was spent within 30 miles of the site, you would enter $22 in COLUMN A and $38 in COLUMN B for this item.

Please enter 0 if you spent nothing: DON'T LEAVE BLANKS!

within 30 miles beyond 30 miles

(Column A) (Column B)

1. Hotels, motels, cabins, B&B, rental homes $ 52 $ 0

2. Restaurants, bars, and other eating and drinking places $ 22 $ 38

Start here (record spending for all people in your vehicle on this recent trip)

Spending within Spending beyond

30 miles of the site 30 miles

(Column A) (Column B)

Lodging

1. Hotels, motels, cabins, B&B, rental homes $ $

2. Campground fees (including hookups) $ $

food and beverages

1. Restaurants, bars, and other eating and drinking places $ $

2. Groceries and take-out food, including alcohol and tobacco $ $

transportation

1. Gas and oil for auto, boat, RV, etc. $ $

2. Other auto expenses (rentals, repairs, parking, tolls, etc.) $ $

3. Other boat expenses (rentals, repairs, launching fees, etc.

(excluding equipment.) $ $

recreation

1. Attractions, entertainment, and recreation fees (do not report $ $

user fees if you are an annual pass holder)

2. Sporting goods (excluding major purchases such as boats and RV's $ $

and sporting goods bought at home/prior to the trip)

Other expenses (clothing, souvenirs, maps, books, etc.) $ $

After recording your expenses, please answer these questions.

1. Including yourself, how many people do these expenses cover? ________ (Enter number of people)

2. In total, how many nights did you spend away from home on this trip? ________ (Enter total number of nights)

3. How many nights did you spend within 30 miles of the site? ________ (Enter applicable number of nights)

4. Did you use an annual pass during this trip? (Check one)  Yes  No  Not Sure

4a. If so, how much did you pay for this pass? _________ (Enter dollar amount)

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art V: TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE ON THIS VISIT TO _____________

1. Please rate your experience during this visit to _____________ in regard to each the following attributes. If an attribute

does not apply or you had no experience with it on this trip, check the ‘Does Not Apply” box.

Attribute	Very Poor	Poor	Fair	Good	Excellent	Does Not Apply
Suitable facilities for my activities						
Safety and security						
Natural beauty of the site						
Water quality						
Fishing quality						
Cleanliness & maintenance of facilities						
Friendliness & courtesy of park staff						
Weather conditions						
Water level						
Encounters with other visitors						
Lack of crowding						
Reasonable user fees						
Overall satisfaction with your visit						

2. Please tell us about anything you particularly liked or disliked about your visit.

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Part VI: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Answers to the following questions will help us to better understand the visitors we serve. Your responses are completely anonymous. But if you prefer not to answer any question, just leave it blank.

1. Are you (Check one):

 Male  Female

2. How old are you? (Check one):

• under 18

 18- 24

 25- 44

 45 -54

 55 - 64

 65+

3. Which of the following best describes your ethnic background

• Hispanic

• Non-Hispanic

4. Which of the following best describes your race?
(Check one)

 American Indian or Alaska Native

 Asian

• Black or African American

• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

• White

• Some other race

• Two or more races

5. Please indicate which group represents your total pre-tax household income for last year? Please circle one box.

Less than $10,000	$50,000-$74,999
$10,000-$14,999	$75,000-$99,999
$15,000-$24,999	$100,000-$149,999
$25,000-$34,999	$150,000-$199,999
$35,000-$49,999	$200,000 or more

6. Including yourself, how many people in your household are: (Enter number of people in each age group)

___ Under 18 years old

___ Between 18 and 34 years old

___ Between 35 and 54 years old

___ Between 55 and 64 years old

___ 65 years or older

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Part VII: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE VISITED _____________ BEFORE

1. Since your first visit to _____________ , have you noticed any changes in conditions at the site or at the recreation areas you visit? (Check one)

 Yes  No  Not Sure

2. If so, describe up to three of the most important changes and indicate how each has affected the quality of your recent recreation experiences at _____________ (Describe each change and then check one box at right)

 Positive  Negative  Not Sure or

Effect Effect No Effect

a _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

 Positive  Negative  Not Sure or

Effect Effect No Effect

b._________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

 Positive  Negative  Not Sure or

Effect Effect No Effect

c._________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

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3. Can you suggest ways that the Corps of Engineers could help to improve the quality of future recreation trips to_____________? (Describe briefly)

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Please enclose the completed survey into the pre-addressed/postage paid envelope and drop it into a mailbox. Thank you!

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