Northwest Water-Based Recreation Non-Response Follow-Up Survey

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NORTHWEST WATER-BASED RECREATION SURVEY

1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a variety of important missions throughout the country. In your opinion, how important are the following Army Corps missions?
(Circle one number for each mission)

MISSION	NOT IMPORTANT				VERY IMPORTANT
a. Supporting U.S. Army and Air Force installations	1	2	3	4	5
b. Operating dams and reservoirs	1	2	3	4	5
c. Maintaining waterways for navigation	1	2	3	4	5
d. Engineering research and development	1	2	3	4	5

2. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers owns and operates numerous dams throughout the Northwest. In your opinion, how important are the following functions provided by these dams? (Circle one number for each function)

FUNCTION	NOT IMPORTANT				VERY IMPORTANT
a. Generating electricity	1	2	3	4	5
b. Providing water storage to reduce flood damages	1	2	3	4	5
c. Providing water supply storage for agricultural use	1	2	3	4	5
d. Enhancing navigation for shipping	1	2	3	4	5
e. Providing recreational opportunities on reservoirs	1	2	3	4	5

3. Did you visit rivers, lakes, or reservoirs to participate in the following types of recreation last year (in 2020)? We are interested in any trips to rivers, lakes, or reservoirs, not just trips to Army Corps facilities. (Circle YES or NO for each type of recreation trip)

a. Fishing	YES NO
b. Motor boating or jet skiing (without fishing)	YES NO
c. Non-motorized boating (kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, etc.)	YES NO
d. Swimming	YES NO

4. Did you visit rivers, lakes, or reservoirs AT LEAST TEN TIMES to participate in the following type of recreation last year (in 2020)? (Circle YES or NO for each type of trip)

a. Fishing	YES NO
b. Motor boating or jet skiing (without fishing)	YES NO
c. Non-motorized boating (kayaking, canoeing, rafting, tubing, etc.)	YES NO
d. Swimming	YES NO

5. What is your age? (Circle one number)

1 18 to 29

2 30 to 39

3 40 to 49

4 50 to 59

5 60 to 69

6 70 to 79

7 80 or over

6. What is the highest level of education you have completed? (Circle one number)

1 LESS THAN HIGH SCHOOL

2 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR GED

4 VOCATIONAL OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL CERTIFICATE

5 SOME COLLEGE

6 ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE (two year college degree)

7 BACHELOR’S DEGREE (four year college degree)

8 GRADUATE DEGREE OR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE (MA, MS, PhD, JD, MBA, etc.)

7. What was your total household income in 2020 before taxes? Please include all wages, salaries, interest, and other income? (Circle one number)

1 Less than $24,999

2 $25,000 to $34,999

3 $35,000 to $49,999

4 $50,000 to $74,999

5 $75,000 to $99,999

6 $100,000 to $149,999

7 $150,000 to $199,999

8 $200,000 or more

8. What is your gender? (Circle one number)

1 MALE

2 FEMALE

Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey.

Privacy Act Statement

Authority: The Flood Control Act of 1944, as amended; 33 U.S.C. 652, Army Management Information Control System, AR 335-15 (1986), USACE supplement 1 to AR 335-15 (1990), The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (Pub. L. 91-190, 42 U.S.C. 4321-4347, January 1, 1970, as amended by Pub. L. 94-52, July 3, 1975, Pub. L. 94-83, August 9, 1975, and Pub. L. 97-258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982)

Principal Purpose: The information you provide will be combined with other people’s responses to develop a water-based recreational demand model used to evaluate potential impacts from Columbia River System Environmental Impact Study alternatives.

Routine Use: Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is not retained beyond the use of this survey. For more information on DOD routine uses, visit http://dpcld.defense.gov/Privacy/SORNsIndex/Blanket-Routine-Uses/.

Disclosure: Participation in this survey is voluntary and there are no penalties for refusing to provide any information

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