2010 Neighbors of the Northwest Branch (NNWB) Communities Survey There are a total of 15 questions.
The purpose of this survey is to determine the characteristics of the NNWB communities, their interests, and what activities they would like the NNWB to focus on in the future so resources can be allocated appropriately. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for participating in this survey.
1. How long have you lived near the Northwest Branch (NWB)? 5 years or less 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years more than 20 years
2. Where in the NWB watershed area do you live? Montgomery County, north of Randolph Road Montgomery County, south of Randolph Road Prince George's County District of Columbia
3. On average, how often do you spend time in the NWB park? About every day About once a week About once a month About once every few months About once a year Less than once a year
4. What kinds of activities do you do in NWB park? (check all that apply) Hiking/cycling Rock climbing Fishing Taking photographs Observing or monitoring nature Pulling alien, invasive plants Picking up trash Trail maintenance Other (specify)
5. How did you hear about the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch (NNWB)? NNWB listserv Word of mouth NNWB website Other local listservs The Gazette Other (specify)
6. Why are you interested in the NNWB? (check all that apply) I want to financially support a local environmental group. I spend time along the NWB and would like to see improvement to the maintenance of trails along it. I spend time fishing in the NWB and its tributaries and I would like to see more breeding fish in it. My kids and/or my pets spend time splashing around in the NWB and I am concerned about water quality issues. I spend time along the NWB and/or the parks surrounding it and I am concerned about many environmental issues affecting the NWB such as water quality, stream erosion, stormwater, etc. I am disappointed that the Intercounty Connector (ICC) is being built across the NWB watershed so I want to support an organization that is dedicated to protecting and improving the watershed. Other (specify)
7. Are you a paid member of NNWB? Yes No Don't know
8. What NNWB-sponsored activities have you participated in? (check all that apply) Hikes Presentations/meetings Writing to public officials Alien, invasive plant pulls Native plants/conservation landscaping/rain gardens Neighborhood-focused activities (Green Team) Trash cleanups Stream monitoring None Other (specify)
9. What NNWB activities would you like to see more of in the future? (check all that apply) Hikes Presentations/meetings Writing to public officials Alien, invasive plant pulls Native plants/conservation landscaping/rain gardens Neighborhood-focused activities (Green Team) Trash cleanups Stream monitoring Other (specify)
10. Would you like to become more involved in any of these activities? Yes No Maybe
11. Would you like to or do you know someone who would like to serve on the board of directors/be an officer/serve on a committee of NNWB? Yes No Maybe
12. The NNWB is interested in posting articles and notices in local listservs and newsletters. Does your neighborhood have a listserv/newsletter? Yes (specify neighborhood) No Maybe
13. The NNWB would like to partner with environmental green teams, garden clubs, and committees. Does your neighborhood have a Green Team/garden club/environmental committee? Yes (specify neighborhood and type of group) No Maybe
14. Do you have any other comments about NNWB activities that you would like to share?
15. If you answered affirmatively to questions 10, 11, 12, and/or 13 and are willing to have someone follow up with you, please give us a way to contact you. Name E-mail address Phone number
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS SURVEY! Your answers will make an important contribution to the Neighbors of the NW Branch board as we determine how to best focus our energy.
