Total response report - 2010 NNWB Communities Survey

Total number of surveys = 74

Percentages for questions that have multiple possible responses are percentages of total number of surveys
Percentages for questions that have only one possible response are percentages of those who answered the question

1. How long have you lived near the Northwest Branch (NWB)?
100% of the surveys answered this question
   [15 - 20%] - 5 years or less
   [16 - 22%] - 6-10 years
   [9 - 12%] - 11-15 years
   [13 - 18%] - 16-20 years
   [21 - 28%] - more than 20 years

2. Where in the NWB watershed area do you live?
100% of the surveys answered this question
   [5 - 7%] - Montgomery County, north of Randolph Road
   [38 - 51%] - Montgomery County, south of Randolph Road
   [31 - 42%] - Prince George's County
   [ - 0%] - District of Columbia

3. On average, how often do you spend time in the NWB park?
98% of the surveys answered this question
   [11 - 15%] - About every day
   [20 - 27%] - About once a week
   [16 - 22%] - About once a month
   [15 - 21%] - About once every few months
   [5 - 7%] - About once a year
   [6 - 8%] - Less than once a year

4. What kinds of activities do you do in NWB park? (check all that apply)
   [57 - 77%] - Hiking/cycling
   [1 - 1%] - Rock climbing
   [2 - 3%] - Fishing
   [22 - 30%] - Taking photographs
   [40 - 54%] - Observing or monitoring nature
   [18 - 24%] - Pulling alien, invasive plants
   [33 - 45%] - Picking up trash
   [3 - 4%] - Trail maintenance
   [11 - 15%] - Other

Walking
Birding
stream monitoring
dog walk
walking dogs
dog walking
walking my dog
Unfortunately, a back condition prevents me from doing much phyciscal work, but I'd be willing to do what I can
walking
walk dogs
dog run and swim

5. How did you hear about the Neighbors of the Northwest Branch (NNWB)?
98% of the surveys answered this question
   [4 - 5%] - NNWB listserv
   [19 - 26%] - Word of mouth
   [6 - 8%] - NNWB website
   [28- 38%] - Other local listservs
   [1 - 1%] - The Gazette
   [15 - 21%] - Other

FOSC work
Bill Howard
mailing
NNWB webmaster
heard about trash cleanups
flier on pole near dam
your direct mail
Metro Washington Council of Governments
Notices posted on the trail at start of NNWB.
Northwood PTSA listserve
Earth Day cleanup 5years ago
google search for local ws group
friends of sligo creek listserv
known of NNWB since its beginning
own walking circuit in West Hyattsville
local listservs and, I think, at the Riverdale Farmers Market

6. Why are you interested in the NNWB? (check all that apply)
   [14 - 19%] - I want to financially support a local environmental group.
   [37 - 50%] - I spend time along the NWB and would like to see improvement to the maintenance of trails along it.
   [3 - 4%] - I spend time fishing in the NWB and its tributaries and I would like to see more breeding fish in it.
   [18 - 24%] - My kids and/or my pets spend time splashing around in the NWB and I am concerned about water quality issues.
   [49 - 66%] - 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.
   [27 - 36%] - 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.
   [6 - 8%] - Other

I believe stream restoration in general is far more important than appears to be recognized even by "environmentalists" and that success will require that it become a common objective of the public at large, not just through regulatory actions.
good organization
I am generally interested in environmental issues. I would spend time in the parks, but I really don't feel safe there.
I try to think and act local
I am concerned with what appears to be a lack of interest by state and local governments with urban and suburban nature conservation and watershed issues. I would like to see better training of utility and infrastructure workers and management in the these very areas. I don't want the future of our streams to be the concrete drainage ditches found in other communities across the nation.
Though I don't use the NNWB much, I hope to and I understand the importance of preserving a clean and natural waterway in the area.

7. Are you a paid member of NNWB?
100% of the surveys answered this question
   [13 - 18%] - Yes
   [57 - 77%] - No
   [4 - 5%] - Don't know

8. What NNWB-sponsored activities have you participated in? (check all that apply)
   [10 - 14%] - Hikes
   [17 - 23%] - Presentations/meetings
   [10 - 14%] - Writing to public officials
   [11 - 15%] - Alien, invasive plant pulls
   [6 - 8%] - Native plants/conservation landscaping/rain gardens
   [3 - 4%] - Neighborhood-focused activities (Green Team)
   [19 - 26%] - Trash cleanups
   [2 - 3%] - Stream monitoring
   [38 - 51%] - None
   [2 - 3%] - Other

FOSC and MNPS similar activities
ANS stream monitoring

9. What NNWB activities would you like to see more of in the future? (check all that apply)
   [27 - 36%] - Hikes
   [13 - 18%] - Presentations/meetings
   [8 - 11%] - Writing to public officials
   [28 - 38%] - Alien, invasive plant pulls
   [24 - 32%] - Native plants/conservation landscaping/rain gardens
   [26 - 35%] - Neighborhood-focused activities (Green Team)
   [35 - 47%] - Trash cleanups
   [18 - 24%] - Stream monitoring
   [5 - 7%] - Other

recognition that deer management is going to be a necessary part of a successful stream restoration.
Wildlife monitoring
I wish I had time to participate
advocacy
Bike rides
Education of immigrant communities along Northwest Branch
joint events with Hy. Envt Committee

10. Would you like to become more involved in any of these activities?
98% of the surveys answered this question
   [20 - 27%] - Yes
   [12 - 16%] - No
   [41 - 56%] - 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?
94% of the surveys answered this question
   [2 - 3%] - Yes
   [57 - 81%] - No
   [11 - 16%] - Maybe

12. The NNWB is interested in posting articles and notices in local listservs and newsletters. Does your neighborhood have a listserv/newsletter?
94% of the surveys answered this question
   [51 - 73%] - Yes
   [12 - 17%] - No
   [7 - 10%] - Maybe

Hillandale
Stonegate
Indian spring
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CliftonParkMD/
Stonegate
Meadowood
Hyattsville
Hyattsville
Hyattsville
University Hills Area Civic Association Yahoo Group
Mount Rainier
Hyattsville
hyattsville
Mt. Rainier
Woodmoor
brentwoodmd@yahoogroups.com
Hyattsville
brentwood, hyattesville and Mount rainier
Hyattsvile
Hyattsville
meadowood
Sherwood Forest
Northwood
Hyattsville
North Hills of Sligo Creek
Hyattsville
Hyattsville
Seven Oaks-Evanswood
Mount Rainier
Woodmoor Pinecrest Citizens Association
Upper Sligo Creek
Springbrook Forest
Woodmoor community list serve
hyattsville
Woodmoor
Northwood Four Corners
pix list serve
Hyattsville; HOPE listserv; Hyattsville LIfe & Times paper
Springbrook Forest
Hyattsville
Burnt Mills Hills
Hyattsville (HOPE)
WOCA!
Wodmore
North Takoma
Woodmoor

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?
89% of the surveys answered this question
   [21 - 32%] - Yes
   [31 - 47%] - No
   [14 - 21%] - Maybe

Hyattsville Garden Club
Hyattsville Garden Club
Environmental Committee, Horticulture Society
hyattsvelle environmental committee
Native Plants Group/Listserv
Woodmoor Garden Club and Green Team
Hyattsville Horticultural Society; City Environment Committee
Hy. Env. Cmte
North Hills of Sligo Creek
Hyattsville environmental committee
anacostia watershed
Woodmoor Green Team
Woodmoor Garden CLub
Woodmoor Green Team
Hy. Envt Committee; Hy. Horticultural Society
SligoHeadwaters CA, native plant landscaping co-op
master plan, storm water, landscaping
Hyattsville (city's Environmental Committtee; Hyattsville's Horticultural Society)
Woodmoor

14. Do you have any other comments about NNWB activities that you would like to share?
Glad to collaborate with NNWB as part of FOSC Stormwater Committee
I see good work being done by the Park Service and whatever we do should support their efforts. I live near the Riggs Road gristmill.
I did not check a number of activities that I do think are important, but I think some of these must become the domains of neighborhood groups who are focused more narrowly. I think NNWB needs to find a way to catalyze more neighborhood groups, therby enlarging the number of people and bringing more resources to bear on the problems. This may be a pipe dream but we will not achieve a large success if we cannot find a way.
Would like to know about your "green teams; would like them to be more active in PG county. I used to do survey work; I think you could have worded some of these questions better. Also, will the results be tallied and summarized on your website and will you let folks know when and where the survey data are presented; it's a good idea to promote respons rate in surveys.
We need better connectors into DC, especially from PG County.
Would love to see more NNWB activities in Prince George's County!
no
Our lives have been too busy the last few years to participate. We are helping to raise grandchildren and trying to retire. We would like to do more in the future.
The NNWB needs to hire a staff member (preferably an Executive Director) in order to become a more sustainable organization.
No
We spend the majority of our time (mostly walking) along the NE Branch. Would like to see some similar efforts there
More in PG county
I appreciate your good efforts, but cannot contribute my time to help.
I'm in the Sligo Creek sub-watershed and at present fully booked with Natural History Coomm, being a section steward, Weed Warrior work, and etc. Still, I love the fall zone of NWB especially ... and every good stream deserves a group of humans to advocate for it.
I regret I cannot attend your monthly Tuesday meetings due to a schedule conflict.
I am currently active in many activities affecting Northwest branch
Still upset about destruction of the Mahonia. It should not be on the invasive species list. Targeting the Mahonia as an invasive species has a negative impact on the trail, and no positive effect by any sane measure.
There have been a number of events these past two years that I wanted to take part in with my family, but time didn't allow.
I suggested that you speak at the WOCA membership meeting on Nov. 16.

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.

24 people left contact information for this question.