Area Plan Public Input Questionnaire
In an effort to assist the Big Springs RC&D Council in updating this area’s long range plan and improve its programs, could you take a small amount of time to answer these questions then drop in the mail to us? Thank You! For a downloadable form, please click on the link below.
The major program categories are listed below; these are the required elements from the NRCS that must be addressed. Please rate these as far as importance in your county, community or area. Please list the county you are from_______________
A. Land Conservation & Management: Needs and Opportunities. Please rank these from 1 to 11; 1 = highest priority, 11 = lowest priority
1. Bio-Fuels Development______________________________________________________
2. Protect and Improve Fish and Wildlife Habitats___________________________________
3. Land Use-Unregulated Development____________________________________________
4. Forest Management Practices_________________________________________________
5. Loss of Farmland/Preserve Agriculture__________________________________________
6. Invasive Species Control/Management__________________________________________
7. Crop & Forest Diseases and Pests______________________________________________
8. Energy Conservation________________________________________________________
9. Pasture Management________________________________________________________
10. Streambank Erosion Control__________________________________________________
11. Sedimentation in Lakes & Streams_____________________________________________
B. Water Conservation and Management: Needs and Opportunities. Please rank these from 1 to 7; 1 = highest priority, 7 = lowest priority
1. Groundwater Protection_____________________________________________________
2. Storm Water Management___________________________________________________
3. Watershed Planning________________________________________________________
4. Wetland Protection and Restoration____________________________________________
5. Riparian Corridor Protection and Management___________________________________
6. Flood Protection___________________________________________________________
7. Water Conservation________________________________________________________
C. Community Development: Needs and Opportunities. Please rank these from 1 to 14; 1 = highest priority, 14 = lowest priority
1. Forest Economy___________________________________________________________
2. Development of Resource Based Industries______________________________________
3. Green Space Development, Access to Trails & Rivers, etc__________________________
4. Recycling/Hazardous Waste Management_______________________________________
5. Natural Resource Based Tourism Promotion_____________________________________
6. Improvement of Recreational Facilities_________________________________________
7. Fire Protection____________________________________________________________
8. Energy Conservation_______________________________________________________
9. Access to Health Care______________________________________________________
10. Small & Home Based Business Assistance______________________________________
11. Natural Disaster Planning___________________________________________________
12. Historical Preservation______________________________________________________
13. Community Beautification___________________________________________________
14. Development of Farmers Markets_____________________________________________
Are there other areas of concern or problems that are not being met in our RC&D Area?
A. Technical Services_______________________________________________________________________
B. Grant Writing ___________________________________________________________________________
C. Natural Resource Education________________________________________________________________
D. Rural Services___________________________________________________________________________
E. Livestock_______________________________________________________________________________
F. Crops__________________________________________________________________________________
G. Community Facilities_____________________________________________________________________
H. Other Concerns__________________________________________________________________________
Are there any new programs or projects that you would like to see the RC&D Council adopt or consider sponsoring? Please list any and all ideas, we will be considering many new projects.
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Do you have any suggestions on fundraising projects which could be sponsored by our RC&D Council to help provide more dollars for local rural development projects?
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Thanks for your assistance; your input is greatly appreciated!
Mail form to:
Big Springs RC&D
P.O. Box 747
Van Buren, MO. 63965
Latest Revision: Thursday June 12, 2008 04:25:48 PM